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556 West 160 Street

Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02118-0013Map

Owner of record: Matke Realty Ltd

556 West 160 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1906 in Manhattan, 10032. It has 15 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Matke Realty Ltd. HPD has recorded 88 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 2 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 12 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
88
DOB violations
19
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
171

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
12
About 80% of the building's 15 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 · 88

  • A

    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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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

    Jul 2, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 2, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock at entrance door to building from the street , 1st story

    Jan 11, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing door knob at entrance door to building from the street , 1st story

    Jan 11, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective lower sash balance at fire escape window in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 8, 2020 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 24, 2020 · Apt 3

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel glaze of the bath tub in the bathroom located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 24, 2020 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 24, 2020 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector deffective in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 24, 2020 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 = 3; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 24, 2020 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Sep 24, 2020 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Sep 24, 2020 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 3rd room from north at west, the bathroom , the foyer located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 24, 2020 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 12, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 14, 2019 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the foyer located at apt 12, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 14, 2019 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 5th room from north located at apt 12, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 14, 2019 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 12, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 14, 2019 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north located at apt 12, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 14, 2019 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the missing lower and upper window sash at west wall at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Sep 14, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash window in the 5th room from north located at apt 12, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 29, 2019 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at all walls and ceiling ( 30 sq ft) in the bathroom located at apt 12, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 29, 2019 · Apt 12

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tile in the 6th room from north located at apt 12, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 29, 2019 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tile in the private hallway located at apt 12, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 29, 2019 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tile in the kitchen located at apt 12, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 29, 2019 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tile in the 2nd room from north located at apt 12, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 29, 2019 · Apt 12

    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 = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the 6th room from north located at apt 12, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 29, 2019 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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; in the 5th room from north located at apt 12, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 29, 2019 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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; in the 2nd room from north located at apt 12, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 29, 2019 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 27, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden floor in the private hallway located at apt 7, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Oct 8, 2015 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 7, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Oct 8, 2015 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 7, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Oct 8, 2015 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at the gas stove in the kitchen located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 5, 2014 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective the fire retardant ceiling at public hall, 1st story, section ''south''

    Mar 5, 2014

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at the east lower sash window in the 3rd room from north located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 5, 2014 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at the west lower sash window in the 3rd room from north located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 5, 2014 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tiles at the floor in the foyer located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 5, 2014 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 1st story, section ''south''

    Mar 5, 2014

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile floor at public hall, 1st story, section ''center''

    Mar 5, 2014

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of a plexi glass installed at the lower sash window at the intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Mar 5, 2014

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 5, 2014 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). one missing in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 5, 2014 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 2, 2014 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit the door in the entrance located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 2, 2014 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit the window upper and lower sash in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 2, 2014 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 19

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - active
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1994

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 1

  • Class - 3

    Ao smith hw boiler has illegal draft inducer installed+hw storage tanks have the safety discharge pipes manifolded together, maintain boiler; correct violation+submit certificate of correction

    Jul 15, 2025 · Penalty $500

    Active

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 2, 2026 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 2, 2026 · Apt 8

    Open
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jan 2, 2026 · Apt 8

    Open
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 19, 2025 · Apt BUILDI

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 24, 2023 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 17, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 24, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 9, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 29, 2021 · Apt HALLWA

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 29, 2021 · Apt HALLWA

    Close
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  • General

    Signage missing

    May 29, 2021 · Apt HALLWA

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 7, 2021 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 19, 2020 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 18, 2020 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 17, 2020 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 10, 2020 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 4, 2020 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 1, 2020 · Apt APT8

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 22, 2020 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 17, 2020 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 17, 2020 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Sep 3, 2020 · Apt 14

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Sep 3, 2020 · Apt 14

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 27, 2020 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 22, 2020 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 19, 2019 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 18, 2019 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Jul 22, 2019 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jul 22, 2019 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jul 22, 2019 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 22, 2019 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 22, 2019 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 22, 2019 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 21, 2019 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 26, 2018 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 29, 2018 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 29, 2018 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 29, 2018 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 7, 2017 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 11, 2017 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 23, 2016 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 2, 2015 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 2, 2015 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 2, 2015 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 30, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 30, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 29, 2015 · Apt 55

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 10, 2015 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 8, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 28, 2014 · Apt 8

    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
1906
Floors
5
Residential units
15
Building area
12,605 ft²
Lot area
3,747 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
112
Council district
10
Block / lot
2118 / 13
Assessed value
$306,900
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #100077, last renewed Jun 29, 2026.

Questions about 556 West 160 Street

Who owns 556 West 160 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Matke Realty Ltd.

Does 556 West 160 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 88 housing violations at this property.

Is 556 West 160 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 12 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 80% of its 15 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 556 West 160 Street built?

City records list 1906 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 556 West 160 Street?

It has 15 residential units.

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