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553 West 161 Street

Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02120-0056Map

Owner of record: 553-555 West 161st Street, LLC

553 West 161 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1897 in Manhattan, 10032. It has 6 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 553-555 West 161st Street, LLC. HPD has recorded 15 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 1 of the 15 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
15
DOB violations
7
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
10

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Apr 29, 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 · 15

  • 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
  • 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.

    Nov 17, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    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.

    Nov 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    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.

    Nov 2, 2022

    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.

    Feb 16, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    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 25, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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 electrical outlet at west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 21, 2014 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 21, 2014 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate at window gate leading to fire escape in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 21, 2014 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 7

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 1

  • Non-hazardous

    Altered building occupied without a valid certificates of occupancy application #101279153 remedy obtain valid c of o

    Jul 30, 1997 · Penalty $350

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Aug 13, 2014 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Aug 13, 2014 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Aug 13, 2014 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Aug 13, 2014 · Apt 4

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Aug 13, 2014 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Aug 13, 2014 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Jul 16, 2014 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jul 16, 2014 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 8, 2008 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Feb 8, 2008 · Apt 4

    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 (C2)
Year built
1897
Floors
4
Residential units
6
Building area
4,352 ft²
Lot area
1,799 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
112
Council district
10
Block / lot
2120 / 56
Assessed value
$254,250
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #116310, last renewed Oct 7, 2024.

Questions about 553 West 161 Street

Who owns 553 West 161 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 553-555 West 161st Street, LLC.

Does 553 West 161 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 15 housing violations at this property.

Is 553 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 553 West 161 Street built?

City records list 1897 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 553 West 161 Street?

It has 6 residential units.

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