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
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 92
- BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at public hall, 1st story
Dec 6, 2019
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at public hall, 2nd story
Dec 6, 2019
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at public hall, 4th story
Dec 6, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - 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 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 - ANon-hazardous
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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- ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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. at public hall, 1st story
Aug 2, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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
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.