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529 West 179 Street

Manhattan, NY 10033BBL 1-02153-0049Map

Owner of record: Ramo Wh Rentals LLC

529 West 179 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1911 in Manhattan, 10033. It has 20 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Ramo Wh Rentals LLC. HPD has recorded 103 housing violations here, most recently on December 17, 2025. 17 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 16 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
103
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
12
HPD complaints
207

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Dec 17, 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
16
About 80% of the building's 20 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 · 103

  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the foyer located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 22, 2025 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose medicine cabinet at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 22, 2025 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 22, 2025 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall in the foyer located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 22, 2025 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 18425762 issued 22-nov-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Nov 22, 2025 · Apt 5A

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 5, 2025 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 5, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 5, 2025 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 5, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Dec 11, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Dec 11, 2024 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Dec 11, 2024 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of hanging electrical outlet without cover plate at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Dec 11, 2024 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at washbasin and bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Dec 11, 2024 · Apt 3D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Dec 11, 2024 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 13, 2022 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor sagging in the private hallway located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Dec 23, 2021 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Dec 23, 2021 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor sagging in the kitchen located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Dec 23, 2021 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of extension cord running throughout room at floor in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Dec 23, 2021 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of extension cord running throughout, across floor in the 1st room from north located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Dec 23, 2021 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Dec 23, 2021 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped old pipe at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Dec 23, 2021 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Dec 23, 2021 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Nov 8, 2021 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Nov 8, 2021 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and south wall in the kitchen located at apt 5d, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Nov 8, 2021 · Apt 5D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5d, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Nov 8, 2021 · Apt 5D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5d, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Nov 8, 2021 · Apt 5D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 5d, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Nov 8, 2021 · Apt 5D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 5d, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Nov 8, 2021 · Apt 5D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 18 sq feet at the ceiling and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Nov 8, 2021 · Apt 3B

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    § 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at building front at fire escape at east

    Jul 16, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story

    Dec 24, 2018 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of household items at 5th sty balcony, east stack at fire escape

    May 19, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the kitchen located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 19, 2017 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 19, 2017 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling , south and west walls in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 19, 2017 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 19, 2017 · Apt 5A

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Make safe by properly repairing the structural defect 9th concrete tread from bottom at public steps at builing front at stoop

    Feb 21, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Apr 1, 2016 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective , in the entrance located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Apr 1, 2016 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective door in the 4th room from east located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Apr 1, 2016 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all ceilings and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Apr 1, 2016 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling approx 3 sq ft,south wall approx 4 sq ft in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Apr 1, 2016 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at all walls and ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 28, 2015 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 1

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Nov 20, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 12

  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: @ bldg exp#1front entrance stairs, store is not level, slighty leaning downward. rem: repair &/or replace.

    Feb 22, 2017 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    21b,24b,26,32a,44c,50,50a,50b,50c,50d,5a. 50-boiler is missing jacket covering; 50a-pressure controls are installed with 1/4"piping not 1/2"on the same manifold; 50b-missing discharge pipes on safety valves; 50

    Sep 17, 2014 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c/o or bldg dept records - i-cards - illegal converted 1 class 'a' apt into sro at 5th sty. remedy: discontinue the illegal use or amend a c/o.

    Jun 12, 2013 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    3314.15.5not more than 2 workers shall be permitted to work on one scaffold at one time except where the scaffold is designed to hold more written permission from the commissioner shall be required for more tha

    Dec 22, 2009 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work does not conform to approved construction documents and/or approved amendments approved plan calls for outrigger with pipe frame on site delta's.coform to approved documents or amendments.

    Dec 22, 2009 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Inadequate safety measures operation of hoisting equipment in unsafe manner. missing fists strips. tie back to parapet clamp at 90 degree angle. bridging two platforms around a corner. complaint # 1268522. re

    Oct 27, 2009 · Penalty $4,800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec-28-201.1-failure to comply with commissioner's order to correct vio#34758138n.note:above violation was issued for work without permit for installing new sheet rock ceiling & lighting fixtures in deli @ 1st

    Jul 2, 2009 · Penalty $8,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o permit. noted in deli at corner of w 179st & audubon ave installed new sheetrock ceiling with new recessed lighting fixtures over 75% of ceiling remaining ceiling is hidden by steel & wood stud wall

    Dec 26, 2008 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Sidewalk shed does not meet code specifications. (missing vandal proof fixtures) remedy: conform shed to code specifications.

    Dec 11, 2008 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Following the receipt of a permit to erected a sidewalk shed,the permit holder shall post a readily visible sign on the sidewalk shed such sign shall include: name/address/phone #. permit number. expiration dat

    Dec 11, 2008

    Resolve
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  • Hazardous

    27-1021(b) sidewalk shed not adequatly maintained shed erected under permit #104186872 has wooden parapet enclosure & corrugated metal decking which has collapsed onto public walkway @ exposure #1 rem: maintain

    Jun 11, 2008 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg hazardous-in that the terra cufta at the ne corner below parapet wall is loose, bulging defective and in danger of falling. remedy: provide a sidewalk shed forthwith and make all requir

    Nov 4, 2005 · Penalty $800

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 3, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 17, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 17, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 16, 2025 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 14, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 13, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 13, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 12, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 5A

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 3, 2025 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 17, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Dec 17, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 9, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 7, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 6, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 24, 2023 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 24, 2023 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 27, 2022 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 10, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    Jan 18, 2022 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    Jan 18, 2022 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Boiler

    Jan 18, 2022 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 12, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Dec 19, 2021 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Dec 19, 2021 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Dec 1, 2021 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Nov 2, 2021 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 2, 2021 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 2, 2021 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Oct 14, 2021 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 9, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 9, 2021 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Dec 29, 2020 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 29, 2020 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 3, 2020 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 3, 2020 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 3, 2020 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jan 3, 2020 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 3, 2020 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 27, 2018 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 22, 2018 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Dec 22, 2018 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 22, 2018 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jul 4, 2018 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 17, 2017 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 17, 2017 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 17, 2017 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 17, 2017 · Apt 5A

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Jan 8, 2026$3,000,000Rentals - walkup apartments22

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C7)
Year built
1911
Floors
5
Residential units
20
Building area
21,325 ft²
Lot area
5,000 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
112
Council district
10
Block / lot
2153 / 49
Assessed value
$952,650
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #120728, last renewed Jan 15, 2026.

Questions about 529 West 179 Street

Who owns 529 West 179 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ramo Wh Rentals LLC.

Does 529 West 179 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 103 housing violations at this property.

Is 529 West 179 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 16 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 80% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 529 West 179 Street built?

City records list 1911 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 529 West 179 Street?

It has 20 residential units and 22 units in total.

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