657 West 161 Street
Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02136-0150Map
Owner of record: 161 Holding Ltd
657 West 161 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1915 in Manhattan, 10032. It has 48 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 161 Holding Ltd. HPD has recorded 1,837 housing violations here, most recently on October 7, 2026. 26 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 44 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 1,837
- DOB violations
- 28
- ECB violations
- 49
- HPD complaints
- 1,648
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 · 1,837
- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall in the private hallway located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 4E
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 4E
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 4E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 4E
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 4E
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 4E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace the broken or defective washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 4E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around bathtub perimeter in the bathroom located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 4E
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 4E
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4e, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 22, 2026 · Apt 4E
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet observed at the north wall in the bathroom located at apt 6f, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 22, 2026 · Apt 6F
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at the north wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 6f, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 22, 2026 · Apt 6F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 6f, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 22, 2026 · Apt 6F
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 6f, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 22, 2026 · Apt 6F
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 6f, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 22, 2026 · Apt 6F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 3rd room from east, the bathroom located at apt 6f, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 22, 2026 · Apt 6F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4e, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 22, 2026 · Apt 4E
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4e, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 22, 2026 · Apt 4E
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 5 square feet observed at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4e, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 22, 2026 · Apt 4E
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 4e, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 22, 2026 · Apt 4E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 4e, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 22, 2026 · Apt 4E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 5th room from north at east located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 22, 2026 · Apt 3B
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling, west and north walls in the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 22, 2026 · Apt 3B
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet on ceiling, west and north walls in the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 22, 2026 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 22, 2026 · Apt 3B
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 22, 2026 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by performing activities necessary to abate tested lead-based paint from required window and/or door friction surfaces for apartment and make floors smooth and cleanable, positive lead-based paint in an apartment with a child under six located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 3C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 5g, 5th story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 5G
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 3E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 1o square feet at the north wall, south wall and the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 3C
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface and either tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 or tested positive for lead content on a metal or ceramic substrate as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2). 1st closet from east at south wall door in the private hallway located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 3E
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) baseboard at north wall, baseboard at south wall, baseboard at west wall, 1st closet from east at south wall door frame in the private hallway located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 3E
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) 1st door frame from north at east wall in the 5th room from east located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 3C
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) 1st window frame from west at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the 1st room from east, the private hallway , the 3rd room from east located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 3C
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) baseboard at south wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 3E
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) 1st door from east at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 3E
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) east wall in the kitchen located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 3E
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) 1st door frame from west at north wall in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 3E
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) west wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 3E
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) baseboard at north wall, baseboard at south wall in the foyer located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 3E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 5g, 5th story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 5G
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the door frame in the entrance located at apt 5g, 5th story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 5G
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the door in the entrance located at apt 5g, 5th story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 5G
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and the ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 5g, 5th story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 5G
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly secure the loose upper escutcheon plate of the steam riser at the north wall in the bathroom located at apt 5g, 5th story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 5G
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5g, 5th story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 5G
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5g, 5th story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 5G
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall and the ceiling in the 2nd private hallway from north located at apt 5g, 5th story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 5G
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall and the south wall in the 1st private hallway from north located at apt 5g, 5th story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 5G
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 28
- Construction other optional
Ewo due to hazardous conditions found. multiple locations cracking, spalling terra-cotta of water table, cracking, dislodging terra-cotta eyebrow of parapet lvl water table @ multi-locations. remedy: owner to immediately provide adequate safety measures @ exp1 south elev under supervision/direction of nys registered licensed professional
Apr 10, 2026
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.note at time of inspection,i observed cracks/spalling terracotta in multi-locations at exposure 1 south elevation.observed spalled bricks in multi-locations at exposure 4 east elevation.remedy:owner to repair and/or replace
Apr 10, 2026
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 24, 2024
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 20, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 14, 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 - 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 - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 2, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 3, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Jun 2, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 20, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 24, 2014
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 14, 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 - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 20, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 30, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 18, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 8, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 30, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p10276
Jan 22, 2001
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p10276
Nov 23, 1999
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p10276
Apr 7, 1999
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 29, 1992
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
03-capacity plate-15-door checks-25-properly wire it and provide cover for door operator-27-missing roller-28-top set excessive play-31 -repair and provide covers thru installation on all electrical wiring
Apr 20, 1990
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
33-repair/replace skylight, provide protective grill and light on overhead, repair/renew car to counterweight shaft and bearings of sheave-34-cover
Apr 20, 1990
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
(11)repair alarm bell
Jun 6, 1989
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 49
- Class - 1
Observed 6 story occupied building with supported scaffold and sws at exp1. active work was going to begin workers on site/sidewalk shed at time of inspection.tarp was installed indicating previous work. observ
Aug 12, 2026 · Penalty $5,000
Active - Class - 1
Required approved plans or letter of completion for supported scaffold was not provided at time of inspection. obtain required documents
Aug 12, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
Class 2 items: remove water from elevator pit & verify sump pump for proper operation. category 5 test tag missing.
Feb 5, 2026
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. noted a defective 4th floor staircase wall. the wall is missing plaster above the window, leaving a hole in the wall., repair and/or replace; repair the wa
Jul 3, 2025 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Class 2: no phone service connect service to emergency operator. car door misaligned creating gaps adjust to remove. braille tags missing provide required signage at every hoist door. handrail loose repair & se
Oct 7, 2024 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
Car saddle to hall saddle is not level on multiple floors creating a tripping hazard, need to adjust floor stops. required signage stating "in case of fire use do not use elevator use the stairs" is missing, ne
Nov 13, 2023 · Penalty $1,280
Active - Class - 2
At the time of inspection in the 1st floor hallway i observed #12 gauge wire in use as permanent wiring to give power ti another fixture. wires are exposed and can energize metal staircase, comply with ec
Sep 13, 2023
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in summons/v35542680r issued10/20/20&to file c/c pursuant to28-201.1&1rcny102-01.comply w/commissioner's order &/or file c/c.
Jul 26, 2021
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in summons/v35542680r issued10/20/20&to file c/c pursuant to28-201.1&1rcny102-01.no c/c on file.comply w/commissioner's order &/or file c/c.
Jun 8, 2021
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35542680r issued on 10/20/20 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. occpancy contrary to c of o/dob records.
Apr 19, 2021
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Car governor electric switch missing remedy, provide and install safety switch, phone in car not working remedy, repair, light cover missing remedy, provide, car top light not working remedy, repair
Mar 1, 2021 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in summons/v35542680r issued10/20/20&to file c/c pursuant to28-201.1&1rcny102-01.comply w/commissioner's order &/or file c/c.
Feb 26, 2021
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in summons/v35467667p issued1/21/20&to file c/c pursuant to28-201.1&1rcny102-01.no permitor app filed to correct violation condition for work w/o permit.comply
Feb 26, 2021
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35542680r issued on 10/20/20 & to file certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1&1rcny102-01.occupancy contrary to that allowed by t
Dec 31, 2020
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35467667p issued on 1/21/20 & to file certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1&1rcny102-01.work w/o permit @ cellar bb2.comply w/ c
Dec 31, 2020
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by certificate of occuapcny or department record noted at cellar level full height partition exceeds with 3piece bathroom to create a two bedroom approvment hpd #113470 super
Oct 20, 2020
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation #35467667p issued on 01-21-20 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. work without a permit a
Oct 20, 2020
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35433354z issued on 07/14/20 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. for cracks at exterior wall. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/o
Sep 28, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35467668r issued on 1/21/20 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.occupancy contrary to
Aug 19, 2020
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35467666n issued on 1/21/20 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.occupancy contrary to
Aug 19, 2020 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35467669z issued on 1/21/20 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.failure to maintain bldg
Aug 19, 2020 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35467667p issued on 01/21/20 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102.01. work w/o permit at cellar #bb2. remedy: comply w/co
Aug 19, 2020
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg exterior walls.at the time of inspection noted bldg exterior walls in state of disrepair w/multiple vertical & horizontal cracks & missing sections of window decorative masonry lintel &
Jul 14, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maitnain building in code compliant manner.at time of inspection noted at cellar area dwelling unit bb2 and (2) s.r.o at storage using temporary wiring(extension cords)as permanent wirirng for lights
Jan 21, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Occapancy contrary to certificate of occupancy or building dept. recordsat time of inspection noted cellar storage room.erected full height partitions with (2) doors with locking devices creating (2)s.r.o with
Jan 21, 2020 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Work without permit at time of inspeciton noted at cellar#(bb2)createdfull height partitions with doors with locking devices creating(1)illegal dwelling unit with(2)bedrooms(1)3 piece bath(1)kitchen with full s
Jan 21, 2020
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by certificate of occupancy of building dept records.at time of inspection noted at cellar unit bb2 erected for height partitions creating (2) class a dwelling unit with (2)be
Jan 21, 2020
Resolve - Class - 1
16k10,37p7,40p7,78o02 16k10-hoistway door(buck)rusted all the way thruout 5th fl,repair contact dob ir elevator for reinspection before going to service 37p7 no access to overhead,need to provide keys when supe
Apr 15, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation# 35305540x issued on 10/11/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. for failure to maintai
Dec 4, 2018 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. at rear courtyard of building there are multiple large vertical cracks in the facade of premises. remedy: repair and/replace
Oct 11, 2018 · Penalty $312
Resolve - Class - 1
97x10/failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner;service equipment-elevator as per bc3001.2 & 27-987.dob records show the only elevator in bldg as active.upon inspection the device is found to be out of
Nov 1, 2016 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
11l10,03d06,56y02,56y13,70z09,77k10,07l10. car button station defective repair, car enclosure unsecured proerly secure, hoist machine oil leak clean. hoist machine oil leak seal, it water leak remove,undersid
Jul 20, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
68b07,70z09. no entry of date of brake maintenance in log, water in pit in the amount as to be covering part of tension weight.
Jun 10, 2016 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
02x10,16m07,53o02,54b12,56y13,55b12,70o02,37#07,70z09,03e10,57b09. 02x-2way communication inoperable; 54b-reshackle as per code; 16m-provide escytchon hole for "basement door"; 55b-reshackle as per code; 57b-re
Oct 28, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Unapproved/unsafe/unsuitable electrical equipment,apparatus,materials,devices,appliances or wiring in use.bedroom apt 4e & bsmt service equipment.4e defective receptacle are in use,bsmt end line box not(covered
Jun 24, 2014 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Electrical work w/o a permit.apt 4e entire:lighting fixtures!"replacing old to new ceiling fixtures"not on file.rem:obtain permit.
Jun 24, 2014 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to ground electrical systems.bsmt service ground conductor.no water main ground provided!rem:provide grounding.
Jun 24, 2014 · Penalty $4,800
Active - Class - 2
Failure to properly bond electrical systems.bsmt service equipment.2 400(amp)1 200(supur)service entrance conductors service switches neut bone not bonded to enclosure.rem:provide proper bonding.
Jun 24, 2014 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
21r11,03m11,10h11,56y13.(work w/o permit)(21r11)file & obtain permit for installing new inter locks.(03m11)replace hand rail in car.
Dec 20, 2010 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
16k11,80b14,03i10,37t07,37m07. 16k-replace defective hoistway door frame in bsment. 80b-shorten ant ropes. 03i-cover hole in top of cab by vents. 37t-label over-head door. 37m-provide lock on over head door.
Jul 6, 2010 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 2
56y12,56o02,70z09,39o02,60b07,68m07,40o02. 56y- seal oil leak hoist machine. 56o- clean oil from hoist machine & bed plate. 70o- remove all water from the pit & garbage. 60b- provide proper lighting in motor ro
May 25, 2010
Resolve - Class - 3
B354 15.16.21a.34b.50a.50b.50c.50d.50e.50f.50g.50h50i.50a oil leak at fuel filter canister 50b open container of fuel oil 50c no test chains 50d no pump shield 50e rear inspection door searched 50f water lines
Nov 8, 2008 · Penalty $100
Resolve - Non-hazardous
5k,18q,22l,49k,51b. 4 fl, oil.
Dec 29, 1999
Resolve - Non-hazardous
03#, 03m, 25l, 33i, 33q, 45x, 50y, 50y. 03#-wrong capacity plate. 03m-cut out for safety key. 33i-walls. 33q-skylight. 45x-tripping device.
Feb 28, 1995 · Penalty $100
Resolve - Non-hazardous
03#,08v,22d,31q,33i,33q,03f,37g,45x,46l,49l,50y,50y,50m,57z,60m,61k,74x,73u,75#. 03 wrong capacity plate. 33i walls 33q skylight 03 steadying plates 45 triping device 50 gear oil. 60 conterweight 74 working
Jul 30, 1993 · Penalty $200
Resolve - Non-hazardous
37g,3m,33q,33w,57z,73u,8v,74x,75#,31q,60m,3m,22r,61k,33i,31r,50y, 3 capacity 33 skylight 33 wall 74 work light 60 cwt 3 safety key hole 31 under elev and to pump in pit
Mar 17, 1993
Resolve - Non-hazardous
28l,57z,60m,31q,3m,3m,33w,33i,33i,33q,61k,8v,31r,31r,22r,46t,49t, 60 cwt 3a, capacity plate 3b safety key hole in floor 33a wall 33b skylight 33c skylight 31a under elev 31b to pump in pit
Jul 31, 1992 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
28l,50y,22d,52e.
Oct 2, 1991 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to safeguard publc and property affected by construction operations installation of new windows defect no sidewalk shed remedy stop all work until a sidewalk shed has been provided for the protection of
Jan 11, 1989 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 26, 2026 · Apt 4E
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 18, 2026 · Apt 4E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 18, 2026 · Apt 4E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 18, 2026 · Apt 4E
Close - Elevator
Maintenance
Sep 18, 2026 · Apt 4E
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 8, 2026 · Apt 6F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 8, 2026 · Apt 6F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 8, 2026 · Apt 6F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 8, 2026 · Apt 6F
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 27, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 14, 2026 · Apt 5G
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 10, 2026 · Apt 3C
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jun 10, 2026 · Apt 3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 7, 2026 · Apt 3E
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jun 7, 2026 · Apt 3E
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 7, 2026 · Apt 3E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 7, 2026 · Apt 3E
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 7, 2026 · Apt 3E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 7, 2026 · Apt 3E
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 7, 2026 · Apt 2H
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 7, 2026 · Apt 6B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 15, 2026 · Apt 3G
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 20, 2026 · Apt 4E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 2, 2026 · Apt 4E
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 25, 2026 · Apt 6B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 25, 2026 · Apt 6B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 25, 2026 · Apt 6B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 25, 2026 · Apt 6B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 20, 2026 · Apt 4E
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 20, 2026 · Apt 4E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 20, 2026 · Apt 4E
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 2, 2026 · Apt 6B
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 2, 2026 · Apt 6B
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Mar 2, 2026 · Apt 6B
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 2, 2026 · Apt 6B
Close - Elevator
Maintenance
Mar 2, 2026 · Apt 6B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 28, 2026 · Apt 6B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 4E
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 5A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 1C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 31, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 31, 2025 · Apt 3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 31, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 31, 2025 · Apt 5A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Dec 29, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 10, 2025 · Apt 4E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Dec 10, 2025 · Apt 4E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 10, 2025 · Apt 4E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Dec 8, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D1)
- Year built
- 1915
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 48
- Building area
- 62,736 ft²
- Lot area
- 14,988 ft²
- Zoning
- R8
- Community board
- 112
- Council district
- 7
- Block / lot
- 2136 / 150
- Assessed value
- $1,504,350
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #113470, last renewed Jul 6, 2026.
Questions about 657 West 161 Street
Who owns 657 West 161 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 161 Holding Ltd.
Does 657 West 161 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 1,837 housing violations at this property.
Is 657 West 161 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 44 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 92% of its 48 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 657 West 161 Street built?
City records list 1915 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 657 West 161 Street?
It has 48 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.