Manhattan · Block 2129 · Lot 115 · 10032

556 West 173 Street

4 floors · 4 apartments · 2,772 sq ft · built 1910 · class C3 · owner of record: 173rd St. Development Llc

64open violations
$0ECB/OATH penalties owed
6HPD class C (immediately hazardous)
46dto Bedbug annual filing

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Compliance deadlines

RequirementDueStatus
Annual parapet observation Check
Local Law 126 · By December 31 each year
What this is

If the building has a parapet facing a street, sidewalk or other public way, a competent person (such as a mason, engineer or architect) must observe it every year and the owner keeps the report for DOB on request. Detached one- and two-family homes are exempt. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 46 days
Keep the report on file (not filed with DOB)
Bedbug annual filing Applies
Local Law 69 · December 1 to 31 each year
What this is

Owners of multiple dwellings file their bedbug infestation history for the prior year with HPD and post or distribute it to tenants. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 46 days
Annual
Annual notice: window guards and lead paint Applies
HPD / Health Code · January 1 to 16 each year
What this is

Deliver the annual notice to every unit asking whether a child lives there (window guards for children 10 and under; lead paint for children under 6 in pre-1960 buildings), then follow up on units that don't return it by mid-February. Agency page

Jan 16, 2027
in 62 days
Annual
Annual property registration Applies
HPD registration · September 1 each year
What this is

Residential buildings with three or more units, and one- and two-family homes the owner doesn't occupy, register with HPD every year ($13 fee). An unregistered building can't start a nonpayment case in Housing Court and faces civil penalties. Agency page

Sep 1, 2027
in 290 days
Registered through 2027-09-01
Gas piping inspection (2027 cycle) Likely applies
Local Law 152 · During 2027
What this is

Buildings with gas piping (except one- and two-family homes) need a periodic gas piping inspection by a licensed master plumber every four years. Community district 12 is on the 2027 cycle; certification is filed with DOB after the inspection. Buildings with no gas piping file a certification instead. Agency page

Dec 31, 2027
in 411 days
Next cycle year 2027

Open violations

ECB / OATH (2)
IssuedViolationHearingBalance
Jun 17, 2021Construction CLASS - 1
CONTRARY TO DOB/OFFICIAL RECORDS WHICH INDICATES 3RD FLR AS 2 CLASS B - UNITS - AT TIME OF INSPECTION 3RD FLR HAS BEEN CONVERTED & OCCUPIED AS A CLASS 'A' APT WITH A 3 PC BTHRM; KITCHEN WITH GAS STOVE, RESIDENT
#39043091H
Apr 7, 2022
IN VIOLATION
$0
Mar 23, 1995Zoning Non-Hazardous
ILLEGAL USE IN A RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT.A GROCERY STORE"CARMEN GROERY" LOCATED AT CELLAR LEVEL FRONT.IT USE NOT PERMITTED IN A RESIDENTIAL D-STRICT R7-2.REMEDY:DOSCONTINUE ILLEGAL USE.
#34124267P
Jun 15, 1995
WRITTEN OFF
$0
DOB (12)
IssuedViolationStatus
Nov 14, 2025LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2024 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#04647
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Sep 23, 2024LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#04512
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 30, 2023LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#18324
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 30, 2023LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#38419
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 20, 2023LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#20253
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 20, 2023LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#40045
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Apr 25, 2023LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2022 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#04256
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jan 17, 2020LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2017 INSPECTION REPORT
#00066
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Sep 16, 1997LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#194931
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Feb 10, 1997LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#10946
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Aug 29, 1995LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#04828
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Sep 1, 1994LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#04025
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
DOB NOW Safety (13)
IssuedViolationStatus
Nov 14, 2025Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2024 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
Active
Jan 31, 2025Gas Piping - LL152 FTF-PL-PER
Cycle 1, Sub-cycle D (premises is in Community District 12)
Active
Sep 23, 2024Boiler LBLVIO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2023 External Low Pressure Inspection Report
Active
Jun 30, 2023Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
Active
Jun 30, 2023Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
Active
Jun 20, 2023Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
Active
Jun 20, 2023Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
Active
Apr 25, 2023Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2022 INSPECTION REPORT
Active
Jan 17, 2020Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2017 INSPECTION REPORT
Active
Sep 16, 1997Boiler LL6291
Active
Feb 10, 1997Boiler LL6291
Active
Aug 29, 1995Boiler LL6291
Active
Sep 1, 1994Boiler LL6291
Active
HPD (37) · C 6 · B 23 · A 8
IssuedClassViolationCorrect by
Apr 29, 2021BApt 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 WESTJun 3, 2021
Apr 29, 2021A§ 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 STORYAug 2, 2021
Jun 3, 2008AD26-10.01 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING STREET ENTRANCE LIGHT FIXTURE ON WALL.Sep 6, 2008
Jun 3, 2008B§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE GLASS PANEL STREET ENTRANCE TO VESTIBULE.Jul 8, 2008
Jun 3, 2008BApt 1 · § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MARBLE SADDLE 1 STY REAR APT 1 BATHROOM. LOCATED AT APT 1Jul 8, 2008
Jun 3, 2008AApt 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 1Sep 6, 2008
Jun 3, 2008C§ 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 9, 2008
Jun 3, 2008A§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT CEILING & WALLS & SOFFIT OF STAIRS ALL STYS PUBLIC HALL.Sep 6, 2008
Jun 3, 2008B§ 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.Jul 8, 2008
Jun 3, 2008B§ 27-2024 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF COLD WATER FOR THE FIXTURES 4 STY COMMUNITY BATHROOM PUBLIC HALL.Jul 8, 2008
Jun 3, 2008B§ 27-2024 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT WATER FOR THE FIXTURES 4 STY COMMUNITY BATHROOM AT PUBLIC HALL.Jul 8, 2008
Jun 3, 2008B§ 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.Jul 8, 2008
Jun 3, 2008B§ 27-2010, 2011, 2012 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE ROOF THROUGHOUT.Jul 8, 2008
Jun 3, 2008B§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE TAR PAPER ROOF SURFACE THRU OUT.Jul 8, 2008
Jun 3, 2008B§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC TILE FLOOR 3 STY COMMUNITY BATHROOM AT PUBLIC HALL.Jul 8, 2008
Jun 3, 2008B§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SOFFIT OF STAIRS 3 STY PUBLIC HALL.Jul 8, 2008
Jun 3, 2008B§ 27-2039 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT OF NOT LESS THAN 60 WATTS INCANDESCENT OR EQUIVALENT ILLUMINATION 2 3 & 4 STY PUBLIC HALL.Jul 8, 2008
Jun 3, 2008A§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REFIT DOOR BOILER ROOM CELLAR.Sep 6, 2008
Jun 3, 2008B§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROVIDE SPRINKERHEADS CELLAR AT FRONT.Jul 8, 2008
Jun 3, 2008B§ 27-2039 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT OF NOT LESS THAN 60 WATTS INCANDESCENT OR EQUIVALENT ILLUMINATION CELLAR AT FRONT.Jul 8, 2008
Jun 3, 2008B§ 12 M/D LAW DISCONTINUE THE STORAGE OF COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL CELLAR AT FRONT WEST.Jul 8, 2008
Jun 3, 2008B§ 27-2010, 2011, 2012 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE CELLAR AT CENTER.Jul 8, 2008
Jun 3, 2008B§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS BOILER ROOM AT CELLAR.Jul 8, 2008
Jun 3, 2008B§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE RISER & TREADS AT CELLAR STAIRS.Jul 8, 2008
Jun 3, 2008B§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD PLATFORM & STAIRS AT REAR YARD.Jul 8, 2008
Jun 3, 2008A§ 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.Sep 6, 2008
Jun 3, 2008B§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE 1 STY VESTIBULE.Jul 8, 2008
Jun 3, 2008B§ 27-2010, 2011, 2012 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE FRONT WEST AREAWAY.Jul 8, 2008
Jun 3, 2008B§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD TREAD 2 UP FROM BOTTOM FRONT WEST AREAWAY.Jul 8, 2008
Jun 3, 2008A§ 27-2026 ADM CODE PROVIDE A SUITABLE STRAINER FOR THE DRAIN FRONT WEST AREAWAY.Sep 6, 2008
Jun 3, 2008C§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING GLASS 1 STY INTERMEDIATE LANDING WINDOW PUBLIC HALL STAIRS ER1.Jun 9, 2008
Jun 3, 2008B§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE EXTERIOR WOOD FRAME SCUTTLE TO ROOF.Jul 8, 2008
Jun 3, 2008AD26-19.07 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT OR NEAR THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCEWAY OF THE BUILDING AND KEEP SAME BURNING FROM SUNSET EVERY DAY TO SUNRISE ON THE DAY FOLLOWING AT FRONT OF BUILDING. SURVEYSep 6, 2008
Jun 30, 2005C§ 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES 1 STY COMMUNITY KITCHEN.Jul 11, 2005
Jun 30, 2005C§ 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES 3 STY COMMUNITY BATHROOM.Jul 11, 2005
Jun 30, 2005CApt 16-B · § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROVIDE TEMPORARY SEAL AT ENTRANCE TO BUILDING.Jul 11, 2005
Aug 29, 1989CApt 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 '' ''Sep 18, 1989

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