501 East 161 Street
Bronx, NY 10451BBL 2-02366-0022Map
Owner of record: Boricua Village Housing Development Fund
501 East 161 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 2008 in Bronx, 10451. It has 77 residential units across 11 floors. The owner of record is Boricua Village Housing Development Fund. HPD has recorded 187 housing violations here, most recently on October 22, 2026. 46 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 77 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 187
- DOB violations
- 7
- ECB violations
- 16
- HPD complaints
- 389
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 · 187
- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice at public hall, 1st story
Oct 22, 2026
Open — Violation open - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches at public hall stairs, 1st story
Oct 1, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Sep 25, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent material at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Sep 25, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak above ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Sep 25, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge at hopper door at compactor closet, 11th story
Sep 25, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 11c, 11th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 11C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the building front ( west of building entrance door)
Sep 8, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the heavy duty garbage bags , card board boxes and televisions at floor at south yard
Sep 6, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit the base cabinet interior shelf at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 11c, 11th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 11C
Open — Nov sent out
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- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 11c, 11th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 11C
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit the closet door at east wall in the private hallway located at apt 11c, 11th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 11C
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
Aug 6, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing lockable ''l'' bracket installed at floor preventing laudary door from self closing. at laundry room, 9th story
Aug 6, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 9c, 9th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 6, 2026 · Apt 9C
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 1o square feet at east wall at sink cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 8d, 8th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 24, 2026 · Apt 8D
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 8d, 8th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 24, 2026 · Apt 8D
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective rotted wooden shelf inside base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 11c, 11th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 11C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 11c, 11th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 11C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east original violation 18972940 issued 01-jun-26 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Jun 1, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at north wall at laundry room, 11th story original violation 18972944 issued 01-jun-26 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Jun 1, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 1, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent material at ceiling at public hall, 11th story
Jun 1, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lights fixture at ceiling at laundry room, 6th story
Jun 1, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye at door at laundry room, 6th story
Jun 1, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling at public hall, 11th story
Jun 1, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 11th story
Jun 1, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak ceiling at south section at public hall, 11th story
Jun 1, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches at compactor closet, 11th story
Jun 1, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at north wall at laundry room, 11th story
Jun 1, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye at laundry room, 11th story
Jun 1, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a street number on the front of the dwelling plainly visible from the sidewalk.
Jun 1, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 1, 2026 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 1, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... more than 10 sq.ft. at sink base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 8d, 8th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 18, 2026 · Apt 8D
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
May 18, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
May 18, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
May 18, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
May 18, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic wall tiles at east and west walls in the bathroom located at apt 8d, 8th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 18, 2026 · Apt 8D
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 missing in the entire apartment located at apt 8d, 8th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 18, 2026 · Apt 8D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 8d, 8th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 18, 2026 · Apt 8D
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 8d, 8th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 18, 2026 · Apt 8D
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 8d, 8th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 18, 2026 · Apt 8D
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective closet doors in the 2nd room from north located at apt 8d, 8th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 18, 2026 · Apt 8D
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective closet doors in the 3rd room from north located at apt 8d, 8th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 18, 2026 · Apt 8D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor bulging near radiator a south wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 8b, 8th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Apr 4, 2026 · Apt 8B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than ten square feet at ceiling, east and north walls in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 6d, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 4, 2026 · Apt 6D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling, east and south walls in the bathroom located at apt 6d, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 4, 2026 · Apt 6D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 6d, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 4, 2026 · Apt 6D
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 7
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 26, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Residential elevator periodic inspection/test elevatorrequired
Failure to perform category 5 inspection
Jun 1, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test
Mar 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test
Mar 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 2, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 16
- Class - 2
Failure to distribute or post notice of protection plans at time of inspection. they did not provided/distribute tpp to tenants. plus upon walk-throu of building no tpp was posted throughout building. on each f
Jan 15, 2020
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to distribute or post safe construction bill of rights at time of inspection. they did not provided/distribute copy of the scbor to tenants. plus upon walk-throu of building no scbor was posted througho
Jan 15, 2020
Resolve - Class - 1
(cease use-5a10)(39x10/70o2/2x10/64m7/52m7)one cease use item(1)5a#cardoor restrictor atlered,repair and contact nycdob for reinspection(2)39x#repair car top light(3)70o#clean hoist way pit(4)2x#repair in car p
Sep 27, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Smoking refuse on construction site. at the time of my inspection bldgstructure up (11) story approx 15 worker on site. i observed smoking refuse on construction site. i observed cigarette buts on 9fl set back
May 2, 2011 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 1
Note at time of insp bldg complete to 11 stories on going interior work in progress observed electrical panel box on 2&3 floor uncovered and power line supplying electrically to heater on floor rem; safeguard p
Feb 22, 2011 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Note at time of insp observed @ ground lvl no guard rails installed around excavated hole approx 12'x12' and 4'in depth causing a hazardous condition to workers on site and occupied adj buildings surrounding si
Feb 22, 2011 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 2
Smoking @ construction/demolition site upon inspection as noted on active construction site up to 12"(bulkhead)there were approx 5# cigarette butts in the bsmt level where the plumbers are working on copper
Jan 18, 2011 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 2
Smoking at construction/demo site upon inspection as noted on active construction site up to 12(bulkhead)observed cigarette butts @ various locations on 10-9 & 8 flr corridors & stairwells.also cigarette boxs b
Nov 29, 2010 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 3
Xc3301.7)failure to provide design drawing.upon inspection as noted on active construction site up to 12flr(bulkhead)there is a set of wood temp stairs bolted to the bldg structure @ the mechanical rooms on the
Nov 29, 2010 · Penalty $150
Resolve - Class - 2
Smoking at construction/demolition site. upon inspection as noted on active construction site up to 12th (bulkhead) observed smoking refuse, cigarette butts on 9th flr set-back & 4th flr corridor. remedy:
Nov 1, 2010 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Sec. 3314.1. scaffold does not meet bldg code requirements: upon inspection as noted: on active construction site up to 12th flr (bulkhead) there is a scaffold erected around the bulkhead w/no screw-jacks toe
Nov 1, 2010 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
(misc)3301.2failure to safeguard public & property affected by construction operations noted:from roof level down to 3rd flr no plywood or concrete covering for meter deck material triping hazard laundry size a
Aug 3, 2010 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
3303.12 temporary elevator or hoist - noted: hoist certificate has expired as of 7/23/10 - hoist needs to be serviced. remedy: stop all work above 75th - renew certificate call best squad for re-inspection
Jul 29, 2010 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Cu32i11,cu100b5. 32-cage roller's bad that in high speed hits bldg company slow down hoist. 100- 90 day temp exp on 7/23/2010,cease use until items are test & repaired call 212-566-5544 before restore to servic
Jul 29, 2010 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
3303.8.no standpipe @ time of inspection @ active construction site bldg complete up to 7-stories/76'-0' no connection of standpipe riser & siamese observed upon walk through o; b'ment level.stop all work abov
May 18, 2010 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 2
Sec. 1704.4. failure to provide adequate testing in accordance w/bc 1704.4. (no air meter). as noted: at time of inspection on an active construction site, concrete operation in progress, footer's & columns
Aug 27, 2009
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 21, 2026 · Apt HALLAW
Open - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Oct 20, 2026 · Apt 6G
Open - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 19, 2026 · Apt 3B
Open - Appliance
Refrigerator
Oct 19, 2026 · Apt 3B
Open - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 19, 2026 · Apt 3B
Open - Electric
No lighting
Oct 13, 2026 · Apt PUBLIC
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 13, 2026 · Apt PUBLIC
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Oct 13, 2026 · Apt PUBLIC
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 13, 2026 · Apt PUBLIC
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 13, 2026 · Apt PUBLIC
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 12, 2026 · Apt 3B
Open - General
Cabinet
Oct 12, 2026 · Apt 3B
Open - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 12, 2026 · Apt 3B
Open - Appliance
Refrigerator
Oct 12, 2026 · Apt 3B
Open - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 12, 2026 · Apt 3B
Open - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 12, 2026 · Apt 3B
Open - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 4, 2026 · Apt 10C
Open - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 27, 2026 · Apt HALLWA
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 27, 2026 · Apt HALLWA
Close - General
Cabinet
Sep 22, 2026 · Apt 11C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 22, 2026 · Apt 11C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 8, 2026 · Apt 5C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 5, 2026 · Apt 6C
Close - General
Janitor/super
Sep 5, 2026 · Apt 6C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 1, 2026 · Apt 9C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 30, 2026 · Apt 5C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 13, 2026 · Apt 9C
Close - General
Cabinet
Aug 12, 2026 · Apt 11C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 12, 2026 · Apt 11C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 3, 2026 · Apt 9C
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 16, 2026 · Apt 8D
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 16, 2026 · Apt 8D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 16, 2026 · Apt 8D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 10, 2026 · Apt 9C
Close - General
Cabinet
Jul 10, 2026 · Apt 11C
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jun 18, 2026 · Apt 11C
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Jun 18, 2026 · Apt 11C
Close - Paint/plaster
Cabinet
Jun 18, 2026 · Apt 11C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 18, 2026 · Apt 11C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
May 28, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
May 28, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
May 27, 2026 · Apt 4A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 23, 2026 · Apt 6C
Close - Door/window
Door
May 21, 2026 · Apt 11C
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
May 21, 2026 · Apt 11C
Close - General
Cabinet
May 21, 2026 · Apt 11C
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
May 21, 2026 · Apt 11C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 21, 2026 · Apt 11C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 13, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D7)
- Year built
- 2008
- Floors
- 11
- Residential units
- 77
- Building area
- 101,682 ft²
- Lot area
- 15,167 ft²
- Zoning
- R8
- Community board
- 203
- Council district
- 17
- Block / lot
- 2366 / 22
- Assessed value
- $3,065,850
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #226503, last renewed Jun 2, 2026.
Questions about 501 East 161 Street
Who owns 501 East 161 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Boricua Village Housing Development Fund.
Does 501 East 161 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 187 housing violations at this property.
Is 501 East 161 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 77 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 77 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 501 East 161 Street built?
City records list 2008 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 501 East 161 Street?
It has 77 residential units and 78 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.