526 West 161 Street
Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02119-0023Map
Owner of record: Optimum Equity LLC
526 West 161 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10032. It has 24 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Optimum Equity LLC. HPD has recorded 436 housing violations here, most recently on August 19, 2026. 17 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 23 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 436
- DOB violations
- 6
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 542
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 · 436
- BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of plexiglass at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Aug 19, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 6th story
Apr 22, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 6th story
Apr 22, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of ...scalding hot water exceeding 130 degrees at all water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 24, 6th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jan 23, 2026 · Apt 24
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of second egress blocked leading to street at public hall stairs
Dec 3, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door leading to east yard at public hall, 1st story
Oct 6, 2025
Open — False certification - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Oct 6, 2025 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 3
Open — Not complied with
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- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 3
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet and switch at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the building front at basement at public hall
Aug 25, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate at north steam riser in the kitchen located at apt apt20, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 6, 2025 · Apt APT20
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt apt20, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 6, 2025 · Apt APT20
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the steam riser at south in the bathroom located at apt apt20, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 6, 2025 · Apt APT20
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate at south steam riser in the bathroom located at apt apt20, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 6, 2025 · Apt APT20
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at north wall in the bathroom located at apt apt20, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 6, 2025 · Apt APT20
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt apt20, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 6, 2025 · Apt APT20
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective rubber gasket at lower refrigerator door in the kitchen located at apt apt20, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 6, 2025 · Apt APT20
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt apt20, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 6, 2025 · Apt APT20
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
May 24, 2025 · Apt 3
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
May 24, 2025 · Apt 3
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
May 24, 2025 · Apt 3
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
May 24, 2025 · Apt 3
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
May 24, 2025 · Apt 3
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 1o sqft at ceiling and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
May 24, 2025 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed at door leading to fire escape window in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 24, 6th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 16, 2024 · Apt 24
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 entire apartment located at apt 24, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 8, 2024 · Apt 24
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective sash lock at fire escape window in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 24, 6th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Sep 8, 2024 · Apt 24
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 24, 6th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Sep 8, 2024 · Apt 24
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the at building front fire passageway yard
Aug 1, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice yard
Aug 1, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.
Aug 1, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 24, 6th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jul 15, 2024 · Apt 24
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 entire apartment located at apt 24, 6th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jul 15, 2024 · Apt 24
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges, in the entrance located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 8, 2024 · Apt 9
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air condition unit protruding more than 4 inchess from window sill at 5th story balcony a north at fire escape
Jun 27, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 13, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 7, 2024 · Apt 13
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 13, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 7, 2024 · Apt 13
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door frame in the entrance located at apt 13, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 7, 2024 · Apt 13
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Nov 22, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at vestibule door , 1st story
Nov 20, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door to rear yard at public hall, 1st story
Jun 28, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the front of building
Jun 10, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 7, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 6, 2023 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 6, 2023 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling (approx 20 sq ft) in the bathroom located at apt 7, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 6, 2023 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the household items at rear yard
Jun 6, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 6
- 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 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
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
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. at time of inspection there was an empty refrigerator at 5th floor landing which would hinder egress in the event of and emergency., remove obstruction
Apr 1, 2026 · Penalty $2,530
Resolve
Complaints
- Door/window
Door
Oct 20, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Open - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Oct 20, 2026 · Apt 22
Open - Electric
Wiring
Oct 20, 2026 · Apt 22
Open - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Oct 20, 2026 · Apt 22
Open - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Oct 6, 2026 · Apt 1
Open - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 6, 2026 · Apt 13
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 6, 2026 · Apt 13
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Sep 23, 2026 · Apt 13
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 23, 2026 · Apt 13
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 23, 2026 · Apt 13
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 5, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Apr 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 26, 2026 · Apt 8
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 26, 2026 · Apt ENTIRE
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 26, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 24, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 21, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 18, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 5, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 2, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Dec 1, 2025 · Apt 20
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 24, 2025 · Apt 20
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 17, 2025 · Apt 9
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 29, 2025 · Apt APT20
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 29, 2025 · Apt APT20
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jul 29, 2025 · Apt APT20
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 29, 2025 · Apt APT20
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 29, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jun 25, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jun 25, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jun 25, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 22, 2025 · Apt 20
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 22, 2025 · Apt 20
Close - General
Signage missing
May 22, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 22, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 22, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 5, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Dec 13, 2024 · Apt 12
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 5, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 12, 2024 · Apt 13
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Jan 12, 2024 · Apt 13
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 12, 2024 · Apt 13
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Jan 12, 2024 · Apt 13
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 12, 2024 · Apt 13
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 12, 2024 · Apt 13
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Dec 9, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Dec 9, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 24
- Building area
- 18,810 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,496 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 112
- Council district
- 10
- Block / lot
- 2119 / 23
- Assessed value
- $895,050
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #104902, last renewed Sep 15, 2025.
Questions about 526 West 161 Street
Who owns 526 West 161 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Optimum Equity LLC.
Does 526 West 161 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 436 housing violations at this property.
Is 526 West 161 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 23 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 96% of its 24 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 526 West 161 Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 526 West 161 Street?
It has 24 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.