705 West 179 Street
Manhattan, NY 10033BBL 1-02176-0026Map
Owner of record: 705 West 179th Street Realty & John Maru Kos, LLC
705 West 179 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1909 in Manhattan, 10033. It has 21 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 705 West 179th Street Realty & John Maru Kos, LLC. HPD has recorded 146 housing violations here, most recently on October 6, 2026. 34 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 21 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 146
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 336
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 · 146
- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the 3rd room from north at west, the foyer located at apt 42, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Oct 6, 2026 · Apt 42
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at north wall and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 42, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Oct 6, 2026 · Apt 42
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 42, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Oct 6, 2026 · Apt 42
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 42, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Oct 6, 2026 · Apt 42
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective grout at tiles at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 42, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Oct 6, 2026 · Apt 42
Open — Civ14 mailed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation heat riser pipe at south in the bathroom located at apt 23, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 4, 2026 · Apt 23
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at door in the entrance located at apt 23, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 4, 2026 · Apt 23
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the private hallway located at apt 23, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 4, 2026 · Apt 23
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 23, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 4, 2026 · Apt 23
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 23, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 4, 2026 · Apt 23
Open — Civ14 mailed
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- BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at south in the bathroom located at apt 23, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 4, 2026 · Apt 23
Open — Civ14 mailed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latchset at building entrance door
Aug 21, 2026
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective heavy duty lock at building entrance door , 1st story
Aug 18, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate padlock in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 17, 2026 · Apt 41
Open — Civ14 mailed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective hard wood floor in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 17, 2026 · Apt 41
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 23, 2026 · Apt 41
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 23, 2026 · Apt 41
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 23, 2026 · Apt 41
Open — Defect letter issued - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose handrails at building entrance exterior stairway at public hall, 1st story
Jun 22, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch-set at door at bulkhead , section ''south''
Sep 12, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ...door and frame at fire door at bulkhead at north
Aug 19, 2025
Open — Violation will be reinspected - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at ... at front areaway
Aug 19, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Jun 4, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the at east court yard
Sep 6, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 22, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 5, 2023 · Apt 22
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of bed blocking eggress window in the 3rd room from east located at apt 22, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 5, 2023 · Apt 22
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass at lower sash window at intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Mar 1, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 32, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Mar 1, 2023 · Apt 32
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly secure the loose escutcheon plate at heat riser at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 32, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Mar 1, 2023 · Apt 32
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from north located at apt 32, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Mar 1, 2023 · Apt 32
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wasteline at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 32, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Mar 1, 2023 · Apt 32
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 32, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Mar 1, 2023 · Apt 32
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate at heat riser at ceiling and floor in the kitchen located at apt 32, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Mar 1, 2023 · Apt 32
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around sink in the kitchen located at apt 32, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Mar 1, 2023 · Apt 32
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective base cabinet floor at sink in the kitchen located at apt 32, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Mar 1, 2023 · Apt 32
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defected in the entire apartment located at apt 32, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Mar 1, 2023 · Apt 32
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defected in the entire apartment located at apt 32, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Mar 1, 2023 · Apt 32
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 32, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Mar 1, 2023 · Apt 32
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 32, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Mar 1, 2023 · Apt 32
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 32, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Mar 1, 2023 · Apt 32
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock on door in the entrance located at apt 32, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Mar 1, 2023 · Apt 32
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood frame at window in the bathroom located at apt 32, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Mar 1, 2023 · Apt 32
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 32, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Mar 1, 2023 · Apt 32
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at all walls in the bathroom located at apt 32, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Mar 1, 2023 · Apt 32
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at north wall 15 approx sqft in the bathroom located at apt 32, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Mar 1, 2023 · Apt 32
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective hinges at door in the bathroom located at apt 32, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Mar 1, 2023 · Apt 32
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective frame at door in the bathroom located at apt 32, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Mar 1, 2023 · Apt 32
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective heavy duty lock set and assembly , 1st story
Dec 9, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door at entrance to building , 1st story
Dec 9, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing lower window sash at public hall stairs, 1st story
Dec 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 2
- 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
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 5
- Class - 2
Upon inspection i observed wires not terminated in switch & lighting boxes, i observed extension cords from one to another carry power. i observed outlets with reverse polarity and possibly not grounded., compl
Apr 11, 2026 · Penalty $400
Active - Class - 2
Observed apt # 41 ceiling & wall instate of disrepair conditions with cracks, water damage, spaling ceiling stucco and hole on wall on bed, bath & kitchen. window in kitchen & bedroom damage., repair and/or rep
Dec 6, 2022
Resolve - Class - 2
At time of inspection observed built drop ceiling on entire master bedroom in apt # 41 which approx. 2'-0" dropped from the original ceiling. bedroom ceiling height reduced significantly. no permit in dob, obta
Dec 6, 2022 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved plans. noted: at time of inspection sidewalk shed at exp#1 does not extend 5'pass the building on both sides. rmdy: conform work to aprpoved plans.
Jan 29, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Sidewalk shed parapet sign panel is not provided. noted: at time of inspection sidewalk shed at exp#1 missing parapet sign panel. it must contain:1-the street address of the site; 2-name of the owner of the sit
Jan 29, 2015
Resolve
Complaints
- Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 16, 2026 · Apt 23
Open - Appliance
Refrigerator
Oct 15, 2026 · Apt 41
Open - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 12, 2026 · Apt 42
Open - Paint/plaster
Radiator
Oct 11, 2026 · Apt 42
Open - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 11, 2026 · Apt 42
Open - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 42
Open - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 42
Open - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 42
Open - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 42
Open - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 42
Open
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- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 42
Open - Door/window
Door frame
Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 23
Open - Door/window
Door
Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 23
Open - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 42
Open - General
Signage missing
Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 41
Open - General
Ventilation system
Sep 16, 2026 · Apt 41
Open - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 42
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 42
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 42
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 42
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 19, 2026 · Apt 23
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Aug 19, 2026 · Apt 23
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 19, 2026 · Apt 23
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Aug 19, 2026 · Apt 23
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 19, 2026 · Apt 23
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 1, 2026 · Apt 33
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Jul 28, 2026 · Apt APT33
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 28, 2026 · Apt APT33
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 27, 2026 · Apt 41
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 21, 2026 · Apt 23
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 21, 2026 · Apt 23
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jul 21, 2026 · Apt 23
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 21, 2026 · Apt 23
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 21, 2026 · Apt 23
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 5, 2026 · Apt 41
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 41
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 41
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 41
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 25, 2026 · Apt 41
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 25, 2026 · Apt 41
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 25, 2026 · Apt 41
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Apr 10, 2026 · Apt 41
Close - Electric
No lighting
Apr 10, 2026 · Apt 41
Close - Electric
Lighting
Apr 10, 2026 · Apt 41
Close - Electric
Wiring
Apr 10, 2026 · Apt 41
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 7, 2026 · Apt 41
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 24, 2025 · Apt 42
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 24, 2025 · Apt 43
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Jul 24, 2025 · Apt 42
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 24, 2025 · Apt 42
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1909
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 21
- Building area
- 19,880 ft²
- Lot area
- 5,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 112
- Council district
- 10
- Block / lot
- 2176 / 26
- Assessed value
- $702,900
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #121501, last renewed Sep 19, 2025.
Questions about 705 West 179 Street
Who owns 705 West 179 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 705 West 179th Street Realty & John Maru Kos, LLC.
Does 705 West 179 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 146 housing violations at this property.
Is 705 West 179 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 21 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 21 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 705 West 179 Street built?
City records list 1909 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 705 West 179 Street?
It has 21 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.