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
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 · 163
- BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door lock to basement. at boiler room
Dec 17, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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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- CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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.
Jun 4, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Jan 27, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of gas range at public hall, 1st story
Sep 25, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2025 | $500 | Rentals - walkup apartments | 30 |
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.