611 East 161 Street
Bronx, NY 10456BBL 2-02627-0001Map
Owner of record: Karma 161 LLC
611 East 161 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 2008 in Bronx, 10456. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Karma 161 LLC. HPD has recorded 96 housing violations here, most recently on September 11, 2026. 44 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 96
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 6
- HPD complaints
- 71
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 96
- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at apartment door in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Sep 11, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Sep 11, 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 11, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Sep 11, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 11, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mailbox missing at public hall, 1st story
Sep 11, 2026
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and west wall at public hall, 2nd story
Aug 10, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent material at ceiling and west wall at public hall, 2nd story
Aug 10, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls ,ceiling trims and moulding in the 1st room from north located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 10, 2025 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 10, 2025 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 10, 2025 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet ... in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 10, 2025 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 10, 2025 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Jun 13, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Feb 18, 2025 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective bell buzzer intrecom system from the building entrance door to the apartment wall panel at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Feb 18, 2025 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall and west wall in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Feb 18, 2025 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at upper window sash and first window from east at south in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Feb 18, 2025 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Refit apartment door in the entrance located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Feb 18, 2025 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Feb 18, 2025 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at west wall at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Feb 18, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department fire retardant material at west wall at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Feb 18, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance door(from street to 1st story pubic hall) at public hall, 1st story
Aug 26, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection waste line at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 18, 2024 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling, east and south walls in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 18, 2024 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 18, 2024 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 18, 2024 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 18, 2024 · Apt 3A
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - 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 17, 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 16, 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 31, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and all walls including all closets in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 13, 2023 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at south and east wall at boiler room (closet) in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 13, 2023 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of rodents evidence of rats (droppings) in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 13, 2023 · Apt 2A
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Refit ....door at wall cabinet (missing) in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 13, 2023 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles (large hole near radiator) in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 13, 2023 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective baseboard at west wall inside the closet(large hole) in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 13, 2023 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective baseboard at east wall (large hole) in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 13, 2023 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department south and east wall at boiler room (closet) in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 13, 2023 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 13, 2023 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 13, 2023 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective heavy duty lock and and its assembly at door in the entrance located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 13, 2023 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .....door is not self-closing in the entrance located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 13, 2023 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of ....lockable barrel bolt installed at door in the entrance located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 13, 2023 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal double cylinder key operated locking device at door , in the entrance located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 13, 2023 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 1
- Unsafe buildings none
Ub-unsafe buildings none
Aug 1, 2000
V%*-dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 6
- Non-hazardous
27-194 failure to post permit for (work) at premises no permits posted at site rem: post all permits as required
May 8, 2008 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
27-1009 failure to post contractors sign no contractors sign on site rem: provide contractors sign
May 8, 2008 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Hazardous
27-1009 failure to safeguard affected by construction operation at time of inspection building has been erected to the 4th floor w/steel and metal decking at each floor there are no stairs or means of egress fr
May 8, 2008 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintian exterior building wall. defect is : exterior walls of one story masonry structures are cracked, bulging, leaning and in danger of collapse at various locations. remedy : demolish or repair b
Jul 23, 2002 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Having demolished a 6 story old tenament bldg without a demolition permit.rem:obtain a demolition permit.
Apr 27, 2001 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Work w/o a permit. hazardous work noted: demolition of 6 story old law tenement (alt 587/33). installation of 1 story trailer type struc-ture after 3/14/1967 in r-6 zone as per bn 474/67. remedy: obtain a
Aug 1, 2000 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 9, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 9, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 9, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Safety
Sprinkler
Sep 9, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Sep 9, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 30, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Feb 16, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 16, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 16, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 16, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close
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- Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 11, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 11, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Feb 11, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - General
Cabinet
Dec 17, 2024 · Apt 2A
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Dec 17, 2024 · Apt 2A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 17, 2024 · Apt 2A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 15, 2024 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 14, 2024 · Apt 3A
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 14, 2024 · Apt 3A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 14, 2024 · Apt 3A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 14, 2024 · Apt 3A
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Aug 14, 2024 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 11, 2023 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 13, 2022 · Apt 1B
Close - General
Cabinet
Nov 2, 2022 · Apt 2A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 2, 2022 · Apt 2A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 2, 2022 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 2, 2022 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 2, 2022 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 3, 2022 · Apt 3A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 27, 2022 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jul 27, 2022 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 23, 2021 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 23, 2021 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 23, 2021 · Apt 1B
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 23, 2021 · Apt 1B
Close - General
Cabinet
Nov 23, 2021 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Mar 14, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jan 16, 2020 · Apt 3A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 5, 2019 · Apt 6A
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Nov 26, 2018 · Apt 4A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 26, 2018 · Apt 4A
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Nov 26, 2018 · Apt 4A
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 25, 2018 · Apt 4A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 25, 2018 · Apt 4A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 25, 2018 · Apt 4A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 25, 2018 · Apt 4A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 25, 2018 · Apt 4A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 25, 2018 · Apt 4A
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 25, 2018 · Apt 4A
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 2008
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 5,317 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 203
- Council district
- 17
- Block / lot
- 2627 / 1
- Assessed value
- $604,800
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #227437, last renewed Aug 1, 2025.
Questions about 611 East 161 Street
Who owns 611 East 161 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Karma 161 LLC.
Does 611 East 161 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 96 housing violations at this property.
Is 611 East 161 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 8 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 611 East 161 Street built?
City records list 2008 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 611 East 161 Street?
It has 8 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.