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
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 91
- ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar at boiler room
Feb 19, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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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- CImmediately hazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the east yard
Feb 19, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Paint or post a sign indicating floors at all floors at public hall
Aug 21, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of flower pots at public hall, 3rd story
Aug 21, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass window above the entrance door to the building.
Oct 19, 2014
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. properly secure 8th tread from bottom at south 1 stack at fire escape, 2nd story
Sep 9, 2014
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. properly secure 13th tread from bottom at south 1 stack at fire escape, 3rd story
Sep 9, 2014
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.