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571 West 161 Street

Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02120-0065Map

Owner of record: Harlem Community Pres

571 West 161 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10032. It has 7 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Harlem Community Pres. HPD has recorded 126 housing violations here, most recently on April 21, 2026. 9 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 7 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
126
DOB violations
7
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
196

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Apr 21, 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
7
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 · 126

  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Apr 21, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 4th concrete tread from bottom up at building front stoop

    Apr 21, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective shut off valve at radiator at south wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 18, 2026 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom system from entrance to building to west wall in the foyer located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 18, 2026 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Apr 18, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Apr 18, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

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

    Apr 18, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the garbage bags at building front

    Feb 9, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 22, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 22, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 7, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 4th story balcony (building front )

    Apr 18, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 30, 2024 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 30, 2024 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 30, 2024 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 2nd story

    Jan 30, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 30, 2024 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 30, 2024 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 30, 2024 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective spring balance at lower window sash in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 18, 2022 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective macanical ventilation system at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 6, 2022 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 6, 2022 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 6, 2022 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective the mecanical ventilation system at ceiling. in the bathroom located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jul 12, 2022 · Apt 4R

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

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

    Jul 12, 2022

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the public hall all stories and all stairs from 1st story up to 4th floor

    Jul 12, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Jul 12, 2022

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 17, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 17, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective spring balances at lower window sash at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 17, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioner protruding from window obstructing egress balcony at 3rd story balcony at building front

    Sep 24, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash window in the 1st room from north located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 24, 2021 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 24, 2021 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter top at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 2, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line drain pipe at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 2, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit fire rated door in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 2, 2021 · Apt 2R

    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
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at lower window sash at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 26, 2020 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit upper and lower window sash in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 26, 2020 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes loose cable wire extended from roof to balcony at building front at fire escape, 3rd story

    Dec 3, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 3, 2019 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit the door in the entrance located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 3, 2019 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Sep 28, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Jun 28, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 28, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and walls in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 28, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at lower window sash in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 16, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Mar 16, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 16, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed

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

    Feb 13, 2004

    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

    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

  • Class - 2

    Found to have corroded returns on back of boiler, corroded and leaking glass gauge, holes on ceiling,

    Apr 1, 2021 · Penalty $625

    Active

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 25, 2026 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Window/frame

    Jun 25, 2026 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jun 25, 2026 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jun 25, 2026 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jun 25, 2026 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 25, 2026 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Mar 21, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 28, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 2FFLOO

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 2FFLOO

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jan 6, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Nov 2, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Nov 2, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Nov 2, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 21, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 20, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 22, 2025 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 22, 2025 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 22, 2025 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Mar 22, 2025 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 22, 2025 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 22, 2025 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Dec 26, 2024 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Dec 26, 2024 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Dec 26, 2024 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Dec 26, 2024 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Nov 20, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Nov 20, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 31, 2024 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 31, 2024 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Aug 31, 2024 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 31, 2024 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    May 13, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Feb 8, 2024 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 8, 2024 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 8, 2024 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jan 8, 2024 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Dec 24, 2023 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Safety

    Outlet cover

    Jan 29, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 29, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 24, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 20, 2022 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Sep 20, 2022 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Sep 20, 2022 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Sep 15, 2022 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 15, 2022 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Sep 15, 2022 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 15, 2022 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Sep 15, 2022 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Sep 15, 2022 · Apt 4R

    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 (C1)
Year built
1900
Floors
4
Residential units
7
Building area
4,208 ft²
Lot area
1,799 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
112
Council district
10
Block / lot
2120 / 65
Assessed value
$330,300
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #123576, last renewed Aug 19, 2025.

Questions about 571 West 161 Street

Who owns 571 West 161 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Harlem Community Pres.

Does 571 West 161 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 126 housing violations at this property.

Is 571 West 161 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 7 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 571 West 161 Street built?

City records list 1900 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 571 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.