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
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
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 · 1,212
- ANon-hazardous
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 - 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
Sep 10, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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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- ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bathtub at public hall bulkhead at roof
Jul 1, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 17, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement
Jun 5, 2026
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at public hall, 5th story
Jun 2, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose west hand rail at building entrance
May 23, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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
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.