167 West 161 Street
Bronx, NY 10452BBL 2-02524-0104Map
Owner of record: San Hain Chew
167 West 161 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 2003 in Bronx, 10452. It has 4 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is San Hain Chew. HPD has recorded 46 housing violations here, most recently on December 3, 2024. 2 of the 46 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 4 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2019.
- HPD violations
- 46
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 51
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 · 46
- BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Dec 3, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materials at ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Dec 3, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Dec 3, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a sign indicating hours of collection and method of collection of waste material where dumbwaiter service is not provided. at public hall, 1st story
Aug 23, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at bulkhead , 6th story
Jul 25, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock and assembly at building entrance door , 1st story
Jul 25, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges , 1st story
Jul 25, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel by method of reglazing at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 7, 2024 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 7, 2024 · Apt 4
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective cabinet doors and draws at sink in the kitchen located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 7, 2024 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
Jul 7, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame readily accessible for signature, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at missing at public hall, 1st story
Jul 7, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door at street to 1st story public hall , 1st story
Jul 7, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 7, 2024 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 7, 2024 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 7, 2024 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective buzzer and return voice intercom system from building front up to panel at foyer at east wall in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 7, 2024 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective formica counter top at sink in the kitchen located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 7, 2024 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective outlet at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 7, 2024 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room
Jul 7, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening hook and eye and latch for pad lock with copper wire at door at 1st public hall bulkhead from north
Jul 7, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of building material and house hold items from 4th story up to bulkhead at public hall stairs, 4th story
Jul 7, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 proper sign not posted paper sign observed at public hall, 1st story
Jul 7, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story
Jul 7, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Jul 7, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.
Jul 7, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 16, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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.
Nov 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Mar 30, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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.
Nov 3, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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.
Mar 8, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Mar 8, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 19, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 9, 2021 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 9, 2021 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room
Feb 9, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 29, 2020 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door to boiler room at roof
Mar 18, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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
Mar 18, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 18, 2016 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet .. in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 18, 2016 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock at door in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 18, 2016 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 18, 2016 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following minimum required 100 watts (light fixture present) at front areaway
Jan 11, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mailbox lock to apartment # 1
Dec 15, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room at basement
Dec 30, 2009
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 2
- Non-hazardous
No approved plan history bldg to roof new working at above promise with no approved plans interior framing remedy stop all work provide app plans @ site as per code
Aug 4, 2003 · Penalty $130
Resolve - Non-hazardous
No guardrails 4 story bldg has no guardrails at any opening turn out bldg floor windows remedy stop all work provide guardrails at plc opening as per code
Aug 4, 2003 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 2, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 1, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 8, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 7, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
May 19, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 10, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jun 4, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 28, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 5, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 30, 2021 · Apt 1
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 28, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 14, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 14, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 4, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 3, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 17, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 17, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 8, 2020 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 8, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 28, 2019 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 28, 2019 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 2, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 22, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 22, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 18, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Mar 18, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Mar 18, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 18, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 18, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 12, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - General
Mailbox
Dec 3, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 30, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 4, 2015 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 3, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 31, 2010 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 29, 2010 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 6, 2010 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 4, 2010 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 3, 2010 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 1, 2010 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 1, 2010 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 26, 2009 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 4, 2009 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 17, 2009 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 24, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 23, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 22, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 21, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 11, 2006 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 19, 2005 · Apt 4
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 2003
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 3,930 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,570 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-1
- Community board
- 204
- Council district
- 16
- Block / lot
- 2524 / 104
- Assessed value
- $357,750
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #224082, last renewed Aug 18, 2025.
Questions about 167 West 161 Street
Who owns 167 West 161 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is San Hain Chew.
Does 167 West 161 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 46 housing violations at this property.
Is 167 West 161 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 4 rent-stabilized units here in 2019 (about 100% of its 4 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 167 West 161 Street built?
City records list 2003 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 167 West 161 Street?
It has 4 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.