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517 West 179 Street

Manhattan, NY 10033BBL 1-02152-0060Map

Owner of record: Harlem Assets Development Corp

517 West 179 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10033. It has 6 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Harlem Assets Development Corp. HPD has recorded 167 housing violations here, most recently on September 23, 2025. 3 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
167
DOB violations
32
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
202

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Sep 23, 2025

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
6
About 100% of the building's 6 apartments

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 · 167

  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at fire door leading to north yard at cellar

    Sep 23, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance door , 1st story

    Dec 12, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door swipe at fire door leading to north yard at cellar

    Dec 5, 2024

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 3b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 5, 2024 · Apt 3B

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower sash window at north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 5, 2024 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 5, 2024 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 5, 2024 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at fire door leading to front yard at basement

    Dec 5, 2024

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 26, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq feet at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 25, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 25, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 25, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 2b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 25, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 17, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 17, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 19, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 19, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 2, 2024

    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
  • 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
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 2b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 29, 2022 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 29, 2022 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 29, 2022 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 29, 2022 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 2b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 29, 2022 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 30, 2022 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 30, 2022 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and north wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 30, 2022 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the 3rd bathroom from east located at apt 2b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 30, 2022 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected

    Jun 30, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 2b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 30, 2022 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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
  • 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 2, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 1a, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 19, 2017 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 1a, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 19, 2017 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate .. located at apt 1a, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 19, 2017 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 19, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor , at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 17, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 17, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective wood sink base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 3b, 2nd story, apartment at east

    Apr 6, 2017 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 2nd story, apartment at east

    Apr 6, 2017 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    § 65 m/d law provide under completed permit, a proper enclosure for the central heating plant, at cellar

    Sep 14, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration consisting of 2x4 wood stud framing creating room at cellar

    Sep 14, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Oct 2, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective fire rated apt. door and regulation lock in the entrance located at apt 3b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 26, 2015 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scuttle door to roof padlocked

    Mar 26, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 3, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts minimum required (light fixtures present)

    Jan 1, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jan 10, 2013 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 32

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Dec 14, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Dec 14, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boiler boiler optional

    B-boiler boiler optional

    Dec 14, 1988

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 4

  • Class - 2

    Failure to file required annual boiler inspection reports for low-pressure boiler 042546 in accordance with the rules of the department. 1rcny & 103-01(d)(1) requires that an annual inspection report for low-pr

    Jun 7, 2024 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    As per class 2 (b265) 28.303.7 failure to file a complete boiler inspection as per dob records submit a current b09 inspection report.

    Feb 10, 2017 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to have new or altered plumbing system tested location: cellar and 1st floor on 0-16-16 at apprx 10:15am i observed in the cellar gas piping altered along with 2/s piping and fittings on the cellar an

    Sep 16, 2016 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit. location: cellar and 1st floor. on 9-16-16 at apprx10:15am i observed in the cellar the removal of gas piping for 1 gas meter.the installation of a sump pump and a sewer injection pump with

    Sep 16, 2016 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 20, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Jan 20, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jan 20, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Jan 20, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Jan 20, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jan 20, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 20, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 16, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Jan 16, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 16, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Close
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  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 16, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Jan 16, 2025 · Apt BLDNG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 16, 2025 · Apt BLDNG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 16, 2025 · Apt BLDNG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 16, 2025 · Apt BLDNG

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jan 16, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 16, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jan 16, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jan 16, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Jan 16, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jan 16, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Dec 16, 2024 · Apt THIRDF

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 25, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 25, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 25, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 25, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 23, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 13, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 7, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 7, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 7, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 12, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 21, 2022 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Aug 21, 2022 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 22, 2022 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jun 22, 2022 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Aug 8, 2019 · Apt APT1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 22, 2018 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 12, 2018 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 9, 2017 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 9, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 7, 2017 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 29, 2016 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Dec 29, 2016 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Dec 29, 2016 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Dec 29, 2016 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Dec 29, 2016 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Dec 29, 2016 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 29, 2016 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Dec 29, 2016 · Apt 3B

    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 (C2)
Year built
1900
Floors
2
Residential units
6
Building area
2,033 ft²
Lot area
1,700 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
112
Council district
10
Block / lot
2152 / 60
Assessed value
$185,400
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #130973, last renewed Jul 29, 2025.

Questions about 517 West 179 Street

Who owns 517 West 179 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Harlem Assets Development Corp.

Does 517 West 179 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 167 housing violations at this property.

Is 517 West 179 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 517 West 179 Street built?

City records list 1900 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 517 West 179 Street?

It has 6 residential units.

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