555 West 161 Street
Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02120-0057Map
Owner of record: 553-555 West 161st Street, LLC
555 West 161 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1897 in Manhattan, 10032. It has 4 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 553-555 West 161st Street, LLC. HPD has recorded 14 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 3 of the 14 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 14
- DOB violations
- 7
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 10
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 14
- 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 29, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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 - 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, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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 - 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.
Mar 16, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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 - 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.
Feb 16, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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 - 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 - IInformation / order
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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- IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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 - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at west
Apr 9, 2004 · Apt 1
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 9, 2004 · Apt 1
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
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 · 3
- Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved construction documents &/or approvedamendments. - plan calls for 2 sets of cross bracing at every other bay,on site only 1 set of cross bracing. remedy: conform to approved
Jun 23, 2011
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Exit passageway blocked. noted:in front apts at 3rd,4th fl a.c. units at west window of above flrs blocking fire escape at time of insp. remedy:remove obstruction
May 8, 2006 · Penalty $480
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall. defect is: observed above 3rd story loose masonry joints and unkeyed motor joints also ceramic tile roofing units missing and loose and in danger of falling remedy:
Feb 23, 1997 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 20, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 28, 2012 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 28, 2012 · Apt 4
Close - General
Floor
Aug 28, 2012 · Apt 4
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Aug 28, 2012 · Apt 4
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Aug 28, 2012 · Apt 4
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Aug 4, 2010 · Apt 25
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 4, 2010 · Apt 25
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 12, 2008 · Apt 12C
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Apr 8, 2004 · Apt 1
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C5)
- Year built
- 1897
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 4,208 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,799 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 112
- Council district
- 10
- Block / lot
- 2120 / 57
- Assessed value
- $245,700
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #116309, last renewed Oct 7, 2024.
Questions about 555 West 161 Street
Who owns 555 West 161 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 553-555 West 161st Street, LLC.
Does 555 West 161 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 14 housing violations at this property.
Is 555 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 555 West 161 Street built?
City records list 1897 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 555 West 161 Street?
It has 4 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.