161 Allen Street
Manhattan, NY 10002BBL 1-00416-0025Map
Owner of record: El Caribe Housing Development Fund Compa NY, INC.
161 Allen Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10002. It has 13 residential units across 7 floors. The owner of record is El Caribe Housing Development Fund Compa NY, INC.. HPD has recorded 11 housing violations here, most recently on February 17, 2026. 2 of the 11 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 13 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 11
- DOB violations
- 23
- ECB violations
- 10
- HPD complaints
- 17
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 11
- BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 7a, 7th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 7A
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and west wall in the foyer located at apt 7a, 7th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 7A
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing sweep in the entrance located at apt 7a, 7th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 6, 2024 · Apt 7A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak ceiling and north wall in the foyer located at apt 7a, 7th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 6, 2024 · Apt 7A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and north wall in the foyer located at apt 7a, 7th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 6, 2024 · Apt 7A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and walls at 1st public hall bulkhead from east, 7th story
May 6, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling at 1st public hall bulkhead from east, 7th story
May 6, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at all walls and ceiling , roof bulk head
Jun 30, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at roof
Jun 30, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of motor bike at public hall, 6th story
Mar 22, 2018
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color south wall at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 7a, 7th story, apartment at north
Apr 3, 2014 · Apt 7A
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 23
- No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 9a technical report by 02/21/2022
Feb 22, 2022
Dob violation - active - No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 8a technical report by 02/21/2017
May 31, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 8, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 29, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 18, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2010 inspection/test
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 1, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Vcat1-elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Oct 8, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 15, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 10, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 12, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 11, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 15, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 30, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Feb 19, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 8, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Facade facade optional
Ll1080-local law 10/80 - facade facade optional
Jul 1, 1992
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 10
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior building facade and appurtenances. note;-observed chipped/broken decorative stone/terra-cotta at exposure 1 east elevation. at various location. -chipped/spalding bricks at exposure
Dec 19, 2023 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 3
Failure to post building exterior wall condition certificate as required under 1rcny 103-04.at time of inspection certificate was not posted.remedy:post buildings exterior wall condition certificate in lobby.
Apr 17, 2023 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to submit acceptable required cycle9a report of critical exam documenting condition of exterior wall&appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control900767.submit acceptable required technical report
Dec 9, 2022 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
40p16-called phone numers in lobby, no one on-site un unlock roof and motor room doors.
Jan 2, 2020 · Penalty $310
Resolve - Class - 1
Filed a certificate form, application etc., containing a material false statement(s). noted: the owner/representative made false certifications on section #26 of pw1 job application #123117723 which was filed o
Dec 1, 2017 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to obtain a fence permit. noted approx 25'-0" long of plywood fence installed. location: front facade. remedy: obtain a fence permitfrom the dept of buildings immediately.
Apr 11, 2000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work does not conform to approved plan number 101686383 alt 5/13/98. noted cellar front door layout contrary to plan door installed leadingto vault area with new structural steel installed. supporting sidewalk
Apr 11, 2000
Resolve - Hazardous
Side walk shed does not meet bldg. code specifications. noted: at front of bldg sidwalk shed has no eighting. 2 side walk enclosure on side walk shed too low. remedy conform shed to bldg. code specs.
Dec 14, 1998 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to submit a third round technical report . periodic inspection of exterior wall and apprurtenances as required by local law 10 of 180 and the department of buildings.
Oct 31, 1996
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to submit a 3rd round technical report. peridid inspection of exterior wall and appurtenances as required by local law 10/80 and the department rule and regulations.
Oct 25, 1995
Resolve
Complaints
- Water leak
Slow leak
Apr 8, 2022 · Apt 6C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 8, 2022 · Apt 6C
Close - General
Signage missing
Jul 22, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 22, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 27, 2016 · Apt 6A
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 10, 2012 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 1, 2011 · Apt 4C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 1, 2011 · Apt 4C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 1, 2011 · Apt 4C
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 1, 2011 · Apt 4C
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 1, 2011 · Apt 4C
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 30, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 30, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 15, 2004 · Apt 2A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 11, 2004 · Apt 2A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 10, 2004 · Apt 2A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 10, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D7)
- Year built
- 1900
- Floors
- 7
- Residential units
- 13
- Building area
- 11,864 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,200 ft²
- Zoning
- C4-4A
- Community board
- 103
- Council district
- 1
- Block / lot
- 416 / 25
- Assessed value
- $458,550
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #132488, last renewed Sep 29, 2025.
Questions about 161 Allen Street
Who owns 161 Allen Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is El Caribe Housing Development Fund Compa NY, INC..
Does 161 Allen Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 11 housing violations at this property.
Is 161 Allen Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 13 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 13 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 161 Allen Street built?
City records list 1900 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 161 Allen Street?
It has 13 residential units and 14 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.