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161 Morningside Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10027BBL 1-01953-0001Map

Owner of record: 375 West 126th Owner, LLC

161 Morningside Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1901 in Manhattan, 10027. It has 10 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 375 West 126th Owner, LLC. HPD has recorded 392 housing violations here, most recently on June 25, 2026. 14 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 10 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
392
DOB violations
12
ECB violations
6
HPD complaints
499

What to know

Concern
11 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Jun 25, 2026

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
10
About 100% 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 · 392

  • A

    Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page

    Jun 25, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Jan 21, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 21, 2026 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 21, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 7, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 7, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 7, 2026 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 7, 2026 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower window sash at north leading to fire escape in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 7, 2026 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 30 sq ft at ceiling and all walls throughout in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 3, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Open — Defect letter issued
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  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 28, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 25, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet atceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 25, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 25, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 5, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 23, 2023 · Apt 1A

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 3, 2023 · Apt 1B

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls at public hall stairs throughout

    Aug 17, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective spring balance on lower window sash at fire escape window in the 1st room from north located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 4, 2022 · Apt 3B

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 4, 2022 · Apt 3B

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 4, 2022 · Apt 3B

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 13, 2022 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of lock at door to fire escape in the 2nd room from east located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 13, 2022 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 13, 2022 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 13, 2022 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 13, 2022 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 13, 2022 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit entrance door in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 13, 2022 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 13, 2022 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 13, 2022 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 13, 2022 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 40 sq ft at ceiling, 20 sqft at west wall, 10 sq ft at north wall, and 10 sq ft at east wall. in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 13, 2022 · Apt 4A

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate , in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 8, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 8, 2022 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 8, 2022 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 30 sq ft at ceiling, 10 sq ft at south wall , 15 sq ft east wall, 20 sq ft at north wall , and 20 sq ft west wall in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 8, 2022 · Apt 4A

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 8, 2022 · Apt 4A

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 16, 2021 · Apt 3B

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • C

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling approx.25.sq.ft. east wall approx.10.sq.ft.west wall approx.10.sq.ft.south wall approx.5.sq.ft.north wall approx.5.sq.ft. in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 16, 2021 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 16, 2021 · Apt 3B

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 16, 2021 · Apt 3B

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 8, 2021 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 8, 2021 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 8, 2021 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling an all walls approx. 30 sq.ft in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 8, 2021 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 8, 2021 · Apt 3B

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective spring balance east 1 window at lower sash (fire egress window) in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 8, 2021 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 14, 2021 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 14, 2021 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 14, 2021 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 12

  • 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

    Sep 10, 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
  • Plumbing none

    Unlawfully continued work whine on notice of stop work order. swo posted on june 9, 14 for entire building. workers were on site working in apt 1b & 2b apt 4b had all work completed as per tenant. permits have not been filed for. remedy: comply with stop work order

    Jun 19, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 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

    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
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  • 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 · 6

  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in nov #35074148x issued on 06/09/14. for work w/o a permit.created a class "a"apt at basement w/kitchen; rooms and bathrooms.rmdy:compl w/commissioner's order

    Dec 22, 2014 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Fail to comply w/the comm's order contained in notice of vio#35074148xissued on 6/9/14.for work electrical work w/o a permit.erected full height partitions,new plumbing & electrical work in apt#1b & 2b.rem:comp

    Aug 13, 2014 · Penalty $12,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unlawfully continued work while on notice of a stop work order.on june19,2010 @ 10:00 a.m saw that address above has a shop work order posted on june 9 for entire bldg.upon insp found workers well on site worki

    Jun 19, 2014 · Penalty $4,800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Fail to provide arc-fault circuit interrupter(afc1)protecting in welling units.the entire apts,1b,2b,3b,bedrooms,livingrooms,all recepticlesoutlets,lighting fixtures:no arc fault circuits provided.rem:provide a

    Jun 9, 2014 · Penalty $2,400

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Elect work w/o a permit.the entire apts:1b,2b,3b:sub panels,branch circuit wiring,recepticles outlets,switches,lighting fixtures!!!"not on file"rem:obtain permit.

    Jun 9, 2014 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit work noted: @ time of insp. full height partitions work new plumbing & new electrical work in progress in apt. 1b & 2b w/oobtaining all approvals & permits from dept. of bldg. bldg is occupied

    Jun 9, 2014 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 31, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 30, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 26, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 22, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 19, 2026 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 5, 2026 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 3, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 11, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 26, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Close
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  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 26, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Feb 26, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    May 28, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 29, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 7, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 7, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 22, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 6, 2023 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 6, 2023 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Mar 6, 2023 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 22, 2023 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 7, 2023 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 7, 2023 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 7, 2023 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 7, 2023 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Feb 7, 2023 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Feb 7, 2023 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 7, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 7, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 24, 2022 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 19, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 18, 2022 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 5, 2022 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Apr 8, 2022 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Apr 4, 2022 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Apr 4, 2022 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 4, 2022 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Apr 4, 2022 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 4, 2022 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Mar 18, 2022 · Apt ENTIRE

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Feb 25, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Feb 25, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Feb 25, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Feb 25, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Feb 25, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 8, 2021 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 8, 2021 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 8, 2021 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 8, 2021 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jun 6, 2021 · Apt 3B

    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 (C1)
Year built
1901
Floors
5
Residential units
10
Building area
8,609 ft²
Lot area
1,875 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
109
Council district
9
Block / lot
1953 / 1
Assessed value
$348,750
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #119108, last renewed Aug 20, 2025.

Questions about 161 Morningside Avenue

Who owns 161 Morningside Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 375 West 126th Owner, LLC.

Does 161 Morningside Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 392 housing violations at this property.

Is 161 Morningside Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 10 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 10 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 161 Morningside Avenue built?

City records list 1901 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 161 Morningside Avenue?

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.