161 East 61 Street
Manhattan, NY 10065BBL 1-01396-0030Map
Owner of record: 161 East 61st Street
161 East 61 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Manhattan, 10065. It has 5 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 161 East 61st Street. HPD has recorded 105 housing violations here, most recently on June 4, 2025. 11 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 1 rent-stabilized apartment here in 2019.
- HPD violations
- 105
- DOB violations
- 10
- ECB violations
- 7
- HPD complaints
- 280
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
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 105
- 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.
Jun 4, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye installed at building entrance door (outer side) , 1st story
Jun 29, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kick foot stand installed at building entrance door, (inner side) , 1st story
Jun 29, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kick foot stand installed on vestibule door , 1st story
Jun 29, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Mar 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame missing
Mar 25, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit cabinets doors in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 18, 2022 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees fahrenheit at all hot water fixtures. in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 18, 2022 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Feb 15, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 5, 2021 · Apt 3
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
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- ANon-hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 5, 2021 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 22, 2021 · Apt 3
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system basement door locked at boiler room
Oct 22, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story
Oct 22, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 7, 2021 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding maximum temperature of 130 in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 26, 2019 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 20, 2018 · Apt 3
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story
Nov 22, 2018 · Apt 3
Open — Certification postponment granted - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story
Nov 22, 2018 · Apt 3
Open — Certification postponment granted - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story
Nov 22, 2018 · Apt 3
Open — Certification postponment granted - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story
Nov 22, 2018 · Apt 3
Open — Certification postponment granted - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story
Nov 22, 2018 · Apt 3
Open — Certification postponment granted - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 3, 3rd story
Nov 22, 2018 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). - missing located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 1, 2017 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 1, 2017 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood tread 7th up from bottom at public hall stairs, 3rd story
Dec 29, 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 25, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective eroded cement stucco at building southeast corner , 4th story
Jun 28, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electric wire at floor in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 26, 2016 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 26, 2016 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 28, 2016 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 28, 2016 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 4th, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 28, 2016 · Apt 4TH
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace the broken or defective air valve to the radiator in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, apartment at west
Feb 19, 2016 · Apt 3FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at kitchen and bathroom in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 10, 2016 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 10, 2016 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective interiour caulking around all windows located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 20, 2016 · Apt 3FL
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace the broken or defective radiator air valve in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 3rdfl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 20, 2016 · Apt 3RDFL
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 20, 2016 · Apt 3FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak above ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 3rd, 3rd story
Dec 13, 2015 · Apt 3RD
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 3rd, 3rd story
Dec 13, 2015 · Apt 3RD
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective window molding in the 1st room from north located at apt 3rd, 3rd story
Dec 13, 2015 · Apt 3RD
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 3rd, 3rd story
Dec 13, 2015 · Apt 3RD
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 12, 2015 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 12, 2015 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit lower window sash in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 12, 2015 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit lower window sash in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 12, 2015 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 12, 2015 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story
Nov 12, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing glass panel at east wall at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Aug 31, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 10
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 29, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 7
- Class - 2
Electrical work w/o a permit. basement boiler room: branch circuit wiring,switch,gfci receptacle outlet,control wiring. boiler is not on file. m374416,m090644 does not covered the above work. remedy: obtain per
Mar 29, 2016 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 1
Unapproved/unsafe/unsuitable electrical equipment,apparatus,materials,devices,appliances or wiring in use. the entire apt #3 defective receptacles outlets are in use. flexible cords used as permanent wiring,
Mar 29, 2016 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o a permit. work noted: 8'-6 height wooden construction fence (enclose)installed in front of bldg(exp#1)(12' long) remedy: obtained permit.
Dec 18, 2015
Resolve - Class - 1
Filed a certificate,form,application etc containing a material false statements. note: on pw-1(plan/work application)for appl#122437611 section 26,regarding owners certification for occupied housing owner marke
Dec 18, 2015 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 3
Failure to maintain bldg in a code compliant manner. noted: at public hall 2nd fl landing 1 decorative mirror on the wall is loose. at the stairs between the 1st & 2nd fl 2 decorative mirrors on the wall are
Dec 4, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. defect noted: at public stairs decorative mirrors installed at hall wall 2nd fl landing some mirrors are loose. at stairs between 1st fl & 2nd fl 1 mirrors
Sep 9, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
B254:15,16,32a,48a,50a,50b,50c,50d,50e,50f,50g,50h,50i.reinstate #1-office & apts.50a:must seal all holes in b.r.50b:exposed wires.50c:spill switch missing.50d:2pressure( ) cannot be on 1 pigtail.50e:glass gaug
Jan 8, 2013
Resolve
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 14, 2023 · Apt 3FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 25, 2022 · Apt 3F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 25, 2022 · Apt 3F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 25, 2022 · Apt 3F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 23, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Mar 23, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 23, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 17, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 4, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 2, 2021 · Apt 3
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 29, 2021 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 26, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 26, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 26, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Nov 26, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 19, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 5, 2021 · Apt 3F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 24, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Lighting
Oct 3, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 3, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - General
Cooking gas
Sep 5, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 5, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 8, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 8, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 13, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 25, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 25, 2019 · Apt 3F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 23, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 17, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 15, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 7, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 22, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 20, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 20, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 12, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 6, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 29, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 13, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 13, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 13, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 13, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 13, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 13, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 13, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 13, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 13, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 21, 2017 · Apt 3RDFL
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 21, 2017 · Apt 3RDFL
Close - General
Janitor/super
May 21, 2017 · Apt 3RDFL
Close - Door/window
Door
May 21, 2017 · Apt 3RDFL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 5
- Building area
- 6,259 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,159 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 108
- Council district
- 4
- Block / lot
- 1396 / 30
- Assessed value
- $2,167,650
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #120067, last renewed Jul 3, 2025.
Questions about 161 East 61 Street
Who owns 161 East 61 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 161 East 61st Street.
Does 161 East 61 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 105 housing violations at this property.
Is 161 East 61 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 1 rent-stabilized units here in 2019 (about 20% of its 5 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 161 East 61 Street built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 161 East 61 Street?
It has 5 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.