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
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 · 22
- BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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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- BHazardous
Provide dwelling with a janitor or responsible person or janitorial service.
Sep 6, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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
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.