517 West 161 Street
Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02120-0048Map
Owner of record: 517 W 161 Realty LLC
517 West 161 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1926 in Manhattan, 10032. It has 41 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 517 W 161 Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 311 housing violations here, most recently on October 21, 2025. 11 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 39 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 311
- DOB violations
- 39
- ECB violations
- 39
- HPD complaints
- 466
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 311
- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from east located at apt 27, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 21, 2025 · Apt 27
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Refit door in the entrance located at apt 27, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 21, 2025 · Apt 27
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 2, 2025 · Apt 21
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 2, 2025 · Apt 21
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 21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 2, 2025 · Apt 21
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 2, 2025 · Apt 21
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 2, 2025 · Apt 21
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 2, 2025 · Apt 21
Open — Nov sent out - 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 latch set at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Oct 22, 2024
Closed — Violation closed
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- ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all components at all stories east and west balcony fire escape at front
Oct 22, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 55, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 18, 2024 · Apt 55
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 55, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 18, 2024 · Apt 55
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 55, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 18, 2024 · Apt 55
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Oct 18, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 55, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 18, 2024 · Apt 55
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at basement
Oct 18, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in bath tub waste line pipe in the bathroom located at apt 55, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 18, 2024 · Apt 55
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective sink cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 55, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 18, 2024 · Apt 55
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation steam heating riser in the bathroom located at apt 26, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jul 25, 2024 · Apt 26
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 6 sq ft at ceiling at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Oct 19, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Oct 19, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Oct 19, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 = 2, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 24, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 19, 2023 · Apt 24
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 24, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 19, 2023 · Apt 24
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 24, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 19, 2023 · Apt 24
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchenette , the 2nd room from north, the bathroom located at apt 24, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 19, 2023 · Apt 24
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at all walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 10, 2023 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 40 sq. ft. at all walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 10, 2023 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 10, 2023 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 = 3; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 10, 2023 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 55, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 20, 2023 · Apt 55
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 55, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 20, 2023 · Apt 55
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 55, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 20, 2023 · Apt 55
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection locknut at wasteline under sink in the kitchen located at apt 55, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 20, 2023 · Apt 55
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 55, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 20, 2023 · Apt 55
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 55, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 20, 2023 · Apt 55
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling, south , east and west walls in the bathroom located at apt 55, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 20, 2023 · Apt 55
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 55, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 20, 2023 · Apt 55
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 61, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 4, 2021 · Apt 61
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 27, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 17, 2020 · Apt 27
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and walls inside north and south wall cabinets in the kitchen located at apt 27, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 17, 2020 · Apt 27
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall under sink base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 27, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 17, 2020 · Apt 27
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration dumb waiter used as pantry at south wall in the foyer located at apt 27, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 17, 2020 · Apt 27
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at all walls and ceiling in the foyer located at apt 27, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 17, 2020 · Apt 27
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 27, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 17, 2020 · Apt 27
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the 1st bathroom from north at east located at apt 27, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 17, 2020 · Apt 27
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at all walls and ceiling in the 1st bathroom from north at east located at apt 27, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 17, 2020 · Apt 27
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate at ceiling around riser in the 1st bathroom from north at east located at apt 27, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 17, 2020 · Apt 27
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace the broken or defective porcelain enamel glaze at bathtub in the 1st bathroom from north at east located at apt 27, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 17, 2020 · Apt 27
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 39
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 8, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 19, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 5, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 5, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 5, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 5, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 5, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 5, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 5, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 5, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 5, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 5, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 5, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 5, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 22, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 22, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 19, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 24, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 7, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst
May 30, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 15, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 3, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 3, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Vcat1-elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Oct 8, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 23, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 21, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Apr 2, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 2, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 19, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p8682
Jan 18, 2002
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p8682
Nov 18, 1999
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p8682
Apr 9, 1999
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
57-remove water-46 &47 so a proper inspection can be made-33- grate-33-light-52-lining
Apr 16, 1990
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
(15)secure (33)gibes (51)repair car flr (52)cover light in car (53)provide capacity plate in car, properly tag gov after conducting 5 yr test (54)lock overhead, remove storage from motor room secure smoke hole
Oct 25, 1988
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 39
- Class - 2
40z09,rc-70z09,40b06,rc-59m07,71x10,72t07,80m07,53m07,52m07,26d07,20i10,rc/68b07,41t07. 40-clean water; 70-r/c dirty water in pit; 40-secure fluids; 59-r/c missing bk maint tag; 71-repair pit light; 72-label
May 8, 2018 · Penalty $655
Resolve - Class - 2
02x10,08v01,37m07,42d06,41d06,56d06,61b07,70o02. 02x-2way communications inoperable; 42d-secure wiring-back (side) of controller secured bycardboard; 56d=splice box secure; 61b-unreadable fuse; 08v-adjust flr
Mar 24, 2017 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 1
2x10,42n11. (2x)2-way outside communication inoperative-repair. (42n)fuse bypassed in controller-repair.
Jan 24, 2017 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: at apt#42,4th fl multiple holes in walls & ceiling throughout floors sagging considerably,no electricity,no water in kitchen,heavy water damage in bathr
Jan 9, 2017 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to provide approved plans at job site at time of inspection. noted: construction workers on site did not have approved plans for ongoing work at apts 41 & 51 under app#122920697. remedy: provide approve
Jan 5, 2017 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 1
Performed unlicensed electrical wrk.wrk noted:at apartment #41,removedexisting electrical panel and bx cable,boxes power outlets and lighting fixtures,than replaced with new electrical panel,bx cables,boxes,pow
Jan 5, 2017
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc27-3054/armored cables not property terminated noted:apartments #41 & #51,live armored cables are not properly terminated in a box with anapproved wire nut/cap and box cover.rem:make safe.
Jan 5, 2017 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file a c of c w/the dob's noted: ecb#38244239j remains open no compliance recorded. remedy: file a c of c.
Jan 5, 2017
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: no fire stopping per bc 712.3;27-345. noted: at apts #41,51,floors,ceilings exposed w/o for protection to units below & above(units 31,61). for protection of
Jan 5, 2017 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Performing unlicensed plumbing work w/o a master plumbing license. noted: workers employeed by manor construction inc. under app#122920697 were installed,gas black pipe,water & waste lines(copper,cast mon 7 for
Jan 5, 2017
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: at apts#41 &51 newly installed gas lines,w/gas valves by con edison prior to work . con edison was called by office of emergency management to lock out
Jan 5, 2017
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to safeguard all persons & property affected by construction operations. noted: under app#122920697 workers for honor construction inc(respndent)carelessly removed sections of floors ceiling during cons
Jan 5, 2017 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping per section requirements. noted: dust throughout the hallways,lobby,stairwalls as a result of ongoing construction oeprations on floors 4,5 at units 41,51 under applica
Jan 5, 2017 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Electrical wrk w/out a permit-noted:at part #41,removed electrical breaker panel and all bx cables,boxes,outlets,and lighting fixtures and installed new breaker panel,bx cable boxes,outlets and lighting fixturs
Jan 5, 2017 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to safe guard all persons and property affected by electrical wrk noted:at apartments #41 & #51 open live breaker panels,boxes,splices uncapped wires pose a shock hazard to all workers & people on job s
Jan 5, 2017 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Filed a certificate,form,application,etc containing a material false statements. noted: pwi under app#122920697 is check marked'no'for rent control stabilized & occupied. at time of inspection,multiple units ar
Jan 5, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file a c of c w/the dob's. noted: ecb#38243340j remains open no compliance recorded. remedy: file c of c.
Jan 5, 2017
Resolve - Class - 1
Unsafe storage of combustible material & equipment. contractor workersstoring demo material,wood,timber,metal,piping,gas lines,electrical debris,chemicals,toycles in residential apts order renovation(41 & 51).
Jan 5, 2017 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
97x17. the only elevator in bldg is out of service upon inspection the device is found to be out of service creating a hazardous condition as per pla 1rcny 11-02.restore to () immediately and () nyc dob the
Dec 22, 2016 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
59v15,2x10,68b7,11b7,21m11 59-provide brake maintenance as per a17.12003 and appendix k3 8.6.4.6 2-2 way communication inoperative 11 elevator does not serve second floor 21-4th floor interlock.
Dec 1, 2016 · Penalty $530
Resolve - Class - 2
59u15,2x10,68b7,11b7,21m17. 59-provide brake maintenance as per a17.1 2003 and appendix k3 8,6,4,6. 2-2way communiation inoeprative; 11-elevator does not sevice second floor repair; 21-4th flr interlock cover
Aug 29, 2016 · Penalty $530
Resolve - Class - 1
97x10 failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner;service equip ment.elevtor as per bc 3001.2 and 27-987.dob records show the only elevator in bldg as active. upon inspection, the device is found to be ou
Jul 19, 2016 · Penalty $1,030
Resolve - Class - 2
02x10,52b14,59u15,71x10. 02-outside communication car phone inoperative repair; 52-hois ropes insufficient shortn; 59-machine brake device not tagged tag device; 71-pit light inoperative repair.
Jun 28, 2016 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
40z09 water leaking down the wall in the machine room.
Jun 10, 2016
Resolve - Class - 1
97x10. entire device inoperative repair,return elevator back to service.
Jun 6, 2016 · Penalty $1,030
Resolve - Class - 1
42b01,59v15,02x07,37p16,39b07,70o02,71b07,68b07. cv42-elevator levels in between floors 3 and 2 in the down direction; 59-provide brake maintenance tag as per a17.1 and 2003-appendix k3 8.6.4.6; 02-2way communi
May 27, 2016 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
P16,40p16,70o02,39o02. p16- provide access to lobby elevator doesn't go to lobby floor. 40p16- provide access to motor room so that a full inspection can be done by this department.
Jun 25, 2011 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 3
B354,3a,32a,15,50a,b,c,d,e.50a-separate controls from 1/4" line.50b-nocheck valve on feed water line.50c-remove air conditioner unit from boiler room wall & sealed up opening.50d-fb - fs not registered oil burn
Jun 10, 2009 · Penalty $100
Resolve - Class - 2
100i10.10b11.21i10.37p16. 100i10 car saddle damaged (strike post side)10b11 car gibs replace with proper sizes 2110 bsmt interlock arm & roller 37p16 provide access to wheel house
Aug 5, 2008 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
16j01,41b07. 16j01 adjust 2nd fl hatch door to close properly door ha ngs up when closing. 41b07 provide ark sheild on controller for relays.
Oct 17, 2007 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
21b01/83b07.21-adjust hoistway doors interlock on all floors.83-removeintermittmant operation of elevator and provide proper service.
Nov 27, 2006
Resolve - Non-hazardous
21n10,83o02,85bb05,86bb05-21-n-10repair 3rdfl hoistway dr & return to service 83-o-02clean debris from overhead schiere rm & also clean pit 85-bb-04 file & perform 5yr test & tag device
Jul 18, 2006 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
75u05,50f09,11y09,74y02. 75- perform 5 year test and properly tag device. #50- remove lost motion from machine. #11- remove oil in car light74- clean top of car oil leak.
Feb 14, 2000 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
03m07,18q03,22l06,31q03,37g12,54r11. #03m7= capacity plate, #18q3= basement 31q3= car top 37g12=4,5, and6 54r11= wiring
Nov 19, 1999
Resolve - Non-hazardous
13i,33i,33q,50f,57o,57z,75t. 33- skylight.
Jun 7, 1995 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
15m,18l,32q,33p,34i,37l,46h,50y,50y,57o,74#. 15m floor#'s 18l 1st fl. 37l accelaration relay inoperative (coil missing) 74# perform all work to comply with dob violations 06089251366c5 and 092791e1183c01
Dec 14, 1993 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
11q,11i,21l,34i,57z,33l,74x, 33l-properly lubricate all bearings 74x-working lights
Apr 2, 1993 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
11q,15m,21l,25l,33o,33w,33i,36t,50y,50y,57z,58o,59o,35w, 15-floor#'s 25-properly wire it 33i-skylight
Jun 8, 1992 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
50y,74#,35w,33w,35o. 74#skylight.
Sep 27, 1991 · Penalty $75
Resolve
Complaints
- Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 19, 2026 · Apt 53
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 19, 2026 · Apt 53
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 6, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 12, 2026 · Apt 42
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 17, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 16, 2025 · Apt 43
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 11, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 63
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 22, 2025 · Apt 63
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 18, 2025 · Apt 63
Close
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- Door/window
Door frame
Sep 16, 2025 · Apt 27
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 28, 2025 · Apt 21
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 27, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - General
Signage missing
Jun 27, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 10, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 20, 2024 · Apt 55
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 16, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 7, 2024 · Apt 55
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Oct 7, 2024 · Apt 55
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Apr 14, 2024 · Apt 26
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 11, 2023 · Apt 24
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 11, 2023 · Apt 24
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 11, 2023 · Apt 24
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 11, 2023 · Apt 24
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 11, 2023 · Apt 24
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 11, 2023 · Apt 66
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 11, 2023 · Apt 66
Close - General
Cabinet
Apr 11, 2023 · Apt 66
Close - General
Cabinet
Apr 11, 2023 · Apt 66
Close - Paint/plaster
Window/frame
Mar 31, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 31, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 31, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 20, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Mar 20, 2023 · Apt 55
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 20, 2023 · Apt 55
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 20, 2023 · Apt 55
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 20, 2023 · Apt 55
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Mar 20, 2023 · Apt 55
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 20, 2023 · Apt 55
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 20, 2023 · Apt 55
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Mar 20, 2023 · Apt 55
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Mar 20, 2023 · Apt 55
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 30, 2021 · Apt 61
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 23, 2021 · Apt 34
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 17, 2021 · Apt 61
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 11, 2021 · Apt 34
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 11, 2021 · Apt 34
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 29, 2021 · Apt 24
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 6, 2020 · Apt 27
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 3, 2020 · Apt 27
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D1)
- Year built
- 1926
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 41
- Building area
- 21,426 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,996 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 112
- Council district
- 10
- Block / lot
- 2120 / 48
- Assessed value
- $1,244,250
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #108306, last renewed Jul 15, 2026.
Questions about 517 West 161 Street
Who owns 517 West 161 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 517 W 161 Realty LLC.
Does 517 West 161 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 311 housing violations at this property.
Is 517 West 161 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 39 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 95% of its 41 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 517 West 161 Street built?
City records list 1926 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 517 West 161 Street?
It has 41 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.