674 West 161 Street
This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.
This building has 512 recorded HPD violations, above the Washington Heights average of 100.8.
The 6-story, 43-unit building at 674 West 161 Street in Washington Heights, built in 1920 and currently owned by 674 Holding Ltd, has experienced significant and concerning maintenance issues in 2026. There are currently multiple open emergency complaints as of September 2026, including incidents of heavy water leakage, heat/hot water problems, and unsanitary mold conditions. The property has documented a total of 376 housing maintenance code complaints and 307 class B violations over the past seven years, though notably, the majority of these (93%) were classified as class B or class C violations, indicating they were not immediately hazardous.
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What's in the 674 West 161 Street report
Is 674 West 161 Street rent-stabilized?
Rent stabilization caps how much your rent can rise and protects your right to renew. Here's how this building scores on the four signals that usually point to it.
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Is 674 West 161 Street covered by Good Cause Eviction?
New York's Good Cause Eviction law (effective April 20, 2024) gives many market-rate tenants the right to renew their lease and challenge rent hikes above the annual local rent standard. It doesn't apply to every building.
Good Cause also excludes condos & co-ops, subsidized/regulated housing, and units renting above 245% of Fair Market Rent — signals we can't always confirm from public data. Not legal advice. Learn more at nyc.gov or call 311 for the Tenant Helpline.
How 674 West 161 Street's risk score is calculated
We trained a model on 7 years of city inspection data — HPD violation filings, tenant complaints, and owner track records across their entire portfolio. It estimates the probability that HPD inspectors will find serious or dangerous violations at this address in the next 12 months. Lower % = safer.
What the score means for you
Out of 1273 buildings in this neighborhood, 42 have a higher predicted risk. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.
in the next 12 months
What's driving this score
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| Total units | 43 |
|---|---|
| Floors | 6 |
| Year built | 1920 |
| Gross area | 52,950 sq ft |
| Building class | — |
| Tax abatement | None |
Violations & complaints per year — solid line is historical record, dashed line is AI projection.
674 West 161 Street's landlord & ownership
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Filed Aug 6, 2025, expired Sep 1, 2026 .
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674 West 161 Street's mortgage & ownership history
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674 West 161 Street event timeline
Violations, complaints, fines, and permits — the most recent records on file, in order.
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What this is
Housing code violations issued by HPD against property conditions. Non-compliance with NYC's Housing Maintenance Code can result in violations and fines.
| Inspection Date | Class | Category | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/28/2026 | B | Original | § 27-2010, 2011, 2012 Adm Code Remove The Accumulation Of Refuse And/Or Rubbish And Maintain In A Clean Condition The East Yard | Nov Certified On Time |
| 08/28/2026 | B | Original | § 27-2021 Adm Code Provide Sufficient, Proper And Separate Metal Receptacles For The Deposit Of Garbage, Rubbish And Other Waste Material And Arrange For Collection And Disposal Of Such Material. | Nov Certified On Time |
| 08/15/2026 | B | Original | § 27-2045(B)(1)(A) Hmc, § 12-01, § 12-03 Rcny Repair, Replace Or Provide An Approved And Operational Smoke Detecting Device, Installed In Accordance With Department Of Buildings Rules And Regulations Missing In The Entire Apartment Located At Apt 2F, 2Nd Story, 1St Apartment From West At North | Civ14 Mailed |
| 08/15/2026 | B | Original | § 27-2005 Hmc: Properly Repair Or Replace The Broken Or Defective Sink Base Cabinet In The Kitchen Located At Apt 2F, 2Nd Story, 1St Apartment From West At North | Civ14 Mailed |
| 08/15/2026 | B | Original | § 27-2045(B)(1)(B) Hmc, § 12-06, § 12-07, § 12-09 Rcny Repair, Replace Or Provide An Approved And Operational Carbon Monoxide Detecting Device, Installed In Accordance With Applicable Law And Rules Missing In The Entire Apartment Located At Apt 2F, 2Nd Story, 1St Apartment From West At North | Civ14 Mailed |
What this is
Complaints filed with HPD about conditions violating the NYC Housing Maintenance Code or NY State Multiple Dwelling Law.
| Received | Category | Type | Status | Apartment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/12/2026 | Water Leak – Heavy Flow | Emergency | Open | 3A |
| 09/12/2026 | Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only | Emergency | Open | 3A |
| 09/12/2026 | Unsanitary Condition – Mold | Emergency | Open | 3A |
| 09/12/2026 | Flooring/Stairs – Floor | Non Emergency | Open | 3A |
| 09/12/2026 | Water Leak – Damp Spot | Non Emergency | Open | 3A |
What this is
Service requests logged daily with the city through 311 and tracked to resolution. These are complaints that can be directed to specific city agencies.
| Created Date | Problem | Problem Detail | Agency Name | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/12/2026 | Unsanitary Condition | Mold | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Open |
| 09/12/2026 | Water Leak | Damp Spot | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Open |
| 09/12/2026 | Flooring/Stairs | Floor | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Open |
| 09/12/2026 | Water Leak | Heavy Flow | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Open |
| 09/12/2026 | Heat/Hot Water | Apartment Only | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Open |
What this is
All complaints received by the Department of Buildings, including those from 311 and complaints entered directly by DOB staff.
| Filed | Number | Status | Category | Disposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26/2026 | 1734789 | Closed | 6S | 09/01/2026 |
| 07/30/2026 | 1732114 | Active | 65 | |
| 06/06/2026 | 1727492 | Active | 6S | |
| 11/28/2022 | 1623350 | Closed | 73 | 12/06/2022 |
| 04/24/2021 | 1569821 | Closed | 74 | 04/28/2021 |
What this is
Civil penalties and violation notices issued by the Department of Buildings for construction and building code violations.
| Issue Date | Category | Type | Description | Disposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/06/2022 | V-Dob Violation - Active | Imegncy-Immediate Emergency Anythingoptional | Erect Heavy Duty Sidewalk Shed At Exposure #1 Approximately 30 Liner Feet To Safeguard The Public |
What this is
Summonses and penalties adjudicated by OATH (Office of Administrative Trials & Hearings) and the Environmental Control Board. DOB enforcement cases that have been heard and decided.
| Issue Date | Violation # | Status | Description | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/30/2026 | 39198477R | Active | I Observed A Flexible Laundry Dryer Exhaust Going Through The Window In The Apartment 3C Kitchen, Which Is Not Code Compliant As Per Nyc Mechanical Code 504.8.1. Also, The Laundry Dryer Is Too Close To The Win | $1,250 |
| 07/30/2026 | 39198478Z | Active | At The Time Of Inspection At Apartment 3C Kitchen, I Found A Gas Dryerinstalled Without A Permit. The Work Was 100% Completed., Obtain All Permits | $1,250 |
| 06/25/2026 | 39193785X | Active | Class 2 Items: Car Door Excessively Rubs During Opening And Closing Operations, Producing A Loud Scraping Noise. Adjust And Repair Door Equipment As Necessary To Maintain Proper Operation In Accordance With Asm | $625 |
| 08/10/2023 | 35674214Y | Resolve | Failure To Maintain Building Wall And Appurtenances. At Time Of Inspection Observed: Cracked Mortar Joint, Damaged/Spalled Stone Window Sill, Cracked Stucco, Spalled Stucco, Brick Cracks, And Deteriorated Morta | $3,125 |
| 12/05/2022 | 39075094J | Resolve | Failure To Maintain Building In Code-Compliant Manner. Noted: At Exposure 1 6Th Floor Level Brick Facade East Of Fire Escape At The Westside Of Bldg; Single Window Concrete Window Pane Is Cracked And Broken. Do | $1,250 |
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Executed eviction warrants in NYC from 2017-present. Records of completed residential and commercial evictions processed through housing court.
| Executed Date | Docket # | Apartment | Type | Marshal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/08/2026 | 25667 | BB | Possession | Robert Renzulli |
| 01/08/2026 | 27904 | BB | Possession | Robert Renzulli |
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Recorded real estate transactions and property sales. Public records of building transfers and changes in ownership.
| Sale Date | Price | Building Class | Neighborhood | Apartment |
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Property owner reports of bedbug infestation status required by NYC law. Building owners must file annual reports on bedbug treatment and infestation history.
| Filing Date | Infested Units | Eradicated | Re-infested | Period End |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/08/2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2025 |
| 12/03/2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2024 |
| 12/25/2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2023 |
| 12/21/2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2022 |
| 12/01/2021 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2021 |
What this is
NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene rodent inspection results. Records of inspections for rat and rodent infestation signs.
| Inspection Date | Type | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 08/19/2026 | Treatments | Bait Applied |
| 07/14/2026 | Treatments | Bait Applied |
| 06/30/2026 | Compliance | Failed For Rat Activity And Other Reason |
| 04/13/2026 | Treatments | Bait Applied |
| 04/01/2026 | Treatments | Bait Applied |
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Construction and demolition permits issued by the Department of Buildings. Required for legal building, construction, and demolition activities in NYC.
| Filing Date | Type | Work | Floor | Description | Status | Issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/15/2023 | Initial Permit | General Construction | Facade | Minor Facade Repair To Address Ecb Violation # 39075094J. No Changes To Uses, Egress Or Occupancy. | Signed-Off | 02/15/2023 |
| 12/21/2022 | Initial Permit | Sidewalk Shed | Open Space | Installation Of Temporary Heavy Duty Sidewalk Shed As Per Plans. No Change In Use, Egress Or Occupancy. Sidewalk Shed Shall Comply With Chapter #33 Of The Nyc Building Code. Live Load 300Psf. | Permit Issued | 12/21/2022 |
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