659 West 179 Street
Manhattan, NY 10033BBL 1-02163-0043Map
Owner of record: Gwb 179 Realty LLC
659 West 179 Street is an office building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10033. The owner of record is Gwb 179 Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 1 housing violation here, most recently on May 4, 2011. 1 of the 1 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 1
- DOB violations
- 15
- ECB violations
- 46
- HPD complaints
- 0
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 · 1
- CImmediately hazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the wood and household items yard
May 4, 2011
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 15
- Construction other optional
At time of inspection, borough commissioner stop work order was issued due to contractor withdrawal of job #122475963 to make site safe.
Jun 26, 2026
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
At time of inspection, borough commissioner stop work order was issued due to contractor withdrawal of job #123362574 to make site safe.
Jun 26, 2026
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
At time of inspection, borough commissioner stop work order was issued due to contractor withdrawal of job #122731703 to make site safe.
Jun 26, 2026
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Ftc w/commissioner's order. control#313321, vio#031125pi11201hz dated 03/11/2025 requiring owner to submit corrective action plan w/in 30 days from date of pi insp. as of today 06/03/25 a corrective action plan was not rec'd. immed comply w/commissioner's order control#313321 vio#03125pi11201hz to sub corrective action plan
Jun 3, 2025
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Due to applicant withdrawal, stop all work under permit jobs in connection with application #122731703
Apr 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Due to applicant withdrawal, stop all work under permit jobs in connection with application #122475963
Apr 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Corrective action plan req'd. obser a 6stry brick/mortar bldg w/ exterior wall in disrepair @ exp4, deteriorated mortar,loose bricks, missing bricks @ wall edge, unsecure tie-back plate,rod & belts remedy: owner to hire reg desing prof to submit corrective action plan to [email protected] within 30 days
Mar 11, 2025
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
The borough commissioner has issued a stop work order to job #122475963 due to contractor withdrawal. stop all work under referenced job # and make site safe.
Jul 22, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
The borough commissioner has issued a stop work order to job #123362574 due to contractor withdrawal. stop all work under referenced job # and make site safe.
Jul 22, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
The borough commissioner has issued a stop work order to job #122731703 due to contractor withdrawal. stop all work under referenced job # and make site safe.
Jul 22, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 22, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 22, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 22, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 22, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 22, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 46
- Class - 1
At time of inspection observed exposure # 2 and # 4 are in disrepair condition and violation #35719084l issued on 08-19-2025 for unlawful acts, failure to comply with commissioner's order., comply with commissi
Sep 24, 2026 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
Failure to comply with commissioner's order. ecb summons #35719084l dated 08/19/2025. no compliance on file for corrective action plan. remedy: comply with the commissioner's order.
Sep 24, 2026 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order. violation #060325pi11203sb and control #342167 dated 06/03/25. no compliance on file for a corrective action plan/ remedy: comply with commissioner's order and/o
Aug 19, 2025 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Observed unfinished construction above the 2 floor on 40 plus stories building without sidewalk shed to protect the public/ pedestrian.stop all work 10ft from exposure 1.provide sidewalk shed for pedestrian pro
Sep 24, 2024 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Observed construction fence @ exposure 1 of closed jobsite. when reviewing approved fence drawings on dob internal systems it was shown thatan 8 foot plywood fence was to be constructed. the fence installed on
Sep 24, 2024
Resolve - Class - 2
At time of inspection of 5 story building observed sidewalk shed in place with vertical post not 18" from curbline causing hazardous conditions.maintain per code
May 31, 2024 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
At time of inspection of 5 story mixed use building observed supported scaffold in place not maintain per 3314.4.8 code 1.netting not secure 2. planks not tied 3. missing guard rails causing hazardous conditio
May 31, 2024 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Observed inadequate guardrails installed from roof to second floor at exposure 3 on active jobsite. cable system on roof is missing zero cable. makeshift systems throughout are made with loose steel with voids
Aug 8, 2023 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Observed coldform steel installed throughout jobsite form 1st floor to roof. upon request for the manufacture specifications from the competent person, none were provided. manufacturer specifications are requir
Aug 8, 2023 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Observed sidewalk shed installed at exposure 1,2&4 of jobsite approx. 14ft in height and supported scaffolding installed on top approx. 56 ft in height. upon review of the site safety plan it was observed great
Aug 8, 2023 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Observed inadequate fire extinguishers throughout active jobsite. the fire extinguishers had pulled pins, has been discharged and are not the correct size of 20 pounds at per fire code.provide/maintain adequate
Aug 8, 2023 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Observed cold formed steel installed at multiple levels of jobsite. the boxing to the cold form steel are missing straps as shown in the details of the provided approved drawings onsite. stop all enclosure of
Aug 8, 2023 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
At time of inspection i observed supported scaffold on top of sidewalk shed without. load imposed letter. as required by code.comply with code
Jun 2, 2023
Resolve - Class - 1
At time of inspection on an active job site i observed lots of debris. and materials. scatter throughout the sidewalk shed roof. sidewalk shed to be maintained free of debris and materials.
Jun 2, 2023
Resolve - Class - 1
At time of inspection on an active job site.of 5 story building.i observed. clumps of cement. bricks. dirt,rocks and large quantities, in some floors. creating a hazardous condition for trip and fall. for pers
Jun 2, 2023 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 2
1 vertical beams indicated on sidewalk shed plans. standing at 10'/ 8' 7' and 9'. on site. they were standing at 10' 5 and a half. 2.missing vertical braces. clams not indicated.3. parapet sign panel. indicated
Jun 2, 2023 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
No work activity. violation # 39509071m with complaint # 1622045 was not corrected. job site closed and no access to verify guard rails and no certificate of correction filled.
Mar 21, 2023 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
At time of inspection of 5 story alteration job i observed water pooled in elevator shaft not as per code.remove water regularly
Mar 9, 2023
Resolve - Class - 2
At time of inspection of ongoing alteration construction i observed no compliance from respondent for previously issued class 1 violation 39509072y issued on 11/14/22 for no guard rails. access was not provided
Jan 20, 2023 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
At time of inspection, active vertical and horizontal enlargement observed worker using supported scaffold doing cmu work at the staircase. the scaffold was missing cross braces on one side, no mudsills or base
Jan 3, 2023 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
At time of inspection observed no guard rail around the perimeter of the building at the 4th floor or guard rails around opening of heights exceeding 5ft (bc 3315.2.2). hazard of falling exist which can lead to
Nov 14, 2022 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Upon inspection, i observed fold form steel on cellar, first and second floor. i request cold form steel drawings, competent person could not provide them. provide fold form steel drawings
Oct 18, 2022
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #39050076p issued on 10/27/21 & to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01.no c/of/c on file.remedy:compl
Dec 21, 2021
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to safeguard all persons and property affected by construction operations. vertical and horizontal extension taking place under alt 1 app #122475963. new cmu walls erected at exp #2 and #4 to an approx
Oct 27, 2021
Resolve - Class - 2
Temp const equipment onsite-expired fence permit noted:@time of my insp of proposed 5styalt jobsite i observed const fence@exp1 after research of dob record fence permit122731703 filed in conjunction w/job12247
Mar 19, 2021
Resolve - Class - 2
Jobsite fence not const pursuant to subsec noted:@time of my insp of proposed 5styalt1 const jobsite.i observed const fence@exp1 wasnt constructed adequately to subsec:viewing panel missing.comply w/code.
Mar 19, 2021
Resolve - Class - 2
Bc330777-conditions of construction fence.at time of inspection 3 story alt,i observed a poorly maitained construction fence and permit panel and construction signs covered in graffiti(construction sings and pe
Sep 10, 2020
Resolve - Class - 1
Holes/openings not convered. noted: at time of my inspection of an alt1,i observe multiple holes/openings in the floors on all wood floor levers approx 7-10 per floor ranging from 3inches to 10inches.
Mar 8, 2019 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
Work does not conform to approved construction documents and or amendments.at time of my inspection of an alteration 1 project,construction in progress i observed numerous shoring joists and posts on al floors
Mar 8, 2019 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway noted:at time of my inspection of an alteration 1 project construction activitie in progressi observed the only stairway in the building at the 3rd floor level ha
Mar 8, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping per section requirements.note:at time of my inspection of an alteration 1 project construction activities in progress i observed the elevator shaft had approx.5ft of ma
Mar 8, 2019 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Sec. 3317-01(g)(7)(i) michael lombardo pe#090287 failed to submit required cd8 signoff in a time;y manner allowing crane to operate w/o a certificate of onsite inspection. abovce cd8 cn#1081-18 was signed off
Feb 3, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping per section reqs.at time of inspection i observed active construciton site with contractor doing interior alteration.there was debris and loose electrical wires througo
Jan 23, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to provide approved/accepted plans at jobsite.at time of inspection i observed active construction site w/contractor doing interior alterations also contractor installed temporary bracing and snoring.co
Jan 23, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
Unsafe storage of combustible material and equipment.at time of inspection i observed active construction site w/contractor doing interior alteration i noted that contrractor had stored combustible material/fla
Jan 23, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to institute/maintain safety equipment measures or temp const.no guardrails.@time of insp i observed active const site w/contractor doing (interior) alteration @elevator shaft they was no guardrails to
Jan 23, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc 3301.6 failur eto provide design drawings @time of insp i observed active const site w/contractor doing interior alteration, in elevator shaft @1st,2nd & 3rd (story) they was wood platform erected w/out any
Jan 23, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to safeguard all persons and property affected by constructin operations.at time of inspection observed active construction site w/contractor doing interior alteration.there was loose unsecured electric
Jan 23, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
Construction super failed to perform duties per rule.at time of inspection i observed active construction jobsite w/contractor doing interior alteration under the supervision of superintendant juan aguileratoro
Jan 23, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 27-1021 failure to provide lot line fence(excavation). 1)at time of my inspection i observed at exp#4 the lot line fence was incompletefor approx 16feet in length of the property line. 2)the lot line fence
Dec 20, 2016 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 27-1032 failure to preserve & protect adjoining structure affected by excavation operations. upon my inspection i observed at exp#4 a sheer cut excavation bank of 5 to 6feet in depth. this excavation bank
Dec 20, 2016 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to notify dob w/i 24-48hrs of the start of excavation. at the time of my inspection an excavation notice for appl#122958503 was not given to the dept. remedy: comply w/notice of violation. offical notif
Dec 20, 2016
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 27-132 failure to carry out construction work in accordance w/therequired tenant protection plan in a bldg w/at least one occupied dwelling unit. the 1st fl is occupied by a medical services office.
Dec 20, 2016 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 27-132b designate construction superintendent(semi controlled inspector)was not adequately discharged his responsibilitues in that construction work has not been found in compliance w/approved construction
Dec 20, 2016 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 2
Work doesn't conform to approved construction documents &/or approved amendments. at the time of inspection it was observed dob approved drawing called for 5' excavation of elevator pit when 8'to 10' elevator p
Nov 15, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
Bc27-103b. failure to provide 3 foot 6" guardrail or solid enclosure around open & accessible site of excavation. at time of inspection it was observed 8'-10' drop with no guardrails to protect workers from fal
Nov 15, 2016
Resolve
Complaints
No HPD complaints in our records
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Office building (O2)
- Year built
- 1900
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- —
- Building area
- 6,000 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,333 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 112
- Council district
- 10
- Block / lot
- 2163 / 43
- Assessed value
- $671,400
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 659 West 179 Street
Who owns 659 West 179 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Gwb 179 Realty LLC.
Does 659 West 179 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 1 housing violations at this property.
Is 659 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 659 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.