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552 West 161 Street

Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02119-0121Map

Owner of record: Hilltop 161 LLC

552 West 161 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10032. It has 7 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Hilltop 161 LLC. HPD has recorded 97 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 9 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 4 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
97
DOB violations
3
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
106

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 29, 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 2024
4
About 57% of the building's 7 apartments
Down from 8 in 2018

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 · 97

  • 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
  • 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 17, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 22, 2023 · Apt 2

    Open — Invalid certification
  • 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
  • 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
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 3, 2nd story, apartment at south

    Feb 16, 2019 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 3, 2nd story, apartment at south

    Feb 16, 2019 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, apartment at south

    Feb 16, 2019 · Apt 3

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, apartment at south

    Feb 16, 2019 · Apt 3

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3, 2nd story, apartment at south

    Feb 16, 2019 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story, apartment at south

    Feb 16, 2019 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, apartment at south

    Feb 16, 2019 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed wires at west wall at public hall, 2nd story

    Feb 16, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 11, 2019 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Feb 11, 2019 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 22, 2019 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective painted sprinkler head in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 10, 2018 · Apt 3

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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

    Dec 10, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Dec 10, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Dec 10, 2018 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 10, 2018 · Apt 3

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the kitchenette located at b-room 3, 3rd story, 1st b-room from north at east

    Dec 10, 2018 · Apt 3

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective radiator air valve in the bathroom located at b-room 3, 3rd story, 1st b-room from north at east

    Dec 10, 2018 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Remove the illegal double cylinder key operated locking device at door ....double cylinder lock at the metal gate that leads to the property , at basement building front

    Oct 31, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 21, 2018 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 21, 2018 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide a piece of garden hose 10 feet in length with female coupling and a 10 quart pail on premises to test sprinkler system. at public hall, 3rd story

    Jul 13, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide hook and eye to roof hatch at scuttle closet public hall , 3rd story

    Jul 13, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor to scuttle closet at public hall , 3rd story

    Jul 13, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof , closet at public hall , 3rd story

    Jul 13, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at south

    Jul 13, 2018 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of painted sprinkler heads in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 13, 2018 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective missing upper window sash glass. the sash is covered by plexi glass. in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 20, 2018 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective buzzer, intercom and return buzzer system from building front entrance door to apartment. located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 20, 2018 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of upper and lower window sash screwed shut and sealed with caulking in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 20, 2018 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the south window frame sill, jamb, and casing in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 20, 2018 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 20, 2018 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood sink cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 20, 2018 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 20, 2018 · Apt 3

    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 9, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceilings in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 10, 2017 · Apt 3

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 10, 2017 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 10, 2017 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the cornice

    Sep 10, 2017

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective west window at at building front , 3rd story

    Sep 10, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire-retardant plaster material at stair soffit , 1st story

    Jul 26, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 3

  • 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

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 1

  • Class - 2

    Unapproved/unsafe/unsuitable electrical equipment,apparatus,materials,devices,appliances or wiring in use. in apt 2 on the 1st fl there is extension cords used as permanent wiring in the bathroom,kitchen,bedroo

    Jul 6, 2017 · Penalty $4,000

    Active

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jun 28, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 13, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 31, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 2, 2023 · Apt 23

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Aug 22, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 6, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 12, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 1, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 5, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 12, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 13, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 31, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 28, 2019 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 21, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 21, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 4, 2019 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 26, 2018 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 19, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 19, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 18, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 6, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 6, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 6, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Dec 6, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 2, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Dec 2, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 2, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Dec 2, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 2, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 21, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Nov 19, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 15, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 10, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 31, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 26, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 15, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Janitor/super

    Aug 26, 2018 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 26, 2018 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 26, 2018 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 26, 2018 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Aug 26, 2018 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Aug 19, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jul 7, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 11, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 30, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Apr 13, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 13, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 13, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Apr 13, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 9, 2018 · Apt 3

    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 (C1)
Year built
1900
Floors
3
Residential units
7
Building area
3,616 ft²
Lot area
1,599 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
112
Council district
10
Block / lot
2119 / 121
Assessed value
$252,000
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #122450, last renewed Dec 26, 2025.

Questions about 552 West 161 Street

Who owns 552 West 161 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Hilltop 161 LLC.

Does 552 West 161 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 97 housing violations at this property.

Is 552 West 161 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 4 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 57% of its 7 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 552 West 161 Street built?

City records list 1900 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 552 West 161 Street?

It has 7 residential units.

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