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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

Concern
10 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Feb 16, 2024

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
2
About 3% of the building's 61 apartments
Down from 5 in 2018

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 · 46

  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • I

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    § 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
  • C

    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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  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    § 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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective paving rear south courtyard.

    Oct 2, 1989

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective paving center west court.

    Oct 2, 1989

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    Refit entrance door to 6 sty 3 from north at east apt 64. , section '' ''

    May 11, 1989 · Apt 64

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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
  • B

    § 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
  • A

    § 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

DatePriceTypeUnits
Dec 9, 2025$375,000Coops - 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.