161 Henry Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201BBL 3-00237-0008Map
Owner of record: 161 Henry St Corp
161 Henry Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1905 in Brooklyn, 11201. It has 30 residential units across 10 floors. The owner of record is 161 Henry St Corp. HPD has recorded 6 housing violations here, most recently on September 25, 2023. 1 of the 6 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 6
- DOB violations
- 47
- ECB violations
- 15
- HPD complaints
- 3
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 · 6
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 8c, 8th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 25, 2023 · Apt 8C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 6b, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 25, 2023 · Apt 6B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at laundry room in the cellar located at public parts
Sep 25, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at boiler room in the cellar located at public parts
Sep 25, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - 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 20, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder key operated lock installed entrance door to 8 sty north apt 8a. located at apt 8a
Jun 14, 1995 · Apt 8A
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 47
- No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 9b technical report by 2/21/2023
Feb 22, 2023
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 29, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 29, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 18, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 18, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 13, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 13, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 29, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 29, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 14, 2018
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 27, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 27, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst
May 30, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst
May 30, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 27, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 7b technical report by 08/21/2012
Aug 30, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Jun 3, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 2, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 14, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 14, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Jan 10, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 25, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
Audited on 4/21/09 violation # 38202692m
Jun 25, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 25, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 26, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 26, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Apr 2, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 1, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 1, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 17, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 17, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 17, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 12, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 12, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
3p215
Feb 21, 2001
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
3p216
Feb 21, 2001
Dob violation - resolved - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Oct 20, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
3p215
Dec 13, 1999
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
3p215
Mar 18, 1999
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
3p216
Mar 18, 1999
Dob violation - resolved - Facade facade optional
Ll1080-local law 10/80 - facade facade optional
Jul 1, 1992
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmrk-landmark none
May 6, 1992
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
2
Jun 29, 1990
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 29, 1990
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
(51) return car to service
Mar 23, 1989
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
(29) excess oil leak
Mar 23, 1989
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 15
- Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioner's order contained in summons #39085357l issued on 05/03/2023, and failure to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28.201.1 and 1 rcny 102-01(d)(2). an acceptable cert
Jan 29, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Motor room improperly set up (currently located in a storage space and elevator equipment is accessible by everyone who uses the storage space), provide a way to separate the motor room from the storage space t
May 31, 2023 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 3
Boiler permit 310121463 installed and operating without signoff;correct violation and submit the certificate of correction
May 3, 2023 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 2
Wires exposed at gas train-body drains missing at safety valves-vent limiter missing at gas piolit regulator-boiler room light defective-storage+waste oil in boiler room-chimney base 1/2 full;correct violation+
May 3, 2023 · Penalty $310
Resolve - Class - 1
Electrical work without permit.time of inspection observed large amount of new electrical work/wiring done without contractor filing proper permit.remedy:obtain permit.
Jun 29, 2021 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Temporary electrical work without permit.time of inspection observed contractor connected temporark lighting from inside main power boxes.there was no permit filed for such work.remedy:
Jun 29, 2021 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
28-120.1 inadequate tenant protection plan.at time of inspection observed started work under aforementioned job # the submitted tpp lacks specific means and methods on keeping tenants safe during proposed const
May 26, 2021 · Penalty $2,530
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain housekeeping per section requirments at time of my inspection observed work being performed under the aforemention job # as a result excessive amount of stored debris is observed in unit 3ab
May 26, 2021 · Penalty $2,530
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to post and distribute notice of tenant protection plan at the time of my inspection observed started work under teh aformentioned job # code it is required to post it fistribute notice of tpp observed
May 26, 2021 · Penalty $1,280
Resolve - Class - 2
12q3.26o6.42g11.61g11.56y13.45d6.37t7.16j1.16d6.51q3.37m7.12q cab lights 26d escape hatch 42.61g unreadable fuses 56y leaks 45q.d conduit to gov exposed wires replace an dproperly secure 45m data plate 37t sign
Apr 21, 2009
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
Work without a permit expired permit. permit # 302227203 for a supported scaffold has expired on 4.01.07 supported scaffold erected at exposure #1,2,3,4 approx.75 ft in height observed.remedy:renew permit fortw
Feb 26, 2008 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide elevator landing sign that shall read in case of fire use stairs unless otherwise instructed at the elevator bank on fl 2 to 10 failure to provide 3 inc miminun high numeral sign undicate
May 22, 2003
Resolve - Non-hazardous
15b01-45b#-46u13-49u13 15=reduce space between fast and slow hoist doors.45=slack cable switch to stop open when open
Jan 10, 2002
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Altered building occupied without valid certificate of occupancy.temporary c of o expired 8-22-00.rem:obtain valid c of o.
Oct 20, 2000 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
50 f,52a,33q,33-overhead & deflector sheave
Mar 30, 1993
Resolve
Complaints
- Line of travel
Line of travel
Sep 29, 2023 · Apt 8C
Close - Line of travel
Line of travel
Sep 29, 2023 · Apt 6B
Close - Line of travel
Line of travel
Sep 29, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D4)
- Year built
- 1905
- Floors
- 10
- Residential units
- 30
- Building area
- 51,110 ft²
- Lot area
- 6,300 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-1
- Community board
- 302
- Council district
- 33
- Block / lot
- 237 / 8
- Assessed value
- $4,705,650
- Landmark / historic district
- Brooklyn Heights Historic District
HPD registration #338616, last renewed Jul 23, 2025.
Questions about 161 Henry Street
Who owns 161 Henry Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 161 Henry St Corp.
Does 161 Henry Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 6 housing violations at this property.
Is 161 Henry 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 161 Henry Street built?
City records list 1905 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 161 Henry Street?
It has 30 residential units and 31 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.