Manhattan · Block 1211 · Lot 9 · 10024

161 West 80 Street

5 floors · 10 apartments · 8,165 sq ft · built 1896 · class C5 · owner of record: 159 West 80 Street Corp.

29open violations
$15,000ECB/OATH penalties owed
7HPD class C (immediately hazardous)
48dto Bedbug annual filing

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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 48 days
Keep the report on file (not filed with DOB)
Bedbug annual filing Applies
Local Law 69 · December 1 to 31 each year
What this is

Owners of multiple dwellings file their bedbug infestation history for the prior year with HPD and post or distribute it to tenants. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 48 days
Annual
Annual notice: window guards and lead paint Applies
HPD / Health Code · January 1 to 16 each year
What this is

Deliver the annual notice to every unit asking whether a child lives there (window guards for children 10 and under; lead paint for children under 6 in pre-1960 buildings), then follow up on units that don't return it by mid-February. Agency page

Jan 16, 2027
in 64 days
Annual
Annual property registration Applies
HPD registration · September 1 each year
What this is

Residential buildings with three or more units, and one- and two-family homes the owner doesn't occupy, register with HPD every year ($13 fee). An unregistered building can't start a nonpayment case in Housing Court and faces civil penalties. Agency page

Sep 1, 2027
in 292 days
Registered through 2027-09-01
Gas piping inspection (2029 cycle) Likely applies
Local Law 152 · During 2029
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 7 is on the 2029 cycle; certification is filed with DOB after the inspection. Buildings with no gas piping file a certification instead. Agency page

Dec 31, 2029
in 1144 days
Next cycle year 2029

Open violations

ECB / OATH (12) · $15,000 owed
IssuedViolationHearingBalance
Jan 2, 2026Construction CLASS - 1
OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS RECORDS.ILLEGAL OCCUPANCY NOTED: AT CELLAR HAS BEEN OCCUPIED AND CONVERTED TO BEDROOM WITH BED, TWO(2) PIECE BATHROOM AND OTHER PERSONAL ITEMS; BEIN
#35720590M
Nov 5, 2026
PENDING
$2,500
Jan 2, 2026Construction CLASS - 1
WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. WORK NOTED: AT 1ST FLOOR APARTMENT '1A' ILLEGALLY INSTALLED MEZZANINE FLOOR TO CREATE A SLEEPING LOFT WITH LADDER ACCESS APPROX 8 FEET X 8 FEET(ABOVE THE FOOT PRINT OF THE 3 PIECE BATHROO
#35720591Y
Nov 5, 2026
PENDING
$2,500
Aug 6, 2024Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION WITH THE DEPT. OF BUILDINGS FOR VIOLATING CONDITIONS CITED IN NOV #35203539L ISSUED 12/05/2016. REMEDY: FILE A CERTIFICATE OF
#35679473L
Mar 28, 2025
IN VIOLATION
$1,250
Aug 6, 2024Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION WITH THE DEPT. OF BUILDINGS FOR VIOLATING CONDITIONS CITED IN NOV #35203540Z ISSUED 12/05/2016. REMEDY: FILE A CERTIFICATE OF
#35679474N
Mar 28, 2025
IN VIOLATION
$1,250
Aug 6, 2024Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION WITH THE DEPT. OF BUILDINGS FOR VIOLATING CONDITIONS CITED IN NOV #35203541K ISSUED 12/05/2016. REMEDY: FILE A CERTIFICATE OF
#35681150J
Mar 28, 2025
IN VIOLATION
$1,250
Nov 22, 2019Construction CLASS - 2
WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. AT TIME OF INSPECTION, OBSERVED NEW COPPER PIPE ROUGH PLUMBING WORK IN PROGRESS IN THE CELLAR OF THE BUILDING. NO PERMIT ON FILE WITH THE DOB FOR THIS WORK. NON COMPLIANT TO CODE., OBTAIN
#39013376Y
Jan 9, 2020
DEFAULT
$6,250
Nov 22, 2019Construction CLASS - 2
WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. AT TIME OF INSPECTION, OBSERVED EARTHWORK IN PROGRESS. APPROXIMATELY 6'5" X 3' X 5'2" OF RETAINING WALL/UNDERBELLY OF THE SIDEWALK WAS REMOVED AT CELLAR LEVEL ENTRANCE AREA. NO PERMIT ON
#39013372R
Jan 9, 2020
DEFAULT
$0
Dec 5, 2016Construction CLASS - 1
OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY THE C OF O# 58052 WHICH INDICATE BOILER ROOM, STORAGE & TENANTS LAUNDRY AS CELLAR LEAVE. NOW CELLAR ILLEGALLY CONVERTED IN TO CLASS 'A' APT W/ 3 PCS OF BATHROOM, FULL KITCH
#35203539L
Sep 7, 2017
DEFAULT
$0
Nov 1, 2004Unknown Hazardous
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH AN ORDER OF THE DEPARTMENT. NOTED: REMEDY FOR ECB #34400673Z REQUIRES RESTORATION OF PREMISES TO PRIOR LEGAL CONDI- TION IF PERMIT IS NOT OBTAINED OR IS NOT FEASIBLE. EGRESS TO STREET
#34445434K
Oct 20, 2005
WRITTEN OFF
$0
May 13, 2004Construction Hazardous
WORK W/OUT A PERMIT (50% OF WORK COMPLETED)NOTED:REAR YARD BEING EXCAVATED TO DEPTH OF APPROX 2 1/2 FT CELLAR STAIRS REMOVED AND CELLAR DOOR BLOCKED UP WITH CONCRETE BLOCKS PREVENTING ACCESS TO CELLAR AND EGRES
#34400673Z
Mar 17, 2005
IN VIOLATION
$0
Feb 28, 2002Construction Hazardous
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING. NOTED: SHEETROCK CEILING FULL OF HOLES AND MISSING SECTIONS EXPOSING WOOD STRUCTURAL MEMBERS WITH BX ELECTRICAL CABLE EXPOSED AND HANGING. LOCATION: CELLAR CORRIDOR SERVING AS GAS
#34295397J
May 29, 2003
IN VIOLATION
$0
Oct 27, 2000Quality of Life Hazardous
RESIDENCE ALTERED FOR OCCUPANCY AS A DWELLING FOR MORE THAN TEH LEGALLY APPROVED # OF FAM. CO#58052 INDICATES RESIDENCE LEGALLY APROVED FOR 10FAM. RESIDENCE NOW ALTERED FOR OCCUPANCY BY 11FAM.ALT.WORK NOTED:CEL
#34257962X
Apr 20, 2001
WRITTEN OFF
$0
DOB (1)
IssuedViolationStatus
Oct 27, 2000CONSTRUCTION

#07TV01
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
DOB NOW Safety (0)

None open.

HPD (18) · C 7 · B 2 · A 9
IssuedClassViolationCorrect by
Jun 12, 2018B§ 27-2040 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT OR NEAR THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCEWAY OF THE BUILDING AND KEEP SAME BURNING FROM SUNSET EVERY DAY TO SUNRISE ON THE DAY FOLLOWING MINIMUM OF 100 WATTS AS REQUIRED(LIGHT FIXTURE(S) PRESENT). AT FRONT AREAWAYJul 17, 2018
Jul 31, 2017A§ 27-2048 ADM CODE PAINT OR POST A SIGN INDICATING FLOORS SIGN MISSING ON ALL FLOORS AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYNov 3, 2017
Jul 31, 2017C§ 27-2033 ADM CODE POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO HAVE KEY TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM SIGN MISSING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYAug 8, 2017
Jul 31, 2017A§ 27-2053 ADM CODE POST SIGN ON WALL OF ENTRANCE STORY BEARING NAME, ADDRESS INCLUDING APARTMENT NUMBER IF ANY, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF SUPERINTENDENT, JANITOR OR HOUSEKEEPER. AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYNov 3, 2017
Aug 19, 2016ASECTION 26-1103 ADMIN. CODE: POST AND MAINTAIN A PROPER NOTICE ON WALL OF THE ENTRANCE STORY IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH ON THE AVAILABILITY OF THE AGENCY?S HOUSING INFORMATION GUIDE. A SAMPLE NOTICE CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.NYC.GOV/HPD.Nov 22, 2016
Aug 19, 2016ASECTION 27-2053 ADM CODE POST SIGN ON WALL OF ENTRANCE STORY BEARING NAME, ADDRESS INCLUDING APARTMENT NUMBER IF ANY, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF SUPERINTENDENT, JANITOR OR HOUSEKEEPER. AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYNov 22, 2016
Jun 29, 2016BSECTION 27-2053 ADM CODE PROVIDE DWELLING WITH A JANITOR OR RESPONSIBLE PERSON OR JANITORIAL SERVICE.Aug 3, 2016
Jun 29, 2016ASECTION 27-2053 ADM CODE POST SIGN ON WALL OF ENTRANCE STORY BEARING NAME, ADDRESS INCLUDING APARTMENT NUMBER IF ANY, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF SUPERINTENDENT, JANITOR OR HOUSEKEEPER.Oct 2, 2016
Jun 29, 2016ASECTION 27-2046.1 HMC: POST A PROPER NOTICE OF CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE REQUIREMENTS, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, IN A COMMON AREA OF A CLASS A MULTIPLE DWELLING NEAR INSPECTION CERTIFICATE OR PROVIDE NOTICE TO TENANTS IN A PRIVATE DWELLING. AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYOct 2, 2016
Jun 27, 2016ASECTION 27-2045 ADM CODE POST A PROPER NOTICE OF SMOKE DETECTOR REQUIREMENTS, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, AT OR NEAR THE MAIL BOX MISSING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYSep 30, 2016
Jun 27, 2016ASECTION 26-1103 ADMIN. CODE: POST AND MAINTAIN A PROPER NOTICE ON WALL OF THE ENTRANCE STORY IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH ON THE AVAILABILITY OF THE AGENCY?S HOUSING INFORMATION GUIDE. A SAMPLE NOTICE CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.NYC.GOV/HPD. AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYSep 30, 2016
Jun 27, 2016CSECTION 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM boiler room door locked at cellar AT CELLARJul 5, 2016
Jun 27, 2016CApt 1 · § 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTJun 26, 2016
Jun 27, 2016C§ 27-2033 ADM CODE POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO HAVE KEY TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM MISSING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYJul 5, 2016
Feb 17, 2015CApt 2 · SECTION 27-2043.1 HMC INSTALL THE MISSING OR REPAIR/REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE WINDOW GUARD(S) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE NEW YORK CITY HEALTH CODE SECTION 24 RCNY CHAPTER 12. WG TO INSTALL = 1; WG TO REPLACE = 0; WG TO REPAIR = 0; LOCATED AT APT 2, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST ATMar 17, 2015
Feb 17, 2015AApt 2 · SECTION 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT ALL PEELING PAINT SURFACES IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY , THE FOYER , THE 32nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHMay 23, 2015
Jan 26, 2015CApt 2 · SECTION 27-2043.1 HMC INSTALL THE MISSING OR REPAIR/REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE WINDOW GUARD(S) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE NEW YORK CITY HEALTH CODE SECTION 24 RCNY CHAPTER 12. WG TO INSTALL = 5; WG TO REPLACE = 0; WG TO REPAIR = 0; IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 1st STORY, 1sFeb 23, 2015
Jan 26, 2015CApt 2 · SECTION 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING CEILING IN THE 1st BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHFeb 3, 2015

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