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43-44 161 Street

Queens, NY 11358BBL 4-05418-0057Map

Owner of record: Chou, Tsan-Chih

43-44 161 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1985 in Queens, 11358. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Chou, Tsan-Chih. HPD has recorded 16 housing violations here, most recently on May 7, 2026.

HPD violations
16
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
4

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation May 7, 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 · 16

  • 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 7, 2026

    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.

    Jun 12, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    The premises have been vacated by an order of this department and cannot be reoccupied except for caretaker, until (1) an application and plan for the work required by this article have been filed with and approved by the department of buildings, where required, (2) such work has been completed by the owner and approved by the department or the department of buildings where required, (3) where required by the department of buildings, a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained and (4) the department has inspected and determined that such dwelling is habitable. vacate # 259165 for apt 1 (north 1),apt 2 (north 1),apt 3 (north 1), date posted and mailed : february 03, 2025. effective date : february 04, 2025

    Feb 3, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 17, 2025 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 17, 2025 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 17, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 17, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 17, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 15, 2024

    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 24, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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 28, 2023

    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 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.

    Apr 15, 2021

    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 21, 2016

    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 16, 2015

    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.

    Feb 27, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 1

  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. noted: 1)exterior front of premises is missing railing at steps approx 30 inches above ground. 2)brick wall at front has a step crack approx 30 inches high.

    Jan 7, 2017

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 23, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jan 23, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 23, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jan 23, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C0)
Year built
1985
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
3,232 ft²
Lot area
3,000 ft²
Zoning
R4-1
Community board
407
Council district
20
Block / lot
5418 / 57
Assessed value
$113,820
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #422902, last renewed Oct 7, 2025.

Questions about 43-44 161 Street

Who owns 43-44 161 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Chou, Tsan-Chih.

Does 43-44 161 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 16 housing violations at this property.

Is 43-44 161 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 43-44 161 Street built?

City records list 1985 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 43-44 161 Street?

It has 3 residential units.

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