870 West 181 Street
Manhattan, NY 10033BBL 1-02177-0170Map
Owner of record: West Gate House INC
870 West 181 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1923 in Manhattan, 10033. It has 61 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is West Gate House INC. HPD has recorded 46 housing violations here, most recently on February 16, 2024. 38 of the 46 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 2 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 46
- DOB violations
- 9
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 59
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 · 46
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at fire exit door in the 1st room from north located at apt 64, 64th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 16, 2024 · Apt 64
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 57, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Feb 16, 2024 · Apt 57
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kickstand at fire door leading to west court at basement
Feb 16, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 49, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 16, 2024 · Apt 49
Open — 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.
Oct 25, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures located at apt 38, 3rd story, apartment at east
Nov 16, 2015 · Apt 38
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceilings and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 1st story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Dec 29, 2009 · Apt 8
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wiring at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 8, 1st story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Dec 29, 2009 · Apt 8
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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 suspended ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 1st story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Dec 29, 2009 · Apt 8
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions from water closet in the bathroom located at apt 8, 1st story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Dec 29, 2009 · Apt 8
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
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- CImmediately hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets wasbasin in the bathroom located at apt 8, 1st story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Dec 29, 2009 · Apt 8
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical wall outlets in the kitchen located at apt 8, 1st story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Dec 29, 2009 · Apt 8
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective elelctrical wall outlets ,east and west wall in the kitchen located at apt 8, 1st story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Dec 29, 2009 · Apt 8
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 8, 1st story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Dec 29, 2009 · Apt 8
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 1st story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Dec 29, 2009 · Apt 8
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from east at center located at apt 8, 1st story, 4th apartment from west at north
Mar 23, 2009 · Apt 8
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 8, 1st story, 4th apartment from west at north
Mar 23, 2009 · Apt 8
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 1st story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Dec 28, 2007 · Apt 8
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from east located at apt 8, 1st story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Dec 28, 2007 · Apt 8
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 8, 1st story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Dec 28, 2007 · Apt 8
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 8, 1st story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Dec 18, 2007 · Apt 8
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden floor in the 3rd room from east located at apt 8, 1st story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Dec 18, 2007 · Apt 8
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden floor in the kitchen located at apt 8, 1st story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Dec 18, 2007 · Apt 8
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 1st story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Dec 18, 2007 · Apt 8
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 1st story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Dec 18, 2007 · Apt 8
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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 dropped ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 1st story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Dec 18, 2007 · Apt 8
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color unkeyed plaster ceiling bathroom 1 sty east apt 4. , section '' ''
Feb 23, 1998 · Apt 4
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 2 sty 2 from southeast apt 29b. , section '' ''
May 25, 1990 · Apt 29B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 1 sty 3 from south at east apt 4 blasetii. located at apt 4
Oct 2, 1989 · Apt 4
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective paving rear south courtyard.
Oct 2, 1989
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling & walls bathroom & north room 1 sty 3 from south at east apt 4. located at apt 4
Oct 2, 1989 · Apt 4
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling east room 1 sty south apt 9b. , section '' ''
Oct 2, 1989 · Apt 9B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection wasteline washbasin 3 sty 2 from north at east apt 34 bathroom. located at apt 34
Oct 2, 1989 · Apt 34
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also chain door guard 3 sty 2 from north at east apt 34. located at apt 34
Oct 2, 1989 · Apt 34
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective entrance to 4 sty southwest apt 49. located at apt 49
Oct 2, 1989 · Apt 49
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 6 sty southeast apt 68 meyers. located at apt 68
Oct 2, 1989 · Apt 68
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 6 sty southeast apt 68. located at apt 68
Oct 2, 1989 · Apt 68
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also chain door guard 6 sty southwest apt 69. located at apt 69
Oct 2, 1989 · Apt 69
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective paving center west court.
Oct 2, 1989
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective tile floors north 2 to 6 sty public hall.
Oct 2, 1989
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.
Oct 2, 1989
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also chain door guard 5 sty 3 from south at west apt 57. located at apt 57
May 11, 1989 · Apt 57
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Refit entrance door to 6 sty 3 from north at east apt 64. , section '' ''
May 11, 1989 · Apt 64
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling clothes closet private hall & south wall front room 5 sty 3 from south at west apt 57. located at apt 57
May 11, 1989 · Apt 57
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
§ 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition 5 sty second and third apts from south at westapts 55 and 57 combined into 1 class a apt.
May 11, 1989
Open — Not complied with - 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 closet eliminated to extend bathroom 5 sty southwest apt 57. , section '' ''
May 11, 1989 · Apt 57
Open — Not complied with
DOB building violations · 9
- Construction other optional
Structure rendered non compliant. at of inspection damage observed to have been sustained to sidewalk shed where 4 upright support along wit h section of needle beams has beams displaced due to tractor trailer i mpacting sidewalk shed
Jun 7, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
At time of isnoection observed the floor in a¢partment 6a is slopping from the doorway toward the middle of the livingroom and from the middle of the room is slopping towards the lef side of the space.there is slopes in door frames and cracking in the wall in the kitchen
May 8, 2021
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Boro-comm
Oct 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 20, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 22, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 22, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 30, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 2, 2006
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 2
I observed interior demolition work on the cellar level of the bldg, existing apt/built area, removed partition walls-partial electric & plumbing, stop all works, make work area safe, demo approx 80 pct done w/
Jan 30, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o permit work noted:metal stud framing with sheet rock finish partitions; drop ceiling with metal studs approximate floor area: 27'-0"x10'-0". new room located at cellar level south west corner
Apr 8, 2003 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 14, 2015 · Apt 38
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 29, 2010 · Apt 8
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 29, 2010 · Apt 8
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 29, 2010 · Apt 8
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 29, 2010 · Apt 8
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Dec 29, 2010 · Apt 8
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 29, 2010 · Apt 8
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Dec 20, 2009 · Apt 8
Close - Electric
Wiring
Dec 20, 2009 · Apt 8
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 20, 2009 · Apt 8
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 20, 2009 · Apt 8
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 20, 2009 · Apt 8
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 20, 2009 · Apt 8
Close - Electric
Wiring
Dec 19, 2009 · Apt 8
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 19, 2009 · Apt 8
Close - Electric
Lighting
Dec 19, 2009 · Apt 8
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 19, 2009 · Apt 8
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 19, 2009 · Apt 8
Close - Electric
Wiring
Dec 19, 2009 · Apt 8
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Dec 19, 2009 · Apt 8
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Dec 24, 2008 · Apt 8
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 24, 2008 · Apt 8
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 24, 2008 · Apt 8
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 24, 2008 · Apt 8
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 21, 2008 · Apt 8
Close - Paint/plaster
Door/frame
Dec 21, 2008 · Apt 8
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 21, 2008 · Apt 8
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 21, 2008 · Apt 8
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 24, 2008 · Apt 44
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 24, 2008 · Apt 31
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 16, 2008 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 22, 2008 · Apt 8
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 22, 2008 · Apt 8
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 10, 2008 · Apt A
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 29, 2007 · Apt 22
Close - Paint/plaster
Window/frame
Dec 27, 2007 · Apt 8
Close - General
Floor
Dec 27, 2007 · Apt 8
Close - Paint/plaster
Window/frame
Dec 27, 2007 · Apt 8
Close - General
Floor
Dec 27, 2007 · Apt 8
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 27, 2007 · Apt 8
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 27, 2007 · Apt 8
Close - General
Floor
Dec 18, 2007 · Apt 8
Close - General
Floor
Dec 18, 2007 · Apt 8
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 15, 2007 · Apt 22
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Dec 14, 2007 · Apt 8
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 14, 2007 · Apt 8
Close - General
Floor
Dec 14, 2007 · Apt 8
Close - General
Floor
Dec 14, 2007 · Apt 8
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 28, 2006 · Apt 22
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 4, 2005 · Apt 46
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 9, 2025 | $375,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D4)
- Year built
- 1923
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 61
- Building area
- 63,600 ft²
- Lot area
- 14,550 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 112
- Council district
- 10
- Block / lot
- 2177 / 170
- Assessed value
- $3,055,500
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #117189, last renewed Aug 22, 2025.
Questions about 870 West 181 Street
Who owns 870 West 181 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is West Gate House INC.
Does 870 West 181 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 46 housing violations at this property.
Is 870 West 181 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 2 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 3% of its 61 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 870 West 181 Street built?
City records list 1923 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 870 West 181 Street?
It has 61 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.