A modest record — below the level that usually signals systemic problems. More recorded distress than 66% of 6-24-unit residential buildings citywide. The citywide median for 6-24-unit residential buildings is 16.3 penalty
points per 10 units; this building carries 35.3. In ZIP 10027, 43% of residential buildings hold an A and
14% grade D or F.
How grades work
this building
A
B
C
Among 46,798 6-24-unit residential buildings citywide · left is less recorded distress, right is more
Open with the city right now
Open HPD violations
2 total — 1 class C (immediately hazardous), 1 class B, 0 class A. Oldest open since 2024-12-17.
status snapshot refreshed weekly from HPD records
Patterns
16 heat or hot-water complaints in the last three years (winter 2023–24: 8 · winter 2024–25: 4 · winter 2025–26: 2). Repeated winter clusters suggest a chronic heating problem.
8
’23–24
4
’24–25
2
’25–26
No bedbug-infested units reported in the last three years of filings.
$2,500 in enforcement penalties imposed (ECB/OATH) in the last three years.
What 311 hears from this address
60 service requests in the last three years. Most common: Noise (41) · HEAT/HOT WATER (7) · Illegal Parking (3) · WATER LEAK (2) · Graffiti (1) · Illegal Fireworks (1).
Filed construction activity
$9,000 in permitted construction work filed since
2016 (1 filings with a declared cost) — a rough measure of how actively
the owner maintains the building. Permit costs cover filed construction work only — they do not
capture routine maintenance or repairs done without a permit.
Rent-stabilization signals
Yes
Built before 1974 (1910)
Yes
Six or more residential units (18)
No
421-a / J-51 tax benefit on the current tax roll
2 of 3 signals present. This is the classic profile of a rent-stabilized building (pre-1974, 6+ units) — many units in such buildings remain stabilized. The definitive answer for any unit:
request its rent history from NYS Homes & Community Renewal (free, at hcr.ny.gov).
Registered with HPD — the names behind the building
Registered owner(s)
167 W 129TH STREET HDFC
Head officer
DORIS D LAWSON
Managing agent
Finger Management Realty LLC
Last registered
2025-08-13
as filed by the owner in the building's HPD registration
What the city thinks it's worth
Tax year
City market value
Assessed value
2025
$1,672,000
$752,400
2026
$1,778,000
$800,100
2027
$1,851,000
$832,950
The city's market estimate has risen
11% between tax years 2025 and 2027.
Building systems
Heating fuel
NATURALGAS
Flood exposure
Not in the FEMA 1%-annual-chance floodplain (2015 preliminary maps).
Hurricane evacuation zone 6 of 6 — zone 1 evacuates first.
Not in the city's stormwater (cloudburst) flood maps under any modeled scenario.
No street-flooding or sewer-backup complaints on record at this address.
Sources: FEMA flood maps (coastal), NYC DEP Stormwater Flood Maps
(cloudburst), NYC hurricane evacuation zones, and 311 records for this address.
Getting around
Subway
125 St — 2 3 · 0.2 mi straight-line (about a 6-minute walk) · station accessibility: none 125 St — A B C D · 0.3 mi straight-line (about a 7-minute walk) · station accessibility: full
Bus
Nearest boarding stop: Adam C Powell Blvd / W 129 St — M2 · 100 ft
Citi Bike
Adam Clayton Powell Blvd & W 130 St · 350 ft · station location as of 2026-09-23; live availability
Distances are straight-line, not walking routes. Transit locations from the MTA and
Citi Bike, bike facilities from NYC DOT, school zones from the DOE's 2024–25 maps.
60 311 service requests from this address in the last three years — 7 of them about heat or hot water.
311 will ask for the address, the apartment if the problem is inside, and what's wrong.
Contact details are optional for most complaints; food-poisoning reports can be anonymous. Complaints
appear in the city's public 311 data, usually within a day or two, and then in the Live from 311 box
on this page.
2025-07-16ECB CLASS - 2 violation: FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION WITH THE DEPT OF BUILDINGS FOR SUMMONS 3912020$1,250
2025-06-12HPD class B: § 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4C, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM E
2025-06-12HPD class B: § 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4C, 4th STORY,
2025-06-11Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2025-06-06311: HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY
2025-06-06Tenant complaint: HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY
2025-06-04HPD class A: (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 HPD
2024-12-17HPD class B: § 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4E, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOU
2024-12-17HPD class B: § 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4E, 4th STORY, 1s
2024-12-17HPD class C: § 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCK TO BASEMENT AT BOILER ROOM
2024-12-17HPD class C: § 27-2029 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FOR THE APARTMENT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4E, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT
2024-12-13311: HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY
2024-12-13Tenant complaint: HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY
2024-08-02311: Non-Emergency Police Matter — Other (complaint details)
2024-08-02HPD class A: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT NORTH WALL AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
2024-08-02HPD class A: § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AT NORTH WALL AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
2024-08-02HPD class B: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE COUNTER BALANCE AT LOWER WINDOW SASH AT FIRE ESCAPE WINDOW IN THE 1st ROOM
2024-08-02HPD class A: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT PLASTER AT NORTH WALL AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st ST
2024-07-30ECB CLASS - 1 violation: AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED TOTAL 4-A/C UNITS ARE ERECTED ON FIRE ESCAPE WINDOWS ALONG WEST 129 STREET ON EXPOSURE # 01 WHICH O$1,250
2024-07-29Tenant complaint: WATER LEAK — SLOW LEAK
2024-07-29DOB complaint, category ?
2024-07-08HPD class A: § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE CEILING AND ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT IN THE ENTIRE
2024-07-08HPD class B: § 27-2005, 2006, 2037 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR AND ABATE UNSAFE ELECTRIC WIRING CONDITION CONSISTING OF EXPOSED WIRES AT EAST WALL IN THE KITCHE
2024-07-04311: Illegal Fireworks — N/A
2024-06-24Boiler inspection
2024-06-21RPTT&RET $190,000 — from SOUSA, JOHN to KOMOGORTSEV, SERGEY$190,000
2023-10-05HPD class B: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT NORTH WALL AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th S
2023-10-05HPD class A: § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT NORTH WALL AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORY
2023-10-05HPD class A: § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT NORTH WALL AT PUBLIC HALL, 3rd STORY
2023-10-05HPD class B: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT NORTH WALL AT PUBLIC HALL, 3rd S
2023-10-05HPD class B: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT NORTH WALL AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd S
2023-10-05HPD class A: § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT NORTH WALL AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORY
2022-07-29HPD class B: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT ALL WALLS AND CEILING AT BULKHEA
2021-10-29Job filed: PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. LIVE LOAD 300 PER SQUARE FEET. SIDEWALK SHED SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER # 33 OF THE 20$9,000
2020-02-08Tenant complaint: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2019
2019-12-20Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2019-10-07Boiler inspection
2019-10-07Boiler inspection
2019-08-21Rodent inspection: Passed
2019-06-18FDNY inspection (RISK)
2019-01-29Rodent inspection: Passed
2019-01-12311: HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY
2019-01-12Tenant complaint: HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY
2018
2018-08-07Boiler inspection
2018-04-04Rodent inspection: Passed
2018-01-31311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2017
2017-09-14RPTT&RET $120,000 — from DAHLIA DAMAS, PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR; ESTATE OF HAMPTON O'NEAL to KNAPP, STEVE D$120,000
2017-08-08Boiler inspection
2017-06-23311: Noise - Vehicle — Car/Truck Music
2017-06-06Rodent inspection: Passed
2017-06-01311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2017-02-28RPTT&RET $175,000 — from YEH, SHEVE-CHING to COTE, ANDREW$175,000
2016
2016-09-20Rodent inspection: Passed
2016-08-31HPD class B: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF LEAKING DRAIN PIPE UNDER SINK AT KITCHEN IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT A
2013-09-13RPTT&RET $130,950 — from HILL, ORA to HUANG, WANQING$130,950
2013-09-06RPTT&RET $80,000 — from 167 WEST 129TH STREET HDFC to PATALANO, JAMES A$80,000
2013-08-22RPTT&RET $95,000 — from HUGHES, OTHELIA to YEH, SHEVE-CHING$95,000
2013-07-29RPTT&RET $75,000 — from 167 WEST 129TH STREET HDFC to BATTY, BRETT$75,000
2013-04-29RPTT&RET $105,000 — from 167 WEST 129TH STREET HDFC to NTHENGE, JAMES B$105,000
2013-02-05RPTT&RET $85,000 — from 167 WEST 129TH STREET HDFC to JASPERSON, THAYNE$85,000
2012
2012-05-23Rodent inspection: Passed
2011
2011-05-03Rodent inspection: Passed
2011-03-11Deed $4,500 — from CITY OF NEW YORK BY DEPARTMENT OF HOUS to 167 WEST 129TH STREET HOUSING DEVELOPMEN$4,500
2011-03-11Agreement — from CITY OF NEW YORK BY DEPARTMENT OF HOUS to 167 WEST 129TH STREET HOUSING DEVELOPMEN
2010
2010-07-20311: Water System — Hydrant Defective (WC2)
2010-07-16311: Water System — Hydrant Running Full (WA4)
2010-05-14Job filed: SEE SECTION #24.
2010-04-16Permit PL — ISSUED
2010-03-29Rodent inspection: Passed
2010-01-15311: Water System — Hydrant Defective (WC2)
2009
2009-12-31DOB violation LBLVIO:
2009-05-11Job filed: INSTALL NEW SPRINKLER SYSTEM$70,000
2009-05-11Job filed: INSTALL NEW SPRINKLER SYSTEM$70,000
2009-04-29Permit AL — ISSUED
2009-04-06Permit EQ — ISSUED
2009-04-02Permit PL — ISSUED
2009-02-25DOB violation C:
2009-02-21DOB complaint, category ?
2009-02-17DOB complaint, category ?
2009-01-01DOB violation LL6291:
2008
2008-11-05DOB complaint, category ?
2008-10-24ECB CLASS - 1 violation: NO RECORD OF DAILY INSPECTION OF SUSPENDED SCAFFOLD PERFORMED BY AUTHORIZED PERSON AT SITE. REM: MAINTAIN DAILY INSPECTION RECORDS
2008-10-24ECB CLASS - 1 violation: INADEQUATE SAFETY MEASURES OPERATION OF HOISTING EQUIPMENT IN UNSAFE MANNER. (USE OF C-HOOKS AS TIEBACKS) REM: DISCONTINUE USE.$4,800
2008-10-24ECB CLASS - 2 violation: LICENSED RIGGER FAILED TO ENSURE SCAFFOLD WORKER MET MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ( NO CERT OF FITNESS) REM: COMPLY WITH CODE.
2008-05-02Job filed: PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF HEAVYDDUTY SIDEWALK SHED FOR REMEDIAL REPAIRS AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS UNDER THIS APPLICATION. LI
2008-05-02Permit EQ — ISSUED
2008-04-30Permit AL — ISSUED
2008-04-29DOB complaint, category ?
2008-03-25Permit PL — ISSUED
2008-03-17Permit AL — ISSUED
2008-01-03DOB violation LL6291:
2007
2007-12-09DOB complaint, category ?
2007-03-07Job filed: Rehabilitation of existing Old Law Tenement building, including, installation of new kitchens, bathrooms, windows, roof, mechanical, plumbiong and hea$2,293,855
2007-03-07Job filed: Rehabilitation of existing Old Law Tenement building, including, installation of new kitchens, bathrooms, windows, roof, mechanical, plumbiong and hea$2,293,855
2007-01-19DOB violation LL6291:
2006
2006-01-06DOB violation LL6291:
2005
2005-01-31DOB violation LL6291:
2004
2004-09-25DOB complaint, category ?
2002
2002-03-26DOB violation LL6291:
2001
2001-10-19Permit EQ — RE-ISSUED
2001-10-19Permit EW — RE-ISSUED
2001-10-01Job filed: RENOVATE ROOF AND BUILDING FACADE AS PER PLANS PROVIDED NO CHANGE IN USE EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY$50,000
2001-02-27DOB violation LL6291:
2000
2000-10-11Permit SG — ISSUED
2000-09-27Permit EQ — ISSUED
2000-09-14Job filed: ERECT SIDEWALK SHED. COMPLY WITH LL 31/99 AND TPPN 9/99. NO CHANGE IN USE EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. SEALED BUILDING
2000-09-14Job filed: ERECT SIDEWALK SHED. COMPLY WITH LL 31/99 AND TPPN 9/99. NO CHANGE IN USE EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. SEALED BUILDING
2000-07-25Permit AL — ISSUED
2000-07-17Job filed: Replace existing deteriorated stairs to basement. No changes to uses, egress or occupancy.$2,000
2000-06-01Permit EQ — ISSUED
2000-05-16Job filed: ERECT SIDEWALK SHED.COMPLY WITH LL 33/91 AND TPPN 9/99 NO CHANGE IN USE EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. (SEALED BUILDING).
2000-02-16Permit EQ — ISSUED
2000-02-07DOB violation LL6291:
1999
1999-11-16ECB Hazardous violation: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING. DEFECT: MASONRY WINDOW SILLS SPALLING. LOCATION: NORTH TO SOUTH WINDOW EXTERIOR SILLS ON 7TH AVE. S$2,500
1999-11-10DOB violation C:
1999-07-21DOB complaint, category ?
1999-07-20Permit EQ — ISSUED
1999-06-30DOB complaint, category ?
1999-06-30ECB Hazardous violation: FAILURE TO MAITNAIN EXTERIOR BLDG WALLS DEFECET IS BROWNSTONE WINDOWS LINTELS SILLAR ESPALLING SECTION LOOSE CHUNKS FALLING THROUG$2,500