438 West 162 Street

Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02109-0094Map

438 West 162 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1896 in Manhattan, 10032. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Vanterpool, Leo. HPD has recorded 11 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 2 of the 11 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 11
DOB violations: 8
ECB violations: 4
HPD complaints: 1

What to know

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good

Last violation Apr 29, 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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 11

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.
Apr 29, 2026
Open — Nov sent out
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
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.
Apr 2, 2024
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 16, 2023
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.
Nov 2, 2022
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 16, 2022
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.
Apr 2, 2021
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.
Apr 2, 2021
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.
Nov 9, 2017
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 2, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed

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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 100 watts minimum required (light fixtures present)
May 8, 2013
Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 8

Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
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
Landmark none
Landmrk-landmark none
Sep 1, 1983
Dob violation - dismissed
Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Sep 1, 1983
Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 4

Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioners order to file a certificate of correction with the dept of buildings for ecb vio #39019032h with hearing date passed., file a certificate of correction
Apr 17, 2023 · Penalty $625
Active
Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioners order to file a certificate of correction with the dept of buildings for ecb vio #39019038z with hearing date passed., file a certificate of correction
Apr 17, 2023 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 2
Work w/o a permit. noted at basement and 1st floor: removal of 2nd class "a" apartment (bathroom, kitchen, bedroom/sleeping quarters from both floors., obtain all permits
Feb 20, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Class - 2
Occupancy contrary. co #50248 indicates basement 2 apartments and 1st story 2 apartments. noted: basement has been converted to 1 class "a" apartment with kitchen, living room, bedroom and 3 piece bathroom. als
Feb 20, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Active

Complaints

Appliance
Sprinker cert
Jul 26, 2004
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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 (C0)
Year built: 1896
Floors: 3
Residential units: 3
Building area: 3,972 ft²
Lot area: 1,911 ft²
Zoning: R7-2
Community board: 112
Council district: 10
Block / lot: 2109 / 94
Assessed value: $108,900
Landmark / historic district: Jumel Terrace Historic District

HPD registration #110426, last renewed Sep 3, 2025.

Questions about 438 West 162 Street

Who owns 438 West 162 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Vanterpool, Leo.

Does 438 West 162 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 11 housing violations at this property.

Is 438 West 162 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 438 West 162 Street built?

City records list 1896 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 438 West 162 Street?

It has 3 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.