654 West 161 Street
Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02136-0128Map
Owner of record: Riverside Ventura Ll
654 West 161 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1915 in Manhattan, 10032. It has 50 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Riverside Ventura Ll. HPD has recorded 403 housing violations here, most recently on September 29, 2026. 3 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 48 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 403
- DOB violations
- 19
- ECB violations
- 18
- HPD complaints
- 775
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 403
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door leading to 1st story public hall , 1st story
Sep 29, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at west
Jul 4, 2026 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at west
Jul 4, 2026 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air condition unit protruding more than 4 inches from window sill at 2nd story balcony center fire escape at building front
Oct 6, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air condition unit protruding more than 4 inches from window sill at 2nd story balcony west fire escape at building front
Oct 6, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at fire door leading to public hall stair at west at public hall at east , 4th story
Oct 6, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4h, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 1, 2025 · Apt 4H
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 4h, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 1, 2025 · Apt 4H
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4h, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 1, 2025 · Apt 4H
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4h, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 1, 2025 · Apt 4H
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4f, 4th story
Jun 4, 2025 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4f, 4th story
Jun 4, 2025 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner protuding more than 4 inches from window sill at 2nd story balcony at building front at fire escape
Mar 16, 2025
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 28, 2025 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 28, 2025 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door leading to north section at public hall, 6th story
Feb 28, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 6f, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 16, 2024 · Apt 6F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at south wall in the 2nd bathroom from east located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 17100816 issued 06-jul-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Jul 6, 2024 · Apt 4F
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at south wall in the 2nd bathroom from east located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 6, 2024 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 6, 2024 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) south wall, east wall, 2nd window frame from east at south wall in the 5th room from east located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 25, 2024 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is xrf tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 and is presumed lead paint as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface-using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall in the 5th room from east located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 25, 2024 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 2nd closet from south at west wall door frame in the 1st room from east located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 25, 2024 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 25, 2024 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door from south at west wall, 2nd door from south at west wall, 1st door frame from south at west wall, 1st closet from south at west wall door frame in the 1st room from east located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 25, 2024 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling, west wall in the 5th room from east located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 25, 2024 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 25, 2024 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 2 sq ft at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 22, 2024 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 2 sq ft at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 22, 2024 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 4f, 4th story
Jun 28, 2023 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective hole in the door in the 1st room from east located at apt 4f, 4th story
Jun 28, 2023 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''west'', 1st from north at northeast
May 10, 2023 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing at east fire door, wood wedge at public hall, 2nd story
May 10, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures .. in the kitchen located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''north'', 1st from north at northeast
May 10, 2023 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the defective flush pipe of water closet . in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''north'', 1st from north at northeast
May 10, 2023 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''north'', 1st from north at northeast
May 10, 2023 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door in the entrance located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''west'', 1st from north at northeast
May 10, 2023 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd bathroom from north at east located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''west'', 1st from north at northeast
May 10, 2023 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at north fire door at public hall, 2nd story
May 10, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around the bath tub in the bathroom located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 7, 2022 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from east located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 7, 2022 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 7, 2022 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1g, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 31, 2022 · Apt 1G
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1g, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 31, 2022 · Apt 1G
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1g, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 20, 2022 · Apt 1G
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1g, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 20, 2022 · Apt 1G
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at vestibule door, defective door hinges at public hall, 1st story
Sep 20, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 2 in the entire apartment located at apt 1g, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 20, 2022 · Apt 1G
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1g, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 20, 2022 · Apt 1G
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1g, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 20, 2022 · Apt 1G
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 19
- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 15, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 26, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 10, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 2, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Sep 6, 2008
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p10275
Dec 16, 2002
Dob violation - resolved - 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
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
1p10275
Apr 7, 1999
Dob violation - resolved - 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
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
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Oct 26, 1990
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
(74) file permit for new controller with this department
Aug 22, 1989
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
(75) for new cab interior and conduct full lift and perform test in the presence of an inspector from this dept
Jul 20, 1989
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
(24)reshackle (51)provide capacity plate in elev.(52)properly tag gov.after conducting 2 yr test (53)file bn for new car interlocks
Nov 14, 1988
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 18
- Class - 2
Misalinged cab mirror (bc 3001.6). inoperative car phone (2.27.1.1.3.). missing in case of fire signs (bc 3002.3). water in pit (2.2.2.4.). proivde explicitly detailed info, posted in a conspicuous location, in
Aug 12, 2026 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 1
Vf.... cease used.... door restrictor not working....repair and arrange inspection with d o b ... pit water leak remove...70-z-2.... pit dirty clean 70-0- 2,, fire extinguisher tag expired provide.. 57-bb-7...c
Dec 11, 2025 · Penalty $1,280
Resolve - Class - 2
B254 ftm boiler. found a rockmills mp-125 with these boiler defects/,fresh air louver broken,secordary low water cut off removed from water column and just dangling off of boiler...correct and submit cert.of co
May 13, 2022
Resolve - Class - 2
Phone not working
May 11, 2021 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg noted: found spalling of concrete near parapet wall along rear facade. rmdy: repair defects forthwith and maintain building.
May 13, 2016 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 2
15m7,13m7,71m7,39b7,40p16. 397-fan on top of car not working and no certificate fame no emergency light.
Dec 10, 2012 · Penalty $200
Resolve - Class - 1
Inadequate safety measures operation of hoisting equipment in unsafe manner (c-hooks not touching three pts) remedy: discontinue use.
Oct 7, 2008 · Penalty $4,800
Resolve - Class - 3
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. defect noted: crack in plaster cieling ( 1/16" w x 5' l) noted location: apt # 4a living room. remedy: repair ceiling.
Jul 17, 2008 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
38x10,10m07,11i11,40t07,59q03,55y13,71o02,71x10,71q03,51b14,20i10,16i10,58d06,36t07.38x10-light.10m07-one car door gib missing.11i11-car buttons damaged replace.40t07-no sign mr door.55y13-machine leaking oil
Jan 7, 2008 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg. hazardous- obstruction of fire escape encumbrance on fire escape. bicycle- household- articles- 4th sty balcony. front facade west fire escape. remedy: maintain bldg.
Feb 3, 2006 · Penalty $800
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
12q3-5l11-12x11-18a12-18q3-23l6-48u13-62o2. 5-l-11 not fully opening 12x11 car top 18-a-12 car, 1,4,5 & 6 floor must be wire glass 18-q-3 car 23-l-6 secure to code.
Apr 1, 2003 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
34a/boiler room door must open towards egress section 4-6.8 part 4 of 12 of the official compilation of codes rules and regulations of the state of ny
Mar 11, 2002 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
10d,22d,37g,33r,73o,74#,40t, 10-secure car button panel 22-secure top exit cover 37-remove jumper on controller 33-repair ladder to overhead 73-clean installation 74-repair firemens service 40-perform 5 year te
Jan 13, 1998
Resolve - Hazardous
3m,11q,48k,49k,22r,21x,50y,35y,42j,14m,37fd,17i,30q,61k,40h,74i,31q,3 capacity platae 42 simets 17 glass 30 access holes ceasae use until 48-49 is renewed -call 312-873 before returning to service -40 overhaul
Sep 21, 1994
Resolve - Non-hazardous
03i,48t,49t,40t.
Dec 1, 1993 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
3m,11q,33w,48k,49k,22r,1i,21x,50y,20m,5j,42j,14m, 3 capacity plate 42 limit
Mar 17, 1993 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
3m,11q,33w,33i,48k,49k,73#,33q,22r,1i,21x,50y,73o, 33-wall 33-skylight73-perform 5 yr test - file elv-3 form 3 capacity plate.
Jun 8, 1992 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
73x.
Oct 2, 1991
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 28, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 2H
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 6, 2026 · Apt 6E
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Dec 15, 2025 · Apt 4A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 21, 2025 · Apt 6E
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 19, 2025 · Apt 4H
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 19, 2025 · Apt 4H
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 18, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 10, 2025 · Apt 4H
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 13, 2025 · Apt 5D
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 13, 2025 · Apt 5D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 9, 2025 · Apt 4F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 3, 2024 · Apt 5F
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jun 21, 2024 · Apt 4A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 21, 2024 · Apt 4F
Close - General
Cabinet
Jun 18, 2024 · Apt 4F
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 18, 2024 · Apt 4F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 18, 2024 · Apt 4F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 18, 2024 · Apt 4F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 16, 2024 · Apt 6F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 16, 2024 · Apt 1D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 16, 2024 · Apt 6D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 5, 2024 · Apt 1D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 23, 2023 · Apt 1D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 6, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Apr 23, 2023 · Apt 2E
Close - Electric
No lighting
Apr 23, 2023 · Apt 2E
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Apr 23, 2023 · Apt 2E
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Apr 23, 2023 · Apt 2E
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 23, 2023 · Apt 2E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 27, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 28, 2022 · Apt 4F
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 28, 2022 · Apt 4F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 28, 2022 · Apt 4F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 16, 2022 · Apt 6D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 18, 2022 · Apt 1G
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 30, 2022 · Apt 1G
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 30, 2022 · Apt 1G
Close - General
Cabinet
May 12, 2022 · Apt 4F
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 12, 2022 · Apt 4F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 12, 2022 · Apt 4F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 12, 2022 · Apt 4F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 4, 2022 · Apt 4F
Close - General
Cabinet
May 4, 2022 · Apt 4F
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 4, 2022 · Apt 4F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 4, 2022 · Apt 4F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 4, 2022 · Apt 4F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 21, 2022 · Apt 3H
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 7, 2022 · Apt 3H
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D4)
- Year built
- 1915
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 50
- Building area
- 61,902 ft²
- Lot area
- 14,988 ft²
- Zoning
- R8
- Community board
- 112
- Council district
- 7
- Block / lot
- 2136 / 128
- Assessed value
- $1,962,450
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #102478, last renewed Jul 22, 2026.
Questions about 654 West 161 Street
Who owns 654 West 161 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Riverside Ventura Ll.
Does 654 West 161 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 403 housing violations at this property.
Is 654 West 161 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 48 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 96% of its 50 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 654 West 161 Street built?
City records list 1915 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 654 West 161 Street?
It has 50 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.