161 West 132 Street
Manhattan, NY 10027BBL 1-01917-0005Map
Owner of record: 2153 Second Avenue LLC
161 West 132 Street is a garage / gas station built in 1889 in Manhattan, 10027. The owner of record is 2153 Second Avenue LLC. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.
- HPD violations
- 0
- DOB violations
- 39
- ECB violations
- 68
- HPD complaints
- 3
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
HPD has not cited this building.
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 · 0
No HPD violations on record
DOB building violations · 39
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 5, 2025
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 5, 2025
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 22, 2025
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Full vacate order. a parking garage consist of 5 lvls cellar, ground, above ground of entire 4 story bldg.observed hang metal sheets, rotted & deteriorated wood joints w/o adequate safety measure. noted: unsafe notifictn filed by qpsi #unps-m0003436-1b-001. remedy: immediatley vac -ate entire parking garage level, 1st flr through 4th flr
Dec 30, 2024
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Emergency work order, loose/masonry/loose fe tread.exp1 south,i)loose brick lintel line of 2fl,ii missing brick/bulging window sill 3fl wl s1,iii loose fe tread 3fl,exp2 west,loose spalling brick with inward leasning parapet.remedy:owner immediately under direction of rdp repair fire esc.take/provide safety measures to secure/protect public
Aug 26, 2024
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 5, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 5, 2018
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 9, 2018
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 9, 2018
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 17, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed
Show 29 more ↓
- Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 22, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 10, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 2, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst
May 30, 2014
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 7, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 12, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 23, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 25, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 2, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 2, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 3, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 19, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 5, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 8, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 19, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 9, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Feb 27, 2009
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 23, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 21, 2008
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 5, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 11, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 26, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1f4811
Jan 26, 2000
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Jun 28, 1993
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
Cease use until all items are repaired
Jun 28, 1990
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
03-provide side walls 03-file bn for car cab 29-pit shield guard 73-perform 5 year test and file elv 3
Jun 28, 1990
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Oct 12, 1989
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
51-correct condition which is causing vibration in elevator as it travels hoistway. 52-restore elevator to service so that a proper inspection can be made by this department. 53-properly tag cables that were reshackled.54-renew elevator flooring 55-fireproof underside of elevator
Sep 29, 1988
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 68
- Class - 1
Atoi, observed that parking garage being utilized as storage facility for theatre equipment contrary to dob records., discontinue illegal occupancy or amend c of o
Aug 5, 2026 · Penalty $2,530
Active - Class - 1
Atoi, observed that garage space was being occupied contrary to vacate issued on 12/30/2024., comply with vacate order
Aug 5, 2026 · Penalty $10,030
Active - Class - 2
At time of inspection 4:30 am, observed defective lighting at sidewalk shed exps.1 creating dark condition. hazardous to tenants/pedestrians, risk of slip/trip/fall and criminal activity. no preventive measures
Jul 30, 2026 · Penalty $2,430
Active - Class - 1
Atoi, observed that vacate sticker has been removed., comply with code; do not remove vacate sticker.
Jul 15, 2026 · Penalty $5,030
Active - Class - 2
No access. no certificate of correction on file for violation #39098225m issued 10/27/2023 for failure to provide unobstructed egress. violation cites a gate obstructing the 1st-floor rear emergency exit and ob
Jun 22, 2026 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
No access. no certificate of correction on file for class 1 violation #39122363h issued 8/19/2024 citing paint deterioration, missing brick below a 3rd-story window sill, cracked beams, and step cracks at expos
Jun 22, 2026 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
No certificate of correction on file for class 1 failure-to-maintain violation #39098328p issued 10/27/2023 citing disrepair of sheetrock-encased columns at cellar level and opened ceiling areas at the 2nd and
Jun 22, 2026 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner, note at exp #1 missing bricks under lintel observed cracked detoriated stone multiplelocations. at exp #4 observed open part of cornice observed open morta
Jun 27, 2025 · Penalty $12,500
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: at exp 1(s. elev) loose/cracked masonry in between 2nd and 3rd floor. also observed missing brick below 3rd floor window sills. observe spalled deco
Feb 5, 2025 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
28-323.8 and rcny 103-13(5). failure to secure public safety and/or make the building's structure and appurtenances conform to the provisions of the administrative code after unsafe notification filed by qpsi #
Dec 7, 2024 · Penalty $12,500
Active
Show 40 more ↓
- Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.-at time of inspection observed loose brick at lintel line on 2nd floor, missing brick/bulging window sill on 3rd floor and cracked masonry in multiple loca
Dec 7, 2024 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
Failure to submit the required parking structure initial observation report for an existing parking structure or a periodic inspection of a parking structure(pips)report documenting the condition of psid#m00034
Oct 1, 2024 · Penalty $12,500
Active - Class - 1
28-323.8 rcny 103-13(5)failure to secure public safety and/or make thebuilding's structure and appurtenances conform to the provisions of admin code after unsafe notification filed by qpsi#unps-m0003436-1b-001.
Aug 26, 2024 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner.note:at time of inspection,i observed at exp#1 south loose brick lintel line of 2 flwl s1.missing brick/hulging windowsill 3 fl wl s1 cracked brick multi
Aug 26, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway note:at time of inspection i observed a loose/hanging fe tread at 3 fl level creating a serious hazard in an emergency situation and rendering fe unsafe.rem:repai
Aug 26, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
At time of inspection observed a 4 story parking lot. observed chip painting on bricks at exposure #1. also observed missing bricks under window sill at 3rd floor and a step crack on bricks between 2nd and 3rd
Aug 19, 2024 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
Upon inspection observed at the 1flr rear emergency exit, rolled down gate is installed obstructing the egress. the 2flr, 3flr & 4flr exit passageway to the staircase are obstructed by vehicles and creating a d
Oct 27, 2023 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
Upon inspection observed at cellar level, multiple sheet-rocked encased columns are in disrepair due to the framing being cracked, broken, and leaving the support columns exposed. also observed at various locat
Oct 27, 2023 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order contained in summons/vio# 34980880p issued on 6/26/12 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. filed a certificate or other related materials contain
Jun 12, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
Filed a c of c or other related materials containing materials false statements. c of c filed & excepted on 12-21-17. noted: condition was partially corrected. there are still several areas missing fire stoppin
Jun 12, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. no fire stopping per bc 712.3;27-345. noted: at cellar level,there are several openings at ceiling exposing floor joist & eliminating fire stopping.
Jun 12, 2018 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Filed a certificate or other related materials containing material false statements.original exb#34980880p issued 06/26/2012 was issued and the certificate of correction was accepted on 2/21/2018 i observed @
Feb 21, 2018 · Penalty $1,000
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner-noted:at cellar there is approx 25'x18'of area that was installed with sheet metal forfirestopping but it does not connect end to end.you can see floor jois
Feb 21, 2018 · Penalty $5,000
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation #35253190n issued on 04/22/17 & to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.for failure to maintain 3r
Jun 25, 2017 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.noted:on the 3rdflr parking garage approximately 1600 square feet there is cracks through th floor,also loose concrete all over and its uneven the condition
Apr 22, 2017 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
1-erect awning,apprx 10'wide x 4'high x 3'overhang with fluorescent fixture under it and inscription "parking 24 hours"; 2-erect illuminatedsign apprx 12'wide x 3'high with inscription "vfc parking"; 3-erect 2w
Feb 21, 2017 · Penalty $800
Active - Class - 1
The floor of the 3rd flr parking garage (apprx 1600 sf) has deep cracks throughout is uneven and there are deep gauges where the concrete has eroded in many places. the condition fothe floor poses a hazard.
Feb 21, 2017 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order to file a certificate ofcorrection w/ the dept. of bldg for notice of vio. # 35101958z issued on 07/29/14 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. @ time of insp. condi
Sep 26, 2014 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Fail to comply w/the comm's order to file a c of c w/the dob for notice of violation #35093727y issued on 6/16/14 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01.for:front fire escape windows boarded up w/plywood.rem:file
Aug 18, 2014 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg.noted:missing fire stopping from cellar ceiling exposing wood joist.same condition cited in nov #350235542.rem: repair/replace fire stopping
Jul 29, 2014 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Class - 1
1014.2 27.361 failure to maintain unobstructed exits.noted:front fire escape windows boarded up with plywood+sealed which prevents access to fire escapes on floors 2 thru 4.same condition cited in nov#35094026x
Jun 16, 2014 · Penalty $25,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order to file a certificate ofcorrection w/ the dept. of bldg for notice of vio. # 35023534l issued on 06/29/13 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: file a certif
Jun 4, 2014 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passage.note:at front fire escape windows on 4th,3rd and 2nd floors have plywood installed (sealed) blocking access to fire escape. remedy:provide unobstructed exit passage
Apr 9, 2014 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passage. note: at front fire escape windows on 4th,3rd & 2nd floors have plywood installed blocking access to fire escape. remedy: provide unobstructed exot passage forthwit
Feb 8, 2014 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain. note: 1) fire rated ceiling sections missing approx 15' x 10' on 1st flr and 12' x 12' on cellar - w/exposed wood joists @ cellar & 1st flr ceilings. 2) concrete flr slab in disrepair w/cra
Dec 21, 2013 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passage. note: front fire escape windows blocked w/plywood obstructing egress. remedy: provide unobstructed exit passage.
Dec 21, 2013 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain. no fire stopping per bc712.3;27-354. noted: inadequate fire stopping of ceiling at cellar level w/exposed wooden member(joists) & sub flooring. remedy: maintain fire stopping.
Jun 29, 2013 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c of c w/the dept of buildings for notice of violation #34982357p issued on 2/5/12 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: file a c of c.
Sep 18, 2012 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c of c w/the dept of buildings for notice of violation #34980880p issued on 6/26/12 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: file a c of c.
Aug 7, 2012 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Fail to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner:no fire-stopping per bc712.3;27-354.noted:ceiling area @cellar,approx 25'x18',w/o any cover. this exposes wood beams & 1st floor wood sub-floor.rem:provide fire-st
Aug 7, 2012 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Fail to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner:1.north exterior wall has dislodged&missing bricks @lower portion,&missing pointing thruout.2.interior wall,above stairs to cellar,is cracked,eroded&spalling thru
Aug 7, 2012 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Fail to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner.noted:heavy,sheet-metal-covered trap door,approx 8'long,4'wide,2"thick,meant to cover stairs(exit pssgwy)fr cellar garage pkg area,is kept open by one thin coiled
Aug 7, 2012
Resolve - Class - 1
Fail to comply w/commissioner's order contained in nov #34964052j issued 04/06/2012 for work w/o permit.noted:erected columns & girders in cellar. remedy: comply w/commissioner's order.
Aug 7, 2012 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Fail to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner.noted:1.@1st fl emergency exit door,fr cellar,does not self-close & the lockset is inoperable.2.emergency exit door @cellar,same stairs as above,is jammed open &
Aug 7, 2012 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c/c w/the dob for novs. #34941151n issued on 2.17.12, 34962723m issued on 2.5.12, 34941152p issued on 2.17.12. pursuant to 28-204.4 & rcny 102-02. remedy:
Jul 5, 2012 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 3
Work without a permit. installed garage roll down gates. blocked up rear windows & elevator shaft windows. installed access panel exterior sidewalk metal plate. metal steel plate in cellar covering flr opening
Jul 5, 2012 · Penalty $200
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. front fire escapes blocked off and painted over - calls block egress on interior side. remedy: immediately make safe - remove all obstructions.
Jul 5, 2012 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code complaint manner: no fire stopping per bc 712.3;27-354. noted: (lg.) area at cellar,approx 25ft x 18ft,w/o any fire rated cover,expose several wood beams & 1st fl wood subfloor.
Jun 26, 2012 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #34964052j issued on 4/6/12. erect columns & girders w/o a permit. noted loc: cellar. remedy: comply w/the comm's order.
Jun 26, 2012 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. provide required corridor width per bc 1016.2 27-369 rear exit. from cellar to groundlevel landing stored 5 shovels & misc material. on ground level cars b
May 17, 2012 · Penalty $400
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 4, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 12, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Jun 12, 2022 · Apt 1
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Garage / gas station (G1)
- Year built
- 1889
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- —
- Building area
- 22,800 ft²
- Lot area
- 5,995 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 110
- Council district
- 9
- Block / lot
- 1917 / 5
- Assessed value
- $2,048,850
- Landmark / historic district
- Central Harlem West -- 130-132nd Street Historic District
Questions about 161 West 132 Street
Who owns 161 West 132 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 2153 Second Avenue LLC.
Does 161 West 132 Street have violations?
NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.
Is 161 West 132 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 132 Street built?
City records list 1889 as the year it was built.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.