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509 West 160 Street

Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02119-0047Map

Owner of record: 509 West 160th Street HDFC

509 West 160 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1909 in Manhattan, 10032. It has 20 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 509 West 160th Street HDFC. HPD has recorded 30 housing violations here, most recently on July 10, 2025. 8 of the 30 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
30
DOB violations
7
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
17

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jul 10, 2025

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 · 30

  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective glass pane lower sash south window, in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jul 10, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock at door leading to fire escape window, located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jul 10, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector not working in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Dec 12, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Dec 12, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing 1st and 2nd treads from bottom, balcony at building front at fire escape, 3rd story

    Nov 30, 2023

    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.

    Mar 16, 2023

    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 2, 2022

    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
  • 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.

    Feb 16, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods stack at building front.

    Jan 22, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • 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 public hall, 1st story

    Jan 22, 2022

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Paint or post a sign indicating floors at all stories.

    Jan 22, 2022

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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
  • 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.

    Apr 2, 2021

    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

    Oct 29, 2017

    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

    Oct 29, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 29, 2017

    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 public hall, 1st story

    Oct 29, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 29, 2017

    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. at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 29, 2017

    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 at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 18, 2017

    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
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jul 15, 2015 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jul 15, 2015 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 28, 2014 · Apt 4D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 28, 2014 · Apt 4D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 28, 2014 · Apt 4D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening a key opperated door lock on door that leads to fire escape. in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 25, 2013 · Apt 4B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 5, 2008 · Apt 4B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening lockable sliding bolt installed at door in the entrance located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 5, 2008 · Apt 4B

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 7

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    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

    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

  • Hazardous

    4a-49a. 49a install pig tail on stean gange.

    May 1, 2002 · Penalty $400

    Active

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 16, 2022 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 2, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 3, 2018 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 1, 2018 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Oct 25, 2017 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 25, 2017 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 14, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 23, 2014 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 23, 2014 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Apr 19, 2013 · Apt 4B

    Close
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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 26, 2011 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 5, 2011 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 24, 2011 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 2, 2008 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 2, 2006 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 2, 2006 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 26, 2006 · Apt 1C

    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 (C6)
Year built
1909
Floors
5
Residential units
20
Building area
15,370 ft²
Lot area
4,330 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
112
Council district
10
Block / lot
2119 / 47
Assessed value
$732,150
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #104922, last renewed Jul 14, 2025.

Questions about 509 West 160 Street

Who owns 509 West 160 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 509 West 160th Street HDFC.

Does 509 West 160 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 30 housing violations at this property.

Is 509 West 160 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 509 West 160 Street built?

City records list 1909 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 509 West 160 Street?

It has 20 residential units.

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