181 East 161 Street
Bronx, NY 10451BBL 2-02460-0030Map
Owner of record: 161 North Realty LLC
181 East 161 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1949 in Bronx, 10451. It has 53 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 161 North Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 188 housing violations here, most recently on October 15, 2026. 29 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 48 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 188
- DOB violations
- 21
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 394
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
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 188
- CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective cracked glass at west wall at intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 1st story, section ''west''
Oct 15, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide concrete landing underneath drop ladder at 1st fireecape from west at south exterior wall
Oct 15, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at observed droppings , 1st story
Oct 6, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.
Oct 6, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the at floor at east yard
Oct 6, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings missing
Sep 5, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at fire door east wall at basement story at public hall
Sep 5, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at apartment entrance door in the entrance located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 4th apartment from east at south
Jul 28, 2026 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of construction supplies obstructing at fire passage way at east
Jul 22, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at 2nd fire door at east leading to yard at basement at public hall
Jul 22, 2026
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Provide lock and assembly at 2nd fire door at east leading to yard at basement at public hall
Jul 22, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at 1st fire door at east leading to yard at basement at public hall
Jul 22, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide lock and assembly at 1st fire door at east leading to yard at basement at public hall
Jul 22, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of slide bolts capable of being locked at 1st fire door at east leading to yard at basement at public hall
Jul 22, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door at laundry room at basement at public hall
Jul 22, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lock and assembly at compactor closet at basement at public hall
Jul 22, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at compactor closet at basement at public hall
Jul 22, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of slide bolts capable of being locked at 2nd fire door at east leading to yard at basement at public hall
Jul 22, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder 2nd fire escape at building front at north east, shoes is tack welded instead use appropriate nuts and bolts to secure at 2nd fire escape from north at east
Jul 18, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing fire entry door at laundry room, 1st story
Jun 7, 2026
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.
Jun 7, 2026
Open — Not complied with - 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
Jun 7, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide latch and its assembly at entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Jun 7, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches at compactor closet
Jun 3, 2026
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at ... at fire passage way at east
Jun 3, 2026
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at fire door at east wall at basement
Apr 14, 2026
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective bell buzzer intercom system from building vestibule to panel at east wall in the foyer located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 4th apartment from east at south
Mar 31, 2026 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots at 4th story balcony at south exterior wall at fire escape, 4th story
Mar 15, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at apartment entrance door in the entrance located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 4th apartment from east at south
Mar 15, 2026 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at closet in the foyer located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 4th apartment from east at south
Mar 15, 2026 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 4th apartment from east at south
Mar 15, 2026 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 4th apartment from east at south
Mar 15, 2026 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at shower west wall in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 4th apartment from east at south
Mar 15, 2026 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 4th apartment from east at south
Mar 15, 2026 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 4th apartment from east at south
Mar 15, 2026 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at closet in the 3rd bathroom from east located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 4th apartment from east at south
Mar 15, 2026 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation steam riser in the bathroom located at apt 1c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 1C
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel finish by method of reglazing at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate at steam riser in the bathroom located at apt 1c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches at compactor closet, 1st story
Aug 1, 2025
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches at compactor closet, 2nd story
Aug 1, 2025
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches at compactor closet, 3rd story
Aug 1, 2025
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at door at compactor closet, 5th story
Jul 28, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch and its assembly at door at compactor closet, 5th story
Jul 28, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of an electric bike chained to handrail at publc hall, at basement at public hall
Jul 28, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector deffective in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 25, 2025 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 21
- Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 in 2020
Jun 20, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 5, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 2, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 2, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Jun 2, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 26, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 8, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 4, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 26, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 25, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 19, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 8, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 23, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 19, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 19, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 9, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 8, 2002
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 13, 1997
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 13, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
(51)repair light top car.(52)provide cable guard.(53)repair safety edge
Aug 29, 1988
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 3
- Non-hazardous
02i10,71q03,86m05.71q03-install guard for light under car.
Jan 2, 2008
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide elevator landing sign that shall read "in case of fire use stairs unless otherwise instructed" at the elevator bank on flr 1 to 6.remedy:install sign as per local law 16 1984.
Sep 16, 2003 · Penalty $200
Resolve - Non-hazardous
73x-restore elevator service so proper inspection can be made by this dept.
Jul 12, 1997
Resolve
Complaints
- General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Oct 5, 2026 · Apt 2G
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 27, 2026 · Apt 2G
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 27, 2026 · Apt 2G
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 27, 2026 · Apt 2G
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 27, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 27, 2026 · Apt 4H
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 27, 2026 · Apt 6D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 27, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 27, 2026 · Apt 6H
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 27, 2026 · Apt 6B
Close
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- Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 6H
Open - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jul 31, 2026 · Apt 6H
Open - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jul 14, 2026 · Apt 6H
Open - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 14, 2026 · Apt 6H
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 14, 2026 · Apt 6H
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 19, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 18, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 18, 2026 · Apt 6C
Open - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
May 15, 2026 · Apt GRNDFL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 13, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Apr 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 10, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 10, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 18, 2026 · Apt 3G
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 6H
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 20, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 28, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 13, 2025 · Apt 1C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 13, 2025 · Apt 1C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 14, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 14, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Jun 24, 2025 · Apt 1C
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jun 24, 2025 · Apt 1C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 21, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 21, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
May 21, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 21, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 8, 2025 · Apt 5E
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 31, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 28, 2025 · Apt 5D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 28, 2025 · Apt 5D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 14, 2025 · Apt 3G
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 24, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 24, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Dec 23, 2024 · Apt 5C
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D7)
- Year built
- 1949
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 53
- Building area
- 53,000 ft²
- Lot area
- 11,634 ft²
- Zoning
- C4-6
- Community board
- 204
- Council district
- 16
- Block / lot
- 2460 / 30
- Assessed value
- $1,070,550
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #207437, last renewed Sep 9, 2025.
Questions about 181 East 161 Street
Who owns 181 East 161 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 161 North Realty LLC.
Does 181 East 161 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 188 housing violations at this property.
Is 181 East 161 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 48 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 91% of its 53 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 181 East 161 Street built?
City records list 1949 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 181 East 161 Street?
It has 53 residential units and 58 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.