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605 West 161 Street

Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02137-0021Map

Owner of record: West 161 St. Associates LLC

605 West 161 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 2015 in Manhattan, 10032. It has 62 residential units across 10 floors. The owner of record is West 161 St. Associates LLC. HPD has recorded 22 housing violations here, most recently on January 5, 2024. 15 of the 22 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 62 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
22
DOB violations
5
ECB violations
15
HPD complaints
38

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jan 5, 2024

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
62
About 100% of the building's 62 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 · 22

  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective hardwood floor in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 5, 2024 · Apt 3D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from north located at apt 8d, 8th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 10, 2023 · Apt 8D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at south wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 8d, 8th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 10, 2023 · Apt 8D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system sign missing at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 19, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 19, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 6, 2017 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.

    Sep 6, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box at first story public hall.

    Sep 6, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.

    Sep 6, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected

    Sep 6, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Provide dwelling with a janitor or responsible person or janitorial service.

    Sep 6, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper.

    Sep 6, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing 1sty public hall

    Sep 6, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 10c, 10th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 30, 2017 · Apt 10C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 10c, 10th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 27, 2017 · Apt 10C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box (sign missing) , 1st story

    Aug 27, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. , 1st story

    Aug 27, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

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

    Aug 27, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected, 1st story

    Aug 27, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper., 1st story

    Aug 27, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the kitchen located at apt 4e, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Aug 23, 2017 · Apt 4E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 4e, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Aug 23, 2017 · Apt 4E

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 5

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Sep 16, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2016 inspection/test

    Sep 15, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2015 inspection/test

    Dec 1, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Residential elevator periodic inspection/test elevatorrequired

    Failure to perform category 5 inspection

    Jun 1, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 15

  • Class - 1

    5-a-10 cease used, (door restrictor not working) dlm defective repair re inspection required. machine brake maintenance tag expired provide, maintenance log update missing provide,

    Jun 10, 2020 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Machine brake maintenance tag expired provide. maintenance log update missing provide.

    Jun 10, 2020 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to safeguard all persons & property affected by construction operations. note: at the time of my inspection of a 10 sty bldg up to bulkhead level construction work in progress. i observed elevator crew

    Dec 12, 2015 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Bc 3309.10 no protection for roof/skylight chimney of adjacent property.note active const site bldg complete to 10 stories decking observed roof protection missing @exp#2 of adjacent property (roof protection w

    Jun 16, 2015

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping per section requirement.noteactive const site observed @time of insp accumulation of const debris & materials scattered throughout fl on 7th,8th & 9th fl blocking egres

    Jun 16, 2015

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Fail to perform hydrostatic test (land) file op-98 for standpipe.note:active const site of a 10 stories bldg decking of 10th fl in place as per dob records no op-98 on file for hydrostatic pressure test of stan

    Jun 16, 2015 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Bc 3308.1.3 horizontal safety netting not provided during new const note active const site bldg complete to 10 stories decking 8/9 fl stripping ops observed horizontal netting missing @exp#4 as required & contr

    Jun 16, 2015 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Bc 3303.12 failure to have elevator in readiness-koist note:active const site bldg complete to 10 stories 188'-0" & no elevator in readinessin the event of an emergency for fdny.stop all work above 75'-0" or 8t

    Jun 16, 2015 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    28-103.8 matters not provided for-design drawing for work plot form w/gang ladder erected in elevator shaft 7th fl thru 18th fl decking noteobserved work platform & no design drawing peovided upon request for l

    Jun 16, 2015 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Bc 3301.7 design drawing required by chapter 33 @time of insp active const site upon request no design drawing provided for concrete form work decking of 9 & 10th fl standby engineer of records.stop all form wo

    Jun 16, 2015 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
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  • Class - 1

    Bc 1906.6 reshores in proximity to facade w/in 10'-0" not secured.@time of insp concrete bldg complete to 9th fl decking of 10th fl observedreshore @exp#1,2,3 & 4 of 7th fl not secure either @top or bottom thus

    Jun 16, 2015 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work does not conform to approved const docs &/or approved amendments.@time of insp observed active jobsite pumping concrete ops in progress.@exp#1 on the side of 161 st pump truck was positioned outside of bar

    Mar 10, 2015 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Bc 3310.8.3 failure to comply rules promulgated by the commissioner:nopre task plan for concrete ops.@time of insp observed active jobsite concrete ops on going via pump truck.when i asked to see the pre task,p

    Mar 10, 2015

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Bc 3303.3 obstruction of sidewalk & street w/o dot permit @time of insp observed active jobsite.concrete pumping ops in progress.concrete pump truck located outside jobsite barricades on street.concrete truck l

    Mar 10, 2015

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    3306.10 fail to water proof foundation wall of adjacent prop @ expo(4).@ time of insp observ rumble foundation wall expo @ 609 w 161 st,water proofing was incomplete as required by code.rem:comply w/code water

    Jun 18, 2014 · Penalty $1,630

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 21, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Open
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jul 25, 2025 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 4, 2025 · Apt 65

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 27, 2023 · Apt 8E

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Nov 27, 2023 · Apt 8E

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Nov 22, 2023 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 6, 2023 · Apt 8D

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 7, 2022 · Apt 8B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 6, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 16, 2018 · Apt 6D

    Close
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  • General

    Cooking gas

    Sep 3, 2017 · Apt 10C

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Sep 1, 2017 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 27, 2017 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Aug 27, 2017 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Aug 27, 2017 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Aug 27, 2017 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 27, 2017 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 27, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Aug 26, 2017 · Apt 10C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 25, 2017 · Apt 10C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 25, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 25, 2017 · Apt 10C

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Aug 25, 2017 · Apt 10C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 24, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 23, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Aug 23, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Aug 23, 2017 · Apt 10C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 23, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 22, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 22, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Aug 21, 2017 · Apt 10C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 21, 2017 · Apt 10C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 20, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Aug 18, 2017 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 18, 2017 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 17, 2017 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 13, 2015 · Apt 27

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 21, 2012 · Apt BLDG

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D1)
Year built
2015
Floors
10
Residential units
62
Building area
53,832 ft²
Lot area
7,669 ft²
Zoning
R8
Community board
112
Council district
7
Block / lot
2137 / 21
Assessed value
$3,752,550
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #144250, last renewed Nov 1, 2025.

Questions about 605 West 161 Street

Who owns 605 West 161 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is West 161 St. Associates LLC.

Does 605 West 161 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 22 housing violations at this property.

Is 605 West 161 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 62 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 62 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 605 West 161 Street built?

City records list 2015 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 605 West 161 Street?

It has 62 residential units.

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