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656 West 204 Street

Manhattan, NY 10034BBL 1-02234-0020Map

Owner of record: Bldg West 204th Street LLC

656 West 204 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10034. It has 35 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Bldg West 204th Street LLC. HPD has recorded 92 housing violations here, most recently on November 13, 2024. 3 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 26 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
92
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
6
HPD complaints
144

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 13, 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
26
About 74% of the building's 35 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 · 92

  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash window in the kitchen located at apt 55, 5th story, 3rd apartment from east at south

    Nov 13, 2024 · Apt 55

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 27, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Aug 6, 2021 · Apt 27

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 11, 2020 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 41, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Dec 13, 2019 · Apt 41

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the private hallway located at apt 41, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Dec 13, 2019 · Apt 41

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 6, 2019

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at public hall, 2nd story

    Dec 6, 2019

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at public hall, 4th story

    Dec 6, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 wall erected floor to ceiling with door attached creating additional room in the 2nd room from east located at apt 42, 4th story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Jun 4, 2019 · Apt 42

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing knob at radiator shut off valve in the 1st room from east located at apt 42, 4th story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Jun 4, 2019 · Apt 42

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • A

    Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl , in the bathroom located at apt 42, 4th story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Jun 4, 2019 · Apt 42

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 38, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 30, 2017 · Apt 38

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 38, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 30, 2017 · Apt 38

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electric light fixture at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 38, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 30, 2017 · Apt 38

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing wall plate over electric switch at west wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 38, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 30, 2017 · Apt 38

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly secure the loose electric outlet at south wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 38, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 30, 2017 · Apt 38

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wiring at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 38, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 30, 2017 · Apt 38

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 38, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 30, 2017 · Apt 38

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 38, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 30, 2017 · Apt 38

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 38, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 30, 2017 · Apt 38

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 6, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wire at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 38, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 6, 2017 · Apt 38

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate around heat riser at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 38, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 6, 2017 · Apt 38

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 38, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 6, 2017 · Apt 38

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at all walls in the bathroom located at apt 38, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 6, 2017 · Apt 38

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 41, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 2, 2017 · Apt 41

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide metal pan at 3rd, 6th, and 14th marble tread from bottom up at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Aug 2, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 41, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 2, 2017 · Apt 41

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of air conditioner at north window at 4th sty at fire escape, section at west

    Aug 2, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 2, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 2, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective 3rd, 6th, and 14th marble tread from bottom up at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Aug 2, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 41, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 19, 2017 · Apt 41

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing closet door knob in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 41, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 19, 2017 · Apt 41

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 41, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 19, 2017 · Apt 41

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing apt 1 located at apt, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 7, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing apt 1 located at apt, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 7, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) 1st dumb waiter from north at east wall, north wall, south wall, east wall, west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 9, 2015 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) north wall, south wall, east wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 9, 2015 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) chair rails at east wall, chair rails at west wall, east wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 9, 2015 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from east at south wall, east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 9, 2015 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) north wall, south wall, east wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 9, 2015 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) north wall, south wall in the foyer located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 9, 2015 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) south wall in the private hallway located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 9, 2015 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from south at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 9, 2015 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 9, 2015 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door from south at west wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 9, 2015 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 9, 2015 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door from south at west wall, 1st closet from south at west wall door in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 9, 2015 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from west at north wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 9, 2015 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 6

  • Class - 2

    Work does not conform to approved construction documents and/or approved amendments.noted:(2)windows shown as existing in living-kitchen area have been removed to create one large opening.this work is not shown

    Jan 21, 2020 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Pedestrian protection does not meet code specification. note: observedsidewalk shed @ broadway does not have a light fixture @ all. no lightunder sidewalk shed @ time of insp 6:15am, that does not meet code spe

    Dec 15, 2016 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by certificate of occupancy #104988 of april 26 1994 from legal occupancy one superintendant's apt boiler room;storage to illegal occupancy with four facial beds,toilet,shower

    Dec 28, 2001 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to provide at least two means of egress from room or space where required noted:the cellar occupied with two masage beds,four facial beds, office with no second means of egress.remedy:provide required m

    Dec 28, 2001 · Penalty $480

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. work noted: constructed new partition, bath room, closets and shower to occupied as spa, facial and masage beds and facial equipments. location: cellar. remedy: stop all work immediately

    Dec 28, 2001

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Altered building occupied stores without a valid certificate of occupancy. remedy: discontinue the illegal use or until a certificate of occupancy has been obtained.

    Jul 9, 1992 · Penalty $350

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    May 29, 2026 · Apt 56

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 18, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 13, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 3, 2025 · Apt 41

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 2, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 30, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 21, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 20, 2025 · Apt 44

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 6, 2024 · Apt 55

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Nov 6, 2024 · Apt 55

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Nov 6, 2024 · Apt 55

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 6, 2024 · Apt 55

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Nov 6, 2024 · Apt 55

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Nov 6, 2024 · Apt 55

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Nov 6, 2024 · Apt 55

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 27, 2023 · Apt 55

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 27, 2023 · Apt 55

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jul 27, 2023 · Apt 55

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jul 27, 2023 · Apt 55

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jul 12, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Oct 11, 2021 · Apt 27

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 25, 2021 · Apt 55

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 25, 2021 · Apt 55

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Aug 25, 2021 · Apt 55

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Aug 25, 2021 · Apt 55

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jul 1, 2021 · Apt 27

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jun 23, 2021 · Apt 27

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 4, 2020 · Apt 4

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jan 4, 2020 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 4, 2020 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 21, 2019 · Apt 55

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Dec 21, 2019 · Apt 55

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    May 29, 2019 · Apt 42

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    May 29, 2019 · Apt 42

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    May 29, 2019 · Apt 42

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 29, 2019 · Apt 42

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 29, 2019 · Apt 42

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    May 29, 2019 · Apt 42

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    May 29, 2019 · Apt 42

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Oct 25, 2018 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 25, 2018 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Oct 25, 2018 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Oct 25, 2018 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 21, 2018 · Apt 25

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 4, 2018 · Apt 52

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 17, 2017 · Apt 38

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 25, 2017 · Apt 38

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 25, 2017 · Apt 38

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Aug 25, 2017 · Apt 38

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 25, 2017 · Apt 38

    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 (C7)
Year built
1920
Floors
5
Residential units
35
Building area
45,750 ft²
Lot area
11,500 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
112
Council district
10
Block / lot
2234 / 20
Assessed value
$1,890,450
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #118638, last renewed Aug 24, 2025.

Questions about 656 West 204 Street

Who owns 656 West 204 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bldg West 204th Street LLC.

Does 656 West 204 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 92 housing violations at this property.

Is 656 West 204 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 26 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 74% of its 35 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 656 West 204 Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 656 West 204 Street?

It has 35 residential units and 40 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.