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
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 · 107
- CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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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- CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at basement at boiler room
Apr 6, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 - 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 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing electric outlet covers or caps at west wall at public hall, 5th story
Jun 18, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing electric outlet covers or caps at west wall at public hall, 4th story
Jun 18, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing electric outlet covers or caps at west wall at public hall, 3rd story
Jun 18, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing electric outlet covers or caps at east wall at public hall, 2nd story
Jun 18, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement
Mar 10, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system at basement at boiler room
Aug 18, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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
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
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.