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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

Concern
6 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Oct 6, 2026

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
21
About 100% of the building's 21 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 146

  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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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  • B

    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
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latchset at building entrance door

    Aug 21, 2026

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    Properly secure the loose handrails at building entrance exterior stairway at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 22, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective heavy duty lock set and assembly , 1st story

    Dec 9, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • C

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.