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531 West 179 Street

Manhattan, NY 10033BBL 1-02153-0051Map

Owner of record: 531 West 179th Street LLC

531 West 179 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1906 in Manhattan, 10033. It has 22 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 531 West 179th Street LLC. HPD has recorded 91 housing violations here, most recently on July 24, 2024. City tax records listed 10 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
91
DOB violations
3
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
273

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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Last violation Jul 24, 2024

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
10
About 45% of the building's 22 apartments
Down from 12 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 · 91

  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx, 9 square feet on the ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 24, 2024 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 24, 2024 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Jul 24, 2024 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tiles on the floor in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 24, 2024 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt apt2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 19, 2024 · Apt APT2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Feb 19, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt apt2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 19, 2024 · Apt APT2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt apt2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 19, 2024 · Apt APT2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt apt2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 19, 2024 · Apt APT2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Feb 19, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the east yard

    Feb 19, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of household items and flower pots at 2nd, 3rd and 4th story balcoy at building front at fire escape

    Feb 19, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs located at apt 34, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 1, 2017 · Apt 34

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint or post a sign indicating floors at all floors at public hall

    Aug 21, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of flower pots at public hall, 3rd story

    Aug 21, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 21, 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 wrong frame at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 21, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 51, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 21, 2017 · Apt 51

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint the front fire escape.

    Aug 16, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Sep 14, 2016 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling. in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 14, 2016 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Aug 13, 2016 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Aug 13, 2016 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

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

    Aug 13, 2016 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Aug 13, 2016 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... the bathtub and, perimeter around in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 13, 2016 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 22, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jan 16, 2015 · Apt 22

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass window above the entrance door to the building.

    Oct 19, 2014

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective metal brace under the 1st marble platform of two between the 3rd story and the 4th story at the public hall stairs

    Oct 19, 2014

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. properly secure 8th tread from bottom at south 1 stack at fire escape, 2nd story

    Sep 9, 2014

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. properly secure 13th tread from bottom at south 1 stack at fire escape, 3rd story

    Sep 9, 2014

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective 1st marble tread above the upper intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    Aug 21, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 21, 2014 · Apt 41

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 21, 2014 · Apt 41

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at top and bottom window sashes in the 1st room from north located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 21, 2014 · Apt 41

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... approx 2 square feet of east and south walls in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at east

    Nov 2, 2012 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Nov 2, 2012 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of expose electrical wire at ceiling and north wall in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at east

    Nov 2, 2012 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

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

    Nov 2, 2012 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at east

    Nov 2, 2012 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceilings and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at east

    Nov 2, 2012 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at east

    Nov 2, 2012 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at east

    Nov 2, 2012 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective; not 15 feet within sleeping areas in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 31, 2012 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... walls ( 30 sq ft ); ceiling ( 10 sq ft ) in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 31, 2012 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Oct 31, 2012 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 31, 2012 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Oct 31, 2012 · Apt 1

    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 a minimum of 200 watts incandescent light required.

    May 31, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 7, 2011 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 3

  • Construction other optional

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. observed occupied 5 story multiple dwelling noted fire-escape located on exp #1 in a state of disrepair. stair tread located between 4th and 5th floor is detached from stringer creating an immediately hazardous condition.

    Mar 23, 2022

    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 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. observed occupied 5 story multiple dwelling noted fire-escape located on exp #1 in a state of disrepair. stair tread located between 4th and 5th floor is d

    Mar 23, 2022 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain building. in that the floor structure of apt#44 isout of plumb; so that an inclination of approx. 4" exists at center span. is an indication of defective joists. therefore the structural

    May 6, 1998 · Penalty $350

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 43

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jan 7, 2026 · Apt FOURTH

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 6, 2025 · Apt 31

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 6, 2025 · Apt 31

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jul 6, 2025 · Apt 31

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Apr 22, 2025 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    May 19, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 19, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 19, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    May 19, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 16, 2024 · Apt APT2

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Dec 30, 2023 · Apt 43

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 17, 2022 · Apt 42

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Window/frame

    Feb 17, 2022 · Apt 42

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Feb 17, 2022 · Apt 42

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Feb 17, 2022 · Apt 42

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 17, 2022 · Apt 42

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 3, 2022 · Apt 52

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jan 25, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 28, 2017 · Apt 34

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 13, 2017 · Apt 51

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Sep 12, 2016 · Apt 24

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Aug 9, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Aug 9, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Aug 9, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 9, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 9, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 8, 2014 · Apt 42

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Aug 18, 2014 · Apt 41

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 18, 2014 · Apt 41

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 12, 2013 · Apt 52

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 21, 2013 · Apt 41

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 25, 2012 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 25, 2012 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 25, 2012 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 25, 2012 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 25, 2012 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 25, 2012 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 22, 2012 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 22, 2012 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 22, 2012 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 22, 2012 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 22, 2012 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    May 31, 2012 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 15, 2012 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 15, 2012 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Jan 15, 2012 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jul 18, 2011 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jul 18, 2011 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Jul 18, 2011 · Apt 3

    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
22
Building area
17,440 ft²
Lot area
5,000 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
112
Council district
10
Block / lot
2153 / 51
Assessed value
$610,200
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #122572, last renewed Sep 9, 2025.

Questions about 531 West 179 Street

Who owns 531 West 179 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 531 West 179th Street LLC.

Does 531 West 179 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 91 housing violations at this property.

Is 531 West 179 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 10 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 45% of its 22 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 531 West 179 Street built?

City records list 1906 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 531 West 179 Street?

It has 22 residential units.

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