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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

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Dec 3, 2024

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 2019
4
About 100% of the building's 4 apartments

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 · 46

  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    Dec 3, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    Dec 3, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at bulkhead , 6th story

    Jul 25, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges , 1st story

    Jul 25, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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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  • A

    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
  • A

    § 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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room

    Jul 7, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • I

    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
  • A

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room

    Feb 9, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door to boiler room at roof

    Mar 18, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective mailbox lock to apartment # 1

    Dec 15, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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

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

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.