161 West 10th Street, Manhattan, NY 10014

161 West 10th Street is a 5-story, 20-unit Old Law Tenement building constructed in 1879 and currently owned by William Hahnebach. The property has experienced recurring infrastructure issues, particularly regarding heating and water systems, with multiple emergency complaints about heat/hot water affecting the entire building recorded between 2018 and 2024. Most recently, in 2024, there was a heat/hot water complaint that was investigated by HPD but resulted in no violations being issued. The building has also faced plumbing challenges, with water supply issues reported in May 2023.

Another significant concern has been pest management, with multiple rodent sightings reported between 2022 and 2024, though recent inspections in 2024 have consistently passed. The property was found to have violations in 2023 regarding a self-closing door mechanism at the building entrance, and there is an ongoing open violation from 2018 regarding the posting of heating system access information. The building's environmental control board history shows multiple violations related to failure to comply with commissioner's orders from 2021, with each imposing a penalty of $1,250. However, these appear to have been resolved.

All recent bedbug reports from 2019 through 2025 show 0 infested dwelling units, indicating effective pest management protocols. Of particular note is a building shaking/vibrating complaint from 2022 that the inspector was unable to gain access to investigate. While there have been multiple emergency complaints and maintenance issues over the years, recent inspections and complaint resolutions suggest some improvement in building conditions, particularly in pest management and compliance with bedbug reporting requirements. The most recent housing maintenance code complaint from June 2025 regarding mold is marked as an emergency and is currently being addressed.