161 Front Street

Manhattan, NY 10038BBL 1-00072-0012Map

161 Front Street is a hotel built in 2012 in Manhattan, 10038. The owner of record is Seaport Heights LLC. HPD has recorded 6 housing violations here, most recently on November 17, 2025.

HPD violations: 6
DOB violations: 27
ECB violations: 41
HPD complaints: 1

What to know

Good

No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good

Last violation Nov 17, 2025

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good

No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 6

IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 17, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed
IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Mar 31, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed
IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 3, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 30, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed
IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 20, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 27

Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 2, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 10, 2021
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 10, 2021
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 2, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 2, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Jan 17, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Jan 17, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 14, 2018
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 14, 2018
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 10, 2016
Dob violation - resolved

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Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 10, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 20, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2013 inspection/test
Oct 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 23, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 23, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 2, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jun 21, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 41

Class - 2
Failure to file annual certification that cooling tower 1000002198 hasbeen inspected,tested,and disinfected,and that a maintenance plan has been development and implemented,by november 1,2016.rem:file annual ce
Jun 20, 2017 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Class - 2
3314.8 partial swo issued for supported scaffold pursuant 28-207.2 & posted on premises failed to provide guardrails & endrails.noted:@ time of insp.supported scaffold @ exp.#4 missing guardrails & endrails.sto
Aug 26, 2014 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve
Class - 2
Partial swo issued for suspended scaffold pursuant 28-207.2 & posted on premises.failed to notify dept.prior to installation of outrigger beams in connection with suspended scaffold.noted:@ time of insp.2 outri
Aug 26, 2014 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve
Class - 2
3301.2 partial swo @ the roof level pursuant 28-207.2 & posted on premises.failed to provide adequate fall protection.noted @ time of insp.no fall protection provided @ (top)roof level of 31 story bldg @ exp.#3
Aug 26, 2014 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Sec. 3307.10 failure to maintain job site fence. at time of inspectionobserved active job site. job site fence not maintained missing approx12 feet of fencing allowing pedestrians to enter job site at night.
Aug 20, 2014 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve
Class - 1
3301.1.2 failure to comply with nyc firecode-no fire watch. upon inspection observed active job site currently 31 stories. cutting and grinding of metal at bulk head area in progress sparks from this operation
Apr 17, 2014 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
Class - 1
Work does not conform to approved documents and/or approved construction amendments.at time of inspection observed erected pipe scaffolding full height of bldg at various locations missing toe boards,black mesh
Apr 17, 2014 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Unsafe storage of materials during construction.note:obs active job site huge amt of material has been stored @edge of bldg roof @exp #1 of 31-story bldg.maximum amt of material is loose cmu brick block.rem:mai
Apr 11, 2014 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve
Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved construction documents &/or approvedamendments. at the time of inspection observed site safety plan approved on 7-9-14 does not show 231'high supported pipe scaffold at exp 1 &
Feb 24, 2014 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Class - 2
Jobsite fence not constructed or maintained pursuant to subsection. noted: construction site fence erected under permit #110103940-01-eq-fn issued 8/14/2013 expires: 11/17/2013 does not comply w/ll47 of 2013.
Sep 24, 2013 · Penalty $4,000
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Class - 1
Failure to institute/maintain safety equipment measures or temporary construction - no guard rails. during inspection i observed - no guardrails system in place on flrs: 7,17,20 and 21 (around west standpipe)
Aug 8, 2013 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to institute/maintain safety equipment measures or temp construction no toe boards. noticed at time of inspection toe boards missingin stairwells thru out entire bldg. noted: also missing toe boards in
Aug 8, 2013 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Sec. bc 3303.8 standpipe is not painted red. noted: at time of inspection on flrs 22-26 standpipe not painted red. remedy: paint standpipe red as per code immediately flrs 22-26.
Aug 8, 2013 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to perform hydrostatic test as per code. at time of inspectionbldg height approx 270'. bldg at 29th flr deck as per dob records. hydrostatic test was performed for the first 100'.as per code hydrostatic
Aug 8, 2013 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Sec bc 3301.2; 27-1009(a). holes/openings not covered during inspection i observed uncovered holes/openings throughout the bldg trip & fall hazard. remedy: cover all holes/openings as per code.
Aug 8, 2013 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to safeguard all persons and property affected by constructionoperations. at time of inspection observed open stairways on east and west side. open to parking lot below and adjacent properties. unsafe
Aug 8, 2013 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Sec. bc 3308.2. horizontal safety netting not per code/inadequate. at time of inspection, 29th flr decking in process of being poured. section of horizontal netting missing at sw corner. site safety plan shows
Aug 8, 2013 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to institute/maintain safety equipment measures or temporary construction - no guardrail - missing guardrail system at staircase @ 14th and 15th floors. northeast end. also missin guardrails around sta
Jun 26, 2013 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to institute/maintain safety equipment measures or temporary construction-no toeboard. toeboards missing at both staircases from the 17th floor -down to the 3rd floor.rmdy: provide toeboards.
Jun 26, 2013 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Class - 1
1906.6 (reshores) in proximity to facade within 10th, not secured. (reshores) not secured at the 17th, 16th and 18th flrs at the northeast end. rmdy: secure all (reshores) forthwith.
Jun 25, 2013 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
Class - 1
Approx 45 workers on site.a partially stop work order was issued on 5/23/13 vio#35016668y.to only do safety work because of the haazardous condition on the site.site sup #020450 say to me the insp.that he is no
May 24, 2013 · Penalty $4,800
Resolve
Class - 1
Approx 30 workers on site bldg structure up to 16 stories.i observed aparking lot adj to the job site at exp 4.i observed dust & debris fallfrom job site @ exp 4.i observed 1)dust & debris fall from job site on
May 23, 2013 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve
Class - 1
3309.10 fail to provide roof protection.approx 30 workers on site.i observed a water tank on adj bldg 163 front st roof sed-back.no roof protection was provided.nb struct up to 16 story.@exp 2.a partial swo was
May 23, 2013 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
Class - 1
3301.2 holes & opening not covered/secure.@ the time of insp.approx 30workers on site.i observed holes & opening in the floors throughout the entire bldg;not covered or secure.rem:stop all work except to make
May 23, 2013 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
Class - 1
Bc 3310.6 fail to have designated ssm/ssc as indicated on p.w. 2 present on site.note:on active const site pouring 8 fl desig ssm #1275 has not been on site since last log entry 3/19/13.rem:provide desig s.s.m.
Apr 17, 2013 · Penalty $400
Resolve
Class - 2
Failto safeguard all persons/property affected by const ops.holes infloor:note:on active const site pouring 8th fl there are holes approx 6"x6" on floor 1st-5th risking something falling thru to active wrkg flr
Apr 17, 2013 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve
Class - 1
Full *swo* fail to safeguard all persons/property affected by const ops.*full stop work order* entire job site issued&posted @premises.note:@active const site pouring 8th fl-concrete dislodged fr concrete pump
Apr 17, 2013 · Penalty $2,400
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Class - 2
Fail to provide concrete washout equip.note:on active const site pouring 8th fl the site constructed concrete washout box (3/4 plywood w/tarpaulin)is leakingconcrete washout water into street & city storm drain
Apr 17, 2013 · Penalty $1,200
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Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. at time of inspection observed temporary electricalpower being supplied from parking lot at 151 maiden lane to 161 front street construction site for lighting of bldg and stwy. flr are lite,
Mar 26, 2013 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Class - 1
Sec. bc 3301.7. design drawings required. note at time of inspection observed work platform installed in elevator shaftway w/(gong) laddersaltered so workers can access flrs 2,3,4 and 5. no design drawing
Mar 26, 2013 · Penalty $400
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to safeguard/maintain safety equipment measures. at time of inspection observed no protection installed at windows in breezeway between bldg where outrigger platform is installed for workers.alsowindows
Mar 26, 2013 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve
Class - 1
Sec. bc 3310.3 failure to comply w/the site safety program. at time ofinspection no approved site safety plans at job site issued by best squad. remedy: obtain approved site safety plan.
Mar 26, 2013 · Penalty $150
Resolve
Class - 1
Filed a certificate,form,application, etc. containing a material falsestatement(s) after hours variance permit for job #110103940 section 5 states there is not a residence w/i 200' of premises. 160 front street
Mar 22, 2013 · Penalty $2,400
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Class - 1
Failure to have site safety manager or coordinator present as required. work occurring on 1st flr w/back hoe and 3 men at time of inspection. no ssm/coordinator present. remedy: stop all work and provide site
Mar 22, 2013 · Penalty $1,200
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Class - 1
Work after hours w/o variance permit contrary to 28-105.12.5 in that back-hoe was in operation at grade level west side of job -site when inspection was conducted at 7:40 pm. concrete clean-out box w/concrete
Mar 22, 2013
Resolve
Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved construction documents: noted: at time of inspection cast in place concrete bldg up to 4th fl erecting form work for 5th fl colimns walls & slab,doka form stringers along
Mar 15, 2013
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping,per section requirement. noted: cast in place concrete bldg up to 4th fl,there is an excessive amount of construction debris throughout bldg(consist) of black garbage
Mar 15, 2013
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to file a special insp statement of responsibility prior to pemit issuance and prior to the start of work under special insp requirement no tri has been filed for pile foundations which is a special ins
Sep 12, 2012
Resolve
Class - 2
3313.1:failure to comply with new work city fine code:storage of combustible mixtures/gases. note:at time of inspection observed more than the allowable amount of oxygen & acetylene in storage cabinet than the
Jun 12, 2012 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Class - 2
3310.6:failure to have designated site safety manager as indicated on pw 2 present on site at a minimum of once every two weeks. examinationof site safety managers logs for dates 4/13/12 to present 6/12/12 indi
Jun 12, 2012 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Class - 2
Job site fence not constructed pursuant to subsection. at time of insp. section of fence (one pc of plywood) is not attached to the structure of fence. location fletcher street (east side) remedy: repair fence
Aug 12, 2008 · Penalty $800
Resolve

Complaints

Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 9, 2017 · Apt 807
Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type: Hotel (H2)
Year built: 2012
Floors: 31
Residential units: —
Building area: 70,044 ft²
Lot area: 3,020 ft²
Zoning: C5-3
Community board: 101
Council district: 1
Block / lot: 72 / 12
Assessed value: $13,066,650
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #144017, last renewed Apr 10, 2026.

Questions about 161 Front Street

Who owns 161 Front Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Seaport Heights LLC.

Does 161 Front Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 6 housing violations at this property.

Is 161 Front Street rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 161 Front Street built?

City records list 2012 as the year it was built.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.