161 West 4 Street
Manhattan, NY 10014BBL 1-00592-0027Map
Owner of record: 161 West 4 Realty LLC
161 West 4 Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1847 in Manhattan, 10014. It has 6 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 161 West 4 Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 21 housing violations here, most recently on April 1, 2021.
- HPD violations
- 21
- DOB violations
- 26
- ECB violations
- 6
- HPD complaints
- 21
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 21
- 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 - 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 26, 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 1, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 29, 2012 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective slopping wood flooring approx. 4inches from east to west in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 1, 2012 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of installed door at north & south walls at railroad rooms located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 1, 2012 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of slope wood floor throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 5, 2011 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 5, 2011 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color unkey plaster at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story
Nov 7, 2011 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of lower sash window in north 2 room in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story
Nov 7, 2011 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Fire escape defective. properly secure shoe for dropladder at fire escape at north
Jan 3, 2000 · Apt BLDG
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 at or near mailboxes 1 sty public hall.
Oct 14, 1999
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of newpaper and boxes presently located all stys public hall.
Feb 26, 1991
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing glass rear room west windows 4th sty rear apt 4r er1. , section '' ''
Nov 16, 1987 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate 3rd story rear apt 3r. , section '' ''
Nov 2, 1987 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system 1st sty public hall near mailboxes and at door to boiler room.
May 14, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
D26-17.10 adm code provide ready access to building's heating system basement sty door to cellar locked r46.
May 14, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder key operated lock at entrance door to 3 sty rear west apt 3r. , section '' ''
Nov 22, 1985 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceiling 3rd sty rear apt 3a front room. located at apt 3a
Aug 3, 1977 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color clgs 3 sty rear apt 3r entire apt.
Aug 3, 1977
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective electric light clg fixture 3 sty rear apt 3r bathroom. located at apt 3r
Aug 3, 1977 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 26
- Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Dec 3, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 27, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Apr 10, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Apr 10, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Aug 22, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 24, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Mar 31, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Mar 31, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Nov 24, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Nov 24, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Sep 20, 1996
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Sep 20, 1996
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Jul 23, 1992
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmrk-landmark none
Jul 23, 1992
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Apr 5, 1991
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Dec 17, 1985
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Mar 13, 1985
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Dec 12, 1983
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 6
- Class - 2
Illegal use in a commercial district. noted in a c1-5 district an adult establishment doing business under the name "cheary boxxx" at basement level. remedy: discontinue illegal use.
Jul 1, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by department of building records. illegal occupancy noted at basement level having been occupied as adult establishment with 9 booth used as adult theatres. remedy: discontin
Jul 1, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
3307.1 do not use or remove supported scaffold supported scaffold does not meet code specificaton. note: at time of inspection i observed supported scaffold with the following objections: -inadequate guardrail/
Mar 29, 2018 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Work without a permit: supported scaffold. note: at time of inspection i observed supported scaffold on site without a permit on file supported scaffold erected on top of 12' high sidewalk shed becomes over 40'
Mar 29, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Pedestrian protection does not meet code specification. note: at time of inspection i observed sidewalk shed vertical post with unsound footing. vertical. post mudsills are resting on a staircase. mudsills are
Mar 29, 2018 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 3
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.defect noted:at exposure #1 by door entrance,brown stone cracked & spalling,& by stairs at exp #1 east corner brown stone cracked & spalling.rem:repair &/or
May 8, 2012
Resolve
Complaints
- General
Floor
Apr 5, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Apr 5, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - General
Floor
Apr 5, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Apr 5, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - General
Floor
Feb 21, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - General
Floor
Feb 21, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - General
Floor
Jan 24, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - General
Floor
Nov 29, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 29, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 31, 2011 · Apt 2
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 31, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 31, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - General
Floor
Oct 31, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 31, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 31, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - General
Floor
Oct 31, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Wiring
Oct 31, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - General
Doors
Oct 31, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 31, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 31, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - General
Floor
Oct 31, 2011 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S5)
- Year built
- 1847
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 4,597 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,524 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 102
- Council district
- 3
- Block / lot
- 592 / 27
- Assessed value
- $2,169,450
- Landmark / historic district
- Greenwich Village Historic District
HPD registration #130211, last renewed Jul 27, 2026.
Questions about 161 West 4 Street
Who owns 161 West 4 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 161 West 4 Realty LLC.
Does 161 West 4 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 21 housing violations at this property.
Is 161 West 4 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 West 4 Street built?
City records list 1847 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 161 West 4 Street?
It has 6 residential units and 7 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.