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171 West 161 Street

Bronx, NY 10452BBL 2-02524-0106Map

Owner of record: San Man Chew

171 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 Man Chew. HPD has recorded 27 housing violations here, most recently on March 10, 2025. 7 of the 27 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 4 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2019.

HPD violations
27
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
29

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Mar 10, 2025

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 · 27

  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at the ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 10, 2025 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective spring hinges at the door in the entrance located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 10, 2025 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 10, 2025 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of at the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 10, 2025 · 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

    Mar 10, 2025 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 10, 2025 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at the ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 17749702 issued 10-mar-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Mar 10, 2025 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 10, 2025 · Apt 4

    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 frame missing at public hall, 1st story

    May 3, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance door [street to public hall] at public hall, 1st story

    May 3, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.

    Apr 19, 2021

    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 4, 2019

    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 25, 2016

    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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Oct 19, 2015

    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 3, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at east

    Dec 29, 2011 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system ... at boiler room

    Dec 29, 2011

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective window counter balance lower sash in the 1st room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at south

    Apr 25, 2005 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective window pane lower sash in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at south

    Apr 25, 2005 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color west wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at south

    Apr 25, 2005 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at south

    Apr 25, 2005 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 8, 2025 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 8, 2025 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Mar 8, 2025 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 8, 2025 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 22, 2025 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 22, 2025 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 1, 2024 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 1, 2024 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 27, 2024 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Apr 27, 2024 · Apt 4

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 27, 2024 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 27, 2024 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    May 19, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 16, 2020 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 8, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 14, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 28, 2016 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 9, 2015 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 8, 2015 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 7, 2015 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 1, 2015 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 12, 2014 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Sewer

    Aug 14, 2012 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 26, 2011 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 12, 2005 · Apt 2ND

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Apr 21, 2005 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Apr 21, 2005 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 21, 2005 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    Apr 21, 2005 · Apt 1

    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 / 106
Assessed value
$357,750
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #224068, last renewed Aug 25, 2025.

Questions about 171 West 161 Street

Who owns 171 West 161 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is San Man Chew.

Does 171 West 161 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 27 housing violations at this property.

Is 171 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 171 West 161 Street built?

City records list 2003 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 171 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.