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161 Park Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11205BBL 3-02031-0059Map

Owner of record: Hafez Property Management INC.

161 Park Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1905 in Brooklyn, 11205. It has 3 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Hafez Property Management INC.. HPD has recorded 26 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 1 of the 26 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
26
DOB violations
7
ECB violations
11
HPD complaints
22

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation May 5, 2026

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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 26

  • 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.

    May 5, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Jun 10, 2025

    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, 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 11, 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 24, 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 4, 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 1, 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 1, 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.

    Apr 12, 2021

    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 12, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the floor at vestibule , 1st story

    Mar 11, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 31, 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.

    Oct 19, 2018

    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.

    Oct 13, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at all walls in the kitchen located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 27, 2015 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bath tub in the bathroom located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 27, 2015 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing spout at bath tub faucet in the bathroom located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 27, 2015 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at all walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 27, 2015 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... east wall 4o sq. ft., north wall 15 sq. ft. west wall 30 sq. ft., south wall 15 sq. ft., & ceiling 5 sq. ft. east and in the bathroom located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 27, 2015 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile at floor and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 27, 2015 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 27, 2015 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Sep 27, 2015 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of free standing radiator at public hall, 2nd story

    Sep 27, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective building entrance door lock

    Nov 7, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective building entrance

    Nov 7, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    § 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition ..... in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story

    Feb 15, 2013 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 7

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 25, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 25, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 25, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Oct 4, 2000

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 11

  • Class - 1

    Unlawfully continued work while on notice of a stop work order. noted at cellar level work performed while under a stop work order, partition wall, kitchen, three piece bathroom, water and waste supply have bee

    Jul 15, 2026 · Penalty $10,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Defaced or removed a written posted vacate order. noted at time of inspection vacate supplimental sticker #op-64-25-00632 posted 05-27-2025 for vacate order #478116 issued 10/28/2016 has been removed from front

    Aug 12, 2025 · Penalty $12,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Removed or defaced a written posted vacate order #vac 478/16 issued 10/28/2016. at the time of inspection observed vacate order removed fromthe front the entry door. new vacate sticker #op-64-25-00632. remedy:

    May 27, 2025 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner failrue to comply with maximum floor area requirement per ocupant load mdl sec #31 andhmc 27-2075. noted: having 4th floor occupied as a furnished rooms/ho

    Oct 28, 2016 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.lack of a system of automatic sprinklers where is required as per bc 902.1 and 27-954 for transient use and cellar occupancy.rmdy: discontinue illegal occupancy

    Oct 28, 2016 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Permanent dwelling used/converted for other than permanent residentialpurposes. dept of records indicates bldg to be legally approved as a class"a" m/d now 4th floor apartment used/converted to transient use.

    Oct 28, 2016 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit. work noted: at 4th flr having erected full height partitions to create more rooms, at cellar level erected full height partitions to create class"a" apartment, kitchen,bathroom,electrical

    Oct 28, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner. failure to provide number of required means of egress for every floor per bc 1018.1 and 27-366 for transient use and cellar occupancy.rmdy:discontinue illegal

    Oct 28, 2016 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Multiple dwelling converted maintained or occupied with 3 or more additional dwelling units than legall authorized by the dob records. now 4th floor converted into 3 furnished rooms. at cellar level converted

    Oct 28, 2016 · Penalty $47,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Bc907.2.8 failure to provide fire alarm system for transient use. rmdy: discontinue illegal occupancy.

    Oct 28, 2016 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
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  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c/o.-basement has 3 pcs in bthrm(bthtub, lavatory & toiletbowl, kitchen & dinning talbe, preparatory &no bed or livving room chair). remedy: dicontilue illegal use forewith

    Oct 4, 2000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Mar 8, 2021 · Apt APT4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 11, 2015 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 11, 2015 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Sep 11, 2015 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 11, 2015 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 11, 2015 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 11, 2015 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 31, 2013 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Oct 31, 2013 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Oct 31, 2013 · Apt 1

    Close
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  • Electric

    Wiring

    Oct 31, 2013 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 31, 2013 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 31, 2013 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Oct 31, 2013 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 13, 2013 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Feb 12, 2013 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Feb 12, 2013 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Feb 12, 2013 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Feb 12, 2013 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 29, 2012 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 7, 2012 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 24, 2005 · Apt 2

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Aug 14, 2026$10Rentals - 4-10 unit4

Building details

Building type
Mixed residential and retail building (S3)
Year built
1905
Floors
4
Residential units
3
Building area
3,740 ft²
Lot area
2,093 ft²
Zoning
M1-2
Community board
302
Council district
35
Block / lot
2031 / 59
Assessed value
$659,700
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #336169, last renewed Jul 31, 2026.

Questions about 161 Park Avenue

Who owns 161 Park Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Hafez Property Management INC..

Does 161 Park Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 26 housing violations at this property.

Is 161 Park Avenue 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 Park Avenue built?

City records list 1905 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 161 Park Avenue?

It has 3 residential units and 4 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.