A meaningful record of code violations or complaints relative to its peers. More recorded distress than 93% of 1-5-unit residential buildings citywide. The citywide median for 1-5-unit residential buildings is 0 penalty
points per 10 units; this building carries 40. In ZIP 11432, 84% of residential buildings hold an A and
4% grade D or F.
How grades work
this building
A
C
Among 699,345 1-5-unit residential buildings citywide · left is less recorded distress, right is more
Open with the city right now
Open HPD violations
20 total — 0 class C (immediately hazardous), 11 class B, 9 class A. Oldest open since 2008-03-28.
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.
What 311 hears from this address
No 311 service requests from this address in the last three years.
Filed construction activity
$1,000 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
No
Built before 1974 (2005)
No
Six or more residential units (3)
Yes
421-a / J-51 tax benefit on the current tax roll
1 of 3 signals present. Buildings receiving 421-a or J-51 benefits are generally required to register their units as rent-stabilized for the duration of the benefit. 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)
172 STREET LLC
Head officer
Ben Kaftari
Managing agent
172 STREET LLC
Last registered
2026-01-30
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
$1,310,000
$78,600
2026
$1,482,000
$88,920
2027
$1,555,000
$93,300
The city's market estimate has risen
19% between tax years 2025 and 2027.
Tax exemptions on the roll: 421A 15 YR NO CAP
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
169 St — F · 850 ft straight-line (about a 4-minute walk) · station accessibility: none
Bus
Nearest boarding stop: Hillside Av / 172 St — Q1 Q3 Q17 Q76 +1 more · 150 ft
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.
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.
Most recent mortgage recorded against this lot: $1,575,000 on
2015-06-19 (lender: Readycap Commercial, LLC), covering 3 lots — the amount covers all of them. Face amount at recording — it may have since been paid
down, refinanced or satisfied. View the recorded
document.
Date
Record
Amount
Per res. unit
2015-06-19
Mortgage $1,575,000 — from 172 STREET LLC to READYCAP COMMERCIAL, LLC
Mortgage satisfied — from 172 STREET LLC to READYCAP COMMERCIAL, LLC; 87 172ND STREET - 10098810 LLC
2026-06-18
Job filed: (PLEASE ASSIGN TO DEV HUB, AS FILING IN CONJUNCTION WITH DEV HUB NB APPLICATION #Q00568756-I1) FILING APPLICATION FOR UPDATING METES AND BOUNDS, MERG
2026-05-08
HPD 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
2025-11-21
HPD 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
The full timeline
2026
2026-08-31Mortgage satisfied — from 172 STREET LLC to READYCAP COMMERCIAL, LLC; 87 172ND STREET - 10098810 LLC
2026-06-18Job filed: (PLEASE ASSIGN TO DEV HUB, AS FILING IN CONJUNCTION WITH DEV HUB NB APPLICATION #Q00568756-I1) FILING APPLICATION FOR UPDATING METES AND BOUNDS, MERG$1,000
2026-05-08HPD 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
2025
2025-11-21HPD 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
2025-06-13HPD 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
2024-12-03HPD 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
2024-04-16HPD 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
2023
2023-11-27HPD 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
2023-05-18Mortgage assigned — from U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUST to 87 172ND STREET - 10098810 LLC
2023-03-30HPD 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
2022
2022-11-17SMIS — from ELANOT LLC
2022-11-16HPD 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
2022-09-21311: Water System — Hydrant Leaking (WC1)
2022-07-06311: Illegal Fireworks — N/A
2022-06-22SMIS — from ELANOT LLC
2022-06-22SMIS — from ELANOT LLC
2022-06-22ZONE — from ELANOT LLC
2022-06-22CERT — from ABSOLUTE TITLE AGENCY
2022-06-22CERT — from ABSOLUTE TITLE AGENCY
2022-03-09HPD 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
2021
2021-04-19HPD 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
2019
2019-11-04HPD 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
2019-03-07311: Building/Use — Illegal Conversion Of Residential Building/Space
2019-03-07DOB complaint, category ?
2018
2018-10-25HPD 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
2017
2017-12-27311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2017-12-08HPD 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
2016-11-28HPD 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
2016-02-08Mortgage assigned — from FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION to U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUST
2015
2015-10-19HPD 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
2015-06-19Mortgage assigned — from READYCAP COMMERCIAL, LLC to FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION
2015-06-19Mortgage $1,575,000 — from 172 STREET LLC to READYCAP COMMERCIAL, LLC$1,575,000
2015-03-03HPD 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
2014-06-03311: General Construction/Plumbing — Curb Cut/Driveway/Carport - Illegal
2014-06-03DOB complaint, category ?
2014-05-22HPD class B: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE METAL RAILING FRONT EXTERIOR OF BUILDING , 2nd STORY
2014-03-19311: General Construction/Plumbing — Egress - Doors Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
2014-03-19311: OUTSIDE BUILDING — PORCH/BALCONY
2014-03-19Tenant complaint: OUTSIDE BUILDING — PORCH/BALCONY
2014-03-19DOB complaint, category ?
2013
2013-12-30311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Sidewalk
2013-11-25Rodent inspection: Failed for Other Reason
2013-10-31Rodent inspection: Failed for Other Reason
2013-05-03Certificate of occupancy Final
2012
2012-11-02DOB complaint, category ?
2012-10-13DOB complaint, category ?
2012-02-22DOB violation AEUHAZ1: FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2012-01-30ECB CLASS - 2 violation: FAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER TO FILE A C OF C W/THE DEPT OF BUILDINGS FOR NOTICE OF VIOLATION #34929361J ISSUED ON$800
2011-11-26ECB CLASS - 3 violation: WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. NOTE: AT FRONT OF BUILDING A GREEN CANOPY ERECTED OVER STAIRS. REMEDY: OBTAIN A PERMIT OR RESTORE TO PRIOR
2011-11-26ECB CLASS - 1 violation: NEW BUILDING OCCUPIED WITHOUT A VALID CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY. NOTED:AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED SECOND FLOOR IS OCCUPIED WITH$1,000
2011-11-26ECB CLASS - 3 violation: VIOLATION OF PARKING REGULATIONS IN A RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT. NOTE: A SILVER DODGE CARAVAN WITH VIRGINIA LICENSE PLATE#81347J BEING
2011-07-22311: Building/Use — Illegal Conversion Of Residential Building/Space
2011-07-22DOB complaint, category ?
2011-01-10HPD class B: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH
2011-01-10HPD class B: § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CONNECTION AT WASTE LINE AT SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3FL, 3rd STORY
2011-01-10HPD class A: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING BALUSTER AT STAIRS IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 3FL, 3rd STORY
2011-01-10HPD class B: § 27-2046.1, 2046.2 HMC: PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW A
2011-01-03Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2010
2010-12-18311: HEATING — HEAT
2010-12-18Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2008
2008-05-15City emergency repair (HWO): apt #1fl) at living room : install (2) window guard complete, and at bedroom#2 and bedroom#3 install (1 each rooms) wind$80
2008-04-14HPD class B: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ELECTRIC SOCKET OUTLET AT SOUTH WALL IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 1FL, 1
2008-04-14HPD class B: § 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1FL, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM
2008-04-14HPD class B: § 27-2046.1, 2046.2 HMC: PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW A
2008-04-14HPD class B: § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EVIDENCE OF CONCEALED WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT
2008-04-14HPD class B: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LOCK AT DOOR IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1FL, 1st STORY, 1s
2008-04-14HPD class B: § 27-2018 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1FL, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NO
2008-04-14HPD class A: § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT ALL PEELING PAINT SURFACES IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAS
2008-04-05Tenant complaint: GENERAL — DOORS
2008-03-28HPD class B: § 27-2046.1, 2046.2 HMC: PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW A
2008-03-28HPD class A: § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT ALL PEELING PAINT SURFACES IN THE KITCHENETTE , THE
2008-03-25Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED