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701 West 179 Street, Manhattan — Grade D | OpenStoop

701 WEST 179 STREET, Manhattan

Building Health Grade: D (31/100)

Year Built: 1920 · Units: 50

701 West 179 Street

Manhattan 10033

D

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D

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Health Score

Higher is better. Based on 26 data sources across violations, complaints, permits, sales, and legal records.

High Confidence

This building has significant issues — we recommend careful review

Multiple issues found. We recommend getting answers on open violations before committing.

701 West 179 Street is a loft building built in 1920 in Manhattan with 50 residential units. It has a Grade D health score, reflecting significant maintenance and compliance concerns, driven by 20 open Class C hazardous violations and a history of heat and hot water complaints. Our analysis reviewed 1,817 records across 26 public data sources, benchmarked against similar large prewar residential buildings in NYC.

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vs Neighborhood (10033)

568 buildings in this zip code

14th

Better than 14% of buildings in 10033

Bottom tier

Avg score: 58

WorstBest in 10033

Alerts

Open Critical Violations

This building has unresolved Class C (immediately hazardous) violations that require urgent repair.

Chronic Heat/Hot Water Issues

This building has a pattern of repeated heat or hot water complaints — a sign of persistent neglect.

Rat Activity

This building has repeated rodent inspection failures (3+ in 5 years), indicating a persistent pest problem.

Outstanding Tax Liens

The city has filed tax liens against this property for unpaid taxes or charges. This can indicate financial distress.

Water/Sewer Debt

This property has outstanding water or sewer charges, which can indicate the owner is not keeping up with building expenses.

Compound Distress

This flag was detected in our analysis of this building.

Score Breakdown

Living ConditionsBased on housing violations — things like heat, hot water, pests, mold

61Fair

Building SafetyStructural issues, fire safety, elevator problems, code violations

92Excellent

Complaint BurdenHow often residents call 311 or file complaints about this building

50Poor

Management QualityHow quickly the owner fixes problems and maintains the building

No issues

Financial HealthTax liens, water debt, unpaid city charges

86Good

Legal & EnforcementCity lawsuits and legal actions against the building owner

53Fair

Maintenance HistoryBoiler, facade, and routine upkeep inspection records

66Fair

Violations by Year↓ Improving

Total: 689 violations · Peak: 87 in 2013

Event Activity by Category

Complaints

907

Violations

689

Inspections

109

Financial

38

Permits

38

Compliance

26

Legal

10

Total: 1817 events across 7 categories

Key Statistics

636

Housing Violations→

(68 open)

City-documented problems with living conditions

3.5x neighborhood avg

20

Class C (Hazardous)→

Immediately dangerous conditions requiring urgent repair

2.2x neighborhood avg

22

Building Violations→

Department of Buildings code violations

1.5x avg

218

Building Complaints→

Building-related 311 complaints (housing, safety, maintenance — excludes noise, parking, street)

2.5x neighborhood avg

15

Permits Issued→

Approved construction or renovation work

Near average

1920

Built 106 years ago

↓Getting worse — 46 violations this year vs 39 last year

Sale History

Ownership changes, mortgages, and financial transactions recorded for this property.

Jul 16, 2019

Satisfaction of Agreement

Recorded

CRFN: 2019000222609

Jul 16, 2019

Assignment

Recorded

CRFN: 2019000222605

Jul 16, 2019

Assignment

Recorded

CRFN: 2019000222610

Dec 9, 2011

Assignment

Recorded

CRFN: 2011000430654

Dec 9, 2011

Tax Lien & Release

Recorded

CRFN: 2011000430653

Dec 9, 2011

Assignment of Lease & Rents — $6,500,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2011000430657

Sep 23, 2008

Agreement — $6,500,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2008000376198

Sep 15, 2008

Assignment

Recorded

CRFN: 2008000365672

Sep 15, 2008

Tax Lien & Release

Recorded

CRFN: 2008000365678

Sep 15, 2008

Assignment

Recorded

CRFN: 2008000365673

Sep 15, 2008

Mortgage — $2,649,060.13

Recorded

CRFN: 2008000365674

Oct 24, 2002

Mortgage — $1,657,358

Recorded

Oct 24, 2002

Assignment

Recorded

Dec 7, 1998

Assignment

Recorded

Dec 7, 1998

Assignment

Recorded

Dec 7, 1998

Agreement

Recorded

May 9, 1994

Assignment

Recorded

May 9, 1994

Agreement

Recorded

May 9, 1994

Assignment

Recorded

May 9, 1994

Satisfaction of Agreement

Recorded

May 9, 1994

Mortgage — $59,333.12

Recorded

Dec 21, 1988

Satisfaction of Mortgage

Recorded

Dec 21, 1988

Satisfaction of Mortgage

Recorded

Dec 21, 1988

Satisfaction of Mortgage

Recorded

Dec 21, 1988

Satisfaction of Mortgage

Recorded

Dec 5, 1988

Satisfaction of Mortgage

Recorded

Dec 5, 1988

Assignment

Recorded

Dec 5, 1988

Mortgage — $936,483.48

Recorded

Mar 21, 1985

Deed Transfer

Recorded

Mar 21, 1985

Mortgage — $1,148,685.87

Recorded

Mar 21, 1985

LEAS

Recorded

Mar 20, 1985

Assignment

Recorded

Jan 26, 1983

Mortgage — $180,000

Recorded

Date unknown

Deed Transfer

Recorded

Tax Liens

Outstanding debts owed to the city. Tax liens can indicate the owner is financially struggling to maintain the property.

Apr 17, 2019

Water/Sewer Debt

HIGH

Cycle: 90 Day Notice

Tax Class Code: 2

Building Class: D7

Water Debt Only: Yes

Litigation History

Legal actions taken by the city against this building's owner for failure to maintain safe conditions.

May 17, 2024

Tenant Action — 4221 BROADWAY LC

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: May 17, 2024

Apr 30, 2024

Tenant Action — 4221 BROADWAY LLC

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Apr 30, 2024

Mar 28, 2024

Heat and Hot Water — 4221 BROADWAY OWNER LLC,ADI SELIMOVIC,MATTHEW KELLER

CLOSED

Case Type: Heat and Hot Water

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Mar 28, 2024

Mar 25, 2024

Tenant Action — 4221 BROADWAY OWNER LLC

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Mar 25, 2024

Aug 21, 2023

Tenant Action — 4221 BROADWAY OWNERS LLC

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Aug 21, 2023

Aug 26, 2016

Access Warrant - Non-Lead — 4221 BROADWAY OWNER LLC,GEORGE ZAYAS

CLOSED

Case Type: Access Warrant - Non-Lead

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Aug 26, 2016

Mar 4, 2014

Access Warrant - Non-Lead — 701 WEST ASSOCIATES, LP,BLANCA BUDUEN,MICHAEL F. BISHAY,SAMEH ISKANDER

CLOSED

Case Type: Access Warrant - Non-Lead

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Mar 4, 2014

Nov 16, 2010

Tenant Action — 701 WEST ASSOCIATES L P,BUDUEN BLANCA MANAGING AGENT

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Nov 16, 2010

Jun 21, 2010

Tenant Action — 701 WEST ASSOCIATES

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Jun 21, 2010

Jan 15, 2010

Heat and Hot Water — 701 WEST ASSOCIATES, LP,BLANCA BUDUEN,MICHAEL BISHAY,SAMEH ISKANDER

CLOSED

Case Type: Heat and Hot Water

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Jan 15, 2010

Complete record of violations, complaints, permits, and other events for this building, newest first.

High Priority (3)

Complaint

Apr 6, 2026• 2 days ago

OPEN

WATER LEAK — HEAVY FLOW [EMERGENCY] (Apt 27)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 27

Space Type: OTHER ROOM/AREA

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: OPEN

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Mar 26, 2026

Resolution: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd

Complaint

Mar 31, 2026• 8 days ago

OPEN

PLUMBING — TOILET [EMERGENCY] (Apt 66)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 66

Space Type: BATHROOM

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: OPEN

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Dec 1, 2025

Resolution: HPD called the telephone number on file for this complaint. Someone at that number indicated that the condition was corrected. The complaint has been closed. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists.

Complaint

Mar 10, 2026• 29 days ago

OPEN

PLUMBING — BASIN/SINK [EMERGENCY] (Apt 48)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 48

Space Type: BATHROOM

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: OPEN

Problem Status: OPEN

Received Date: Mar 10, 2026

Resolution: The following complaint conditions are still open. HPD has already attempted to notify the property owner that the condition exists; the tenant should provide access for the owner to make the repair. HPD may attempt to contact the tenant by phone to

Medium Priority (4)

Complaint

Mar 10, 2026• 29 days ago

OPEN

WATER LEAK — SLOW LEAK [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt 48)

Type: NON EMERGENCY

Apartment: 48

Space Type: BATHROOM

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: OPEN

Problem Status: OPEN

Received Date: Mar 10, 2026

Resolution: The following complaint conditions are still open. HPD has already attempted to notify the property owner that the condition exists; the tenant should provide access for the owner to make the repair. HPD may attempt to contact the tenant by phone to

Complaint

Mar 10, 2026• 29 days ago

OPEN

PAINT/PLASTER — WALL [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt 48)

Type: NON EMERGENCY

Apartment: 48

Space Type: BATHROOM

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: OPEN

Problem Status: OPEN

Received Date: Mar 10, 2026

Resolution: The following complaint conditions are still open. HPD has already attempted to notify the property owner that the condition exists; the tenant should provide access for the owner to make the repair. HPD may attempt to contact the tenant by phone to

Complaint

Mar 10, 2026• 29 days ago

OPEN

PLUMBING — BATHTUB/SHOWER [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt 48)

Type: NON EMERGENCY

Apartment: 48

Space Type: BATHROOM

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: OPEN

Problem Status: OPEN

Received Date: Mar 10, 2026

Resolution: The following complaint conditions are still open. HPD has already attempted to notify the property owner that the condition exists; the tenant should provide access for the owner to make the repair. HPD may attempt to contact the tenant by phone to

Complaint

Mar 10, 2026• 29 days ago

OPEN

FLOORING/STAIRS — FLOOR [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt 48)

Type: NON EMERGENCY

Apartment: 48

Space Type: ENTIRE APARTMENT

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: OPEN

Problem Status: OPEN

Received Date: Mar 10, 2026

Resolution: The following complaint conditions are still open. HPD has already attempted to notify the property owner that the condition exists; the tenant should provide access for the owner to make the repair. HPD may attempt to contact the tenant by phone to

Other Events (13)

311 Complaint

Mar 26, 2026• 13 days ago

OPEN

HEAVY FLOW

Complaint Type: WATER LEAK

Descriptor: HEAVY FLOW

Descriptor2: AT WALL OR CEILING

Resolution Description: The following complaint conditions are still open. HPD has already attempted to notify the property owner that the condition exists; the tenant should provide access for the owner to make the repair.

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

311 Complaint

Mar 26, 2026• 13 days ago

CLOSED

Banging/Pounding

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Banging/Pounding

Resolution Description: The Police Department reviewed your complaint and provided additional information below.

Closed Date: Mar 26, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Mar 24, 2026• 15 days ago

CLOSED

Loud Music/Party

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Loud Music/Party

Resolution Description: The New York City Police Department responded to the complaint and with the information available observed no evidence of a criminal violation at that time. If the problem persists, please contact 311

Closed Date: Mar 24, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Mar 18, 2026• 21 days ago

CLOSED

Loud Music/Party

Complaint Type: Noise - Commercial

Descriptor: Loud Music/Party

Resolution Description: The New York City Police Department responded to the complaint and their investigation determined that no criminal violation existed. The condition was corrected without the need to issue a summons or

Closed Date: Mar 17, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Store/Commercial

311 Complaint

Mar 16, 2026• 23 days ago

OPEN

Banging/Pounding

Complaint Type: Noise - Commercial

Descriptor: Banging/Pounding

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Club/Bar/Restaurant

311 Complaint

Mar 10, 2026• 29 days ago

OPEN

SLOW LEAK

Complaint Type: WATER LEAK

Descriptor: SLOW LEAK

Descriptor2: AT WALL OR CEILING

Resolution Description: The following complaint conditions are still open. HPD has already attempted to notify the property owner that the condition exists; the tenant should provide access for the owner to make the repair.

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

311 Complaint

Mar 10, 2026• 29 days ago

OPEN

FLOOR

Complaint Type: FLOORING/STAIRS

Descriptor: FLOOR

Descriptor2: FLOOR COVERING TORN OR MISSING

Resolution Description: The following complaint conditions are still open. HPD has already attempted to notify the property owner that the condition exists; the tenant should provide access for the owner to make the repair.

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

311 Complaint

Mar 10, 2026• 29 days ago

OPEN

WALL

Complaint Type: PAINT/PLASTER

Descriptor: WALL

Descriptor2: TILE BROKEN OR MISSING

Resolution Description: The following complaint conditions are still open. HPD has already attempted to notify the property owner that the condition exists; the tenant should provide access for the owner to make the repair.

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

311 Complaint

Mar 10, 2026• 29 days ago

OPEN

BATHTUB/SHOWER

Complaint Type: PLUMBING

Descriptor: BATHTUB/SHOWER

Descriptor2: FAUCET BROKEN/MISSING/LEAKING

Resolution Description: The following complaint conditions are still open. HPD has already attempted to notify the property owner that the condition exists; the tenant should provide access for the owner to make the repair.

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

311 Complaint

Mar 10, 2026• 29 days ago

OPEN

BASIN/SINK

Complaint Type: PLUMBING

Descriptor: BASIN/SINK

Descriptor2: DRAIN PIPE BLOCKED OR BROKEN

Resolution Description: The following complaint conditions are still open. HPD has already attempted to notify the property owner that the condition exists; the tenant should provide access for the owner to make the repair.

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

311 Complaint

Mar 9, 2026• 1 month ago

CLOSED

Loud Music/Party

Complaint Type: Noise - Commercial

Descriptor: Loud Music/Party

Resolution Description: The New York City Police Department responded to the complaint and with the information available observed no evidence of a criminal violation at that time. If the problem persists, please contact 311

Closed Date: Mar 9, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Club/Bar/Restaurant

311 Complaint

Mar 2, 2026• 1 month ago

OPEN

Banging/Pounding

Complaint Type: Noise - Commercial

Descriptor: Banging/Pounding

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Club/Bar/Restaurant

311 Complaint

Mar 1, 2026• 1 month ago

CLOSED

Banging/Pounding

Complaint Type: Noise - Commercial

Descriptor: Banging/Pounding

Resolution Description: Your complaint has been received but does not fall under the jurisdiction of the New York City Police Department. Please contact your local precinct for more information, including which City agency

Closed Date: Mar 1, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Club/Bar/Restaurant

Property Details

Year Built

1920

Total Units

57

Residential Units

50

Building Class

D7

Location

BBL

1021760054

Zipcode

10033

Location

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Property Owner

HP WASHINGTON HEIGHTS PORTFOLIO HOUSING

Registered owner of 701 West 179 Street

Owner Portfolio

8

Buildings

F

Avg Grade

This owner has a pattern of issues across their portfolio

25

Avg Health

D: 5F: 3

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