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616 West 165 Street

Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02137-0174Map

Owner of record: Royal Charter Properties, INC.

616 West 165 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Manhattan, 10032. It has 85 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Royal Charter Properties, INC.. HPD has recorded 101 housing violations here, most recently on September 23, 2025. 5 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 79 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
101
DOB violations
10
ECB violations
5
HPD complaints
122

What to know

Concern
5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Sep 23, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
79
About 93% of the building's 85 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 · 101

  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materials at ceiling at bulkhead area east section

    Sep 23, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at bulkhead area east section

    Sep 23, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 34, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''east''

    Jul 16, 2025 · Apt 34

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing watercloset tank cover in the bathroom located at apt 34, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''east''

    Jul 16, 2025 · Apt 34

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective base cabinet at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 34, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''east''

    Jul 16, 2025 · Apt 34

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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 south at west wall, 1st door frame from south at west wall in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 34, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''east''

    Jul 16, 2025 · Apt 34

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    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 east at south wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 34, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''east''

    Jul 16, 2025 · Apt 34

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    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 private hallway located at apt 34, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''east''

    Jul 16, 2025 · Apt 34

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    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 34, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''east''

    Jul 16, 2025 · Apt 34

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 29, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jun 1, 2025 · Apt 29

    Open — Nov certified late
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  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electric light fixture at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 29, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jun 1, 2025 · Apt 29

    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
  • 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 16, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 56, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''east''

    Nov 10, 2019 · Apt 56

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 56, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''east''

    Nov 10, 2019 · Apt 56

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). not installed within 4 to 12 inches of ceiling located at apt 26, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 19, 2018 · Apt 26

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector not installed within 4 to 12 inches of ceiling located at apt 26, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 19, 2018 · Apt 26

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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 closet from north at east wall door, 1st closet from north at east wall door frame, 2nd closet from north at east wall door, 2nd closet from north at east wall door frame in the private hallway located at apt 26, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 9, 2018 · Apt 26

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the bathroom located at apt 26, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 9, 2018 · Apt 26

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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 closet from south at west wall door, 1st closet from south at west wall door frame in the foyer located at apt 26, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 9, 2018 · Apt 26

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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 = 3; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 26, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 9, 2018 · Apt 26

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening key operated lock at door to room with fire escape in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 26, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 9, 2018 · Apt 26

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). improperly installed, not in 15 feet from all sleeping areas located at apt 26, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 9, 2018 · Apt 26

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector improperly installed, not in 15 feet from all sleeping areas located at apt 26, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 9, 2018 · Apt 26

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) throughout the public areas in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. at public hall, section at east

    May 9, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 2nd closet from north at east wall ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 26, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 9, 2018 · Apt 26

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from east at south wall in the foyer located at apt 26, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 9, 2018 · Apt 26

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling in the lobby at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 25, 2015

    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. at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 25, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 25, 2015 · Apt 41

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection wasteline at sink in the kitchen located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 25, 2015 · Apt 41

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 25, 2015 · Apt 41

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening key opeated lock installed at door leading to fire escape in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 25, 2015 · Apt 41

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit door in the bathroom located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 25, 2015 · Apt 41

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wasteline at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 25, 2015 · Apt 41

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 25, 2015 · Apt 41

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of corroded porcelain at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 25, 2015 · Apt 41

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective rotted cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 25, 2015 · Apt 41

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective doors at top cabinets in the kitchen located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 25, 2015 · Apt 41

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective marble saddle at door in the bathroom located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 25, 2015 · Apt 41

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 25, 2015 · Apt 41

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 56, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at east

    Jul 18, 2007 · Apt 56

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 56, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at east

    Jul 18, 2007 · Apt 56

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 56, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at east

    Jul 18, 2007 · Apt 56

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the bathroom located at apt 9, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jun 25, 2007 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 9, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jun 25, 2007 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 9, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jun 25, 2007 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective leaking shower body in the bathroom located at apt 9, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jun 25, 2007 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 56, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 5, 2007 · Apt 56

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 56, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 5, 2007 · Apt 56

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 10

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 5

  • Class - 2

    B254:16,50,50a,50b.50:two low water cut offs on one 1/2" pipe.50a:fan induct( ) not interlocked w/( ).50b:missing guard for tr( ) pump.

    Jan 9, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: lack of a system ofautomatic sprinklers where req per bc 903.2, 27-954 upon physical inspection found in basement laundry room w/ 2 or more dryer. no automatic

    Oct 7, 2008 · Penalty $1,000

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. re installation of maintenance of plumbing materials equipment per pc 102.3, 27-902 upon physical inspection found flexible connections on physical dryers in

    Oct 7, 2008 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Miscellaneous violation. upon physical inspection found in basement gas piping w/ illegal fitting and in supported in basement corridor and laundry room ceiling. remove non complying material and pro from all

    Oct 7, 2008 · Penalty $1,600

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    32a-40-49a-34a. 49a) to pipe safety down to ground.

    Feb 12, 2002 · Penalty $350

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Sep 22, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jul 14, 2025 · Apt 34

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 14, 2025 · Apt 34

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 14, 2025 · Apt 34

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 1, 2025 · Apt 29

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 3, 2023 · Apt 55

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Aug 11, 2020 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Sep 21, 2019 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 6, 2019 · Apt 56

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 17, 2019 · Apt 48

    Close
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  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Apr 29, 2018 · Apt 26

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Apr 29, 2018 · Apt 26

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Dec 18, 2015 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 18, 2015 · Apt 10

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Dec 18, 2015 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Dec 18, 2015 · Apt 10

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Dec 18, 2015 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Dec 18, 2015 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 18, 2015 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Dec 18, 2015 · Apt 7

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Dec 18, 2015 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Dec 18, 2015 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Dec 18, 2015 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Oct 14, 2015 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Oct 14, 2015 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 13, 2015 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 13, 2015 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 18, 2015 · Apt 41

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Mar 18, 2015 · Apt 41

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 18, 2015 · Apt 41

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 18, 2015 · Apt 41

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Mar 18, 2015 · Apt 41

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 18, 2015 · Apt 41

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 22, 2013 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 12, 2013 · Apt 47

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 11, 2013 · Apt 47

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 23, 2012 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 23, 2012 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 25, 2012 · Apt 55

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 20, 2012 · Apt 41

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 14, 2012 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 5, 2012 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 5, 2012 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 22, 2011 · Apt 58

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 14, 2010 · Apt 58

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 23, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 21, 2008 · Apt 42

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 21, 2008 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Sep 18, 2008 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jun 5, 2008 · Apt 8

    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 (C7)
Year built
1930
Floors
5
Residential units
85
Building area
77,525 ft²
Lot area
24,284 ft²
Zoning
R8
Community board
112
Council district
7
Block / lot
2137 / 174
Assessed value
$3,100,050
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #100291, last renewed Aug 7, 2025.

Questions about 616 West 165 Street

Who owns 616 West 165 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Royal Charter Properties, INC..

Does 616 West 165 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 101 housing violations at this property.

Is 616 West 165 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 79 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 93% of its 85 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 616 West 165 Street built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 616 West 165 Street?

It has 85 residential units and 86 units in total.

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