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561 West 161 Street

Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02120-0060Map

Owner of record: The Jeanette Besosa And Rafael Rodriguez

561 West 161 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10032. It has 7 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is The Jeanette Besosa And Rafael Rodriguez. HPD has recorded 34 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 18 of the 34 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
34
DOB violations
7
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
98

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
8
About 100% of the building's 7 apartments

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 · 34

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 22, 2024

    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
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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 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 27, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete tread 1st up from bottom \,entrance to building

    Mar 12, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at building front entrance , 1st story

    Jan 2, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 8, 2015

    Open — Invalid certification
  • 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 3, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. properly secure metal tread 1st up from bottom (party wall fire esacpe) at 1st fire escape from east at south, 3rd story

    Dec 30, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 20, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    Properly secure the loose kitchen wall cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 20, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 20, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective stove electric pilot light in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at north

    Nov 28, 2007 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and wall, including closets in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at north

    Nov 28, 2007 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 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 drop ceiling installed in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Oct 6, 2006 · Apt 1F

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also heavey duty chain gurad in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Oct 6, 2006 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate .. in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Oct 6, 2006 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 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 drop ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 3, 2004 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceiling, in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 10, 2004 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor/tiles, in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 10, 2004 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective wooden floor at kitchen entrance 2 sty north apt 2r. , section '' ''

    Oct 10, 1995 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.03 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint front fire escapes all stys.

    Apr 12, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceilings and walls 2nd sty rear apt 2r throughout. , section '' ''

    Apr 12, 1988 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 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 church constrec in cellar pantitions crected.

    Jan 19, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 7

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1994

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 1

  • Non-hazardous

    34a. boiler room door must open towards egress section 4-6, 8 part 4 of title 12 of the official compilation of codes rules and regulations of the state of the new york.

    Apr 30, 2002

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Aug 6, 2018 · Apt 5RE

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 30, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 27, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 18, 2016 · Apt 6C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 21, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 21, 2015 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 5, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 5, 2015 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Dec 5, 2015 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 5, 2015 · Apt 2F

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 5, 2015 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Outside building

    Pavement

    Nov 18, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Nov 18, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 18, 2015 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Nov 18, 2015 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Nov 18, 2015 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Outside building

    Pavement

    Nov 18, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 18, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Nov 18, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 18, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 18, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 18, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Nov 18, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Nov 18, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Nov 18, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 18, 2015 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 18, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 18, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 18, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 18, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Nov 18, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 18, 2015 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Jul 2, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 18, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 18, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 18, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 18, 2015 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 18, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Dec 15, 2011 · Apt 24

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Dec 2, 2011 · Apt 24

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Dec 2, 2011 · Apt 24

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 13, 2011 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 8, 2011 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 19, 2010 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 18, 2010 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Nov 28, 2010 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Stairs

    May 25, 2009 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jan 16, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jan 16, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jan 16, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Jul 2, 2026Non-market transferRentals - walkup apartments7

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C1)
Year built
1920
Floors
4
Residential units
7
Building area
4,435 ft²
Lot area
1,890 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
112
Council district
10
Block / lot
2120 / 60
Assessed value
$259,650
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #135488, last renewed Sep 9, 2025.

Questions about 561 West 161 Street

Who owns 561 West 161 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is The Jeanette Besosa And Rafael Rodriguez.

Does 561 West 161 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 34 housing violations at this property.

Is 561 West 161 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 8 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 7 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 561 West 161 Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 561 West 161 Street?

It has 7 residential units.

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