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551 West 160 Street

Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02119-0068Map

Owner of record: 551 West 160th Street H D F C

551 West 160 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1907 in Manhattan, 10032. It has 20 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 551 West 160th Street H D F C. HPD has recorded 134 housing violations here, most recently on February 7, 2026. 36 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
134
DOB violations
11
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
75

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Feb 7, 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

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 · 134

  • C

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

    Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Feb 7, 2026

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 25, 2025 · Apt 1D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling and east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 25, 2025 · Apt 1D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules improper placement in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 25, 2025 · Apt 1D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations improper placement in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 25, 2025 · Apt 1D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tile in the private hallway located at apt 1c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 9, 2024 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls at all stories, at public halls.

    Oct 18, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 1c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Oct 18, 2022 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the private hallway located at apt 1c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Oct 18, 2022 · Apt 1C

    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.

    Feb 16, 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.

    Apr 2, 2021

    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.

    Apr 2, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at bulkhead at celing. , 5th story

    Feb 10, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at bulkhead at celing. , 5th story

    Feb 10, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Nov 21, 2018 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash in the 5th room from north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Nov 21, 2018 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass window at lower sash in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Nov 21, 2018 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Nov 18, 2018 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Nov 18, 2018 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance lower sash at window in the 5th room from north at west located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Nov 18, 2018 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace the broken or defective leaking radiator shut-off valve in the 5th room from north at east located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Nov 18, 2018 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding 130f. in the kitchen located at apt 1c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jul 21, 2016 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelian enamel glaze at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 16, 2015 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective lower sash window glass in the kitchen located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 16, 2015 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 16, 2015 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 30, 2015 · Apt 3D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective crack outer glass pane at lower sash window in the kitchen located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 30, 2015 · Apt 3D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective vinyl floor cover in the kitchen located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 30, 2015 · Apt 3D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 30, 2015 · Apt 3D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

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

    Apr 30, 2015

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden floor in the foyer located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 30, 2015 · Apt 3D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly secure the loose marble saddle in the bathroom located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 30, 2015 · Apt 3D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 30, 2015 · Apt 3D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 30, 2015 · Apt 3D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 30, 2015 · Apt 3D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 30, 2015 · Apt 3D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 3, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tiles at the floor in the 1st room from north located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 30, 2014 · Apt 3D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors ..... in the entrance located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 30, 2014 · Apt 3D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden floor in the 1st room from north located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 30, 2014 · Apt 3D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture in the kitchen located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 30, 2014 · Apt 3D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tiles at the floor in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 30, 2014 · Apt 3D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tiles at floor in the kitchen located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 30, 2014 · Apt 3D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose handle, door locking mechanism at building

    Aug 19, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling, public hall at 5th story

    Aug 19, 2014

    Open — Not complied with

DOB building violations · 11

  • 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 - 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

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    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

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 1

  • Class - 3

    Violating conditions 15,16,21b,32a,50a,50b,50c,50d,50e,50f, 50a- soot on boiler 50b-covers missing on controls 50c- glass missing in rear of boiler to see fore 50d- must seal around blast tube 50e-supply pump s

    May 13, 2009 · Penalty $200

    Active

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 28, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 4, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 18, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    May 26, 2025 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 26, 2025 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 2, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 27, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jan 14, 2020 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 14, 2020 · Apt 3D

    Close
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  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jan 14, 2020 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 15, 2018 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Nov 14, 2018 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Nov 14, 2018 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 14, 2018 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 14, 2017 · Apt 2B3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 14, 2017 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Oct 2, 2015 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Oct 2, 2015 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 2, 2015 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Oct 2, 2015 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 2, 2015 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 2, 2015 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 26, 2015 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 26, 2015 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 26, 2015 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 10, 2014 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 10, 2014 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Nov 10, 2014 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Nov 10, 2014 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Nov 10, 2014 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Nov 10, 2014 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 21, 2014 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 21, 2014 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Oct 21, 2014 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 21, 2014 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Oct 21, 2014 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Aug 6, 2012 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 6, 2012 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jan 17, 2008 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jan 17, 2008 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jan 17, 2008 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 17, 2008 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jan 17, 2008 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Dec 11, 2007 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Dec 11, 2007 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 12, 2007 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    May 4, 2007 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 4, 2007 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 4, 2007 · Apt 1A

    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
1907
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 / 68
Assessed value
$738,000
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #100596, last renewed Aug 5, 2025.

Questions about 551 West 160 Street

Who owns 551 West 160 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 551 West 160th Street H D F C.

Does 551 West 160 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 134 housing violations at this property.

Is 551 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 551 West 160 Street built?

City records list 1907 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 551 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.