605 West 179 Street
Manhattan, NY 10033BBL 1-02162-0046Map
Owner of record: Malek Investors, LLC
605 West 179 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10033. It has 7 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Malek Investors, LLC. HPD has recorded 76 housing violations here, most recently on January 21, 2024. 12 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 5 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 76
- DOB violations
- 8
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 63
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
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 · 76
- CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum allowable of 130f in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 21, 2024 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 7, 2020 · Apt 8
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 7, 2020 · Apt 8
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 7, 2020 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 7, 2020 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 7, 2020 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of slide bolt with eye capable of being locked installed on door in the entrance located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 7, 2020 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at cellar
Jan 7, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor covering at 1 st landing from 2nd story hallway to 3rd story.... at public hall stairs
Apr 23, 2019
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 16, 2019 · Apt 8
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
Apr 16, 2019
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
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
Apr 16, 2019
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 16, 2019
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 16, 2019 · Apt 8
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 16, 2019 · Apt 8
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
Apr 16, 2019
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Apr 16, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Apr 16, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Apr 16, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 2nd wooden tread from the bottom up at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Apr 16, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise door lock at building entrance at public hall, 1st story
Apr 16, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box sign missing at public hall, 1st story
Apr 16, 2019
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of slide bolt with eye installed on door capable of being padlock in the entrance located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 4, 2019 · Apt 8
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Apr 4, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Apr 4, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missng at public hall at basement story and at boiler room door at cellar
Nov 29, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 29, 2018 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 29, 2018 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 29, 2018 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 ent, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 26, 2018 · Apt ENT
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt ent, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 26, 2018 · Apt ENT
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures no gas at range in the entire apartment located at apt ent, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 26, 2018 · Apt ENT
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.
Oct 4, 2015
Open — Not complied with - IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 walls and ceiling erected in the back of apt created rooms obstrucing lights and ventilation of apt rooms in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 9, 2008 · Apt 4
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 9, 2008 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall, south wall, east wall, north wall in the bathroom located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 9, 2008 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 9, 2008 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 9, 2008 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace the broken or defective washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 9, 2008 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electric outlet at east and west walls in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 9, 2008 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 9, 2008 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mechanical ventilator at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 9, 2008 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in watercloset in the bathroom located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 9, 2008 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective apt door in the entrance located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 9, 2008 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets sink in the kitchen located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 9, 2008 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 9, 2008 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 9, 2008 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 8
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
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
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in a code compliant manner. defect noted: at time of inspection water damage evident to ceilings in apt #1. remedy:repair/replace.
Sep 11, 2013 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c/o or bldg dept records. defect noted: at time of inspection apts #1 and 2 are occupied by a multi-service office contrary to c/o #49640 which states 2 apts to be at
Sep 11, 2013 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve
Complaints
- Appliance
Refrigerator
Jul 4, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jul 4, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 12, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 12, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 21, 2022 · Apt 8
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 21, 2022 · Apt 8
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 28, 2018 · Apt 8
Close - General
Cooking gas
Nov 25, 2018 · Apt 8
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 25, 2018 · Apt 8
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 23, 2018 · Apt ENT
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 9, 2017 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 7, 2008 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 7, 2008 · Apt 4
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jul 7, 2008 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 7, 2008 · Apt 4
Close - General
Ventilation system
Jul 7, 2008 · Apt 4
Close - General
Doors
Jul 7, 2008 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 7, 2008 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 10, 2008 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jun 10, 2008 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 10, 2008 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 10, 2008 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 10, 2008 · Apt 4
Close - General
Windows
Jun 10, 2008 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 10, 2008 · Apt 4
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jun 10, 2008 · Apt 4
Close - General
Doors
Jun 10, 2008 · Apt 4
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 14, 2007 · Apt 4
Close - General
Ventilation system
Aug 14, 2007 · Apt 4
Close - General
Ventilation system
Aug 14, 2007 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 14, 2007 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 14, 2007 · Apt 4
Close - General
Windows
Aug 14, 2007 · Apt 4
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 14, 2007 · Apt 4
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 14, 2007 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 14, 2007 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 14, 2007 · Apt 4
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Feb 9, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 16, 2006 · Apt 6
Close - Electric
Wiring
Mar 16, 2006 · Apt 6
Close - General
Cooking gas
Dec 28, 2005 · Apt 5
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 28, 2005 · Apt 5
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Nov 23, 2005 · Apt 8
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 23, 2005 · Apt 8
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 15, 2005 · Apt 6
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Oct 15, 2005 · Apt 6
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 15, 2005 · Apt 6
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 15, 2005 · Apt 6
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Oct 15, 2005 · Apt 6
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 7
- Building area
- 4,448 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,875 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 112
- Council district
- 10
- Block / lot
- 2162 / 46
- Assessed value
- $257,400
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #137759, last renewed Oct 3, 2025.
Questions about 605 West 179 Street
Who owns 605 West 179 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Malek Investors, LLC.
Does 605 West 179 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 76 housing violations at this property.
Is 605 West 179 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 5 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 71% of its 7 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 605 West 179 Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 605 West 179 Street?
It has 7 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.