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511 West 179 Street

Manhattan, NY 10033BBL 1-02152-0058Map

Owner of record: 511 West 179 Realty Corp

511 West 179 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1906 in Manhattan, 10033. It has 20 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 511 West 179 Realty Corp. HPD has recorded 121 housing violations here, most recently on May 2, 2026. 6 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 14 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
121
DOB violations
4
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
269

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 2, 2026

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
14
About 70% of the building's 20 apartments
Up from 13 in 2018

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 121

  • A

    Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page

    May 2, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 29, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 12, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 1, 2026 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the 1st room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 25, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 25, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at heat riser in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 25, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light switch cover at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 25, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 25, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding 130 degrees at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 25, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at heat riser in the 1st room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 25, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 25, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 25, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at heat riser in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 25, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 25, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at heat riser in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 25, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 25, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeds maximum allowable temperature of 130 degrees fahrenheit in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 20, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 20, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 20, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north, east and west walls in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 20, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the riser at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 20, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of refrigerator without doors at public hall, 5th story

    Nov 20, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 17, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at intermediate landing to bulkhead at north and south walls at public hall, 5th story

    Aug 18, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective marble floor at public hall, 5th story

    Jul 26, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 26, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air condition unit protruding more than 4 inches from window sill at 2nd story balcony fire escape at building front

    Jul 19, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air condition unit protruding more than 4 inches from window sill at 3rd story balcony fire escape at building front

    Jul 19, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all components at all story balcony fire escape at building front

    Jul 19, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Jun 4, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Mar 16, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at vestibule

    Dec 28, 2022

    Open — False certification
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 28, 2022 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 28, 2022 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room

    Dec 28, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 28, 2022 · Apt 8

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Feb 16, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Feb 16, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 16, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Feb 16, 2022 · Apt 16

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 16, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Feb 16, 2022 · Apt 16

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and north wall in the bathroom located at apt 16, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Feb 16, 2022 · Apt 16

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 16, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Feb 16, 2022 · Apt 16

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 16, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Feb 16, 2022 · Apt 16

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic wall tiles at south in the kitchen located at apt 16, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Feb 16, 2022 · Apt 16

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 9, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Nov 4, 2021 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at floor near water pipe at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 4, 2021

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 4, 2021

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 9, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Nov 4, 2021 · Apt 9

    Open — Invalid certification

DOB building violations · 4

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 20

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 20

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 20

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 20

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 20

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 20

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 20

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 20

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 31, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 8, 2026 · Apt 14

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 31, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jan 25, 2026 · Apt 14

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 24, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Nov 17, 2025 · Apt 20

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 17, 2025 · Apt 20

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Nov 17, 2025 · Apt 20

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Nov 17, 2025 · Apt 20

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Nov 17, 2025 · Apt 20

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 17, 2025 · Apt 20

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Nov 17, 2025 · Apt 20

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 28, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 23, 2025 · Apt 20

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 23, 2025 · Apt 20

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Jul 23, 2025 · Apt 20

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 23, 2025 · Apt 20

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 23, 2025 · Apt 20

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Jul 23, 2025 · Apt 20

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jul 23, 2025 · Apt 20

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 23, 2025 · Apt 20

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jun 19, 2025 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jun 11, 2025 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jun 11, 2025 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 11, 2025 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Jun 11, 2025 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 21, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 17, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 17, 2025 · Apt 14

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Feb 17, 2025 · Apt 14

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 5, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 30, 2025 · Apt 14

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 9, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 9, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 9, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C1)
Year built
1906
Floors
5
Residential units
20
Building area
14,305 ft²
Lot area
4,180 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
112
Council district
10
Block / lot
2152 / 58
Assessed value
$597,150
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #118634, last renewed Dec 5, 2025.

Questions about 511 West 179 Street

Who owns 511 West 179 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 511 West 179 Realty Corp.

Does 511 West 179 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 121 housing violations at this property.

Is 511 West 179 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 14 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 70% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 511 West 179 Street built?

City records list 1906 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 511 West 179 Street?

It has 20 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.