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
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 · 97
- 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 - 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 17, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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.
Mar 16, 2023
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 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Feb 16, 2022
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.
Feb 16, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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, 2021
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.
Apr 2, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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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- BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 3, 2nd story, apartment at south
Feb 16, 2019 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - 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 at public hall, 1st story
Dec 10, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Provide hook and eye to roof hatch at scuttle closet public hall , 3rd story
Jul 13, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 9, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the cornice
Sep 10, 2017
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective west window at at building front , 3rd story
Sep 10, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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
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.