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161 Attorney Street

Manhattan, NY 10002BBL 1-00350-0067Map

Owner of record: Sj 161 LLC

161 Attorney Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10002. It has 18 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Sj 161 LLC. HPD has recorded 26 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 3 of the 26 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
26
DOB violations
10
ECB violations
8
HPD complaints
21

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

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 · 26

  • A

    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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame missing at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 29, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame missing at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 29, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kick stand at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 19, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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

    Nov 19, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 19, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 19, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mailbox missing at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 19, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings missing

    Nov 19, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

    Nov 19, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening hook and eye at door leading to west yard at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 19, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 5D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 5D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 19, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 5D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    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
  • A

    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.

    Jun 4, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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
  • A

    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
  • I

    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 25, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 24, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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
  • I

    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.

    Feb 2, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 21, 2004 · Apt 5D

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 21, 2004 · Apt 5D

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 21, 2004 · Apt 5D

    Open — Nov certified late

DOB building violations · 10

  • Construction other optional

    Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner. observed on exposure 1 east elevation: crack in stucco work at the 5th, unfinished facade on the 6th floor. remedy: repair and or replace stucco damaged on 5th floor and finish facade work on the 6th floor

    Jan 23, 2026

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. at time of inspection it was observed at exposure 1 (east elevation) cracks on brick facade. spalling/spalled window sills & cracked stucco. also, stucco at parapet level appeared to be bulging. remedy: repair and/or replace

    May 21, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Failure to maintain building exterior facade and appurtenances in a co de compliant manner.at time of inspection,it was observed at exp1 east elev hairline cracks,inadequate repairs,cracks under fire escapes and objects on fire escape.remedy:repair and/or replace

    Feb 10, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Borough commissioner has issued a stop work order under application #121996849 due to construction superintendent withdrawal. unable to determine % of work completed. stop all work immediately and make the site safe.

    Sep 13, 2022

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Oct 14, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Feb 17, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Aug 6, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    May 5, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 8

  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. at time of inspectionit was observed at exposure 1(east elevation) flower pots/plants obstructing egress passageway at 2nd and 4th floors. remedy: remove obstruc

    Feb 10, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to post and distribute tenant protection plan.note:at time of inspection observed work being performed on facade under aforementioned job # with no tpp posted or distrubuted in occupied building while w

    Jun 18, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to post or distribute safe construction bill of rights.note:at time of inspection observed work being performed under aforementioned job #.by code it is required that scbor should be posted and distribu

    Jun 18, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order contained in summons/vio#39025345j issued on 7/14/2020 and to file a certificate of correctionpursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. failure to maintain building in

    Dec 15, 2020

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. at time of inspection, observed cracked bricks between the 2nd and 3rd floor windows and cracked stucco from upper left window. and down into the brick of

    Jul 14, 2020 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Premises does not occuply with local law 58/87 or section 27 292 5 a of admin cide in that premises with regard to accessibitly the main entreance and store entracne has a precluding wheelchair access remedy c

    Aug 6, 1999 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. work noted open conveyer belt at south wall installed throughout floors. remedy:remove conveyer belt,and seal all openings,or obtain permits, and approvals from this department.

    Apr 2, 1992

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy: co 37234 from vacant and unoccupied 2nd 5th to storage at 2nd floor paper goods. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy.

    Apr 2, 1992 · Penalty $140

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 23, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 21, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 21, 2025 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 21, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 20, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 20, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 18, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 13, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 3D

    Close
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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 29, 2009 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jun 6, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Jun 6, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Jun 4, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jun 4, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Feb 4, 2005 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Feb 4, 2005 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Mar 9, 2004 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Mar 9, 2004 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Feb 1, 2004 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 1, 2004 · Apt 5D

    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 (C1)
Year built
1910
Floors
5
Residential units
18
Building area
6,750 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
103
Council district
2
Block / lot
350 / 67
Assessed value
$1,095,300
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #141471, last renewed Nov 20, 2025.

Questions about 161 Attorney Street

Who owns 161 Attorney Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Sj 161 LLC.

Does 161 Attorney Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 26 housing violations at this property.

Is 161 Attorney 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 Attorney Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 161 Attorney Street?

It has 18 residential units.

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