579 Ft Washington Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10033BBL 1-02179-0218Map
Owner of record: 579 Realty Co
579 Ft Washington Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1924 in Manhattan, 10033. It has 64 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 579 Realty Co. HPD has recorded 228 housing violations here, most recently on June 10, 2026. 12 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 60 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 228
- DOB violations
- 18
- ECB violations
- 19
- HPD complaints
- 543
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 228
- BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 7e, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 10, 2026 · Apt 7E
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at bulkhead
Jun 10, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 7e, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 10, 2026 · Apt 7E
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at upper window sash at window to fire escape in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 7e, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 10, 2026 · Apt 7E
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 7e, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 10, 2026 · Apt 7E
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
Jun 10, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at bulkhead
Jun 10, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 6c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 27, 2026 · Apt 6C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 7e, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 7E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 7e, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 7E
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 7e, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 7E
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at basement at boiler room
Feb 2, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at celling at 1st public hall bulkhead from east at south, 5th story
Feb 2, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling at 1st public hall bulkhead from east at south, 5th story
Feb 2, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures no volume in the entire apartment located at apt 7e, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 7E
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures no volume in the entire apartment located at apt 7e, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 7E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 20 sq.ft at north and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 7e, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 7E
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at bulkhead door at 578 at 1st public hall bulkhead from east at south, 5th story
Feb 2, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the entire apartment located at apt 7e, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 7E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide hand set at exterior of bulkhead door to allow unobstructed re-entry from roof to public hall stairs at 1st public hall bulkhead from east at south, 5th story
Feb 2, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower sash spring balance at the east window in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 9a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''587''
Jan 19, 2026 · Apt 9A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the 2nd private hallway from north located at apt 9a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''587''
Jan 19, 2026 · Apt 9A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor - in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 9a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''587''
Jan 19, 2026 · Apt 9A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at the range in the kitchen located at apt 9a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''587''
Jan 19, 2026 · Apt 9A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing electrical outlet cover plate at the east wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 9a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''587''
Jan 19, 2026 · Apt 9A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical light switch at the west wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 9a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''587''
Jan 19, 2026 · Apt 9A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 9a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''587''
Jan 19, 2026 · Apt 9A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly secure the loose sink based vanity to the north wall in the bathroom located at apt 9a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''587''
Jan 19, 2026 · Apt 9A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 10b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 6, 2026 · Apt 10B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 10b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 6, 2026 · Apt 10B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water temperature exceeds 130 degrees at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 10b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 6, 2026 · Apt 10B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the entire apartment located at apt 10b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 6, 2026 · Apt 10B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latchset at building entrance door
Aug 18, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance door
Aug 18, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 29, 2025 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective entrance door at building front , 1st story
Apr 14, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods in landing position at north exterior wall stack at fire escape
Mar 4, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at building entrance door
Feb 15, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance door
Dec 22, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestible door at public hall, 1st story
Dec 22, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of rodents rats at west yard
Sep 20, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective all upper and lower sashes at west windows in the 2nd room from east located at apt 7a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 5, 2024 · Apt 7A
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts basement north 1 apartment , vacate #257603 in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north , section ''587''
May 9, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of rodents evidence of rats court at
Apr 18, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at north 1 fire escape, at rear yard.
Apr 16, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at upper and lower sash window at west 2 in the 1st room from north located at apt 8a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section ''587''
Apr 16, 2024 · Apt 8A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at upper and lower sash window at west 1 in the 1st room from north located at apt 8a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section ''587''
Apr 16, 2024 · Apt 8A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt bsmt, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north , section ''587''
Apr 16, 2024 · Apt BSMT
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kickstand at building entrance door , 1st story
Jan 23, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door knob at building front enterance door , 1st story
Jan 21, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 18
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 11, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 2, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 18, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 24, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Obs bulg&step cracking.left &right of the main entrance broken/step cracking parapet walls exp #1&4,roof top.deflected wall @fire escape between2nd floor &3rd,4th,5th,horizontal cracked,open joints,loose bricks entire length brick parapet cracks, dislodged&leaning toward sidewalk,&neighboring property,deteriorated & exposed & open
Jul 17, 2024
Dob violation - active - Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Imegncy-immediate emergency anythingoptional
Jul 17, 2024
Dob violation - active - Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Remedy: provide approx. 135 linear feet of sidewalk shed at exp. 1 tig ht to the facade, and approx 200 linear feet of sidewalk shed in the courtyard over the 2 main entraces and tight to the facade
Jul 17, 2024
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Apr 29, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Emergency none
Egncy-emergency none
Dec 10, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Nov 29, 2012
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Nov 9, 2007
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 19
- Class - 1
Upon inspection observed at exp.1/front, suspended scaffold installed on parapet wall is in violation of section bc 3314.1 in chapter 33, due to having no blocking for c-hooks. also, abrasions at various locati
Jan 30, 2025 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Obs bulging&step cracking.left &right of the main entrance broken/step cracking parapet walls exp #1&4,roof top.at exp #1.deflected and deteriorated wall @fire escape between2nd floor &3rd,4th,5th,horizontal cr
Jul 17, 2024 · Penalty $1,280
Resolve - Class - 2
Permanent dwelling used/converted for other than permanent residentialpurposes. noted at time of inspection, apartment 3a is used/converted to transient having 2 guest, stauing for less then 30 days without hos
May 14, 2024 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner. lack of a system of automatic sprinklers where required as per bc903.2 and 27-954 for transient use at apartment 3a. remedy: discontinue illegal occupanc
May 14, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. lack of required number of means of egress for every floor per 1018.1(2008 code), 27-366, bc 1021.1(2014 code) bc 1006.3(2022 code) for transient use at ap
May 14, 2024 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc 907.2.8. failure to provide class "j" fire alarm system for transient use at apartment 3a. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy.
May 14, 2024 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o permit. i observed new ground work opening new trench for new gas line main service into the bldg. approx 2-feet wide, 4-feet deep, and 40 feet long, this new work is in connection with expired plumbin
Nov 15, 2023 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Unapproved/unsafe/unsuitable electrical equipment,apparatus,materials,devices,appliances or wiring in use. extension cords is used as permanent wiring in the kitchen of apartment 4a. remedy: comply with ec code
Feb 10, 2021
Resolve - Class - 2
B254 ftm found a rockmills mp100 fired by a deg42p to have violating conditions,all flue cleanouts are loose and let out soot, backflow preventer missing drop leg,chimney cleanout door wont latch,flue to be bet
Oct 6, 2020 · Penalty $312
Resolve - Class - 2
Found termination point of chimney on roof corroded, and need of repair, also missing discharge piping at back flow preventer, missing dog bolts on boiler doors, corroded water column.
Sep 24, 2020
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Electrical closet not dedicated to electric distribution equipment only bsmt electrical room used as storage. remedy: comply w/ec code.
Oct 3, 2012
Resolve - Class - 2
Sec. 400.8. flexible cords used as permanent wiring method. bmst miterroom: used flexible cords to feed ceiling lighting. remedy: comply w/ec code.
Oct 3, 2012
Resolve - Class - 2
B254,15,16,34a,50a,b,c. 50a- oil leak @ filter/transfer pump. 50b- chimney base clogged w/soot. 50c- improper storage of fuel oil in open containers. repair/replace all defective parts per code, file a c/c.
Apr 10, 2012 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 3
50a 50a install structural support for flue pipe at every fiftheen feet from boiler to chimney base
Oct 26, 2009 · Penalty $200
Active - Class - 2
B254 32a.46b.34a.50a.50b.50c.50d.50e.50f 50a fresh air intake inoperative 50b safety or relief valve leaking 50c preheater corroded and leaking 50d remove waste oil fromboiler rm 50e seperate pressure trolls bo
Aug 5, 2009 · Penalty $500
Active - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior conditions observed lintels over windows on first exposure are corroding & causing cement veneer to failing cracks noted:at each upper corner of windows veneer is bulging & in some
Nov 9, 2007
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg exterior conditions observed:at corner of bldg c 3rd & 4th exposure(ne)a crack in facade runs vertically from abovedoor to 4th fl.crack is interupted by window openings 4th fl window
Sep 12, 2007 · Penalty $180
Active - Non-hazardous
50a,b,c,28a,51,32.50a-boiler has spillage of fumes & smoke from all area of the doors due to defective gaskets.50b-adjust oil burner for efficiently.50c-install discharge pipe on safety valve.32-coroded electri
Feb 18, 2007 · Penalty $400
Active - Hazardous
Use of rigging equipment without sp riggers license obtain license in a four of a swinging scaffold. use of rigging equipment without proper danger sign obtain danger signs. failure to provide center iron on 2
Aug 16, 1990 · Penalty $1,345
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 12, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jul 21, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 27, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jun 8, 2026 · Apt 7E
Close - Paint/plaster
Door/frame
Jun 8, 2026 · Apt 7E
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 8, 2026 · Apt 7E
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jun 8, 2026 · Apt 7E
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 8, 2026 · Apt 7E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 8, 2026 · Apt 7E
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jun 8, 2026 · Apt 7E
Close
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- Safety
Smoke detector
Jun 8, 2026 · Apt 7E
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Jun 8, 2026 · Apt 7E
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 8, 2026 · Apt 7E
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 8, 2026 · Apt 7E
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 4, 2026 · Apt 3C
Close - General
Cooking gas
Apr 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 21, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 21, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
Mar 23, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 22, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
Mar 19, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 7, 2026 · Apt 10E
Open - General
Cooking gas
Mar 7, 2026 · Apt 10E
Open - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 7, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 27, 2026 · Apt 10E
Open - General
Cooking gas
Feb 27, 2026 · Apt 10E
Open - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 26, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 23, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 8C
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 3C
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 3C
Close - General
Cooking gas
Feb 13, 2026 · Apt 4E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 13, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 4, 2026 · Apt 7E
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 4, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 7E
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 7E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 7E
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 5E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 21, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 21, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 15, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 13, 2026 · Apt 9A
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 13, 2026 · Apt 9A
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jan 13, 2026 · Apt 9A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 10, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 4, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | $6,650,000 | Rentals - walkup apartments | 64 |
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1924
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 64
- Building area
- 46,550 ft²
- Lot area
- 12,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 112
- Council district
- 10
- Block / lot
- 2179 / 218
- Assessed value
- $1,972,350
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #104574, last renewed Sep 3, 2025.
Questions about 579 Ft Washington Avenue
Who owns 579 Ft Washington Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 579 Realty Co.
Does 579 Ft Washington Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 228 housing violations at this property.
Is 579 Ft Washington Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 60 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 94% of its 64 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 579 Ft Washington Avenue built?
City records list 1924 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 579 Ft Washington Avenue?
It has 64 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.