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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

Concern
7 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jun 8, 2018

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
2
About 20% of the building's 10 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 · 29

  • B

    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
  • A

    Paint or post a sign indicating floors sign missing on all floors at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 26, 2017

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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 sign missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 26, 2017

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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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  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    Provide dwelling with a janitor or responsible person or janitorial service.

    Jun 27, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • 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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 25, 2016

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at cellar at cellar

    Jun 25, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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

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

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.