Does 422 East 161st Street have HPD violations?

Yes, 422 East 161st Street currently has 18 open HPD housing violations: 2 Class A (non-hazardous), 12 Class B (hazardous), and 4 Class C (immediately hazardous). Data from NYC HPD via NYC Open Data, last updated July 10, 2026.

How many 311 complaints has 422 East 161st Street received?

422 East 161st Street has received 4 complaints in the last 12 months and 0 in the last 30 days. The most common complaint type is HEAT/HOT WATER with 3 complaints.

Is 422 East 161st Street safe to live in?

Based on NYC Open Data, 422 East 161st Street has a CRITICAL RISK safety rating. The building has 4 Class C (immediately hazardous) violations and should be investigated carefully before signing a lease.

What are the most common complaints at 422 East 161st Street?

The most common complaints filed at 422 East 161st Street in the last 12 months are: 1. HEAT/HOT WATER (3 complaints), 2. GENERAL (1 complaint).

Are there Class C violations at 422 East 161st Street?

Yes. 422 East 161st Street currently has 4 Class C violations, which are classified as immediately hazardous by NYC HPD. These require urgent landlord certification of correction.

When was the last complaint filed at 422 East 161st Street?

The most recent 311 complaint at 422 East 161st Street was filed on March 10, 2026. In total, 11 complaints have been filed since January 2024. Data updated daily from NYC Open Data.

How serious are the violations at 422 East 161st Street?

422 East 161st Street currently has 18 open HPD violations: 2 Class A (non-hazardous), 12 Class B (hazardous), and 4 Class C (immediately hazardous). Class C violations are immediately hazardous and require urgent remediation by the landlord under NYC housing code. Data from NYC HPD via NYC Open Data.

Who do I contact about violations at 422 East 161st Street?

To report a housing issue or follow up on violations at 422 East 161st Street, contact NYC's Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) by calling 311 or visiting hpd.nyc.gov. Tenants can file a new complaint via the 311 mobile app or website. For free legal assistance, contact Housing Court Answers (212-962-4795), MFY Legal Services, or Housing Rights Initiative.

422 East 161st Street

Q: Is 422 East 161st Street a good building to rent?

422 East 161st Street has 4 Class C (immediately hazardous) violations currently open — the most serious HPD category. Prospective renters should exercise significant caution, request a full HPD inspection history, and consult a tenant rights organization before signing any lease.

📍 Morrisania, Bronx Built 1931 10 units Class C4 Residential

Registered to MIRIAM KORSINSKY LLC / Partnership HPD registration · updated monthly

CRITICAL RISK

18 Open Violations

4C 12B 2A

4 Complaints (12 mo) ↓ down vs prior year

0 Last 30 Days

Renting here? This building has 4 unresolved immediately-hazardous violations — ask the landlord what's being done about them before you sign.

311 Complaint Summary

Last 30 Days

Last 90 Days

Last 365 Days

✅ Complaints are down 67% compared to the previous 6 months.

🐀 1 pest infestation complaint filed with HPD since 2024

Complaint Types (Last 12 Months)

HEAT/HOT WATER

3(75%)

GENERAL

1(25%)

📅 Monthly Activity Heatmap (Last 12 Months)

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Source: NYC 311 / HPD · Synced daily · Covers HPD-managed residential buildings · Records from Jan 2024 onward

DOHMH Rat Inspection History

25 Inspections on Record

Failed for Rat Activity Most Recent Result

2026-05-26 Most Recent Date

2026-05-26 Initial Failed for Rat Activity

2023-12-07 Treatments Bait applied

2023-10-02 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason

2023-09-22 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity

2023-09-14 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity

2023-09-05 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity

2023-07-31 Initial Failed for Rat Activity

2023-07-27 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason

2023-07-26 Treatments Bait applied

2023-07-24 Initial Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason

2023-07-24 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason

2023-07-19 Initial Passed

2023-07-13 Initial Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason

2023-06-28 Initial Failed for Rat Activity

2023-06-05 Initial Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason

2023-05-16 Initial Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason

2023-04-28 Initial Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason

2023-03-31 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason

2023-03-07 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason

2023-03-01 Treatments Bait applied

2023-02-10 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason

2023-01-09 Initial Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason

2023-01-07 Treatments Bait applied

2022-12-27 Treatments Bait applied

Source: NYC DOHMH Rodent Inspections · Synced daily (30-day lookback) · Inspections may cover the building's block, not the exact address · DOHMH data publishes with ~10-day lag

HPD Housing Violations

2 Class A

12 Class B

4 Class C

Driving this immediately hazardous rating

Class C Building door missing or defective self-close mechanism 2026-06-21

Class C Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and west wall in the… 2026-03-11

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Class C § 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 (SELF CLOSING ARM) BROKEN AT BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

2026-06-21 ▼

Violation ID: #19022610

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-06-21T00:00:00.000

Description: § 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 (SELF CLOSING ARM) BROKEN AT BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

Class C § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING AND WEST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2E, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

2026-03-11 ▼

Violation ID: #18715184

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-03-11T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING AND WEST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2E, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class C § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SPRING BALANCE AT LOWER SASH WINDOW PANEL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2E, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

2026-03-11 ▼

Violation ID: #18715194

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-03-11T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SPRING BALANCE AT LOWER SASH WINDOW PANEL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2E, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class C § 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED AT BOILER ROOM

2025-11-06 ▼

Violation ID: #18350575

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-11-06T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED AT BOILER ROOM

Class B § 27-2053 ADM CODE PROVIDE DWELLING WITH A JANITOR OR RESPONSIBLE PERSON OR JANITORIAL SERVICE.

2026-06-21 ▼

Violation ID: #19022608

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-06-21T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2053 ADM CODE PROVIDE DWELLING WITH A JANITOR OR RESPONSIBLE PERSON OR JANITORIAL SERVICE.

Class B § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE 3RD AND 8TH MISSING GLASS OUTER PANE AT (BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR), TO PUBLIC HALL AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

2026-06-21 ▼

Violation ID: #19022609

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-06-21T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE 3RD AND 8TH MISSING GLASS OUTER PANE AT (BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR), TO PUBLIC HALL AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

Class B § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LOCK AND ASAMBLIES BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

2026-06-21 ▼

Violation ID: #19022611

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-06-21T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LOCK AND ASAMBLIES BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF KEY OPERATED LOCK INSTALLED AT 2ND DOOR FROM NORTH LEADING TO FIRE ESCAPE WINDOW IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 3W, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

2026-03-11 ▼

Violation ID: #18715202

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-03-11T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF KEY OPERATED LOCK INSTALLED AT 2ND DOOR FROM NORTH LEADING TO FIRE ESCAPE WINDOW IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 3W, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF KEY OPERATED LOCK INSTALLED AT 4TH DOOR FROM NORTH LEADING TO FIRE ESCAPE WINDOW IN THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 3W, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

2026-03-11 ▼

Violation ID: #18715203

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-03-11T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF KEY OPERATED LOCK INSTALLED AT 4TH DOOR FROM NORTH LEADING TO FIRE ESCAPE WINDOW IN THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 3W, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class B § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING AND WEST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3W, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

2026-03-11 ▼

Violation ID: #18715205

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-03-11T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING AND WEST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3W, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING AND WEST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3W, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

2026-03-11 ▼

Violation ID: #18715206

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-03-11T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING AND WEST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3W, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class B § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING AND WEST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3W, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

2026-03-11 ▼

Violation ID: #18715208

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-03-11T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING AND WEST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3W, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING AND WEST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3W, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

2026-03-11 ▼

Violation ID: #18715209

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-03-11T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING AND WEST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3W, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class B § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SPRING BALANCE AT LOWER SASH WINDOW PANEL IN THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2E, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

2026-03-11 ▼

Violation ID: #18715186

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-03-11T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SPRING BALANCE AT LOWER SASH WINDOW PANEL IN THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2E, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING AND EAST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2E, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

2026-03-11 ▼

Violation ID: #18715191

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-03-11T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING AND EAST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2E, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR IN THE 5th ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 5E, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

2024-10-10 ▼

Violation ID: #17341160

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-10-10T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR IN THE 5th ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 5E, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class A § 53, 187, 231 M/D LAW AND DEPARTMENT RULES AND REGULATIONS. PROVIDE A SHOE PROPERLY SECURED TO BOTTOM OF STRING OF DROPLADDER SHOE TACK WELDED, SECURE WITH PROPER NUTS AND BOLTS AT 1ST EXTERIOR FIRE ESCAPE AT BUILDING FRONT. AT FIRE ESCAPE

2026-06-21 ▼

Violation ID: #19022612

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-06-21T00:00:00.000

Description: § 53, 187, 231 M/D LAW AND DEPARTMENT RULES AND REGULATIONS. PROVIDE A SHOE PROPERLY SECURED TO BOTTOM OF STRING OF DROPLADDER SHOE TACK WELDED, SECURE WITH PROPER NUTS AND BOLTS AT 1ST EXTERIOR FIRE ESCAPE AT BUILDING FRONT. AT FIRE ESCAPE

Class A § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE ELECTRICAL OUTLET AT WEST WALL IN THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2E, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

2026-03-11 ▼

Violation ID: #18715189

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-03-11T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE ELECTRICAL OUTLET AT WEST WALL IN THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2E, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

⚠️ What does Class C mean?

Class C violations are classified as immediately hazardous by the HPD (e.g. lack of heat or hot water, active mold, severe rodent infestations, lead-based paint, or carbon monoxide detector issues). Landlords are legally required to resolve these immediately.

Source: NYC HPD Housing Violations · Synced daily · Open violations only — closed violations excluded · Class I (administrative/registration notices) excluded from counts

Neighborhood Comparison

How 422 East 161st Street compares to other tracked buildings in Morrisania in the last 12 months.

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📊 That's 0.7× the Morrisania average · top 24% most-complained in neighborhood

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What This Means If You're Considering Renting Here

This building has 4 Class C (immediately hazardous) violations currently open — the most serious HPD category. With 4 complaints filed in the last 12 months, prospective renters should exercise significant caution, request a full HPD inspection history, and consult a tenant rights organization before signing any lease.

Data current as of July 10, 2026. Always verify independently with HPD before signing a lease.

Data last updated: July 10, 2026 · Source: NYC Open Data

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