161 West 80 Street
Manhattan, NY 10024BBL 1-01211-0009Map
Owner of record: 159 West 80 Street Corp.
161 West 80 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1896 in Manhattan, 10024. It has 10 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 159 West 80 Street Corp.. HPD has recorded 29 housing violations here, most recently on June 8, 2018. 18 of the 29 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 2 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 29
- DOB violations
- 16
- ECB violations
- 34
- HPD complaints
- 31
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 29
- BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following minimum of 100 watts as required(light fixture(s) present). at front areaway
Jun 8, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint or post a sign indicating floors sign missing on all floors at public hall, 1st story
Jul 26, 2017
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
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
Jul 26, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
Jul 26, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - 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 sign missing at public hall, 1st story
Jul 26, 2017
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
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
Jul 26, 2017
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
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
Aug 17, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.
Aug 17, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner installed on window at 5th story balcony at front stack at fire escape
Aug 17, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner installed on window at 4th story balcony at front stack at fire escape
Aug 17, 2016
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner installed on window at 3rd story balcony at front stack at fire escape
Aug 17, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Jun 27, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper.
Jun 27, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide dwelling with a janitor or responsible person or janitorial service.
Jun 27, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story
Jun 25, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - 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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Jun 25, 2016
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Jun 25, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at cellar at cellar
Jun 25, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures located at apt 1, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 25, 2016 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the private hallway , the foyer , the 32nd room from north located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 9, 2015 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 9, 2015 · Apt 2
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 32nd room from north located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 9, 2015 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the 2nd bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 31, 2015 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 31, 2015 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 22, 2015 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 22, 2015 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 5; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 22, 2015 · Apt 2
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures ... in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 22, 2015 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling ceiling in the 1st bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 22, 2015 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 16
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 8, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 8, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Oct 16, 2001
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Sep 25, 2001
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jun 6, 2001
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Feb 8, 2001
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Oct 27, 2000
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Oct 27, 2000
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Oct 27, 2000
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed
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- 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
Feb 10, 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
Mar 18, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 34
- Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by department of buildings records.illegal occupancy noted: at cellar has been occupied and converted to bedroom with bed, two(2) piece bathroom and other personal items; bein
Jan 2, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Work without a permit. work noted: at 1st floor apartment '1a' illegally installed mezzanine floor to create a sleeping loft with ladder access approx 8 feet x 8 feet(above the foot print of the 3 piece bathroo
Jan 2, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Removed or defaced a written posted vacate order. noted at time of inspection vacate order #158/2016 issued 12/05/2016 had been removed fromfront entry door. remedy: comply with code.
Aug 6, 2024 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the dept. of buildings for violating conditions cited in nov #35203539l issued 12/05/2016. remedy: file a certificate of
Aug 6, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the dept. of buildings for violating conditions cited in nov #35203540z issued 12/05/2016. remedy: file a certificate of
Aug 6, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the dept. of buildings for violating conditions cited in nov #35203541k issued 12/05/2016. remedy: file a certificate of
Aug 6, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Work without a permit. at time of inspection, observed new copper pipe rough plumbing work in progress in the cellar of the building. no permit on file with the dob for this work. non compliant to code., obtain
Nov 22, 2019 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Work without a permit. at time of inspection, observed earthwork in progress. approximately 6'5" x 3' x 5'2" of retaining wall/underbelly of the sidewalk was removed at cellar level entrance area. no permit on
Nov 22, 2019 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner: provide required corridor width per bc 1016.2; 27-369. at time of inspection, observed excessive bags of debris in the corridor reducing it's size and egre
Nov 22, 2019 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o# 58052 which indicate boiler room, storage & tenants laundry as cellar leave. now cellar illegally converted in to class 'a' apt w/ 3 pcs of bathroom, full kitch
Dec 5, 2016 · Penalty $12,000
Active
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- Class - 2
Work w/out a permit, work noted: as cellar level having erected full height partitions to create class 'a apts w/ 3 pcs of bathroom, full kitchen, sleeping room. note: work 100% complete, stop all work. rem: ob
Dec 5, 2016 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. failure to provide number of required means of egress for every flr per dc1018.1 & 27-366. rem: discontinue illegal occupancy.
Dec 5, 2016 · Penalty $3,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to file evidence of liability and or property damage insuranceexpired liability insurance exp 1-26-09. remedy: obtain bond and or insurance and file w/ the dept.
Feb 4, 2009
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain building noted: exposed bx electrical cable running loosely along duct work bridging alley between 161 w 80 st & 159 w 80 st.remedy:repair all defects & maintain building as per nyc building
Jul 1, 2005 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg. noted: exposed box electrical cable running loosely along duct work between 2 bldgs. the alley between these 2 bldgs, i.e. 159 w. 80 st. & 161 w. 80 st. is being used illegally to
Nov 1, 2004 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to comply with an order of the department. noted: remedy for ecb #34400673z requires restoration of premises to prior legal condi- tion if permit is not obtained or is not feasible. egress to street
Nov 1, 2004 · Penalty $5,000
Active - Hazardous
Failure to properly store combustible material and/or other material &equipment. noted: approx 10 cubic yards of wood, masonry & other materials stored in side alley way between 161 w. 80 st. and 159 w. 80 st.
Nov 1, 2004 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to properly store combustable material or other material & equipment noted approx 8 cubic yards of wood masonry & other materials stored in the side yard during an inspection of non permitted work at ce
May 13, 2004 · Penalty $900
Resolve - Hazardous
Work w/out a permit (50% of work completed)noted:rear yard being excavated to depth of approx 2 1/2 ft cellar stairs removed and cellar door blocked up with concrete blocks preventing access to cellar and egres
May 13, 2004 · Penalty $800
Active - Hazardous
Exit passageway or corridor tottaly obstructed at rear cellar corridor storage of sheetrock wooden ladder sink with countertop windows kitchen sinks and blocking rear door remedy remove all obstructions
Jun 7, 2002 · Penalty $480
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to properly store combustible material or other material and equipment in cellar corridor which is gas and electric meter room storage of sheetrock wooden ladder sink with countertop windows kitchen
Jun 7, 2002 · Penalty $900
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain building. noted: sheetrock ceiling full of holes and missing sections exposing wood structural members with bx electrical cable exposed and hanging. location: cellar corridor serving as gas
Feb 28, 2002 · Penalty $800
Active - Hazardous
Failure to properly store combustible material or other material and equipment. noted: wood of all sizes,pieces of sheet rock, steel studs, cabinets thrown into and totally obstructind cellar corridor which is
Feb 28, 2002
Resolve - Hazardous
Exit passageway or corridor: total obsruction. noted: cellar level corridor serving as electric and gas meter room and secondary means of egress from duplex apt#1 is totally obsructed with piles of construction
Feb 28, 2002 · Penalty $480
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit:noted:an ac unit has been installed thru the wall under a window on the east side of apt #4 in said premises.all work is completed.unit is approx 3-"x20".ac installed thru tje exterior bri
Jun 6, 2001
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit.noted:an ac unit has been installed thru the wall under a window on the east side of apt.4 in premises.all work is completed.unit is approx.30 x 20 ac installed thru exterior brick wall
Jun 6, 2001
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without permit. noted: 15/8 partitions (metal studs) have been erected in rear section of apt. 2 on 2nd fl. creating a separate room and a large closet (10'x2') reom size is approx. 8'x10'. note: all work
Feb 8, 2001
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to provide requried means of egress from every fllor: in illegal cellar apartment, there is no secondary means of egress provided from this apt. remedy: provide required means of egress forthwith.
Oct 27, 2000 · Penalty $480
Active - Hazardous
Work without permit. illegal work noted: at cellar level, biler has been removed and boiler room has been converted into a laundry room and bathroom for illegal cellar apt. remedy:obtain permits for above noted
Oct 27, 2000 · Penalty $800
Active - Hazardous
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than teh legally approved # of fam. co#58052 indicates residence legally aproved for 10fam. residence now altered for occupancy by 11fam.alt.work noted:cel
Oct 27, 2000 · Penalty $3,050
Active - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior bldg. wall. defect is:on the east side of entrance way there is an area of cracked, borken and loose stone, in danger of falling into alleyway below, remedy:make safe immediately ma
Aug 29, 2000 · Penalty $800
Active - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to c.o #58052. illegal occupancy noted: in apartment 1 on the 1st floor ,cellar has been converted from legal boiler roomstorage,laundry,into an illegal bedroom and 3pc bathroom used in conju
Apr 28, 2000 · Penalty $800
Active - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to c #58052. illegal occupancy noted: in apt. 1 on the 1st fl, cellar has been converted from legal boiler room, storeage laundry, into an illegal bedroom and 3 pc. bathroom used in conjuncti
Apr 28, 2000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior bldg. wall defect is:at front facade metal cornice is severly rusted in numerous areas there is loose metal hanging off.remedy:make safe immediatley, erected sidewalk shed if necess
Apr 6, 2000 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Complaints
- General
Cooking gas
Mar 21, 2018 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 21, 2018 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 21, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 22, 2017 · Apt 7
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 22, 2017 · Apt 7
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 22, 2017 · Apt 7
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jul 22, 2017 · Apt 7
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 9, 2016 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 25, 2016 · Apt B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 16, 2016 · Apt 8
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 16, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 15, 2016 · Apt 8
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 23, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 23, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 23, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Janitor/super
Jul 22, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 22, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jul 22, 2016 · Apt 6
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 22, 2016 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 21, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 11, 2016 · Apt 8
Close - General
Janitor/super
Jun 7, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - General
Janitor/super
Jun 7, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 7, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 20, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 17, 2013 · Apt S6
Close - Heating
Heat related
Sep 22, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - General
Mold
Jan 31, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 31, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - General
Mold
Aug 1, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - General
Mold
Aug 1, 2006 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C5)
- Year built
- 1896
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 10
- Building area
- 8,165 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,043 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 107
- Council district
- 6
- Block / lot
- 1211 / 9
- Assessed value
- $2,866,500
- Landmark / historic district
- Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District
HPD registration #118386, last renewed Oct 6, 2025.
Questions about 161 West 80 Street
Who owns 161 West 80 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 159 West 80 Street Corp..
Does 161 West 80 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 29 housing violations at this property.
Is 161 West 80 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 2 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 20% of its 10 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 161 West 80 Street built?
City records list 1896 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 161 West 80 Street?
It has 10 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.