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518 West 161 Street

Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02119-0028Map

Owner of record: 518 Wahi Housing Development Fund Corpor Ation

518 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 518 Wahi Housing Development Fund Corpor Ation. HPD has recorded 107 housing violations here, most recently on August 21, 2026. 5 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 24 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2022.

HPD violations
107
DOB violations
11
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
30

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Aug 21, 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 2022
24
About 100% of the building's 24 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 · 107

  • C

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

    Aug 21, 2026 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective rubber gasket at refrigerator door in the kitchen located at apt 17, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 21, 2026 · Apt 17

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective refrigerator door gasket in the kitchen located at apt 17, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 22, 2025 · Apt 17

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at the door leading to the east yard at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 25, 2025

    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.

    Jun 4, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 11, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 9, 2025 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 11, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 9, 2025 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 11, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 9, 2025 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 9, 2025 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 9, 2025 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 9, 2025 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide written notice to the tenants at least twenty-four hours prior to essential service interruption by posting a notice in a prominent place within the public part of the building and on each floor of such building, where an owner must make a repair that may result in an interruption of essential services such as utilities(heat, hot water, gas, electricity, or elevator) that is expected to continue for more than two hours. sample notice available at www.nyc.gov/hpd or as provided in this notice of violation. no gas

    Apr 9, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 11, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 6, 2025 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Apr 6, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 11, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 6, 2025 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 6, 2025 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 6, 2025 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 6, 2025 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 17, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 26, 2024 · Apt 17

    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, 2024

    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.

    Nov 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance lower sash at fire escape window in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 17, 5th story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Sep 11, 2023 · Apt 17

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 17, 5th story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Sep 11, 2023 · Apt 17

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balancer at lower window sash in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 17, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Apr 14, 2023 · Apt 17

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 17, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Apr 14, 2023 · Apt 17

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at boiler equipment (pump) at boiler room

    Jan 31, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at entrance to cellar at front areaway

    Oct 19, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing electric outlet covers or caps at west wall at public hall, 5th story

    Jun 18, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing electric outlet covers or caps at west wall at public hall, 4th story

    Jun 18, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing electric outlet covers or caps at west wall at public hall, 3rd story

    Jun 18, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing electric outlet covers or caps at east wall at public hall, 2nd story

    Jun 18, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing electric outlet covers or caps at east and west wall at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 18, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system at or near mailbox at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 18, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 18, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at entrance to cellar at front areaway

    Jun 18, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 11, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 18, 2022 · Apt 11

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement

    Mar 10, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected, 1st story

    Sep 9, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd., 1st story

    Sep 9, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at vestibule , 1st story

    Sep 9, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 8, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 9, 2021 · Apt 8

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 7, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 18, 2021 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 7, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 18, 2021 · Apt 7

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system at basement at boiler room

    Aug 18, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 18, 2021 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood cabinet at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 11, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 7, 2016 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective cracked glass top sash window in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 11, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 7, 2016 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective cracked glass top sash window at stairs intermediate landing at public hall, 2nd story

    Apr 7, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 2, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 11

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    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

    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

    Jan 3, 2008

    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

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 17

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 10, 2026 · Apt 17

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 10, 2026 · Apt 17

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 26, 2026 · Apt 17

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 3, 2025 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Aug 12, 2025 · Apt 17

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 7, 2025 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 5, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 4, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 25, 2025 · Apt 17

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 7, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 7, 2024 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Sep 7, 2023 · Apt 17

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 10, 2022 · Apt 17

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 10, 2022 · Apt 17

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Nov 10, 2022 · Apt 17

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Nov 10, 2022 · Apt 17

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Nov 10, 2022 · Apt 17

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 10, 2022 · Apt 17

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jun 18, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Mar 15, 2022 · Apt 17

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 15, 2022 · Apt 17

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 15, 2022 · Apt 17

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 15, 2022 · Apt 17

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 21, 2021 · Apt 17

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Dec 21, 2021 · Apt 17

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Dec 21, 2021 · Apt 17

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Nov 1, 2021 · Apt 11

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Aug 17, 2021 · Apt 7

    Open
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 17, 2021 · Apt 7

    Open

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
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 / 28
Assessed value
$1,437,300
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #124908, last renewed Sep 10, 2025.

Questions about 518 West 161 Street

Who owns 518 West 161 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 518 Wahi Housing Development Fund Corpor Ation.

Does 518 West 161 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 107 housing violations at this property.

Is 518 West 161 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 24 rent-stabilized units here in 2022 (about 100% of its 24 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 518 West 161 Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 518 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.