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551 West 161 Street

Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02120-0055Map

Owner of record: Skygate 010 LLC

551 West 161 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10032. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Skygate 010 LLC. HPD has recorded 106 housing violations here, most recently on August 19, 2026. 43 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
106
DOB violations
16
ECB violations
10
HPD complaints
221

What to know

Concern
6 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Aug 19, 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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 106

  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of household items at 2nd story balcony at stack at building front at fire escape

    Aug 19, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • 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.

    Apr 29, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges to door in the entrance located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective exhaust fan at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 17, 2026 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 17, 2026 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 19, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 19, 2025 · Apt 2F

    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

    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.

    Apr 2, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • 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.

    Mar 16, 2023

    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.

    Feb 16, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the construction materials and household items at cellar

    Sep 21, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... west wall at stairs leading from 1st story to cellar (5 sq ft) at cellar

    Sep 21, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective masonry risers at 3rd from bottom up at building entrance front

    Sep 21, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living purposes at basement located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 21, 2021 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    § 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition pierced floor and stairs erected at basement creating duplex apartment in conjunction with 1 story apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 21, 2021 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... west wall at stairs leading from 1st story to cellar (5 sq ft) at cellar original violation 14569008 issued 21-sep-21 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Sep 21, 2021

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • 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.

    Apr 2, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Oct 25, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Oct 10, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Oct 2, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective intercom system located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 1, 2014 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 22, 2013 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 22, 2013 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 22, 2013 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 22, 2013 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 22, 2013 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tiles floor covering in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 22, 2013 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of unpacked boiler unit, chained to radiator at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 22, 2013

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents rats in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 22, 2013 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wiring at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 22, 2013 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wiring at ceiling in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 22, 2013 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wiring at ceiling in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 22, 2013 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles floor in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 22, 2013 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective door at kitchen leading to rear yard in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 5, 2013 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Feb 5, 2013 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wiring at ceilings throught in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 5, 2013 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit door leading from kitchen to back yard in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 5, 2013 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 5, 2013 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 5, 2013 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Feb 5, 2013 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak concealed water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 5, 2013 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Jan 7, 2013

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding material at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Jan 7, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective regulation lock and assembly at door in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 7, 2013 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of sink, cut hazard in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 7, 2013 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 7, 2013 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... on north wall approximately 2 sq. ft. in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 7, 2013 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective mial box door of apt. # 2 at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 7, 2013

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 16

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jan 5, 2022

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jan 11, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Plumbing none

    Access to premises to inspect approved work under active laa#140523191 denied.inspection time 10:35 am at above date.need access to verift wo rk.provide access to department personel. stop all work under above ci ted application provide access

    Oct 8, 2016

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - active
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 10

  • Class - 2

    Failure to submit certificate of correction of violation #35568044l issued on 03-18-2022 for unlawful acts. failure to comply with commissioner's order., file a certificate of correction

    Aug 14, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #39049032p issued on 10/08/21 & to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01.work w/out a permit.remedy:com

    Mar 18, 2022 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39049032p issued on 10/08/21 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. work w/o permit. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or

    Jan 14, 2022 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work without a permit. noted at apartment 1f job140558000 states washer, dryer and closet at cellar level. noted at 1f removal of plumbing for washer/dryer at cellar and installation of electric washer/dryer un

    Oct 8, 2021 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or department of buildings records. job 140558000 states cellar as accessory use with washer/dryer. noted at apartment 1f cellar converted to b

    Oct 8, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrast to that allowed by code &/or dept. of bldgs recordsreceived.floor & stairs erected at basement creating illegal duplex apt in conjuction w/"store" apt lcated at apt.#1f 1 story 1st apt from

    Sep 21, 2021 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35167765y issued on 10/19/16 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. for c of c. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c of c.

    Apr 12, 2017 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with th commissioners order contained in summons/violation #35167765y isssued on 10/19/16 and to file a certificate of correction pusuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102.1.rem:comply with commission

    Mar 8, 2017 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unlawfully continued work while on notice of stop work order at time of inspection construction work in progress on 1st flr 2nd fl and 3rd floor on 1st and 2nd floor installation of sheetrocks on walls in progr

    Oct 19, 2016 · Penalty $4,800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work with out a permit.work noted-entire building under renovation with new partitions thru out on all floors.also observed new wooden joists and studs installed on 2nd floor an d3rd floor at rear area.60% work

    Sep 15, 2016 · Penalty $800

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 18, 2026 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 18, 2026 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 17, 2026 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 5, 2026 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 4, 2026 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 18, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 8, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 8, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 8, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 8, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Close
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  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Sep 8, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Sep 8, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 8, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Janitor/super

    Sep 8, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Aug 13, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 13, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 13, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 13, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 13, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 16, 2026 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 8, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 17, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jun 17, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jun 17, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jun 17, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Apr 14, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Apr 14, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 14, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    May 7, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 16, 2021 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 2, 2021 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Feb 17, 2020 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Feb 17, 2020 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Feb 17, 2020 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 27, 2019 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 8, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Feb 5, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 5, 2014 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 19, 2013 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 19, 2013 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jun 19, 2013 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 19, 2013 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 19, 2013 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 19, 2013 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jun 19, 2013 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jun 19, 2013 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Jun 19, 2013 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Jun 19, 2013 · Apt 1

    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 (C4)
Year built
1910
Floors
4
Residential units
8
Building area
4,376 ft²
Lot area
1,890 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
112
Council district
10
Block / lot
2120 / 55
Assessed value
$385,650
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #130939, last renewed Oct 28, 2025.

Questions about 551 West 161 Street

Who owns 551 West 161 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Skygate 010 LLC.

Does 551 West 161 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 106 housing violations at this property.

Is 551 West 161 Street rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 551 West 161 Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 551 West 161 Street?

It has 8 residential units.

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