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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

Concern
5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Oct 21, 2025

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
39
About 95% of the building's 41 apartments
Down from 40 in 2018

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 · 311

  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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 21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 2, 2025 · Apt 21

    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 21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 2, 2025 · Apt 21

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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 latch set at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 22, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

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

    Oct 18, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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 = 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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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 = 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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    § 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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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

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

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.