521 West 161 Street
Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02120-0052Map
Owner of record: Flamure Realty Corp
521 West 161 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1925 in Manhattan, 10032. It has 30 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Flamure Realty Corp. HPD has recorded 46 housing violations here, most recently on August 24, 2025. 13 of the 46 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 29 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 46
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 180
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 · 46
- BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of household items at 5th story balcony, 1st stack from west at south wall. at fire escape
Aug 24, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story
Aug 13, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective missing vestibule doors , 1st story
Jul 21, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 15, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 5, 2024 · Apt 15
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective base cabinet at sink in the bathroom located at apt 15, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 5, 2024 · Apt 15
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective procleain enamel glaze at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 15, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 5, 2024 · Apt 15
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 15, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 5, 2024 · Apt 15
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit entrance door in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 15, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 5, 2024 · Apt 15
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 15, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 5, 2024 · Apt 15
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective eletrical outlet at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 15, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 5, 2024 · Apt 15
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock at door in the entrance located at apt 15, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 5, 2024 · Apt 15
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate at north window in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 15, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 5, 2024 · Apt 15
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 15, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 5, 2024 · Apt 15
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... mold at ceiling 5 sq.ft. east wall 10 sq. ft in the bathroom located at apt 31, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 7, 2023 · Apt 31
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 31, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 7, 2023 · Apt 31
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 31, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 7, 2023 · Apt 31
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 31, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 7, 2023 · Apt 31
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 42, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Oct 26, 2022 · Apt 42
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.
Apr 2, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 42, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 7, 2021 · Apt 42
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 42, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 7, 2021 · Apt 42
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 42, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 7, 2021 · Apt 42
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south and west walls in the bathroom located at apt 42, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 7, 2021 · Apt 42
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at the fire escape at west
Oct 7, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of a key operated lock at the egress door leading to the yard at east at public hall, 1st story
Oct 7, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective rubber gasket at refrigerator door in the kitchen located at apt 51, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 13, 2018 · Apt 51
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective kitchen counter top in the kitchen located at apt 51, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 13, 2018 · Apt 51
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) north wall in the bathroom located at apt 22, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Feb 17, 2018 · Apt 22
Closed — Violation closed - 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) north wall in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 22, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Feb 17, 2018 · Apt 22
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall in the bathroom located at apt 22, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Feb 17, 2018 · Apt 22
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 22, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Feb 17, 2018 · Apt 22
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor and vinyl floor tiles in the foyer located at apt 22, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Feb 14, 2018 · Apt 22
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all parts to fire escape stack at south
Jul 12, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items front at fire escape, 4th story
Jul 7, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floors throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 32, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Mar 5, 2014 · Apt 32
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls in the private hallway located at apt 32, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Mar 5, 2014 · Apt 32
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 32, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Mar 5, 2014 · Apt 32
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass at skylight 6th sty bulkhead roof
Sep 4, 2009
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following a minimum of 100 watts required.
Sep 14, 2008
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the private hallway located at apt 14, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 4, 2008 · Apt 14
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of water penetration at ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 35, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 28, 2008 · Apt 35
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections second cellar apt, , in the entire apartment located at apt b, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 30, 2001 · Apt B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living purposes - in the 1st room from east at south located at bsmt apt wa, 1st basement apartment from west at north
Jun 27, 2000 · Apt WA
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock 4 sty southeast apt 31 entrance door. , section '' ''
Jan 21, 1999 · Apt 31
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder lock operative lock at apt door 3 sty front east apt 31.
Sep 24, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder lock at entrance door to 3rd sty front east apt 31. , section '' ''
Jun 19, 1987 · Apt 31
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 3
- Construction other optional
At time of inspection observed at exp#1 1st floor facade have crack right side of the window bricks shifted toward window, also cracks at exp#1 at multiple locations, missing mortar joints at multiple locations. at exp#2 court-yard which partially accessible crack bellow window and damaged bricks. apt.#22 bathroom door jammed closet wall
May 17, 2025
Dob violation - active - 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
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 3
- Class - 1
At time of inspection observed at exp#1 1st floor facade have crack right side of the window bricks shifted toward window, also cracks at exp#1 at multiple locations, missing mortar joints at multiple locations
May 17, 2025 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit work noted removing wood studs tiles gypsum plaster from bath room walls in apartment #11,24and apt #26 without a permit remedy stop all work immediatly obtain permit from bldg dept or res
Apr 15, 2002 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain building wall.noted a section of the masonry parapet wall approx 15'-0" located at the southwest parapet wall leaning off plumb approx 3".remedy:maintain building.obtain permits & approvals
Nov 8, 2001
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 6, 2026 · Apt 22
Close - General
Janitor/super
Sep 10, 2026 · Apt 22
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 10, 2026 · Apt 22
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 10, 2026 · Apt 22
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 10, 2026 · Apt 22
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 21, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 12, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 11, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 28, 2026 · Apt 22
Close - Electric
Power outage
Dec 4, 2025 · Apt 31
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 21, 2025 · Apt 46
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 17, 2025 · Apt 4
Close - Door/window
Door
May 16, 2025 · Apt 22
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 16, 2025 · Apt 22
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 18, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 31, 2024 · Apt 15
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 31, 2024 · Apt 15
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
May 31, 2024 · Apt 15
Close - General
Cabinet
May 31, 2024 · Apt 15
Close - Door/window
Door
May 31, 2024 · Apt 15
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 31, 2024 · Apt 15
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 31, 2024 · Apt 15
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
May 31, 2024 · Apt 15
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Oct 30, 2023 · Apt 31
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Apr 5, 2023 · Apt APT31
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 27, 2021 · Apt 31
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 31, 2018 · Apt 31
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 5, 2018 · Apt 51
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 12, 2018 · Apt 22
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 12, 2018 · Apt 22
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Feb 12, 2018 · Apt 22
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 12, 2018 · Apt 22
Close - General
Cabinet
Jul 3, 2017 · Apt 12
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 3, 2017 · Apt 12
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 3, 2017 · Apt 12
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 9, 2017 · Apt 24
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 9, 2017 · Apt 24
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 21, 2016 · Apt 5
Close - Electric
Power outage
Oct 19, 2015 · Apt 31
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 20, 2015 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 20, 2015 · Apt 5
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Oct 3, 2014 · Apt 46
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Oct 3, 2014 · Apt 46
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Mar 12, 2014 · Apt 32
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Mar 12, 2014 · Apt 32
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 12, 2014 · Apt 32
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 12, 2014 · Apt 32
Close - General
Floor
Jan 21, 2014 · Apt 32
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 7, 2014 · Apt 23
Close - Electric
Wiring
Dec 13, 2013 · Apt 32
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1925
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 30
- Building area
- 21,468 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,996 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 112
- Council district
- 10
- Block / lot
- 2120 / 52
- Assessed value
- $465,750
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #100249, last renewed Jul 20, 2026.
Questions about 521 West 161 Street
Who owns 521 West 161 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Flamure Realty Corp.
Does 521 West 161 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 46 housing violations at this property.
Is 521 West 161 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 29 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 97% of its 30 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 521 West 161 Street built?
City records list 1925 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 521 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.