531 West 160 Street
Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02119-0058Map
Owner of record: Essie Jeffries Apartments Housing Develo Pment Fund
531 West 160 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10032. It has 20 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Essie Jeffries Apartments Housing Develo Pment Fund. HPD has recorded 435 housing violations here, most recently on October 4, 2026. 23 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 20 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 435
- DOB violations
- 5
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 255
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 · 435
- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at west wall at public hall stairs, 5th story
Oct 4, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at west wall at public hall stairs, 5th story
Oct 4, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 4, 2026 · Apt 5D
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - 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
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 14, 2026 · Apt 2D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 14, 2026 · Apt 2D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 12, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 12, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 11, 2025 · Apt 2D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower window sash lock at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 11, 2025 · Apt 2D
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the private hallway located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 11, 2025 · Apt 2D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 11, 2025 · Apt 2D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak the ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 11, 2025 · Apt 2D
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 2nd room from north, the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 11, 2025 · Apt 2D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 5, 2025 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 5, 2025 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at bulkhead
Sep 5, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective unhinged door in the 1st room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 5, 2025 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 5, 2025 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 5, 2025 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wooden door frame in the 1st room from north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 5, 2025 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sqft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 1, 2024 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sqft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 17161190 issued 01-aug-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Aug 1, 2024 · Apt 2D
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lock and assembly at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Aug 1, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective rubber gasket at refrigerator door in the kitchen located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 1, 2024 · Apt 2D
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 18, 2024 · Apt 2D
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 18, 2024 · Apt 2D
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 5th door frame from south at west wall in the 5th room from east located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 18, 2024 · Apt 2D
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 18, 2024 · Apt 2D
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 3rd door frame from south at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 18, 2024 · Apt 2D
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 18, 2024 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 18, 2024 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 5th door frame from south at west wall in the 5th room from east located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 18, 2024 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 18, 2024 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 3rd door frame from south at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 18, 2024 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower refrigerator door rubber seal in the kitchen located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 16, 2024 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical light switch in the 1st room from north located at apt 2a, 2nd story, apartment at west
Apr 10, 2024 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 24, 2024 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit door leading to roof at 1st public hall bulkhead from east, 5th story
Jan 5, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection drain at the wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 13, 2023 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace the broken or defective water closet tank, in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 30, 2023 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling, in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 30, 2023 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electric light switch south wall, in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 30, 2023 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at bulkhead
Jun 2, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective leading to west yard at public hall, 1st story
Jun 2, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit bulhead door
Jun 2, 2023
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Refit door leading to west yard at public hall, 1st story
Jun 2, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection locknut at waste line under washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 26, 2023 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace the broken or defective water closet in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 26, 2023 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 19, 2022 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 5
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 2
Found supreme dual fuel boiler model#d1-25-5, with water leaking from beneath front of boiler, "co" detector disabled and defective, air gap and discharge pipe missing at back flow preventer
Apr 29, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Ftm boiler found a supereme boiler #d-1-25-5 with these violating conditions,repair small oil leak under burner/ repair leaking fire tubes in boiler ,correct all and submit cert.of correction
Aug 2, 2023 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 9, 2026 · Apt 5D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Aug 8, 2026 · Apt 5A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 1D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 13, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 13, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 12, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 2, 2026 · Apt 2D
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 2, 2026 · Apt 2D
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 2, 2026 · Apt 2D
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 20, 2026 · Apt 2D
Close
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- Door/window
Window pane
Jan 20, 2026 · Apt 2D
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 20, 2026 · Apt 2D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 10, 2025 · Apt 2D
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 10, 2025 · Apt 2D
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Dec 10, 2025 · Apt 2D
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 10, 2025 · Apt 2D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 5, 2025 · Apt 4C
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Oct 13, 2025 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 29, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 27, 2025 · Apt 4C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 22, 2025 · Apt 1D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 22, 2025 · Apt 1C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 20, 2025 · Apt 5A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 19, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 19, 2025 · Apt 4A
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jan 5, 2025 · Apt 4C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 23, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 22, 2024 · Apt 4C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 22, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 22, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 22, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 21, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 21, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 21, 2024 · Apt 5A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 21, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 13, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 12, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 12, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jul 13, 2024 · Apt 2D
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 13, 2024 · Apt 2D
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jul 13, 2024 · Apt 2D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 15, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 14, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 13, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 8, 2024 · Apt 2A
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Apr 8, 2024 · Apt 2A
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 8, 2024 · Apt 2A
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Apr 8, 2024 · Apt 2A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 8, 2024 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 20, 2024 · Apt 1C
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 20
- Building area
- 15,175 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,413 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 112
- Council district
- 10
- Block / lot
- 2119 / 58
- Assessed value
- $811,800
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #104042, last renewed Oct 9, 2025.
Questions about 531 West 160 Street
Who owns 531 West 160 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Essie Jeffries Apartments Housing Develo Pment Fund.
Does 531 West 160 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 435 housing violations at this property.
Is 531 West 160 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 20 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 531 West 160 Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 531 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.