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521 West 162 Street

Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02122-0008Map

Owner of record: Sun, Benjamin C

521 West 162 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10032. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Sun, Benjamin C. HPD has recorded 12 housing violations here, most recently on June 4, 2025. 2 of the 12 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
12
DOB violations
15
ECB violations
7
HPD complaints
10

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Jun 4, 2025

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 · 12

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.

    Nov 9, 2017

    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
  • 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
  • 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
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  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following a minimum of 100 watts required.

    May 23, 2007

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    D26-20.01 adm code provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door all stories.

    —

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 15

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Sep 2, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Sep 2, 2020

    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

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Unsafe buildings none

    Ub-unsafe buildings none

    Jun 3, 1998

    V%*-dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • 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 · 7

  • Class - 2

    Permanent dwelling used/converted for other than permanent-residentialpurposes.certificate of occupancy#103367095 indicates building to be legally approved as class "a" multiple dwelling.now basement apartement

    Jan 13, 2020

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Bc90728-failure to provide fire alarm system for transient use at basement apt.remedy:discontinue illegal occupancy.

    Jan 13, 2020

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.lack of a systemof automatic sprinkler where is required as per bc903.2 and 27-954 fortransient use at basement apt.remedy:discontinue illegal occupancy.

    Jan 13, 2020

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    A;tered building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy under application 103367045. remedy: obtain a c of o or discontinue use.

    Aug 14, 2003 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to provide hanrails and guard rails at the first, second and third floors during construction operations. remedy: provide handrails and guardrails.

    Aug 14, 2003

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide approved plans at premises at time of inpection.noted;complete renovations to entire building from roof to basement.new metal studs & sheetrock partitions,kitchens & bathrooms without approve

    May 21, 2003 · Penalty $130

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o a pemrit : work noted : metal sutds framing erectedat basement, 1, 2, and 3rd story creating 3 class "a" apts remedy : obtian a permit or restore to prior legal condition

    Oct 7, 2002

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 29, 2021 · Apt B2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 15, 2020 · Apt B2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 30, 2020 · Apt B2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    Sep 30, 2020 · Apt B2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 30, 2020 · Apt B2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 30, 2020 · Apt B2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Sep 30, 2020 · Apt B2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 30, 2020 · Apt B2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 30, 2017 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Appliance

    Sprinker cert

    Jul 26, 2004

    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 (C0)
Year built
1920
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
3,125 ft²
Lot area
1,900 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
112
Council district
10
Block / lot
2122 / 8
Assessed value
$73,560
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #128874, last renewed Oct 7, 2025.

Questions about 521 West 162 Street

Who owns 521 West 162 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Sun, Benjamin C.

Does 521 West 162 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 12 housing violations at this property.

Is 521 West 162 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 521 West 162 Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 521 West 162 Street?

It has 3 residential units.

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