161 Rivington Street

Manhattan, NY 10002BBL 1-00348-0020Map

161 Rivington Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10002. It has 16 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Rivington Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 35 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 1 of the 35 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 2 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations: 35
DOB violations: 18
ECB violations: 10
HPD complaints: 60

What to know

Good

No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good

Last violation Apr 29, 2026

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024

About 13% of the building's 16 apartments

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 35

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.
Apr 29, 2026
Open — Nov sent out
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.
Apr 1, 2024
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 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.
Feb 16, 2022
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.
Apr 1, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Replace with new the missing door knob assembly at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Jun 7, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system - missing at public hall, 1st story
Jun 7, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
Apr 28, 2018
Closed — Violation closed
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 1, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Mar 19, 2015
Closed — Violation closed

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ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Mar 19, 2015
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 4d, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 19, 2015 · Apt 4D
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4d, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 19, 2015 · Apt 4D
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4d, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 19, 2015 · Apt 4D
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective regulation lock entry door at lobby, 1st story
May 31, 2006
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 15, 2006 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room, 1st story
May 15, 2006
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective street entrance door lock , 1st story
May 15, 2006
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 15, 2006 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 15, 2006 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 15, 2006 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective door lock at bulkhead roof
May 15, 2006
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 13, 2005 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective door glass at building entrance , 1st story
Feb 21, 2005
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper.
Apr 12, 1999
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors door at bulkhead at roof.
Apr 12, 1999
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system at or near mailbox 1 sty public hall.
Apr 12, 1999
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box at or near mailbox 1 sty public hall.
Apr 12, 1999
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
Paint or post a sign indicating floors at wall near stairs public hall throughout.
Apr 12, 1999
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flowers pots etc at fire escape front & rear at all stys.
Apr 12, 1999
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building.
Oct 23, 1998
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly secure the loose handrail stairs at all stys public hall.
Sep 28, 1998
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents throughout 2 sty southeast apt 1. , section '' ''
Aug 18, 1993 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents rats 2 sty rear east apt 1 kitchen. , section '' ''
Apr 2, 1991 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents rats 2 sty rear east apt 1 thru out. , section '' ''
Jul 25, 1990 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 18

Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - active
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Aug 29, 2001
Vw-violation work without permit - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Oct 4, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jun 9, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed

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Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Feb 20, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Feb 20, 1997
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Feb 20, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Feb 20, 1997
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Feb 20, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
Electric signs none
Es-electric signs none
May 31, 1990
Dob violation - dismissed
Electric signs none
Es-electric signs none
May 31, 1990
Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 10

Class - 3
Work without a permit. noted :observed at first floor ,at the front building a sign was installed ,with wording smoke shop ,which is approximately 9 feet in length ,and 12 inches in height . there is no job fil
Mar 17, 2023
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. work ntoed: renovation to commertial place new store front with no permit location ground floor nast side of premisesremedy: stop all work immediatly obtain permit from dob.
Aug 29, 2001
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Room does not meet mimumim dimensions noted at 3rd floor level apt 2b edroom approx. 6' x8' which does not meet mimumim clear widith & mimu-mim clear area as set forth by bldgs. code .space is a door enclosed
Oct 4, 1999 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Hazardous
Work without a permit. noted: 1) entire renovation of bldg throughout structure, 2) new ceiling beams & vertical & horizontal steel supportsin cellar, 3) new stairs in public hallway & new partitions throughout
Jun 9, 1999 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to provide approved plans at premises at time of inspection. noted: no approved plans available for alt #101619072. remedy: stop all work, provide approved plans, make area safe.
Apr 12, 1999 · Penalty $130
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. noted: entire renovation of building consisting of 1) new steel supported at cellar and new floor joists at cellar. renovation of public hallway and 1st floor commercial spaces. installat
Aug 26, 1998 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping noted: at rear yard of premises large amounts of wood and construction debris over entire area creating a hazardous condition. remedy: remove all debris in a safe &
May 12, 1998 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. noted: 1)entire renovation of bldg throughout all apts and public hallways 2)installation of ceiling beams throughout cellar level w/horizontial & vertical & steel supports. 3)renovation
Apr 27, 1998
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. noted: total renavation of building interior new partitons erected and ceiling throughout entire space of all apts. new partitions in public hallway at front floor level. new stairway thr
Apr 7, 1998 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Hazardous
Work without a permit: work noted: (1) complete demolition of all apartments from 2nd floor through to 5th floor (2) stock piling of all construction debris on 4th floor & 5th floor & due to over load floor joi
Oct 30, 1997 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve

Complaints

Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 10, 2025 · Apt D
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 14, 2019 · Apt 1D
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 31, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 19, 2018 · Apt 1A
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 6, 2018 · Apt 1D
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 6, 2018 · Apt 2C
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 6, 2018 · Apt 1A
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 18, 2015 · Apt 4D
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 16, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 19, 2009 · Apt 2D
Close

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Heating
Heat related
Nov 4, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heating
Heat related
Apr 2, 2009 · Apt 3A
Close
Electric
Electric-supply
Mar 28, 2009 · Apt 3A
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Apr 7, 2008 · Apt D
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 13, 2008 · Apt 3A
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 26, 2007 · Apt 3A
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 21, 2006 · Apt 4D
Close
General
Windows
Jun 21, 2006 · Apt 4D
Close
General
Floor
Jun 21, 2006 · Apt 4D
Close
Electric
Wiring
Jun 21, 2006 · Apt 4D
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 21, 2006 · Apt 4D
Close
Nonconst
Smoke detector
Jun 21, 2006 · Apt 4D
Close
General
Doors
Jun 21, 2006 · Apt 4D
Close
General
Locks
May 15, 2006 · Apt C
Close
Nonconst
Rubbish
May 15, 2006 · Apt C
Close
Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 15, 2006 · Apt C
Close
General
Cooking gas
May 15, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heating
Heat related
May 15, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close
Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 15, 2006 · Apt 3C
Close
Heating
Heat related
May 15, 2006 · Apt 3C
Close
Construction
Roof
May 15, 2006 · Apt 4C
Close
General
Doors
May 15, 2006 · Apt 4C
Close
General
Cooking gas
May 15, 2006 · Apt 4C
Close
Heating
Heat related
May 15, 2006 · Apt 4C
Close
Heating
Heat related
May 14, 2006 · Apt 3D
Close
Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 14, 2006 · Apt 3D
Close
Heating
Heat related
May 14, 2006 · Apt 2D
Close
Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 14, 2006 · Apt 3A
Close
Heating
Heat related
May 14, 2006 · Apt 3A
Close
Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 14, 2006 · Apt 1A
Close
Heating
Heat related
May 14, 2006 · Apt 1A
Close
General
Cooking gas
May 14, 2006 · Apt 4A
Close
Heating
Heat related
May 14, 2006 · Apt 3B
Close
Heating
Heat related
May 13, 2006 · Apt 3A
Close
Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 13, 2006 · Apt 2D
Close
Heating
Heat related
May 13, 2006 · Apt 2D
Close
Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 13, 2006 · Apt 3A
Close
General
Doors
May 13, 2006 · Apt 2D
Close
Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 12, 2006 · Apt 4B
Close
Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 17, 2006 · Apt 3A
Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type: Walk-up apartment building (C7)
Year built: 1920
Floors: 5
Residential units: 16
Building area: 8,875 ft²
Lot area: 2,500 ft²
Zoning: R7A
Community board: 103
Council district: 1
Block / lot: 348 / 20
Assessed value: $1,252,800
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #109959, last renewed Sep 17, 2025.

Questions about 161 Rivington Street

Who owns 161 Rivington Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Rivington Realty LLC.

Does 161 Rivington Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 35 housing violations at this property.

Is 161 Rivington Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 2 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 13% of its 16 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 161 Rivington Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 161 Rivington Street?

It has 16 residential units and 18 units in total.

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