708 East 161 Street
Bronx, NY 10456BBL 2-02637-0051Map
Owner of record: Eastchester H Corp.
708 East 161 Street is a two-family home built in 1910 in Bronx, 10456. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Eastchester H Corp.. HPD has recorded 101 housing violations here, most recently on April 30, 2026. 43 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 101
- DOB violations
- 7
- ECB violations
- 18
- HPD complaints
- 418
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 101
- 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 30, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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 17, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 5, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - 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 22, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 2, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 16, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Feb 17, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Feb 17, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out
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- 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 2, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Apr 2, 2021
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Oct 11, 2018
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.
Oct 28, 2016
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.
Oct 2, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector that is defective located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Sep 28, 2015 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). that is defective located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Sep 28, 2015 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and walls in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Sep 28, 2015 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room
Sep 28, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Sep 28, 2015 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete tread #3 up from bottom at front at stoop
Apr 5, 2015
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system ,door locked at boiler room
Nov 16, 2014
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 16, 2014 · Apt 3
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 16, 2014 · Apt 2
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from north, the bathroom , the foyer , the private hallway , the 3rd room from north, the 4th room from north at west, the 4th room from north at east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 4, 2014 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 4, 2014 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 3; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 4, 2014 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 4, 2014 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents rats dropping at basement
Mar 29, 2014
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Mar 29, 2014 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - 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 29, 2014 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system .. at boiler room
Jan 3, 2014
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 ..at 1st stry public hall
Jan 3, 2014
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of extremely hot water, water temp at 166 f in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 3, 2014 · Apt 1
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
Jan 3, 2014 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing balusters , total of 3 at public hall stairs, 1st story
Jan 3, 2014
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice at entire apartment, 1st story, apartment
Jan 3, 2014 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement step # 5 from bottom at front areaway
Dec 22, 2013
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents rats at front areaway
Dec 22, 2013
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the ,at north yard
Jun 12, 2013
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement step 5th from bottom at front areaway, 1st story
Apr 25, 2013
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose handrail at north wall at public hall, 1st story
Apr 25, 2013
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Mar 18, 2013 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Mar 18, 2013 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing ceramic tiles around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story
Mar 18, 2013 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing ceramic tiles at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story
Mar 18, 2013 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all ceilings, and walls. in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 8, 2013 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile, at north wall. in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 8, 2013 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system .locked door to boiler room at basement
Jan 22, 2013
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 1, 1st story
Jan 22, 2013 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 7
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 6, 2019
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 14, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 6, 2011
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 2, 2010
Dob violation - active - Unsafe buildings none
Ub-unsafe buildings none
Dec 19, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Unsafe buildings none
Ub-unsafe buildings none
Oct 11, 2002
V%*-dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 18
- Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner: use of prohibited door and/or hardware. noted: at time of inspection at 2nd flr rear apt - key locking devices observed installed on all bdrm entry doors.
Aug 8, 2023 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
W/o a permit. noted: at 2nd flr - full height partition walls erected to create addl't bdrm(s), bthrm, & change flr layout. water & waste lines installed for addl't 3 pc bthrm & residential sink. electrical wir
Aug 8, 2023 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
Contrary to lno # 1478 which indicates 2 class 'a' apts: at time of inspection - rear apt rear rm has been created & occupied as a sro with key lock at rm entry door, toiletries, bed, tv, personal belongings, e
Aug 8, 2023 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Contrary to lno # 1478 & permitted job application 201061233 residence has been converted from a 2 to 3 family dwelling. noted: at 2nd flr - level sub-divided & class 'a' apts created & occupied at front & rear
Aug 8, 2023 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. noted: at time of inspection - 1. a/c observed installed in window at fire escape: 2. excessive volume of items stored at 2nd & 1st flr common hallways con
Aug 8, 2023 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35304822j issued on 12/13/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. no compliance recorded fo
Feb 12, 2019 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawfully continued work while on notice of a step work order.at time of inspection the violating conditions are as follow.ecb#34305913n dismissed however step work order in effect.male workers installing and
Dec 13, 2018 · Penalty $25,000
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-complaint manner noted: metal shed/garage at rear is seriously corroded. roof is sagging. exterior wallhas sharp edges of rusted metal at chest level along w/metal hinge
Sep 24, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o a permit-expired permit noted:permit#201061233 expired 08/29/2006.@ bsmt wood studs erected,electrical wiring run work approx 50%complete.rem:renew permit
Apr 6, 2011 · Penalty $4,000
Active - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner. respondent failed tocorrect conditions cited in nov 34871054k erected wood studs/framing in cellar (no sheet rock placed) no permits issued to remedy condition
Jan 11, 2011 · Penalty $24,000
Active
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- Class - 1
Unlawful acts. failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner. noted: respondent failed to correct the conditions cited in the prior n.o.v#34871054k. full height partition walls erected in cellar,w/o a permit
Oct 14, 2010 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit noted full height partition walls erected in cellar w/o a permit note entire cellar area has been framed out no sheet rock has yet been installed stop all work except to make safe rem: obtain
Aug 22, 2010 · Penalty $8,000
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ the comms order to file a cert of correction w/ the dob noted respondent failed to comply w/ the comms order to correctthe violating condition & file a cert of corrections pursuant to 28-20
Aug 19, 2010 · Penalty $4,000
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-complaint manner. defect noted: at basement level of premises ceiling & 1st story flr wood joist show deflection,main supporting beam removed & flr system not properly shore
Apr 1, 2010 · Penalty $5,000
Active - Class - 3
Failure to maintain building in code-complaint(memer) defect noted; at front stoop masonry stair has small cracks & holes along the edges & joints. remedy: repair and/or replace.
Oct 15, 2009 · Penalty $500
Active - Hazardous
Work without a permit work noted removed and replace staircase to 2nd fl removed entire 1 st fl bathroom and kitchen entire house is being renovated bsmt to 2nd fl new plumbing being done. 2nd fl fl toist defec
Oct 23, 2001
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to building dept records. <premises now occupoied as rooming house formerly one family resident.remedy:discontinued ill-egal use or amend c of o
Oct 19, 1994
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Illegal use in a residential district.district r#6 res.district now occupied auto repair spray paint.remedy:discontine illegal use
May 24, 1994
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 10, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 10, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt APT1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 25, 2026 · Apt APT1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 16, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 9, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Mar 25, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Mar 25, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Mar 25, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Mar 25, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Outside building
Porch/balcony
Mar 25, 2019 · Apt NA
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 14, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Sep 27, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 21, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 21, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 21, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 21, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 21, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 21, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 21, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 2, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 19, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 22, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 10, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 26, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 25, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 24, 2015 · Apt APT1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 22, 2014 · Apt 2FAM
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 21, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 20, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 14, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 12, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 5, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 30, 2014 · Apt BSMT
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 30, 2014 · Apt BSMT
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 13, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 9, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 9, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
May 9, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 29, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 28, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 27, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 31, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - General
Stairs
Dec 26, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Dec 26, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 26, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 26, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Dec 16, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 16, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - General
Stairs
Dec 16, 2013 · Apt 1
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B2)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 1,600 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 201
- Council district
- 17
- Block / lot
- 2637 / 51
- Assessed value
- $44,220
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #212821, last renewed Aug 6, 2019.
Questions about 708 East 161 Street
Who owns 708 East 161 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Eastchester H Corp..
Does 708 East 161 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 101 housing violations at this property.
Is 708 East 161 Street rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 708 East 161 Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 708 East 161 Street?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.