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Open with the city right now
Open HPD violations
4 total — 1 class C (immediately hazardous), 2 class B, 1 class A. Oldest open since 1989-09-20.
status snapshot refreshed weekly from HPD records
Patterns
No heat or hot-water complaints in the last three years.
No bedbug-infested units reported in the last three years of filings.
$5,000 in enforcement penalties imposed (ECB/OATH) in the last three years.
What 311 hears from this address
90 service requests in the last three years. Most common: Noise (30) · Illegal Parking (17) · Derelict Vehicles (7) · Water System (6) · Abandoned Vehicle (3) · Illegal Dumping (3).
Filed construction activity
$32,948,110 in permitted construction work filed since
2016 (27 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.
Registered with HPD — the names behind the building
Registered owner(s)
ROYAL CHARTER PROPERTIES, INC.
Head officer
KENRICK OU
Managing agent
CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD INC.
Last registered
2025-08-07
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
$6,508,000
$2,928,600
2026
$6,635,000
$2,985,750
2027
$894,000
$402,300
The city's market estimate has fallen
86% between tax years 2025 and 2027.
Tax exemptions on the roll: NFP-CONTEMPLATED USE
Flood exposure
Not in the FEMA 1%-annual-chance floodplain (2015 preliminary maps).
Not in a hurricane evacuation zone.
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
168 St — 1 A C · 100 ft straight-line (about a 1-minute walk) · station accessibility: partial
Bus
Nearest boarding stop: Broadway / W 170 St — M5 · 150 ft
Citi Bike
W 171 St & St Nicholas Ave · 400 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.
90 311 service requests from this address in the last three years.
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.
2025-06-26311: Water System — Fire Hydrant Emergency (FHE)
2025-06-25311: For Hire Vehicle Complaint — Driver Complaint - Non Passenger
2025-06-22311: Water System — Fire Hydrant Emergency (FHE)
2025-06-17311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2025-06-13Job filed: Full demolition of 5 story building, as per plans filed herewith.$1,000,000
2025-06-13Job filed: CONSTRUCTION FENCE AS PER DRAWINGS DURING NB CONST, FILED SEP. CONSTRUCTION FENCE SHALL COMPLY WITH CH #33 OF THE NYC BC. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY $5,000
2025-06-13Job filed: Full demolition of 1 story building, as per plans filed herewith.$600,000
2025-06-13Job filed: Full demolition of 2 story building, as per plans filed herewith.$1,200,000
2025-06-13Permit Construction Fence — Permit Issued
2025-04-21Permit Sidewalk Shed — Signed-off
2025-04-18Permit Sidewalk Shed — Signed-off
2025-04-18Permit Supported Scaffold — Signed-off
2025-04-15Permit Construction Fence — Signed-off
2025-04-15Permit Construction Fence — Signed-off
2025-04-14Permit Supported Scaffold — Signed-off
2025-04-14Permit Construction Fence — Signed-off
2025-04-10311: Noise — Noise: Construction Equipment (NC1)
2025-04-10Job filed: Full demolition of 5 story building, as per plans filed herewith.$1,000,000
2025-03-27Permit Full Demolition — Signed-off
2025-03-11Job filed: Full demolition of 2 story building, as per plans filed herewith.$1,200,000
2025-02-28Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity
2025-02-27Permit Protection and Mechanical Methods — Signed-off
2025-02-27Permit Protection and Mechanical Methods — Signed-off
2025-02-27Permit Protection and Mechanical Methods — Signed-off
2025-02-21Job filed: REMOVAL OF FIRE ESCAPE FOR ASBESTOS ABATEMENT TO PREPARE BUILDING FOR FULL DEMOLITION AS PER PLANS. FULL DEMO FILED SEPARATELY UNDER M00843707-I1.$7,007
2025-02-20Asbestos abatement: Removal — PAR Environmental Corporation
2025-02-20Asbestos abatement: Removal — PAR Environmental Corporation
2025-02-20Asbestos abatement: Removal — PAR Environmental Corporation
2025-02-20Asbestos abatement: Removal — PAR Environmental Corporation
2025-02-20Asbestos abatement: Removal — PAR Environmental Corporation
2025-02-20DOB complaint, category ?
2025-02-20DOB violation C:
2025-02-20ECB CLASS - 1 violation: DEMOLITION WORK WITHOUT REQUIRED DEMOLITION PERMIT. UPON ARRIVAL OF A SAFETY COMPLIANCE STOP. I OBSERVED NO CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY $5,000
2025-02-14311: Dirty Condition — Trash
2025-02-10311: Drug Activity — Use Indoor
2025-02-05311: Noise — Noise: Construction Equipment (NC1)
2024-06-12Job filed: Full demolition of 5 story building, as per plans filed herewith.$1,000,000
2024-06-11311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2024-06-10Asbestos abatement: Removal — PAR Environmental Corporation
2024-06-10Asbestos abatement: Removal — PAR Environmental Corporation
2024-06-10Asbestos abatement: Removal — PAR Environmental Corporation
2024-06-10Asbestos abatement: Removal — PAR Environmental Corporation
2024-06-10Asbestos abatement: Removal — PAR Environmental Corporation
2024-06-10Asbestos abatement: Removal — PAR Environmental Corporation
2024-06-10Asbestos abatement: Removal — PAR Environmental Corporation
2024-06-10Asbestos abatement: Removal — PAR Environmental Corporation
2024-06-10Asbestos abatement: Removal — PAR Environmental Corporation
2024-06-10Asbestos abatement: Removal — PAR Environmental Corporation
2024-06-10Asbestos abatement: Removal — PAR Environmental Corporation
2024-06-10Asbestos abatement: Removal — PAR Environmental Corporation
2024-06-10Asbestos abatement: Removal — PAR Environmental Corporation
2024-06-10Asbestos abatement: Removal — PAR Environmental Corporation
2024-06-10Asbestos abatement: Removal — PAR Environmental Corporation
2024-06-10Asbestos abatement: Removal — PAR Environmental Corporation
2024-06-10Asbestos abatement: Removal — PAR Environmental Corporation
2024-06-10Asbestos abatement: Removal — PAR Environmental Corporation
2024-06-10Asbestos abatement: Removal — PAR Environmental Corporation
2024-06-10Asbestos abatement: Removal — PAR Environmental Corporation
2024-06-10Asbestos abatement: Removal — PAR Environmental Corporation
2024-06-10Asbestos abatement: Removal — PAR Environmental Corporation
2024-06-10Asbestos abatement: Removal — PAR Environmental Corporation
2024-06-10Asbestos abatement: Removal — PAR Environmental Corporation
2024-06-10Asbestos abatement: Removal — PAR Environmental Corporation
2024-06-10Asbestos abatement: Removal — PAR Environmental Corporation
2024-06-06311: LinkNYC — Graffiti/Dirty Condition
2024-06-06Permit General Construction — Signed-off
2024-06-05Job filed: Full demolition of 2 story building, as per plans filed herewith.$1,200,000
2024-06-03Job filed: REMOVAL OF FIRE ESCAPE FOR ASBESTOS ABATEMENT TO PREPARE BUILDING FOR FULL DEMOLITION AS PER PLANS. FULL DEMO FILED SEPARATELY UNDER M00843707-I1.$7,007
2024-06-03Job filed: INTERIOR DEMOLITION TO PREPARE BUILDING FOR FULL DEMOLITION, FILED SEPARATELY UNDER M00843682-I1.$25,005
2024-05-27311: Consumer Complaint — Stoop Line Stand
2020-12-01Job filed: FILING A BUILDERS PAVEMENT PLAN IN CONNECTION WITH NB 121207675.
2020-09-28Job filed: FOUNDATION AND EXCAVATION FOR FOR THE NEW 13 STORY BUILDING.
2020-09-04Permit Supported Scaffold — Signed-off
2020-09-03Permit Sidewalk Shed — Signed-off
2020-09-02Job filed: Installation of temporary sidewalk shed per plan submitted. Work shall comply with 2014 building codes chapter 33. No change in use, egress and/or occ
2020-09-02Job filed: Installation of temporary supported scaffold per plan submitted. Work shall comply with 2014 building codes chapter 33. No change in use, egress and/o
2020-09-01Job filed: Installation of temporary sidewalk shed per plan submitted. Work shall comply with 2014 building codes chapter 33. No change in use, egress and/or occ
2020-09-01Permit Sidewalk Shed — Signed-off
2020-08-17311: Street Condition — Wear & Tear
2020-08-05311: Illegal Fireworks — N/A
2020-07-21Job filed: DEMOLITION OF A ONE STORY BUILDING
2020-07-21Job filed: DEMOLITION OF A ONE STORY BUILDING
2020-07-21Job filed: DEMOLITION OF A FIVE STORY BUILDING
2020-07-21Job filed: DEMOLITION OF A TWO STORY BUILDING
2020-07-21Job filed: DEMOLITION OF A ONE STORY BUILDING
2020-07-21Job filed: DEMOLITION OF A FIVE STORY BUILDING
2020-07-04311: Noise - Vehicle — Car/Truck Music
2020-07-02311: Homeless Person Assistance — N/A
2020-06-23311: Homeless Street Condition — N/A
2020-06-13311: Illegal Fireworks — N/A
2020-05-15311: Non-Emergency Police Matter — Face Covering Violation
2020-05-07Job filed: HVAC installation throughout the new mixed use building as per plans filed herewith.$10,640,000
2020-05-07Job filed: Plumbing modifications in cellar, roof, and floors 1 thru 13 as per plans filed herewith.$5,000,000
2020-05-06311: Non-Emergency Police Matter — Face Covering Violation
2020-05-06Job filed: FILING SUPPORT OF EXCAVATION PLANS FOR THE NEW 13 STORY BUILDING.
2020-05-04311: Homeless Street Condition — N/A
2020-05-03311: Homeless Street Condition — N/A
2020-04-27Job filed: Structural work for the new 13 story mixed use building as per plans filed herewith; filing in conjunction with New Building application #
2020-04-20Job filed: CONSTRUCT A NEW 13 STORY BUILDING CONTAINING RESIDENTIAL APARTMENTS, COMMUNITY FACILITY NON-FOR-PROFIT INSTITUTION WITH SLEEPING ACCOMMODATIONS, COMMU
2017-06-23DOB violation HBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE 2015 ANNUAL HIGH PRESSURE BOILER INSPECTION
2017-06-20ECB CLASS - 2 violation: FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL CERTIFICATION THAT COOLING TOWER 1000004679 HASBEEN INSPECTED,TESTED,AND DISINFECTED,AND THAT A MAINTENANCE$10,000
2017-06-20ECB CLASS - 2 violation: FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL CERTIFICATION THAT COOLING TOWER 1000002470 HASBEEN INSPECTED,TESTED,AND DISINFECTED,AND THAT A MAINTENANCE$10,000
2017-06-01Job filed: REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING TELECOMMUNICATION ANTENNAS AND INSTALLATION/REPLACEMENT OF RELATED RRH UNITS ON ROOF. RETROFIT/REMOVE/RELOCATE/REPLACE EXISTI$30,000
2016-12-16DOB violation HBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE 2014 ANNUAL HIGH PRESSURE BOILER INSPECTION
2016-11-09311: Water System — Leak (Use Comments) (WA2)
2016-10-27HPD class I: §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
2015-12-30HPD class B: § 27-2040 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT OR NEAR THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCEWAY OF THE BUILDING AND KEEP SAME BURNING FROM SUNS
2015-12-29311: Homeless Person Assistance — Status Call
2015-12-28Rodent inspection: Bait applied
2015-12-03Rodent inspection: Bait applied
2015-11-23311: Homeless Person Assistance — Status Call
2015-11-20311: Homeless Person Assistance — Status Call
2015-10-26Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity
2015-10-01DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2014 INSPECTION REPORT
2015-08-31Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity
2015-08-31Rodent inspection: Passed
2015-07-02311: Broken Muni Meter — Coin or Card Did Not Register
2015-03-03DOB violation HBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE 2013 ANNUAL HIGH PRESSURE BOILER INSPECTION
2015-02-27Rodent inspection: Bait applied
2015-01-13Rodent inspection: Bait applied
2014
2014-12-31Rodent inspection: Bait applied
2014-12-30Rodent inspection: Bait applied
2014-12-26Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity
2014-12-10Rodent inspection: Bait applied
2014-12-05Permit EW — ISSUED
2014-12-04Rodent inspection: Passed
2014-12-04Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity
2014-12-01Rodent inspection: Passed
2014-11-05Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity
2014-09-22Job filed: INSTALLATION OF NEW CONDENSING UNIT ON ROOF. INSTALLATION OF NEW AIR HANDLING UNIT IN EXISTING TELECOMMUNICATIONS ROOM IN BASEMENT. NO CHANGE TO OCC$15,000
2014-09-12311: Street Condition — Line/Marking - Faded
2014-07-31DOB violation C: FAIL TO COMPLY WITH COMMISSIONER'S ORDER. THIS BUILDING HAS A WOOD BOWSTRING TRUSS ROOF. THE DOB SERVED YOU A CURABLE COMMISSIO
2014-07-28311: Street Light Condition — Street Light Out
2014-06-27Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity
2014-06-27Rodent inspection: Passed
2014-06-17311: Vending — In Prohibited Area
2014-05-29311: Non-Emergency Police Matter — Other (complaint details)
2014-05-22311: Vending — Unlicensed
2014-05-15DOB violation HBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE 2012 ANNUAL HIGH PRESSURE BOILER INSPECTION
2014-05-06311: Investigations and Discipline (IAD) — Complaince Inspection
2014-05-06DOB complaint, category ?
2014-05-01DOB violation C: 4037 BROADWAY:1 STORY,OCCUPIED SUPERMARKET/WOOD BOWSTRING TRUSS ROOF WITHIN 60 DAYS OF VIO OWNER TO ENGAGE NYS LIC PE EXPERIENCED
2014-04-24311: Street Light Condition — Street Light Out
2010-11-23Job filed: INSTALLATION OF ADDITIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS CABINET ON EXISTING DUNNAGE ON R OOF. INSTALLATION OF RELATED ANTENNAS ON ROOF. ALL WORK IN COMPLIANCE W$25,000
2010-01-19311: Broken Parking Meter — Timer Defect - Fast/Fail
2009
2009-04-04Tenant complaint: ELECTRIC — LIGHTING
2008
2008-09-10Permit EW — ISSUED
2008-08-27Job filed: REMOVE WOOD BEAMS FROM PARTIALS 1ST FLOOR AND REPLACCE WITH NEW FLOOR JOISTS ON PARTIAL 1ST FLOOR; INSTALL NEW LOLLY COLUMNS IN CELLAR. ALL WORK AS P$13,000
2008-06-13Permit PL — ISSUED
2008-06-05Permit EW — ISSUED
2008-06-04Job filed: RENOVATION OF STORE, INCLUDING MINOR GYP. BD. WORK AND INSTALLATION OF PLUMBING FIXTURE. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY AND MEANS OF EGRESS IS INVOLVED U$22,500
2008-03-12CONDEED — from THE NEW YORK AND PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL; NEW YORK-PRESBYTERIAN FUND, INC., to ROYAL CHARTER PROPERTIES, INC.
2007
2007-12-07DOB complaint, category ?
2007-12-07DOB complaint, category ?
2007-11-28DOB complaint, category ?
2007-11-28DOB complaint, category ?
2007-11-28ECB Non-Hazardous violation: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN INTERIOR DEFECTS OBSERVED EXTENSIVE TERMITE DAMAGE TO FL SUPPORT SYSTEM AT FRONT OF BLDG MAIN BEAM 10"X10" RUN$350
2006
2006-01-24ECB Non-Hazardous violation: 44C/50A/50B/50C/18B. 50A-REARRANGE BOILER BLOWDOWN VALVES TO HAVE THE SLOW OPENING VALVE TO TERMINATE LAST AS PER CODE REQUIREMENT
2005
2005-11-14Permit EW — ISSUED
2005-09-28Job filed: INSTALLATION OF KITCHEN FIRE SUPPRESSIONSYSTEM. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.$3,000
2005-08-11Tenant complaint: NONCONST — RUBBISH
2005-08-11Tenant complaint: NONCONST — VERMIN
2005-08-11Tenant complaint: NONCONST — VERMIN
2004
2004-04-02ECB Hazardous violation: 32A/ 18A/ 50A/ 50C/ 46A/ 18B/ 50B/ 50D/ FULTON 1987 NATL BD # 52461 18A) BOTH BOTTOM HAND HOLES CORRODED 50A) REVERSE THE $800
2002
2002-05-30Permit EQ — ISSUED
2002-05-23Job filed: INSTALLATION OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED , 205', DURING FACADE REPAIR. N CHANGE IN EGRESS, USE OR OCCUPANCY. HEA VY DUTY SHED = 300 PSF LIVE LOAD. SH
2002-05-15DOB complaint, category ?
2002-04-03ECB Non-Hazardous violation: FAILURE TO CARRYOUT PERMITTED WORK IN ACCORANNCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS & REQULATIONS IN THAT CONSTRVCTION ACTIVITIES ARE BEING PERF$200
2002-03-28DOB complaint, category ?
2002-03-12Permit EW — ISSUED
2002-03-12Permit EW — ISSUED
2002-03-12Permit EW — ISSUED
2002-03-08Permit PL — ISSUED
2002-03-06DOB complaint, category ?
2002-03-05ECB Non-Hazardous violation: WORK WITHOUT PERMITS, WORK NOTED: ON 1STFL PARTIAL DEMO OF CEILING AND INSTALLED NEW HARDWARE FOR HUNG CEILING. ALSO NOTED ABOVE C$2,500
2002-03-01DOB complaint, category ?
2002-03-01Job filed: RENOVATION OF EXISTING STORE AS PER PLANS. WORK TO INCLUDE DEMOLITION AND CONSTRUCTION OF NONBEARING PARTITIONS, MINOR PLUMBING, MECHANICAL AND STRUC$68,000
2002-02-17HPD class B: § 27-2018 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2E, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM
2002-02-17HPD class B: § 27-2018 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2E, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NOR
2002-02-17HPD class A: § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE CEILING WALLS AND TRIM IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT
2002-01-18Permit EW — ISSUED
2001
2001-12-28Job filed: THE REPLACEMENT OF ANTENNAS AND ASSOCIAT ED EQUIPMENT AT A TELECOMMUNICA ION FACILITY ALL WORK IS IN COMPLIANCE W ITH TPPN #5/98 NO CHANGE IN USE OCCU$15,000
1994
1994-06-03Permit EW — ISSUED
1994-06-03Permit EQ — ISSUED
1993
1993-06-04Permit EW — ISSUED
1993-06-04Permit EW — ISSUED
1992
1992-04-07Permit EW — ISSUED
1992-04-07Permit EW — ISSUED
1989
1989-09-20HPD class C: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CEILING BULKHEAD 2 STY EAST APT 2E ER1. , SECTION '' ''
1967
1967-05-05Deed — from AREALTY CORP to PRESBYTERIAN HOSP CTY NY
1967-03-03Deed — from CENTRAL LEASING CORP to AREALTY CORP
1967-01-18Mortgage assigned — from CHASE MANAHTTAN BANK to FINE, JACOB A
1966
1966-04-12Mortgage — from CENTRAL LEASING CORP to JAEGER, FRANK E; LEVY, MELVILLE L
1900
1900-01-01Air permit (CERTIFICATE TO OPERATE), fuel: NO4FUEL