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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

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Feb 17, 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
13
About 100% of the building's 13 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

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 11

  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at roof

    Jun 30, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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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  • B

    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

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

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.