617 West 179 Street
Manhattan, NY 10033BBL 1-02162-0047Map
Owner of record: International Pentecostal Church
617 West 179 Street is a religious facility built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10033. The owner of record is International Pentecostal Church. HPD has recorded 23 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 20 of the 23 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 23
- DOB violations
- 18
- ECB violations
- 21
- HPD complaints
- 21
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 23
- 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.
Nov 24, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - IInformation / order
The premises or apts. have been vacated by the department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for 3rd story south 1 sro unit # 3a under vacate order # 151106
Nov 21, 2019
Open — Info nov sent out - IInformation / order
The premises or apts. have been vacated by the department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for 3rd story west 1 sro unit # 3b under vacate order # 151106
Nov 21, 2019
Open — Info nov sent out - IInformation / order
The premises or apts. have been vacated by the department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for 3rd story west 2 sro unit # 3c under vacate order # 151106
Nov 21, 2019
Open — Info nov sent out - IInformation / order
The premises or apts. have been vacated by the department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for 2nd story south 1 sro unit # 1 under vacate order # 151106
Nov 21, 2019
Open — Info nov sent out - IInformation / order
The premises or apts. have been vacated by the department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for 2nd story west 1 sro unit # 2 under vacate order # 151106
Nov 21, 2019
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Nov 18, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Discontinue the rooming unit at 3b, 3rd story, west 1
Nov 15, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue the rooming unit at 3a, 3rd story, south 1
Nov 15, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue the rooming unit at #1, 2nd story, south 1
Nov 15, 2019
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
§ 9, 170, 171, 300, 301, 302 m.d.law-file plans and application and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the conversion from a private dwelling to multiple dwelling use if lawfully feasible or restore to lawful occupancy
Nov 15, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Discontinue use of interior room for living at unit 3b, 3rd story, west 1
Nov 15, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective rotted wood floor at basement story at lobby
Nov 11, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at east wall at basement story at lobby
Nov 11, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at east wall at basement story at lobby
Nov 11, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit entrance door (at east) at basement story
Nov 11, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at ceiling light fixture at public hall, 2nd story
Nov 11, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at scuttle closet at public hall, 3rd story
Nov 11, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycle blocking exit at building entrance, basement story at lobby
Nov 11, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective brick and mortar at south wall at building rear
Nov 11, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of cardboard boxes at front areaway
Jul 22, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door lock at boiler room
Jan 3, 2001
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 3, 2001 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 18
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 2, 2020
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 4, 2020
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active
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- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 28, 2013
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jan 7, 2005
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 21
- Class - 2
Failure to file a complete boiler inspection reort as per dob records for the last 5 years. (2023,2022,2021,2020,2019) submit a current bo-9 reort
Jul 27, 2023 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35446228k issued on 12/04/19 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. work w/o a permit. noted: at 2nd fl installed water
Apr 19, 2021 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in summons/v35446228k issued12/4/19&to file c/c pursuant to28-201.1&1rcny102-01.no permitor app filed to correct violating condition for work w/o permit.comply
Mar 1, 2021 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35446228k issued on 12/04/19 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.work without a permit(2n
Jan 7, 2021 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation #35446228k issued on 12-04-19 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. work without a permit a
Oct 20, 2020 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #35446228k issued on 12/04/19 & to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01.remedy:comply w/commissioner's
Aug 18, 2020 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit;noted at 2nd fl observed an additional kitchen created. installed water and waste lines for residential sink&(1)one gas line connected to gas stove. as per dob/co#62580 on 2nd&3rd stories (1)a
Dec 4, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o and department of buildings records.no second means of egress one way in same way out no natural light and ventilation at 3rd floor unit 3b single family dwelling il
Nov 15, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
Work without a permit. noted: on first floor removed and replaced ceiling with new sheetrock and installed 5 new octagon electrical boxes in ceiling with new wiring. 100% work complete., obtain all permits
Apr 3, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
B154,38,15,16,36,50a. 50a- remove flex hose from gas line to boiler burner.
Aug 3, 2013 · Penalty $1,000
Active
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- Class - 1
32a/32b/15/16/51/38/5a/26/19b/24b/48a/48b/50a/50b/50c/50d/50e/36/50f/50a-pipe safety or relief upright/50b-pipe safety valve discharge down nothreaded end/50c-holes in flue pipe(fumes)/50d-no clean out on flue
Nov 20, 2009 · Penalty $1,000
Active - Class - 1
Occu contrary to that allowed by the cert of occupancy or bldg dept records.noted:3rd story occupied as 3 single room occupanies,2nd story occu as dental lab,1st story occ as beauty salon,bsmt occupied as hardw
Nov 19, 2009 · Penalty $2,400
Active - Class - 1
Unlawfully continued work while on notice of a stop work oder.noted:stop work order issued 6/16/04 for renovation at 1st story work now is 100% complete and premises occupied as beauty salon on 1st story.remedy
Nov 19, 2009 · Penalty $4,800
Active - Class - 1
Fail to maint bldg in code-complaint manner'no fire stopping per bc712.3'27-345 noted:at 1st story west elevation fire division btwn 617 w 179 st/619 w 179 st breached with an opening approx 3'0'x 6'8'and non
Nov 19, 2009 · Penalty $1,000
Active - Class - 1
Fail to provide required means of egress noted:3rd story occupied as 3single room occupancy rooms w/o 2 means of egress-no sprinkler system and no fire escapes.remedy;comply with notice of violation sec1001.1
Nov 19, 2009 · Penalty $1,600
Active - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain. observed 1. ceiling on the 3rd floor kitchen has a hole in it due to water leaking from the roof 2. improperly hung ha llway light fixture hanging from electrical wires, also a junction box
Jan 25, 2008 · Penalty $350
Active - Hazardous
Failure to provide required means of egress for every fl observed 3 sty bldg with mixed commercial and residential occupancy has no second means of egress for 1st 2nd and 3rd flrs bldg is not a sprinkled bldg
Jan 22, 2008 · Penalty $480
Active - Hazardous
Failure to provide at least two means of egress from room or space where required. noted:at second & third flr 6 sro have been created with no second means of egress. remedy:provide required means of egress.
May 17, 2006 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o #62580 at 2nd & 3rd sty one apt has been changed to 6 sro style apts. remedy: discontinue illegal use.
May 17, 2006 · Penalty $800
Active - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy #62580 of december 21, 1965. from (legal occupancy) synagogue. to (illegal occupancy)child care center contrary to the certificate of occupancy
Jan 7, 2005 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Non-hazardous
Work w/out a permit.work noted:complete renovation in progress.new metal studs sheetrock,new amstrung suspended ceiling thru out two new lavatories with new fixtures,new cermaic tile floors walls and new double
Jun 16, 2004 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 9, 2023 · Apt SECOND
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jun 9, 2023 · Apt SECOND
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jun 9, 2023 · Apt SECOND
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 9, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Nov 15, 2019 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 8, 2019 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 20, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
No lighting
Aug 4, 2015 · Apt 3FL
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 4, 2015 · Apt 3FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 4, 2015 · Apt 3FL
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 4, 2015 · Apt 3FL
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Aug 4, 2015 · Apt 3FL
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Aug 4, 2015 · Apt 3FL
Close - Electric
No lighting
Aug 4, 2015 · Apt 3FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 1, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 1, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 28, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 28, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jan 28, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Mar 9, 2005 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Lighting
Mar 9, 2005 · Apt 3
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Religious facility (M1)
- Year built
- 1900
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- —
- Building area
- 4,350 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,875 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 112
- Council district
- 10
- Block / lot
- 2162 / 47
- Assessed value
- $288,900
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #611686, last renewed Oct 8, 2024.
Questions about 617 West 179 Street
Who owns 617 West 179 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is International Pentecostal Church.
Does 617 West 179 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 23 housing violations at this property.
Is 617 West 179 Street rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 617 West 179 Street built?
City records list 1900 as the year it was built.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.