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550 West 162 Street

Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02120-0014Map

Owner of record: Birch Family Services INC.

550 West 162 Street is a care facility built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10032. The owner of record is Birch Family Services INC.. HPD has recorded 18 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 17 of the 18 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
18
DOB violations
43
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
1

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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

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 · 18

  • 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

    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.

    Nov 17, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Jun 4, 2025

    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.

    Nov 22, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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, 2024

    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.

    Nov 15, 2023

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    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.

    Nov 2, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    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 16, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
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  • 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

    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.

    Apr 2, 2021

    Open — Info 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 25, 2019

    Open — Info 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 10, 2018

    Open — Info 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.

    Nov 9, 2017

    Open — Info 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 27, 2016

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following minimum required 100 watts (light fixture present) at front areaway

    Dec 30, 2015

    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

DOB building violations · 43

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Plumbing none

    The borough commissioner intends to revoke all fire suppression application and permit in connection with job #123555955 due to revocation of fire suppression license #772 , all fire suppression work in connection with above mentioned permit has ordered stopped immediately.

    Mar 18, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 17, 2019

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator - failure to file category 1 2017 inspection/test

    Apr 5, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 8, 2017

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2016 inspection/test

    Sep 15, 2017

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2015 inspection/test

    Dec 1, 2016

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 8, 2015

    Vw-violation work without permit - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 8, 2015

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
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  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2014 inspection/test

    Jun 10, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2013 inspection/test

    Oct 31, 2014

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test

    Mar 31, 2014

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 15, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2011 inspection/test

    Oct 1, 2012

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 3, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2010 inspection/test

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    Dismantled

    Feb 3, 2011

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Vcat1-elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Oct 8, 2010

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Feb 27, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Mar 21, 2008

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Apr 2, 2007

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 24, 2006

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Oct 1, 2005

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 2, 2005

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 18, 2004

    Dob violation - resolved
  • 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

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p32734

    Dec 17, 2002

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Feb 19, 2002

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p32734

    Nov 2, 2001

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p32734

    May 1, 2000

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Mar 10, 2000

    Dob violation - active
  • 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

    Sep 16, 1997

    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

    Aug 29, 1995

    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
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    Department records indicate failure to complete installation of fire- mans service as required by sec. 27-996.02

    Apr 25, 1990

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll16-local law 16/84 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Dec 28, 1988

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    (51)restore elev to service so that an inspection may be made by this dept

    Oct 25, 1988

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 1

  • Non-hazardous

    10l,20l,28l,43l,55x,57o,57z,74x,35m,74y, 20l- 10l- pi indicators 28l- steadying plates (excessive play 43l- sxcessive vibration while leveling 35m-sign 74x-fireman service (key at b level) 74y- plunger

    May 25, 1994

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 24, 2014 · Apt NA

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Care facility (N9)
Year built
1910
Floors
4
Residential units
—
Building area
2,913 ft²
Lot area
1,799 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
112
Council district
10
Block / lot
2120 / 14
Assessed value
$169,200
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #128634, last renewed Nov 5, 2015.

Questions about 550 West 162 Street

Who owns 550 West 162 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Birch Family Services INC..

Does 550 West 162 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 18 housing violations at this property.

Is 550 West 162 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 550 West 162 Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

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