809 West 177th Street, Manhattan, NY 10033
809 West 177th Street is a 6-story, 50-unit New Law Tenement building in Washington Heights, constructed in 1930 and currently owned by Moshe Piller. The building has experienced recurring elevator issues, with multiple complaints in 2024-2025 regarding the single elevator service and safety concerns, leading to an active ECB violation with a $6,250 penalty for a defeated door zone restrictor. Recently, there have been several maintenance concerns, particularly in May 2025, with multiple HPD complaints regarding various building systems, including plumbing, flooring, doors, and painting conditions.
Some inspection attempts were unsuccessful due to lack of access. The building has a documented history of plumbing issues, with emergency complaints in June 2025 regarding radiators and water supply problems. Previous inspection records from December 2024 revealed several significant violations, particularly in apartments 1B and 1D, including inadequate heat and hot water, bathroom and kitchen plumbing issues, window problems, and interior surface condition concerns. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of plumbing and heating system challenges, with more recent complaints indicating ongoing water supply and heating system problems.
While there have been multiple rat activity reports between 2022-2025, recent inspections in 2024-2025 show improvements with "Passed" results, though earlier inspections indicated persistent rodent issues requiring bait application. The building has maintained a zero-record for bedbug infestations over the past several reporting periods from 2021 through 2024. The property has undergone various inspections and received multiple violation notices requiring correction, though many have been resolved or dismissed, including a December 2024 violation for failure to certify correction of an immediately hazardous condition. The elevator system remains a critical concern, evidenced by multiple recent complaints and inspections, with a consistent pattern of service interruptions and safety-related issues.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 50 |
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Year built | 1930 |
Total area | 54030 sq ft |
Floors | 6 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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- 1 Pinehurst Ave, New York, NY 10033
- 807 West 177th St, New York, NY 10033
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