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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

Concern
18 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Oct 15, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
48
About 91% of the building's 53 apartments
Down from 49 in 2018

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 · 188

  • C

    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
  • C

    Provide concrete landing underneath drop ladder at 1st fireecape from west at south exterior wall

    Oct 15, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of construction supplies obstructing at fire passage way at east

    Jul 22, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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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  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    § 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
  • B

    Replace with new the missing fire entry door at laundry room, 1st story

    Jun 7, 2026

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    Provide latch and its assembly at entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 7, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches at compactor closet

    Jun 3, 2026

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches at compactor closet, 1st story

    Aug 1, 2025

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches at compactor closet, 2nd story

    Aug 1, 2025

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches at compactor closet, 3rd story

    Aug 1, 2025

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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

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

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.