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55 East 179 Street

Bronx, NY 10453BBL 2-02829-0030Map

Owner of record: Heo Holding Corp.

55 East 179 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1923 in Bronx, 10453. It has 33 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Heo Holding Corp.. HPD has recorded 1,212 housing violations here, most recently on September 10, 2026. 31 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 32 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
1,212
DOB violations
3
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
1,176

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 10, 2026

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
32
About 97% of the building's 33 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 · 1,212

  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Sep 10, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Sep 10, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective upper escutcheon plate at heat riser in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Sep 10, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the foyer , the kitchen , the private hallway , the 4th room from north at west located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

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

    Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain glaze at the bath tub in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at the sink in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jul 27, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of bathtub at public hall bulkhead at roof

    Jul 1, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the 1st room from east at north, the bathroom , the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 5f, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jun 25, 2026 · Apt 5F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower sash at east wall window in the bathroom located at apt 5f, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 5F

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes hung clothing at 4th-story balcony, at west exterior wall at fire escape

    Jun 17, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sloped ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt bw, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 17, 2026 · Apt BW

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balancfe at lower sash at north wall window in the kitchen located at apt bw, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 17, 2026 · Apt BW

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) throughout the public areas in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12.

    Jun 17, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective frame at fire door leading to north yard at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 17, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set and it's assemblies at fire door leading to north yard at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 17, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at fire door leading to north yard at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 17, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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 17, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 17, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • 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 = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 1; in the entire apartment located at apt 5f, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 5F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective lifted, warped, water damaged door flooring below south wall radiator in the 4th room from east located at apt 5f, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 5F

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective lifted, warped. water damaged wood flooring in the 1st private hallway from east located at apt 5f, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 5F

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5f, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 5F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color hole at west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective fit to frame at door in the entrance located at apt bw, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 17, 2026 · Apt BW

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective splitting wooden door casing at entry in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt bw, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west

    Jun 17, 2026 · Apt BW

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sloped, cracked vinyl floor tiles in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt bw, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west

    Jun 17, 2026 · Apt BW

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at 1st and 2nd upper sash, at 1st and 2nd east wall windows in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 5f, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 5F

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective cracked lower glass at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 16, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes at west exterior wall 4th story balcony at fire escape, 5th story

    Jun 16, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement

    Jun 5, 2026

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jun 5, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed at door leading to fire escape window in the 4th room from north located at apt 5d, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 5D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 5d, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 5D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 5th story

    Jun 2, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 5th story

    Jun 2, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at public hall, 5th story

    Jun 2, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set and assemblies at roof door at bulkhead, 5th story

    Jun 2, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at roof door at bulkhead, 5th story

    Jun 2, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at fire door leading to north yard at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 2, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at sink in the kitchen located at apt 5f, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 5F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 5f, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 5F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel finish by method of reglazing at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 5f, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 5F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective , lifting ceramic tiles at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 5f, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 5F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose west hand rail at building entrance

    May 23, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose hand rail at 1st story public hall stairs

    May 23, 2026

    Open — Not complied with

DOB building violations · 3

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain exterior facade of building. at exposure 1, vertical cracks observed at inner court wall at east section, extending from 1st to 3rd story. additional vertical crack observed along west fire

    May 28, 2026

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    At left side of building, vertical hairline cracks appear near fire escape balcony at basement,1st,2nd,3rd floors, maintain exterior building wall

    Jul 23, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 2, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Aug 9, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 9, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Aug 9, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 9, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Aug 9, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jul 22, 2026 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jul 19, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 16, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 6, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 6, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 5, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 28, 2026 · Apt BW

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Apr 28, 2026 · Apt BW

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Apr 28, 2026 · Apt BW

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Apr 28, 2026 · Apt BW

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 28, 2026 · Apt BW

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 28, 2026 · Apt BW

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 28, 2026 · Apt BW

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Apr 28, 2026 · Apt BW

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 28, 2026 · Apt BW

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 15, 2026 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 15, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 15, 2026 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Apr 15, 2026 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 15, 2026 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Apr 15, 2026 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 15, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 15, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 15, 2026 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 15, 2026 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Apr 15, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Apr 15, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 15, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Apr 15, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Apr 15, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 15, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 15, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 15, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Apr 15, 2026 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 15, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 15, 2026 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Apr 15, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Apr 15, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Door/frame

    Apr 15, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Mar 10, 2026 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Mar 10, 2026 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 10, 2026 · Apt 5F

    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 (C1)
Year built
1923
Floors
6
Residential units
33
Building area
29,655 ft²
Lot area
7,500 ft²
Zoning
R8
Community board
205
Council district
14
Block / lot
2829 / 30
Assessed value
$748,350
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #207001, last renewed Oct 31, 2025.

Questions about 55 East 179 Street

Who owns 55 East 179 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Heo Holding Corp..

Does 55 East 179 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 1,212 housing violations at this property.

Is 55 East 179 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 32 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 97% of its 33 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 55 East 179 Street built?

City records list 1923 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 55 East 179 Street?

It has 33 residential units.

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