161 Bleecker Street
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-03297-0040Map
Owner of record: Esperanza Tpt Housing Development Fund
161 Bleecker Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Esperanza Tpt Housing Development Fund. HPD has recorded 29 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2026. 8 of the 29 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 29
- DOB violations
- 24
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 50
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 29
- 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.
May 1, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 17, 2026 · Apt 3A
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 defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 17, 2026 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door in the entrance located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 17, 2026 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the private hallway located at apt 1a1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 2, 2025 · Apt 1A1L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective reglaze bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1a1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 2, 2025 · Apt 1A1L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower window sash spring balance at first window from south at west in the 4th room from east located at apt 1a1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 2, 2025 · Apt 1A1L
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from east located at apt 1a1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 2, 2025 · Apt 1A1L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 1a1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 2, 2025 · Apt 1A1L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction materials and household items at public hall, 3rd story
Jul 11, 2022
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of lockable handle installed on the door leading to fire escape window in the 4th room from east located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 11, 2022 · Apt 1B
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.
Apr 7, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 9, 2019 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 9, 2019 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective intercom system located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 9, 2019 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tile in the kitchen located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 9, 2019 · Apt 3A
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection drain at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 9, 2019 · Apt 3A
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mechanical ventilator in the kitchen located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 9, 2019 · Apt 3A
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance, lower sash at window in the 4th room from east located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 9, 2019 · Apt 3A
Open — Not complied with - 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, 2nd story
Nov 28, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items. at public hall, 2nd story
Nov 28, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at all plumbing fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story
Nov 28, 2018 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at all plumbing fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story
Nov 28, 2018 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 21, 2018 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal double cylinder key operated locking device at door , located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 19, 2016 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective intercommunication system located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 19, 2016 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening slide bolt capable of being padlock located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 19, 2016 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 27, 2016 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 100 watts minimum reqiured (light fixtures present)
May 14, 2014
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 24
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed
Show 14 more ↓
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Boiler boiler optional
B-boiler boiler optional
Mar 3, 1989
Dob violation - dismissed - Boiler boiler optional
B-boiler boiler optional
Mar 2, 1989
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 2
Failure to file required annual boiler inspection reports for low-pressure boiler 30000153280y0001 in accordance with the rules of the department.1rcny 103-01(d)(1)requires that an annual inspection report for
Jul 1, 2025 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Failure to file required annual boiler inspection reports for low-pressure boiler 30000153280y0002 in accordance with the rules of the department.1rcny 103-01(d)(1)requires that an annual inspection report for
Jul 1, 2025 · Penalty $3,125
Active
Complaints
- Door/window
Door
May 27, 2026 · Apt 1L
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
May 27, 2026 · Apt 1L
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jun 30, 2025 · Apt 1A1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 30, 2025 · Apt 1A1L
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jun 18, 2025 · Apt 1A1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 18, 2025 · Apt 1A1L
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jun 18, 2025 · Apt 1A1L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 28, 2022 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 28, 2022 · Apt 3A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 28, 2022 · Apt 3A
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 28, 2022 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 28, 2022 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 12, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 11, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 11, 2022 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 8, 2021 · Apt 3A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 8, 2021 · Apt 3A
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Dec 8, 2021 · Apt 3A
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Dec 8, 2021 · Apt 3A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 2, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 29, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 29, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 26, 2018 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 19, 2018 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 19, 2018 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 6, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 6, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 6, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Nov 22, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 17, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 10, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jun 22, 2016 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jun 22, 2016 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 19, 2016 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jun 19, 2016 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jun 19, 2016 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 19, 2016 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 19, 2016 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 19, 2016 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jan 21, 2016 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 21, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 21, 2016 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 18, 2010 · Apt 1B
Close - General
Windows
Jul 30, 2004 · Apt 2-L
Open - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 30, 2004 · Apt 2-L
Open - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 30, 2004 · Apt 2-L
Open - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 30, 2004 · Apt 2-L
Open - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 30, 2004 · Apt 2-L
Open - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 30, 2004 · Apt 2-L
Open - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 30, 2004 · Apt 2-L
Open
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C6)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 5,100 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 304
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 3297 / 40
- Assessed value
- $631,350
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #359404, last renewed Oct 8, 2025.
Questions about 161 Bleecker Street
Who owns 161 Bleecker Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Esperanza Tpt Housing Development Fund.
Does 161 Bleecker Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 29 housing violations at this property.
Is 161 Bleecker Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 161 Bleecker Street built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 161 Bleecker Street?
It has 6 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.