Manhattan · Block 1917 · Lot 5 · 10027

161 West 132 Street

4 floors · 22,800 sq ft · built 1889 · class G1 · owner of record: 2153 Second Avenue Llc

63open violations
$112,520ECB/OATH penalties owed
0HPD class C (immediately hazardous)
777dto Gas piping inspection (2028 cycle)

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Compliance deadlines

RequirementDueStatus
Annual parapet observation Check
Local Law 126 · By December 31 each year
What this is

If the building has a parapet facing a street, sidewalk or other public way, a competent person (such as a mason, engineer or architect) must observe it every year and the owner keeps the report for DOB on request. Detached one- and two-family homes are exempt. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 46 days
Keep the report on file (not filed with DOB)
Gas piping inspection (2028 cycle) Likely applies
Local Law 152 · During 2028
What this is

Buildings with gas piping (except one- and two-family homes) need a periodic gas piping inspection by a licensed master plumber every four years. Community district 10 is on the 2028 cycle; certification is filed with DOB after the inspection. Buildings with no gas piping file a certification instead. Agency page

Dec 31, 2028
in 777 days
Next cycle year 2028

Open violations

ECB / OATH (22) · $112,520 owed
IssuedViolationHearingBalance
Aug 5, 2026Construction CLASS - 1
ATOI, OBSERVED THAT PARKING GARAGE BEING UTILIZED AS STORAGE FACILITY FOR THEATRE EQUIPMENT CONTRARY TO DOB RECORDS., DISCONTINUE ILLEGAL OCCUPANCY OR AMEND C OF O
#39199362L
Oct 15, 2026
DEFAULT
$2,530
Aug 5, 2026Construction CLASS - 1
ATOI, OBSERVED THAT GARAGE SPACE WAS BEING OCCUPIED CONTRARY TO VACATE ISSUED ON 12/30/2024., COMPLY WITH VACATE ORDER
#39199363N
Oct 15, 2026
DEFAULT
$10,030
Jul 30, 2026Construction CLASS - 2
AT TIME OF INSPECTION 4:30 AM, OBSERVED DEFECTIVE LIGHTING AT SIDEWALK SHED EXPS.1 CREATING DARK CONDITION. HAZARDOUS TO TENANTS/PEDESTRIANS, RISK OF SLIP/TRIP/FALL AND CRIMINAL ACTIVITY. NO PREVENTIVE MEASURES
#39557266Z
Oct 8, 2026
DEFAULT
$2,430
Jul 15, 2026Construction CLASS - 1
ATOI, OBSERVED THAT VACATE STICKER HAS BEEN REMOVED., COMPLY WITH CODE; DO NOT REMOVE VACATE STICKER.
#39196174K
Sep 24, 2026
DEFAULT
$5,030
Jun 22, 2026Construction CLASS - 2
NO CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION ON FILE FOR CLASS 1 FAILURE-TO-MAINTAIN VIOLATION #39098328P ISSUED 10/27/2023 CITING DISREPAIR OF SHEETROCK-ENCASED COLUMNS AT CELLAR LEVEL AND OPENED CEILING AREAS AT THE 2ND AND
#39193280K
Aug 27, 2026
DEFAULT
$6,250
Jun 22, 2026Construction CLASS - 2
NO ACCESS. NO CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION ON FILE FOR CLASS 1 VIOLATION #39122363H ISSUED 8/19/2024 CITING PAINT DETERIORATION, MISSING BRICK BELOW A 3RD-STORY WINDOW SILL, CRACKED BEAMS, AND STEP CRACKS AT EXPOS
#39193279N
Aug 27, 2026
DEFAULT
$6,250
Jun 22, 2026Construction CLASS - 2
NO ACCESS. NO CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION ON FILE FOR VIOLATION #39098225M ISSUED 10/27/2023 FOR FAILURE TO PROVIDE UNOBSTRUCTED EGRESS. VIOLATION CITES A GATE OBSTRUCTING THE 1ST-FLOOR REAR EMERGENCY EXIT AND OB
#39193278L
Aug 27, 2026
DEFAULT
$6,250
Jun 27, 2025Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER, NOTE AT EXP #1 MISSING BRICKS UNDER LINTEL OBSERVED CRACKED DETORIATED STONE MULTIPLELOCATIONS. AT EXP #4 OBSERVED OPEN PART OF CORNICE OBSERVED OPEN MORTA
#35694069P
Sep 4, 2025
DEFAULT
$12,500
Feb 5, 2025Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER. NOTED: AT EXP 1(S. ELEV) LOOSE/CRACKED MASONRY IN BETWEEN 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR. ALSO OBSERVED MISSING BRICK BELOW 3RD FLOOR WINDOW SILLS. OBSERVE SPALLED DECO
#35689561K
Apr 10, 2025
DEFAULT
$6,250
Dec 7, 2024Construction CLASS - 1
28-323.8 AND RCNY 103-13(5). FAILURE TO SECURE PUBLIC SAFETY AND/OR MAKE THE BUILDING'S STRUCTURE AND APPURTENANCES CONFORM TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE AFTER UNSAFE NOTIFICATION FILED BY QPSI #
#35689193X
Feb 13, 2025
DEFAULT
$12,500
Dec 7, 2024Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER.-AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED LOOSE BRICK AT LINTEL LINE ON 2ND FLOOR, MISSING BRICK/BULGING WINDOW SILL ON 3RD FLOOR AND CRACKED MASONRY IN MULTIPLE LOCA
#35689194H
Feb 13, 2025
DEFAULT
$6,250
Oct 1, 2024Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO SUBMIT THE REQUIRED PARKING STRUCTURE INITIAL OBSERVATION REPORT FOR AN EXISTING PARKING STRUCTURE OR A PERIODIC INSPECTION OF A PARKING STRUCTURE(PIPS)REPORT DOCUMENTING THE CONDITION OF PSID#M00034
#37030863N
Jan 30, 2025
DEFAULT
$12,500
Aug 26, 2024Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN A CODE COMPLIANT MANNER.NOTE:AT TIME OF INSPECTION,I OBSERVED AT EXP#1 SOUTH LOOSE BRICK LINTEL LINE OF 2 FLWL S1.MISSING BRICK/HULGING WINDOWSILL 3 FL WL S1 CRACKED BRICK MULTI
#35686161H
Dec 12, 2024
IN VIOLATION
$1,250
Aug 26, 2024Construction CLASS - 1
28-323.8 RCNY 103-13(5)FAILURE TO SECURE PUBLIC SAFETY AND/OR MAKE THEBUILDING'S STRUCTURE AND APPURTENANCES CONFORM TO THE PROVISIONS OF ADMIN CODE AFTER UNSAFE NOTIFICATION FILED BY QPSI#UNPS-M0003436-1B-001.
#35686160X
Dec 12, 2024
IN VIOLATION
$2,500
Aug 26, 2024Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO PROVIDE UNOBSTRUCTED EXIT PASSAGEWAY NOTE:AT TIME OF INSPECTION I OBSERVED A LOOSE/HANGING FE TREAD AT 3 FL LEVEL CREATING A SERIOUS HAZARD IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION AND RENDERING FE UNSAFE.REM:REPAI
#35686162J
Dec 12, 2024
IN VIOLATION
$1,250
Aug 19, 2024Construction CLASS - 1
AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED A 4 STORY PARKING LOT. OBSERVED CHIP PAINTING ON BRICKS AT EXPOSURE #1. ALSO OBSERVED MISSING BRICKS UNDER WINDOW SILL AT 3RD FLOOR AND A STEP CRACK ON BRICKS BETWEEN 2ND AND 3RD
#39122363H
Dec 12, 2024
DEFAULT
$6,250
Oct 27, 2023Construction CLASS - 1
UPON INSPECTION OBSERVED AT THE 1FLR REAR EMERGENCY EXIT, ROLLED DOWN GATE IS INSTALLED OBSTRUCTING THE EGRESS. THE 2FLR, 3FLR & 4FLR EXIT PASSAGEWAY TO THE STAIRCASE ARE OBSTRUCTED BY VEHICLES AND CREATING A D
#39098225M
Jan 4, 2024
DEFAULT
$6,250
Oct 27, 2023Construction CLASS - 1
UPON INSPECTION OBSERVED AT CELLAR LEVEL, MULTIPLE SHEET-ROCKED ENCASED COLUMNS ARE IN DISREPAIR DUE TO THE FRAMING BEING CRACKED, BROKEN, AND LEAVING THE SUPPORT COLUMNS EXPOSED. ALSO OBSERVED AT VARIOUS LOCAT
#39098328P
Oct 17, 2024
DEFAULT
$6,250
Jun 12, 2018Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER. NO FIRE STOPPING PER BC 712.3;27-345. NOTED: AT CELLAR LEVEL,THERE ARE SEVERAL OPENINGS AT CEILING EXPOSING FLOOR JOIST & ELIMINATING FIRE STOPPING.
#35334584K
Jan 3, 2019
IN VIOLATION
$0
Feb 21, 2018Construction CLASS - 1
FILED A CERTIFICATE OR OTHER RELATED MATERIALS CONTAINING MATERIAL FALSE STATEMENTS.ORIGINAL EXB#34980880P ISSUED 06/26/2012 WAS ISSUED AND THE CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION WAS ACCEPTED ON 2/21/2018 I OBSERVED @
#35317045R
Jan 10, 2019
IN VIOLATION
$0
Feb 21, 2018Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER-NOTED:AT CELLAR THERE IS APPROX 25'X18'OF AREA THAT WAS INSTALLED WITH SHEET METAL FORFIRESTOPPING BUT IT DOES NOT CONNECT END TO END.YOU CAN SEE FLOOR JOIS
#35317044P
Jul 5, 2018
DEFAULT
$0
Feb 21, 2017Construction CLASS - 2
1-ERECT AWNING,APPRX 10'WIDE X 4'HIGH X 3'OVERHANG WITH FLUORESCENT FIXTURE UNDER IT AND INSCRIPTION "PARKING 24 HOURS"; 2-ERECT ILLUMINATEDSIGN APPRX 12'WIDE X 3'HIGH WITH INSCRIPTION "VFC PARKING"; 3-ERECT 2W
#35226230P
Jun 22, 2017
IN VIOLATION
$0
DOB (14)
IssuedViolationStatus
Mar 5, 2025FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
#00061
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Mar 5, 2025FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
#00062
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jan 22, 2025FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
#00067
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Dec 30, 2024CONSTRUCTION
FULL VACATE ORDER. A PARKING GARAGE CONSIST OF 5 LVLS CELLAR, GROUND, ABOVE GROUND OF ENTIRE 4 STORY BLDG.OBSERVED HANG METAL SHEETS, ROTTED & DETERIORATED WOOD JOINTS W/O ADEQUATE SAFETY MEASURE. NOTED: UNSAFE NOTIFICTN FILED BY QPSI #UNPS-M0003436-1B-001. REMEDY: IMMEDIATLEY VAC -ATE ENTIRE PARKIN
#LL11001YC
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Aug 26, 2024CONSTRUCTION
EMERGENCY WORK ORDER, LOOSE/MASONRY/LOOSE FE TREAD.EXP1 SOUTH,I)LOOSE BRICK LINTEL LINE OF 2FL,II MISSING BRICK/BULGING WINDOW SILL 3FL WL S1,III LOOSE FE TREAD 3FL,EXP2 WEST,LOOSE SPALLING BRICK WITH INWARD LEASNING PARAPET.REMEDY:OWNER IMMEDIATELY UNDER DIRECTION OF RDP REPAIR FIRE ESC.TAKE/PROVID
#FA11001DD
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Sep 5, 2018FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
#00117
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Aug 9, 2018FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
#00090
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Aug 9, 2018FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
#00089
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jan 3, 2017(OTHER BLDGS TYPES) - ELEVATOR AFFIRMATION OF CORRECTION
VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2015 CAT 1 INSP/TST
#11050
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
May 30, 2014(OTHER BLDGS TYPES) - ELEVATOR AFFIRMATION OF CORRECTION
VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2012 CAT 1 INSP/TST
#10190
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Feb 27, 2009LOCAL LAW 10/81 - ELEVATOR

#01424
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Mar 21, 2008LOCAL LAW 10/81 - ELEVATOR

#01656
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 28, 1993LOCAL LAW 10/81 - ELEVATOR
1
#01875
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Oct 12, 1989LOCAL LAW 10/81 - ELEVATOR
1
#02910
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
DOB NOW Safety (27)
IssuedViolationStatus
Oct 7, 2026AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
Oct 7, 2026AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
Oct 7, 2026AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
Oct 2, 2026Elevators FTF-VT-CAT1-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2025 Cat1 Test Report
Active
Oct 2, 2026Elevators FTF-VT-PER-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2025 Periodic Inspection Report
Active
Sep 23, 2026Parking Structures FTF-PS-INITL
Failure to file parking structures compliance report by 12/31/2025 as required per 1 RCNY 103-13
Active
Mar 17, 2026AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
Mar 17, 2026AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
Mar 17, 2026AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
Mar 17, 2026AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
Mar 17, 2026AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
Mar 17, 2026AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
Jan 8, 2026Gas Piping - LL152 FTF-PL-PER
Cycle 2, Sub-cycle A (premises is in Community District 10)
Active
Mar 5, 2025AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
Mar 5, 2025AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
Jan 22, 2025AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
Aug 25, 2023Elevators FTF-VT-PER-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2022 Periodic Inspection Report
Active
Aug 11, 2023Elevators FTF-VT-CAT1-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2020 Cat1 Test Report
Active
Sep 5, 2018AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
Aug 9, 2018AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
Aug 9, 2018AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
Jan 3, 2017Elevators ACC1
Active
May 30, 2014Elevators ACC1
Active
Feb 27, 2009Elevators LL1081
Active
Mar 21, 2008Elevators LL1081
Active
Jun 28, 1993Elevators LL1081
Active
Oct 12, 1989Elevators LL1081
Active
HPD (0)

None open.

Issued in the last 120 days

DateSourceWhatNow
Oct 7, 2026DOB SafetyAEUHAZ: Open
Oct 7, 2026DOB SafetyAEUHAZ: Open
Oct 7, 2026DOB SafetyAEUHAZ: Open
Oct 2, 2026DOB SafetyElevators: Violation Issued-Failure To File 2025 Cat1 Test ReportOpen
Oct 2, 2026DOB SafetyElevators: Violation Issued-Failure To File 2025 Periodic Inspection ReportOpen
Sep 23, 2026DOB SafetyParking Structures: Failure to file parking structures compliance report by 12/31/2025 as required per 1 RCNY 103-13Open
Aug 5, 2026ECBConstruction: ATOI, OBSERVED THAT PARKING GARAGE BEING UTILIZED AS STORAGE FACILITY FOR THEATRE EQUIPMENT CONTRARY TO DOB RECORDS., DISCONTINUE ILLEGAL OCCUPANCY OR AMEND C OF OOpen
Aug 5, 2026ECBConstruction: ATOI, OBSERVED THAT GARAGE SPACE WAS BEING OCCUPIED CONTRARY TO VACATE ISSUED ON 12/30/2024., COMPLY WITH VACATE ORDEROpen
Jul 30, 2026ECBConstruction: AT TIME OF INSPECTION 4:30 AM, OBSERVED DEFECTIVE LIGHTING AT SIDEWALK SHED EXPS.1 CREATING DARK CONDITION. HAZARDOUS TO TENANTS/PEDESTRIANS, RISK OF SLIP/TRIP/FALL AND CRIMINAL ACTIVITY. NO PREVENTIVE MEASURESOpen

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