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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

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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Last violation Apr 1, 2021

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 · 21

  • 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 1, 2021

    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 26, 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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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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  • B

    Fire escape defective. properly secure shoe for dropladder at fire escape at north

    Jan 3, 2000 · Apt BLDG

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 at or near mailboxes 1 sty public hall.

    Oct 14, 1999

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of newpaper and boxes presently located all stys public hall.

    Feb 26, 1991

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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

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

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.