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496 East 161 Street

Bronx, NY 10451BBL 2-02365-0017Map

Owner of record: 2783 Third Avenue Realty, INC.

496 East 161 Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Bronx, 10451. It has 5 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 2783 Third Avenue Realty, INC.. HPD has recorded 27 housing violations here, most recently on September 16, 2026. 7 of the 27 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
27
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
36

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 16, 2026

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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 27

  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at bulkhead to roof

    Sep 16, 2026

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at boiler room ( located at roof )

    Sep 16, 2026

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing door stopper in the entrance located at apt 3a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 24, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing door stopper installed at fire door, 2nd story at public hall

    Mar 24, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet plate at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 24, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 24, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective fire door hinges at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 24, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Apr 2, 2024

    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 at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 7, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 7, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 7, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Apr 7, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 7, 2022

    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.

    Apr 2, 2021

    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.

    Oct 28, 2019

    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.

    Oct 28, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 frame missing from the wall at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 29, 2015

    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 , frame missing from the wall at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 29, 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

    Dec 29, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 29, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 on the wall at 1st sty public hall and on the wall outside the boiler room at basement

    Dec 29, 2015

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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.

    Oct 2, 2015

    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 4, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 29, 2010 · Apt 4A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 29, 2010 · Apt 4A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 29, 2010 · Apt 4A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 3rd room from east at north, the 2nd room from east, the 3rd bathroom from east at south located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 29, 2010 · Apt 4A

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Oct 21, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Open
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 17, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Open
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 17, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Open
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Aug 6, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Dec 1, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Open
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 1, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Open
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 19, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 13, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 25, 2022 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 4, 2022 · Apt 2A

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 3, 2016 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 3, 2016 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 3, 2016 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 26, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 9, 2015 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 17, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 17, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 17, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 17, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 23, 2015 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 27, 2010 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Oct 27, 2010 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 27, 2010 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 27, 2010 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Jun 30, 2010 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jun 30, 2010 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Jun 30, 2010 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 30, 2010 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 30, 2010 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jun 30, 2010 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 23, 2009 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Nov 18, 2009 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 18, 2009 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 26, 2009 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 24, 2009 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 19, 2008 · Apt 4A

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Mixed residential and retail building (S5)
Year built
1931
Floors
5
Residential units
5
Building area
5,015 ft²
Lot area
1,126 ft²
Zoning
C4-4
Community board
203
Council district
17
Block / lot
2365 / 17
Assessed value
$542,250
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #225683, last renewed Jul 16, 2026.

Questions about 496 East 161 Street

Who owns 496 East 161 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 2783 Third Avenue Realty, INC..

Does 496 East 161 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 27 housing violations at this property.

Is 496 East 161 Street rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 496 East 161 Street built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 496 East 161 Street?

It has 5 residential units and 6 units in total.

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