NYC Building Report

Manhattan Washington Heights (South)

556 West 173 Street, Manhattan

HPD violations

Housing Maintenance Code violations are filed by tax lot (BBL 1-02129-0115), so they can include other buildings on the same lot.

51 records

Date Class Status Apartment Summary
Feb 16, 2022 A VIOLATION DISMISSED Not available (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.
Apr 28, 2021 C VIOLATION CLOSED Not available § 27-2033 ADM CODE POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO HAVE KEY TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM MISSING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
Apr 28, 2021 A NOV SENT OUT Not available § 27-2045 ADM CODE 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
Apr 28, 2021 A VIOLATION DISMISSED Not available § 329, M/D LAW AND DEPT. RULES AND REGS. PROVIDE A COMPLETED CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION VISITS IN A PROPER FRAME AT OR NEAR MAILBOXES, BOTTOM EDGE OF FRAME BETWEEN 48-62 INCHES ABOVE FLOOR MISSING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
Apr 28, 2021 A VIOLATION DISMISSED Not available § 27-2046.1 HMC: 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.
Apr 28, 2021 A VIOLATION DISMISSED Not available § 27-2104 ADM CODE POST AND MAINTAIN A PROPER SIGN ON WALL OF ENTRANCE STORY SHOWING THE REGISTRATION NUMBER ASSIGNED BY THE DEPARTMENT AND THE ADDRESS OF THE BUILDING. AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
Apr 28, 2021 A VIOLATION DISMISSED Not available § 26-1103 ADMIN. CODE: POST AND MAINTAIN A PROPER NOTICE ON WALL OF THE ENTRANCE STORY IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH ON THE AVAILABILITY OF THE AGENCYS HOUSING INFORMATION GUIDE. A SAMPLE NOTICE CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.NYC.GOV/HPD. AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
Apr 28, 2021 B NOV SENT OUT 2 § 300, 301, 302, M/D LAW FILE PLANS AND OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY TO LEGALIZE THE FOLLOWING ALTERATION OR RESTORE PREMISES TO PRIOR LEGAL CONDITION B-ROOM CONVERTED TO CLASS A -APARTMENT CONTRARY TO DEPARTMENT RECORDS LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Apr 28, 2021 C VIOLATION DISMISSED 2 § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS , IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Apr 28, 2021 B VIOLATION DISMISSED 2 § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Apr 28, 2021 A VIOLATION DISMISSED 2 § 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... AT EAST WALL APPROX 6 SQ FT IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Apr 28, 2021 B VIOLATION DISMISSED 2 § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Oct 10, 2018 I VIOLATION DISMISSED Not available §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT IS FILED.
May 18, 2000 C NOV SENT OUT 16-B § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROVIDE TEMPORARY SEAL AT ENTRANCE TO BUILDING.
Jan 8, 1998 C NOV SENT OUT Not available § 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES 3 STY COMMUNITY BATHROOM.
Jan 8, 1998 C NOV SENT OUT Not available § 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES 1 STY COMMUNITY KITCHEN.
Nov 6, 1996 A VIOLATION DISMISSED Not available § 27-2098 ADM CODE FILE WITH THIS DEPARTMENT A REGISTRATION STATEMENT FOR BUILDING.
Jul 31, 1989 C NOV SENT OUT 9 § 27-2013 ADM CODE REMOVE OR COVER IN A MANNER APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT THE PEELING LEAD PAINT 3 STY APT 9 BATHROOM WALL WEST & CEILING & PRIVATE HALL CEILING ORTIZ 740 3550 ER1. , SECTION '' ''
Oct 29, 1988 C NOV SENT OUT Not available § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING GLASS 1 STY INTERMEDIATE LANDING WINDOW PUBLIC HALL STAIRS ER1.
Jun 14, 1988 A NOV SENT OUT Not available § 27-2026 ADM CODE PROVIDE A SUITABLE STRAINER FOR THE DRAIN FRONT WEST AREAWAY.
Jun 14, 1988 B NOV SENT OUT Not available § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD TREAD 2 UP FROM BOTTOM FRONT WEST AREAWAY.
Jun 14, 1988 B NOV SENT OUT Not available § 27-2010, 2011, 2012 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE FRONT WEST AREAWAY.
Jun 14, 1988 B NOV SENT OUT Not available § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE 1 STY VESTIBULE.
Jun 14, 1988 A NOV SENT OUT Not available § 329, M/D LAW AND DEPT. RULES AND REGS. PROVIDE A COMPLETED CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION VISITS IN A PROPER FRAME AT OR NEAR MAILBOXES, BOTTOM EDGE OF FRAME BETWEEN 48-62 INCHES ABOVE FLOOR FRAME MISSING.
Jun 14, 1988 B NOV SENT OUT Not available § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD PLATFORM & STAIRS AT REAR YARD.
Jun 14, 1988 B NOV SENT OUT Not available § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE RISER & TREADS AT CELLAR STAIRS.
Jun 14, 1988 B NOV SENT OUT Not available § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS BOILER ROOM AT CELLAR.
Jun 14, 1988 B NOV SENT OUT Not available § 27-2010, 2011, 2012 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE CELLAR AT CENTER.
Jun 14, 1988 B NOV SENT OUT Not available § 12 M/D LAW DISCONTINUE THE STORAGE OF COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL CELLAR AT FRONT WEST.
Jun 14, 1988 B NOV SENT OUT Not available § 27-2039 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT OF NOT LESS THAN 60 WATTS INCANDESCENT OR EQUIVALENT ILLUMINATION CELLAR AT FRONT.
Jun 14, 1988 B NOV SENT OUT Not available § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROVIDE SPRINKERHEADS CELLAR AT FRONT.
Jun 14, 1988 A NOV SENT OUT Not available § 27-2005 ADM CODE REFIT DOOR BOILER ROOM CELLAR.
Jun 14, 1988 B NOV SENT OUT Not available § 27-2039 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT OF NOT LESS THAN 60 WATTS INCANDESCENT OR EQUIVALENT ILLUMINATION 2 3 & 4 STY PUBLIC HALL.
Jun 14, 1988 B NOV SENT OUT Not available § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SOFFIT OF STAIRS 3 STY PUBLIC HALL.
Jun 14, 1988 B NOV SENT OUT Not available § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC TILE FLOOR 3 STY COMMUNITY BATHROOM AT PUBLIC HALL.
Jun 14, 1988 B NOV SENT OUT Not available § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE EXTERIOR WOOD FRAME SCUTTLE TO ROOF.
Jun 14, 1988 B NOV SENT OUT Not available § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE TAR PAPER ROOF SURFACE THRU OUT.
Jun 14, 1988 B NOV SENT OUT Not available § 27-2010, 2011, 2012 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE ROOF THROUGHOUT.
Jun 14, 1988 B NOV SENT OUT Not available § 27-2050 ADM CODE PROVIDE A PIECE OF GARDEN HOSE 10 FEET IN LENGTH WITH FEMALE COUPLING AND A 10 QUART PAIL ON PREMISES TO TEST SPRINKLER SYSTEM.
Jun 14, 1988 B NOV SENT OUT Not available § 27-2024 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT WATER FOR THE FIXTURES 4 STY COMMUNITY BATHROOM AT PUBLIC HALL.
Jun 14, 1988 B NOV SENT OUT Not available § 27-2024 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF COLD WATER FOR THE FIXTURES 4 STY COMMUNITY BATHROOM PUBLIC HALL.
Jun 14, 1988 B NOV SENT OUT Not available § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING & WALLS 4 STY COMMUNITY BATHROOM AT PUBLIC HALL.
Jun 14, 1988 A NOV SENT OUT Not available § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT CEILING & WALLS & SOFFIT OF STAIRS ALL STYS PUBLIC HALL.
Jun 14, 1988 C NOV SENT OUT Not available § 27-2033 ADM CODE POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO HAVE KEY TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM 1 STY PUBLIC HALL & ON BOILER ROOM DOOR.
Jun 14, 1988 A NOV SENT OUT 1 § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT CEILING & WALLS 1 STY REAR APT 1 THROUGHOUT. LOCATED AT APT 1
Jun 14, 1988 B NOV SENT OUT 1 § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MARBLE SADDLE 1 STY REAR APT 1 BATHROOM. LOCATED AT APT 1
Jun 14, 1988 B NOV SENT OUT Not available § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE GLASS PANEL STREET ENTRANCE TO VESTIBULE.
Jun 14, 1988 A VIOLATION CLOSED Not available D26-20.08,20.09 ADM CODE FILE CERTIFICATION OF SATISFACTORY INSTALLATION OF SMOKE DETECTING DEVICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH H.P.D. RULES AND REGULATIONS.
Jun 14, 1988 A VIOLATION DISMISSED Not available D26-41.07 ADM CODE FILE WITH THIS DEPARTMENT A REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH A PROPER ADDRESS FOR REGISTERED PARTY.
Jun 14, 1988 A NOV SENT OUT Not available D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING STREET ENTRANCE LIGHT FIXTURE ON WALL.