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509 West 161 Street

Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02120-0044Map

Owner of record: Visage Realty INC

509 West 161 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10032. It has 25 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Visage Realty INC. HPD has recorded 340 housing violations here, most recently on October 15, 2026. 25 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 25 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
340
DOB violations
16
ECB violations
18
HPD complaints
1,282

What to know

Concern
12 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Oct 15, 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
25
About 100% of the building's 25 apartments

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 · 340

  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 1c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Oct 15, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Oct 15, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tile at floor in the kitchen located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 15, 2026 · Apt 1E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood sub floor in the kitchen located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 15, 2026 · Apt 1E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 15, 2026 · Apt 1E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Oct 15, 2026 · Apt 5E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tiles at floor in the private hallway located at apt 5e, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Oct 15, 2026 · Apt 5E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 5e, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Oct 15, 2026 · Apt 5E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 5e, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Oct 15, 2026 · Apt 5E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 5e, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Oct 15, 2026 · Apt 5E

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls throughout in the kitchen located at apt 5e, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Oct 15, 2026 · Apt 5E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 5e, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Oct 15, 2026 · Apt 5E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 5e, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Oct 15, 2026 · Apt 5E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 5e, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Oct 15, 2026 · Apt 5E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the west yard

    Sep 9, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 9, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 1c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation heat riser in the kitchen located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection waste line at sink in the kitchen located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at east wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective marble saddle in the entrance located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 26, 2026 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 26, 2026 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at north wall, east wall, south wall, west wall, and at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 26, 2026 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 sqft at north wall, east wall, south wall, west wall, and at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 26, 2026 · Apt 1E

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 26, 2026 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at entrance door in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 26, 2026 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door frame casing at entrance in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 26, 2026 · Apt 1E

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at front entrance door to building

    Jul 26, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Jul 26, 2026 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Jul 26, 2026 · Apt 1E

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash at fire escape window in the 1st room from north located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 25, 2026 · Apt 4D

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2a, 2nd story

    Jun 18, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 4, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building front entrance door

    May 4, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance , 1st story

    Apr 9, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 1o square feet at the east wall in the bathroom located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 18760967 issued 03-apr-26 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Apr 3, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • 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) baseboard at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 3, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface and either tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 or tested positive for lead content on a metal or ceramic substrate as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2). 1st window frame from east at south wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 3, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • 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 center, the foyer located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 3, 2026 · Apt 5A

    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) baseboard at south wall, baseboard at west wall, south wall in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 3, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the baseboard at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 3, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 3, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 3, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 16

  • 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 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jul 31, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Apr 25, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Oct 5, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jul 13, 2011

    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

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Sep 22, 1995

    Vp*-violation unserved ecb- 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 · 18

  • Class - 2

    Clamps and bolts missing on rear door of boiler. need tank room sign on door. corrosion on water line before check going into front of boiler.

    Feb 9, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the comm order to file a cert of correction with the dob for nov #35014680h issued on 01/31/13 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01 for failure to maintain bldg.rem:file a cert of correcti

    Jul 29, 2014 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg noted: at right front of existing 5 story bldg,metal cornice section approx 3'x20' hanging & in danger of falling &expose elements. remedy: remove hanging metal cornice & install sidewa

    Jan 31, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg noted: at right front of existing 45 story bldg,metal cornice section apprx 3' x 20' hanging and in danger of falling and exposed elements.rmdy:remove hanging metal cornice and instal

    Jan 31, 2013 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in a code compliant manner.noted:@ the front gate there is a lock on the gate that blocks the fire passage egress to the street.rem:immediately remove lock @ gate.

    Sep 17, 2011

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    B254,15,16,24a,32a,34b,40,41c,44c,46b,50,50a,b,c,d,e. 50- oil shut offvalve. 50a- oil tank sign missing. 50b- chimney base cleanout door, cemented over. 50c- left side, boiler water column corroded. 50d- hot

    Aug 31, 2011

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by bldg dept records noted at cellar lvl of above premises 2 class a apt observed 1 or 2 apts is legal supers apt at time of insp both apt being used rem: discontinue illegal

    Jul 7, 2011 · Penalty $24,000

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file a cofc w/the dob.respondent failed to comply w/the comm's order to correct the violating conditions and file a cofc pursuant to 28-204.2 for nov34879941n.rem:correct

    Jul 7, 2011 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by dob records.legal use-1 supers apt current use-2 apt plug 1 single room occupancy.location-cellar.rem:vacate s.r.rem:discontinue illegal occupancy & restore to prior legal

    Apr 14, 2011 · Penalty $12,000

    Active
  • Class - 3

    Work w/o permit.work noted:installed partitions,kitchen sink & 2 3pc bathrooms in cellar.note:this is in addition to legal cellar supers apt.rem:obtain permit,restore to prior legal condition.

    Apr 14, 2011 · Penalty $500

    Active
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  • Class - 3

    Occupancy contrary to dob records. 2 class "a" apts located in basement where only super's apt should exist. both apts have proper means of egress. remedy: amend certificate of occupancy or restore premises to

    Mar 6, 2009 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg wall or appurtenances. noted: at the front (south elevation) vaults south retaining wall the upper portions are deterorated and sections of it have dislodged leaving the top (sidewalk

    Jul 28, 2008 · Penalty $5,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg walls or apputenances noted underside of entry as it crosses entry alley for cellar is deteriorated w/ a section @ 1'x2'x3" that is in danger of falling stone (cornice) to righ

    Jul 11, 2008 · Penalty $5,000

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg. (1) a/c installed at fe. windows, debris & misc. objects stored on & causing obstructions on fire escape. (2) eastcourtyard used as a garbage dump & full of household garbage garbage b

    Jan 20, 2006 · Penalty $480

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg-hazardous. in that debris and other house hole goods are being stored on firescape at all levels, last side and rear of bldg creating an obstruction and fire hazard for tenants. exit pa

    Sep 12, 2005 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a pemit work noted 1 cellar front section noted 1 celalr front sec tion of bldg converted from storage space to restaurant cormer of bldg entrance installed at south/east corner of bldg new metl

    Jun 8, 1999 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit: work noted: (1) celler front section of bldg. converted from storage area to restaurant with separate entrance installed at south/east corner of bldg. at cellar with metal access stair to

    Sep 5, 1997 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Illegal use in a residential district. noted: cellar restaurant operating in an r7-2 district when such use is not permitted. remedy: discontinue illegal use forthwith.

    Sep 5, 1997 · Penalty $500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Oct 6, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Open
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Aug 28, 2026 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 7, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 7, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 7, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 7, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Aug 7, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jul 29, 2026 · Apt APT1E

    Open
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 24, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
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  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jul 24, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 24, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 24, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 24, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 24, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 14, 2026 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 14, 2026 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Jul 14, 2026 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 14, 2026 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 26, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 26, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 26, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Apr 26, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 23, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 9, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 4, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 26, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 26, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 21, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 4, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 31, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 31, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 30, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 30, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 30, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 26, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 26, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 26, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 26, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 25, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    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
1920
Floors
5
Residential units
25
Building area
17,495 ft²
Lot area
4,955 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
112
Council district
10
Block / lot
2120 / 44
Assessed value
$760,950
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #105308, last renewed Jul 17, 2026.

Questions about 509 West 161 Street

Who owns 509 West 161 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Visage Realty INC.

Does 509 West 161 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 340 housing violations at this property.

Is 509 West 161 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 25 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 25 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 509 West 161 Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 509 West 161 Street?

It has 25 residential units.

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