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505 West 161 Street

Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02120-0042Map

Owner of record: 505 W 161st Street Owner LLC

505 West 161 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1922 in Manhattan, 10032. It has 30 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 505 W 161st Street Owner LLC. HPD has recorded 163 housing violations here, most recently on April 21, 2026. 10 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 18 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
163
DOB violations
4
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
503

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 21, 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
18
About 60% of the building's 30 apartments
Down from 19 in 2023

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 · 163

  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 25, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Apr 21, 2026 · Apt 25

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 25, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Apr 21, 2026 · Apt 25

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at fire door leading to west yard at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 7, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at vestibule door , 1st story

    Jan 7, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at all yards

    Jan 7, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 24, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 24

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door lock to basement. at boiler room

    Dec 17, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 24, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 24

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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) south wall in the private hallway located at apt 24, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 23, 2025 · Apt 24

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the south wall in the private hallway located at apt 24, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 23, 2025 · Apt 24

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective heavy duty lock assembly at front entrance door to building

    Oct 23, 2025

    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 missing in the entire apartment located at apt 24, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 21, 2025 · Apt 24

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 24, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 21, 2025 · Apt 24

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 24, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 21, 2025 · Apt 24

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective inoperable hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 24, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 10, 2025 · Apt 24

    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 missing in the entire apartment located at apt 24, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 10, 2025 · Apt 24

    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 missing in the entire apartment located at apt 24, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 10, 2025 · Apt 24

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall, south wall, west wall in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 24, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 10, 2025 · Apt 24

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at 1st closet from east at south wall wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 24, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 10, 2025 · Apt 24

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st closet from west at north wall door, west wall in the foyer located at apt 24, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 10, 2025 · Apt 24

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from west at north wall, 1st door frame from north at east wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 24, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 10, 2025 · Apt 24

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall, east wall in the private hallway located at apt 24, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 10, 2025 · Apt 24

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from east at south wall, north wall, west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 24, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 10, 2025 · Apt 24

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 24, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 10, 2025 · Apt 24

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at 1st door from east at south wall in the foyer located at apt 24, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 10, 2025 · Apt 24

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 25, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jun 16, 2025 · Apt 25

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 25, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jun 16, 2025 · Apt 25

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 25, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jun 16, 2025 · Apt 25

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 25, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jun 16, 2025 · Apt 25

    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.

    Jun 4, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door hinge in the entrance located at apt 64, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 10, 2025 · Apt 64

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Jan 27, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 24, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 27, 2025 · Apt 24

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 25, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jan 6, 2025 · Apt 25

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 25, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jan 6, 2025 · Apt 25

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the 3rd room from north at west, the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 25, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jan 6, 2025 · Apt 25

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) east wall, west wall in the foyer located at apt 25, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jan 6, 2025 · Apt 25

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st riser from south at west wall, west wall in the kitchen located at apt 25, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jan 6, 2025 · Apt 25

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at front stack at north at fire escape, 3rd story

    Sep 25, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of gas range at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 25, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Nov 22, 2021 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Oct 24, 2021 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Oct 24, 2021 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 6th story balcony at building front

    Mar 30, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 55, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Apr 25, 2018 · Apt 55

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 55, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Apr 25, 2018 · Apt 55

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock and assembly at door in the entrance located at apt 55, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Apr 5, 2018 · Apt 55

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 55, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Apr 5, 2018 · Apt 55

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at bulkhead leading to roof at public hall stairs, 6th story

    Apr 5, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 55, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Apr 5, 2018 · Apt 55

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 4

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 2, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    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

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 4

  • Class - 1

    Inadaquate tpp, failure to complywith tpp,and removal of fire stopping; 28-104.8.4, comply with code; comply with notice of violation

    Jun 18, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Removal of firestopping, provide/maintain fire stopping; comply with notice of violation

    Jun 18, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with tpp; bc3303.10, comply with code; comply with notice of violation

    Jun 18, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit. work noted: constructed sheetrock partition w/closet converting 2nd flr apt #22 into a studio apt completely blocking ac cess to fire escape, leaving apt w/no secondary means of egres. remedy

    Sep 26, 2012 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 20, 2026 · Apt 25

    Open
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Oct 19, 2026 · Apt 54

    Open
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Oct 19, 2026 · Apt 54

    Open
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 20, 2026 · Apt 25

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 27, 2026 · Apt 24

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 23, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 4, 2026 · Apt 24

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 30, 2025 · Apt APT24

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 15, 2025 · Apt 24

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 12, 2025 · Apt 24

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Dec 8, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 8, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 5, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 5, 2025 · Apt 24

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 21, 2025 · Apt 24

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 17, 2025 · Apt 24

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 10, 2025 · Apt 24

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Oct 10, 2025 · Apt 24

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 30, 2025 · Apt 25

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 9, 2025 · Apt 25

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 9, 2025 · Apt 25

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 12, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 20, 2025 · Apt 64

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 20, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 18, 2025 · Apt 24

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 10, 2025 · Apt 64

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 7, 2025 · Apt 64

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 24, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 23, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 22, 2025 · Apt 244433

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 14, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 45

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 9, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 7, 2025 · Apt 24AND3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 7, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 27, 2024 · Apt 25

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Oct 12, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 12, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Nov 22, 2023 · Apt 53

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 23, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jul 24, 2023 · Apt 51

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 24, 2023 · Apt 51

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 21, 2022 · Apt 25

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 20, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 4, 2022 · Apt 25

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 2, 2022 · Apt 62

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 3, 2022 · Apt 34

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 15, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 19, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Oct 28, 2025$500Rentals - walkup apartments30

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C1)
Year built
1922
Floors
6
Residential units
30
Building area
21,732 ft²
Lot area
4,996 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
112
Council district
10
Block / lot
2120 / 42
Assessed value
$774,900
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #113572, last renewed Oct 15, 2025.

Questions about 505 West 161 Street

Who owns 505 West 161 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 505 W 161st Street Owner LLC.

Does 505 West 161 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 163 housing violations at this property.

Is 505 West 161 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 18 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 60% of its 30 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 505 West 161 Street built?

City records list 1922 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 505 West 161 Street?

It has 30 residential units.

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