162 West 165 Street
This building has a severe track record, and our model predicts major ongoing maintenance failures.
This building has 168 recorded HPD violations, above the Highbridge average of 108.5.
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How 162 West 165 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 391 buildings in this neighborhood, 82 have a higher predicted risk.
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What's in the 162 West 165 Street report
| Total units | 39 |
|---|---|
| Floors | 5 |
| Year built | 1926 |
| Gross area | 31,875 sq ft |
| Building class | — |
| Tax abatement | None |
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162 West 165 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/14/2026 | A | Original | § 27-2005 Adm Code Properly Repair With Similar Material The Broken Or Defective Vinyl Tiles At Floor In The Kitchen Located At Apt 3A, 3Rd Story, 1St Apartment From South At West | Civ14 Mailed |
| 02/14/2026 | A | Original | § 27-2013 Adm Code Paint With Light Colored Paint To The Satisfaction Of This Department The North Wall In The 1St Private Hallway From East At North Located At Apt 3A, 3Rd Story, 1St Apartment From South At West | Civ14 Mailed |
| 02/14/2026 | A | Original | § 27-2013 Adm Code Paint With Light Colored Paint To The Satisfaction Of This Department The North Wall, South Wall, Ceiling In The Bathroom Located At Apt 3A, 3Rd Story, 1St Apartment From South At West | Civ14 Mailed |
| 02/14/2026 | A | Original | § 27-2013 Adm Code Paint With Light Colored Paint To The Satisfaction Of This Department The West Wall, East Wall In The Kitchen Located At Apt 3A, 3Rd Story, 1St Apartment From South At West | Civ14 Mailed |
| 02/14/2026 | A | Original | § 27-2026 Adm Code Repair Leaky Water Closet Flush Pipe Connection . In The Bathroom Located At Apt 3A, 3Rd Story, 1St Apartment From South At West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/13/2026 | Plumbing – Radiator | Emergency | Close | CCGRDF |
| 03/13/2026 | Unsanitary Condition – Mold | Emergency | Close | CCGRDF |
| 03/13/2026 | Plumbing – Radiator | Emergency | Close | CC |
| 03/13/2026 | Unsanitary Condition – Mold | Emergency | Close | CC |
| 02/17/2026 | Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building | Emergency | Close | 5B |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/13/2026 | Plumbing | Radiator | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Closed |
| 03/13/2026 | Unsanitary Condition | Mold | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Closed |
| 03/13/2026 | Unsanitary Condition | Mold | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Closed |
| 03/13/2026 | Plumbing | Radiator | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Closed |
| 02/17/2026 | Heat/Hot Water | Entire Building | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Closed |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/25/2023 | 2364365 | Closed | 7J | 04/26/2023 |
| 03/04/2023 | 2361531 | Closed | 30 | 08/31/2023 |
| 04/05/2022 | 2334013 | Closed | 1X | 04/07/2022 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/04/2023 | V*-Dob Violation - Dismissed | C-Construction Other Optional | Structure Rendered Non-Complaint. At Time Of Inspection Observed At Apartment 4C Water Damage Due To Fire At Apartment 5C Resulting In Fire Proofing Being Removed From Entire Bedroom And A Section At Entry. | 08/29/2023 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/04/2023 | 39080745K | Resolve | Failure To Maintain Building In Code Compliant Manner. At Time Of Inspection Observed At Apartment 4C All Fire Proofing Has Been Removed From Bedroom And A Section At Entry Leaving Occupied Apartment Non-Fire P | $1,250 |
| 04/06/2022 | 39059647K | Resolve | Cracked, Spalled Exterior Brick Wall At Exposures#1 And 4 Forth And Fifth Floor Levels, Eroded Brickwork Mortar Joints, Missing Bricks At Exposure#1., Repair And/Replace | $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 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/04/2007 | $2,530,498 | C1 | Highbridge/Morris Heights | |
| 11/21/2003 | $1,400,000 | C1 | Highbridge/Morris Heights |
What this is
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/04/2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2025 |
| 12/04/2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2024 |
| 12/26/2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2023 |
| 01/31/2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2022 |
| 02/17/2022 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 03/04/2026 | Treatments | Bait Applied |
| 02/18/2026 | Treatments | Bait Applied |
| 02/11/2026 | Treatments | Bait Applied |
| 01/28/2026 | Compliance | Failed For Rat Activity And Other Reason |
| 12/03/2025 | Initial | Failed For Other Reason |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/03/2023 | Initial Permit | General Construction | Floor Number(s) 4 through 5 | Application Filed For Apartment Renovation In Apts#4C & 5C, 4Th & 5Th Floor, Due To Fire And Water Damage And Remove Dob Violation #Vio23-00599 & Ecb #39080745K. No Change To Use, Egress Or Occupancy | Signed-Off | 05/03/2023 |
| 06/22/2022 | Initial Permit | General Construction | Facade | Repair Work On Front And Side Facade | Signed-Off | 06/22/2022 |
| 05/27/2022 | Initial Permit | Sidewalk Shed | Sidewalk | Installation Of Heavy Duty Sidewalk Shed. No Change In Use, Occupancy Or Egress. Work Shall Comply With Chapter 33 Of Nycc. | Signed-Off | 05/27/2022 |
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