470 East 161 Street
Bronx, NY 10451BBL 2-02382-0048Map
Owner of record: 470 East 161 LLC
470 East 161 Street is a government building built in 1915 in Bronx, 10451. The owner of record is 470 East 161 LLC. HPD has recorded 2 housing violations here, most recently on April 30, 2026.
- HPD violations
- 2
- DOB violations
- 5
- ECB violations
- 44
- HPD complaints
- 13
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 2
- ANon-hazardous
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 30, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures located at b-room 326b, 3rd story, 1st b-room from east at south
Nov 28, 2018 · Apt 326B
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 5
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 22, 2025
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 15, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 24, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Jun 3, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Jan 1, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 44
- Class - 1
Class 1 cease use: door zone restrictor device found inoperative as per code asme a17.1/csa b44 - section 2.26.5. elevator car doors can be opened when the car is not within the designated door zone, creating a
Sep 30, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Class 2: maintenance log outdated, provide routine service for september and update the records. pit dirty, clean entire pit area. plunger seal leaking, repair. 4 floor door lock cover missing, install. basemen
Oct 15, 2025
Resolve - Class - 2
Responding to a 311 elevator complaint. upon inspection, class 2 violation issued for, defective device, car not responding to in car & hall station, remedy; repair device to work in normal operation sequence.
Dec 3, 2024
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. observed active water leak passing thru foundation. located in cellar/basement in room adjacent to boiler room., repair and/replace
Nov 22, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Observed first and second entry door not secured properly to close. storage room on the 3rd floor have ceiling penetration and water damage. bathroom on the 2nd fl windows are not opening and closing., repair a
Sep 22, 2023
Resolve - Class - 2
Observed water profusely leaking from pipe on cooling tower. as per 102.3 maintenance. installations, both existing and new, and parts thereof shall be maintained in proper operating condition in accordance wit
Aug 8, 2023
Resolve - Class - 2
Did not observe fresh air ventilation in the gas meter room located in the basement/cellar in room 46. as per e.4 of the fgc gas meter room ventilation. any one of the following methods shall be considered suff
Mar 6, 2023
Resolve - Class - 2
Work without a permit. i observed a newly installed gas booster pump with 2 3 inch gas lines located in the basement. no permits for this installation on file at the d.o.b. remedy: obtain all permits
Feb 24, 2022 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Exit door not self closing observed:fire proof self closing door.at 2nd fl staircase a smoke door,at 3rd fl stair c & b,exit door #333 at 2nd fl exit door #200 staircase a(2)smoke doors exit door stair b & c,at
Feb 24, 2022
Resolve - Class - 2
At roof level one of the lower roofs roofing material and the wood with metal trim has fallen off the wall and folded over letting water behind it., repair and/or replace
Dec 21, 2021
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Boiler room when you first enter on the right side foam was used missing fire-stop, also at the electrical room new work was done fire-stop missing around new pipes that were put in., provide/maintain fire stop
Dec 21, 2021
Resolve - Class - 2
Found exposed wires, circulator pumps on supply corroded evidence of leak, air separator tank corroded and fittings leaking on top of tank.
Oct 5, 2021
Resolve - Class - 2
In car phone needs to be repaired. oil leak in the machine room make necessary repair. clean oil off machine room floor.
Jul 20, 2021 · Penalty $312
Resolve - Class - 1
Door restrictor altered (cease use). lobby down hall call inoperative.
Nov 13, 2020 · Penalty $1,280
Resolve - Class - 1
Noted: observed throughout the fourth and third, stairwell exit doors and fireproof self-closing corridor doors have double cylinder deadbolt locking devices installed on doors., provide legal hardware
Oct 22, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
I observed in maintenance room 303 on the 3rd floor a defective light fixture with exposed energized conductor subject to unintentional contact , comply with ec
Oct 22, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
26b11,05j10,21m07,16b10,05b10;(26-b)provide manual re-set switch,(05-j=repair gap on return end on port of car door(21-m)provide lock cover,(16-b)repair basement hoistway door,i lost contact when car moved(05-b
Jun 10, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
28-304.7 100r07;(100-r)=provide a written contract with an approved agency(100-r)owner shall have a maintenance contract with an approved agency to perform elevator repair work and maintenance.
Jun 10, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Temperature gage for heat exchanger corroded-drain for sump pump hung w/prohibited material-no air vent on air separator; correct all violations, submit a certificate of correction.
Apr 25, 2019 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioners order contained in summons/viola ion #32097127j issued on 6/12/2018 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28.201.1 and 1rcny 102-01(d)(2).an acceptable
Apr 9, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to paint dedicated standpipe/values in accordance with section. observed in cellar standpipe piping with ball drip not painted and as is required. rem: paint dedicated standpipe/valves as per section re
Oct 31, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 3
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. observed in cellar at standpipe piping painted like the american flag covers the ball drip cap. *photo taken*. rem: repair and/or replace.
Oct 31, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
B254,50a,50b,50c,50d. as per class 2 (254) 28-301.1 failure to maintain 50a: "u" rated expansio tank, air separator and chemical feed tankno safety falves; 50b-storage tnk and hot water heater safety relief v
Jun 12, 2018 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ commissioner's order contained in summons/vio# 32091755n issued on 9/15/2017 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01(d)(2). an acceptable certificate has not yet been filed d
Jun 8, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ commissioner's order contained in summons/vio# 32091756p issued on 9/15/2017 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01(d)(2). an acceptable certificate has not yet been filed d
Jun 8, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ commissioner's order contained in summons/vio# 32091757r issued on 9/15/2017 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01(d)(2). an acceptable certificate has not yet been filed d
Jun 8, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Unapproved/unsafe/unsuitable electrical equipment, materials, apparatus device, appliance or wiring in use. observed in kitchen pantry an extension cord being used to supply power to a motorized apparatus (fan)
Mar 20, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances noted:observed throughout west elevation(parking lot side),step cracks,loose mortar,bulging bricks all along top floor windows.where lintels are located.rem
Mar 20, 2018 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 1
5m7,6x10. 5m7-there is not door zone restrictor provide this device ensures the safety of its passengers; 6x10-door position monitoring system is operative, repair.
Mar 6, 2018 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
An unlawful act. failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner. failure to correct & certify summons#35293693l issued on 10/4/17 & served on 10/30/17 for defective grounding in basement at the water main.
Jan 22, 2018 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. no fire stopping per bc 712.3; 27-345. noted: observed at cellar, open holes, pipe and conduit penetrations at various locations in boiler room, pump room
Oct 4, 2017 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances. noted: observed horizontal step cracks in exterior brick wall near exterior fire exit at southwest side of building facing elton avenue, also above same fi
Oct 4, 2017 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to install grounding electrode conductor in accordance with section.observed in cellar at water main:main grounding conductor clamp too big in diameter for water pipe.as a result connection to maint gro
Oct 4, 2017 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 2
36)as per class 254-36 boiler not registered as per dob records.
Sep 15, 2017 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
36)as per class 254-36 boiler not registered as per dob records.
Sep 15, 2017 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
36)as per class 254-36 boiler not registered as per dob records.
Sep 15, 2017 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
36)as per class 254-36 boiler not registered as per dob records.
Sep 15, 2017 · Penalty $530
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to have new or altered plumbing system tested.observed on 5/22/17 newly installed supply and drain lines to cooling tower on roof.rem:perform test.
May 22, 2017 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintian building in code compliant manner.noted:no fire stopping per bc 712.3;27-345.noted:at time of inspection observed in electrical room,a 4inch pvc pipe renetrating through the electrical room
May 22, 2017 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 2
Unapproved/unsafe/unsuitable electrical equipment,materials apparatus,device,appliance or wiring in use.observed open,broken,missing,lighting covers throughout halls,stairwells,and basement lower levels,also no
May 22, 2017 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 2
Fgc411.1/residential gas flex used on commercial equipment.observed on5/22/17 residential gas flex used on commercial cooking equipment.mustbe hard piped.rem;comply with summons.photo taken.
May 22, 2017 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Electrical work without a permit.observed new water epoler tower installed on rooftop area.previous unit needed electrical power to be disconnected for removal and new unit electrical power had ro be connected
May 22, 2017 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: at 4th sty north corridor & 3rd sty west corridor transitional stairs w/5 risers each missing handrails. at boiler room fire proof concrete coating miss
Feb 17, 2016 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 2
28-304.7 100r07- the owner shall have a maintenance contract with an approved agency to perform elevator repair work and maintenance.rmdy: provide a written contract with an approved agency.
Jul 16, 2015
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 22, 2019 · Apt 343
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 21, 2019 · Apt 326B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 21, 2019 · Apt 456
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 19, 2019 · Apt 433
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 18, 2019 · Apt 433
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 13, 2019 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 10, 2019 · Apt 343
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 31, 2019 · Apt 418
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 24, 2018 · Apt 326B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 24, 2018 · Apt 418
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 16, 2018 · Apt 418
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 18, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Power outage
Mar 6, 2017 · Apt 3261
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Government building (Y3)
- Year built
- 1915
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- —
- Building area
- 61,187 ft²
- Lot area
- 41,507 ft²
- Zoning
- C4-4
- Community board
- 203
- Council district
- 17
- Block / lot
- 2382 / 48
- Assessed value
- $3,658,500
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #227761, last renewed Dec 23, 2025.
Questions about 470 East 161 Street
Who owns 470 East 161 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 470 East 161 LLC.
Does 470 East 161 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 2 housing violations at this property.
Is 470 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 470 East 161 Street built?
City records list 1915 as the year it was built.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.