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521 West 161st Street, Manhattan, NY 10032

3
DOB Complaints
4
311 Housing Calls
19
Housing Violations
1
Permits

Risk Assessment

96
Low Risk

This building shows minimal signs of maintenance issues based on our analysis.

Our AI predicts there is a 96% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 521 West 161st Street

521 West 161st Street is a 6-story, 30-unit New Law tenement building located in Washington Heights, built in 1925 and currently owned by Harry Bajraktari. The building has experienced several significant events in recent years, with the most pressing concerns occurring in 2025, including structural monitoring, vibration issues, and reports of unauthorized work, though many of these complaints were resolved quickly.

A notable active violation from May 2025 involves facade issues, with cracks and missing mortar observed around windows on both the front and courtyard sides. The property has a recent pattern of door-related issues, with an open emergency complaint from December 2024 still pending resolution as of mid-2025, and two door-related complaints in May 2025 that were quickly addressed. The building's maintenance history shows both recurring and resolved issues, including a series of violations in mid-2024 affecting Apartment 15, involving fire safety, pest control, and various maintenance needs such as smoke detector replacement and bathroom repairs, all of which were certified as corrected by June 2024.

While the building has passed multiple rodent inspections from 2015 to 2024, there was one documented instance of pest infestation in 2022-2023, with no reported issues in subsequent years. The property has undergone periodic inspections and received various repairs, including a 2018 exterior wall permit issuance. Recent HPD inspections in 2025 found no violations for recent paint/plaster and door complaints, though a more extensive inspection history shows a pattern of maintenance needs that have generally been addressed, with particular attention needed to ongoing facade and door issues.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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521 West 161st Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Washington Heights.

Building Characteristics

Total units 30
Year built 1925
Total area 21468 sq ft
Floors 6
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

3
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
19
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
4
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
0
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
2
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
3
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
1
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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521 West 161st Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

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RoleNameAddress

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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521 West 161st Street Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 521 West 161st Street. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
2025-05-162025-05-20Door/window-DoorEmergencyCLOSE
2025-05-162025-05-20Paint/plaster-WallNon EmergencyCLOSE
2024-12-182024-12-18Door/window-DoorEmergencyOPEN
2023-10-302024-07-22Appliance-RefrigeratorNon EmergencyCLOSE
2024-05-312024-06-09Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 521 West 161st Street. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2024-08-13ACloseNoneNone§ 329, M/D LAW AND DEPT. RULES AND REGS. PROVIDE A COMPLETED CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION VISITS IN A PROPER FRAME AT OR NEAR MAILBOXES, BOTTOM EDGE OF FRAME BETWEEN 48-62 INCHES ABOVE FLOOR MISSING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY2024-11-07T00:00:00.000Z
2024-07-21CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE MISSING VESTIBULE DOORS , 1st STORY2024-08-08T00:00:00.000Z
2024-06-05BCloseNone15§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 15, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2024-06-27T00:00:00.000Z
2024-06-05BCloseNone15§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE FIRE EGRESS DEFECTIVE. REMOVE OBSTRUCTING BARS OR UNLAWFUL GATES FROM WINDOW TO FIRE ESCAPE OR PROVIDE APPROVED TYPE GATE AT NORTH WINDOW IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 15, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2024-06-27T00:00:00.000Z
2024-06-05CCloseNone15HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 15, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2024-06-27T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 521 West 161st Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-05-16 10:30PAINT/PLASTERWALLClosedHPD
2025-05-16 10:30DOOR/WINDOWDOORClosedHPD
2024-12-18 07:45DOOR/WINDOWDOOROpenHPD
2023-10-30 16:37APPLIANCEREFRIGERATORClosedHPD
2023-04-05 14:49WATER LEAKDAMP SPOTClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 521 West 161st Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16957322025-05-17CLOSEDBuilding Under Structural Monitoring2025-07-15N3 (2025-07-15)
16956412025-05-16CLOSEDBuilding Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected2025-05-17Oath Violation Served (2025-05-17)
16955872025-05-15CLOSEDWork Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling2025-05-16Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2025-05-19)
16345472023-04-19CLOSEDBuilding Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected2023-04-21No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2023-04-21)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 521 West 161st Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2025-05-17V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEAT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED AT EXP#1 1ST FLOOR FACADE HAVE CRACK RIGHT SIDE OF THE WINDOW BRICKS SHIFTED TOWARD WINDOW, ALSO CRACKS AT EXP#1 AT MULTIPLE LOCATIONS, MISSING MORTAR JOINTS AT MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. AT EXP#2 COURT-YARD WHICH PARTIALLY ACCESSIBLE CRACK BELLOW WINDOW AND DAMAGED BRICKS. APT.#22 BATHROOM DOOR JAMMED CLOSET WALL
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 521 West 161st Street. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

DateTypeDescriptionStatus
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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 521 West 161st Street. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
2024-12-060002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-061102022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-010002021-11-012022-10-31
2021-12-290002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-04-270002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 521 West 161st Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2024-10-23InitialPassed
2023-12-13InitialPassed
2022-06-09InitialPassed
2019-02-12InitialPassed
2018-02-07InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 521 West 161st Street. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: HPD
Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 521 West 161st Street. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 521 West 161st Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 521 West 161st Street. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 521 West 161st Street. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 521 West 161st Street. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 521 West 161st Street. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
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Sales Records

Sales transactions for 521 West 161st Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 521 West 161st Street. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 521 West 161st Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 521 West 161st Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 521 West 161st Street. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

Project IDStatusBoroughBlockLot
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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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