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656 West 162 Street, Manhattan

58 open Class C — see them ↓$79,409.00 recorded as dueHPD registration valid
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656 West 162 Street at a glance

656 West 162 Street, Manhattan has 119 open city records on file, 58 of them Class C (immediately hazardous), and $79,409.00 recorded as due on OATH/ECB summonses. The most recent record is dated Jul 7, 2026.

Open Class C
58
Immediately hazardous — click to see them
Open Class B
55
Hazardous — click to see them
Open Class A
6
Non-hazardous — click to see them
Fines due
$79,409.00
Balance on OATH/ECB summonses
Permits on file
20
Construction permits filed with DOB
Last activity
Jul 7, 2026
HPD record

Health score for 656 West 162 Street

A composite of the public indicators below. How it is scored.

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Health score · Aug 5, 2026
Scored from the 300 most recent of 1,033 public records for this building
Open Class C violations
Immediately hazardous, uncertified
This building 58
Open Class B violations
Hazardous
This building 55
Heat & hot water records
Violations and complaints, last 24 months
This building 0
Unpaid penalties
OATH/ECB summonses with balance due
This building $79,409
Bedbug filings with infestations
Annual LL69 filings on record
This building 1
Tenant litigation
Open HP actions in Housing Court
This building 1
Active vacate order
HPD or FDNY order to vacate, still in effect
This building No

Record timeline for 656 West 162 Street

Showing the 300 most recent of 1,033 records; the CSV has the full history. Class A, B and C are HPD’s hazard tiers: C is immediately hazardous, A and B explained here.

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OATH / ECB summonses & fines at 656 West 162 Street

$79,409.00 is recorded as due across the 69 summonses below, out of $460,040.00 in penalties imposed. Balances are as the city publishes them; a settlement or write-off that never reached the dataset will not show here. New to these? How an OATH summons becomes a penalty, explained.

OATH and ECB summonses for 656 West 162 Street
1766078Feb 5, 2026CEASE USE ITEMS: (1) DOOR ZONE RESTRICTOR INOPERATIVE. (2) DOOR LOCK MApr 16, 2026Defaulted (did not respond)$6,250.00
1178136Nov 25, 2025CEASE USE ITEM: DOOR ZONE RESTRICTOR INOPERATIVE, CREATING A HAZARDOUSJan 29, 2026Defaulted (did not respond)$3,125.00
1728804May 14, 2024FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONERS ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIJul 18, 2024Defaulted (did not respond)$6,250.00
521073Apr 9, 2024CLASS 2: PHONE INOPERATIVE REPAIR & CONNECT SERVICE TO 24 HR EMERGENCYJun 13, 2024Defaulted (did not respond)$3,125.00
1368478Dec 29, 2023UNLAWFUL ACTS: FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONERS ORDER CONTAINEMar 7, 2024Defaulted (did not respond)$6,250.00
1556923Mar 3, 2021UNAPPROVED UNSAFE UNSUITABLE ELETRICAL EQUIPMENT DEVICES APPLIANCES A Dec 9, 2021Resolved
1401940Mar 3, 2021FAILURE TO PROVIDE ARC FAULT CIRCUIT INTERUPTER AFCL PROTECTION IN DWEDec 9, 2021Found in violation
1556911Mar 3, 2021ELECTRICAL WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT.OBSERVED AT 9:10AM BRANCH CIRCUT WIRIDec 9, 2021Resolved
1583346Mar 1, 2021NO DLM INSTALLED INTO DEVICE AS MANDATED BY 3.10.12 OF APPENDIX K3 OF Oct 14, 2021Found in violation
1401609Feb 24, 2021ELECTRICAL WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT.OBSERVED AT 130PM BRAUCH CIRCUIT WIRIDec 9, 2021Found in violation
1401606Feb 24, 2021UNAPPROVED UNSAFE UNSUITABLE ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT DEVICES APPARATUS APApr 14, 2022Found in violation
1400897Feb 24, 2021FAILURE TO POST OR DISTRIBUTE SAFE CONSTRUCTION BILL OF RIGHTS.NOTE: Dec 16, 2021Found in violation
1401575Feb 24, 2021FAILURE TO PROVIDE COVER FACE PLATE LAMP HOLDERS LUMINAIRE CANOPY FOR Dec 9, 2021Found in violation
1401507Feb 24, 2021FAILURE TO GROUND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS NO GROUND CONDUCTOR PROVIDED TO SDec 9, 2021Found in violation
1400885Feb 24, 2021FAILURE TO POST AND DISTRIBUTE TENANT PROTECTION PLAN NOTE:AT TIME OF Dec 16, 2021Found in violation
1241520Feb 24, 202128-201.1 INADEQUATE TENANT PROTECTION PLAN NOTE:AT TIME OF INSPECTION Dec 16, 2021Found in violation$2,500.00
1583292Jan 22, 2021WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT ON 01/22/2021 AT APPROX.. 3:05PM I OBSERVED GAS Sep 2, 2021Found in violation
1583290Jan 22, 2021FAILURE TO HAVE NEW OR ALTERED PLUMBING SYSTEM TESTED ON 01/22/2021 ATSep 2, 2021Found in violation
1579662Dec 30, 2020ELECTRICAL WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT FOR THE INSTALLATION FO SEVERAL LIGHMar 18, 2021Found in violation
1408949Aug 6, 20192X10,99M7 2X10-OUTSIDE COMM INOPERATIVE REPAIR; 99M7-ONE YEAR TAG Oct 10, 2019Settled by stipulation
1433695Mar 12, 2018FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE HOUSEKEEPING PER SECTION REQUIREMENTS. Oct 4, 2018Found in violation$909.00
680932Jan 18, 201840P16,32I10,8J1. 40P16-PROVIDE SAFE MEANS OF ACCESS TO MACHINE ROOM; Mar 8, 2018Settled by stipulation
1279384Jun 4, 2017FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONERS ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIMar 22, 2018Found in violation
1288684Apr 12, 2017FAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMM'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIO#35222159Apr 3, 2018Found in violation
1288681Feb 14, 2017FAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMM'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIO#35222159Mar 22, 2018Found in violation
886549Jan 7, 2017FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONERS ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIJul 27, 2017Found in violation
1292637Dec 14, 2016WORK W/O A PERMIT. I OBSERVED THAT PLUMBING & PLASTER WORK WAS BEING DMar 22, 2018Found in violation
1397685Sep 18, 2016FAILURE TO COMPLY W/ THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN NOV# 351085Mar 22, 2018Found in violation
1276897Aug 26, 2016FAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMM'S ORDER CONTAINED IN NOV #35108524N ISSUEOct 13, 2016Written off
1740129Jul 26, 2016FAILURE TO COMPLY W/ THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN NOV# 351085Sep 15, 2016Written off
1312248Jul 7, 2016FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN NOV#35108Feb 16, 2017Found in violation
1295246Jun 14, 2016PLUMBING WORK W/OUT A PERMIT. NOTE: @ CELLAR LEVEL GASLINES INSTALLED Feb 16, 2017Found in violation
1350479Jun 14, 2016RESIDENCE ALTERED FOR OCCUPANCY AS A DWELLING FROM 50 FAMILIES TO MOREFeb 16, 2017Found in violation
513963Jun 14, 2016FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER: LACK OF A SYSTEM OFFeb 16, 2017Found in violation
1312247Jun 14, 2016FAILURE TO COMPLY W/ THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN NOV# 351085Feb 16, 2017Found in violation
1552301May 31, 2016OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY COFO AND DOB RECORDS:PARTITIONS Sep 22, 2016Resolved
1601253May 14, 2016FAILURE TO COMPLY W/ THE COMM'S ORDER CONTAINED IN NOV#35108524N ISSUEJun 30, 2016Resolved
1601175Feb 1, 2016FAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMM'S ORDER CONTAINED IN NOV #35108524N ISSUEMar 17, 2016Resolved
1284572Dec 16, 2015FAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMM'S ORDER CONTAINED IN NOV #35119428R ISSUEFeb 4, 2016Written off
720930Oct 30, 2015FAIL TO COMPLY W/COMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN NOV # 35119428R Dec 17, 2015Written off
1698981Sep 27, 2015FAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMM'S ORDER CONTAINED IN NOV #35119428R ISSUENov 12, 2015Written off
612367Sep 27, 2015FAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMM'S ORDER CONTAINED IN NOV #35108524N ISSUENov 12, 2015Written off
1397356Aug 12, 2015FAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMM'S ORDER CONTAINED IN NOV #35108523L ISSUEOct 8, 2015Found in violation
1663379Aug 12, 2015FAILURE TO COMPLY W/ THE COMM'S ORDER CONTAINED IN NOV#35119428R ISSUEOct 1, 2015Written off
1663345Aug 12, 2015FAILURE TO COMPLY W/ THE COMM'S ORDER CONTAINED IN NOV#35108524N ISSUEOct 1, 2015Written off
1601157Jun 29, 2015FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN NOTICE OFAug 13, 2015Found in violation
1686761Jun 29, 2015FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN NOV#35108Aug 13, 2015Written off
1552268May 7, 2015FAILURE TO COMPLY W/COMMISSIONER'S ORDER TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRJun 25, 2015Found in violation
1601202May 7, 2015FAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN NOTICE OF VIJun 25, 2015Found in violation
1628120May 7, 2015FAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN NOTICE OF VIJun 25, 2015Found in violation
1211985Mar 20, 201539D06,40D06,37#07,52O02,54M12,56Y13,70O02,08V01,03B10. 40D-SECURE LIGHMay 7, 2015Written off
1159307Mar 11, 2015FAILURE TO COMPLY W/ THE COMM'S ORDER CONTAINED IN NOTICE OF VIOLATIONApr 30, 2015Written off
1601156Mar 11, 2015FAILURE TO COMPLY W/ THE COMM'S ORDER TO FILE A CERT OF CORRECTION W/ Apr 30, 2015Found in violation
1601193Mar 11, 2015FAILURE TO COMPLY W/COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN NOV #35119428R IApr 30, 2015Found in violation
1238791Jan 22, 2015WORK W/O A PERMIT. NOTED: INSTALL 4 DRYERS & APPROX 4 WASHING MACHINESMar 12, 2015Written off
1671305Jan 22, 2015FAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN NOTICE OF VIMar 12, 2015Written off
1457880Jan 22, 2015FAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMM'S ORDER TO FILE C OF C W/THE DOB'S FOR NOJul 16, 2015Written off
1397439Jan 22, 2015FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER: LACK OF A SYSTEM OFMar 12, 2015Found in violation
1324000Dec 10, 2014MULTIPLE DWELLING ALTERED/CHANGED FOR OCCUPANCY AS A DWELLING BY 3 OR Jun 18, 2015Defaulted (did not respond)$51,000.00
1601222Dec 10, 2014WORK WITHOUT PERMIT. AT CELLAR INSTALLED PLUMBING LINES, (GAS, WATER, Jun 18, 2015Found in violation
1022810Oct 15, 201459D06,02X10,39O02,54M12,16D06,56Y13,51J01,61B07. 59D-BRAKE ASSEMBLY-SEDec 4, 2014Found in violation
1279790May 2, 2014WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. OBSERVED ONE NEW GAS METER BAR INSTALLED IN APTJul 24, 2014Defaulted (did not respond)
928290Oct 19, 2011WORK W/O A PERMIT. WORK NOTED: REMOVED PARTITIONS AT CENTER OF APT 5D.Dec 8, 2011Settled by stipulation
817028Jun 23, 2010WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. REMOVAL OF FIRE RATED MATERIAL ON WALLS THROUGHAug 12, 2010Defaulted (did not respond)
308269Jan 15, 200839O0255Y1358D0659Q0371Q0386BB05. 58D06 SECURE BRAKE PINS W/ THE REQUIRAug 14, 2008Found in violation
307910Jul 10, 200741G11,58E01,51H14,53BB12,54BB12,34Q03,67O02,68O02,71O02.41-PROPERLY FUJan 10, 2008Found in violation
423632Nov 17, 19999H,9K,74M,29L,29H,50Y. CEASE USE C.W.T GUILD SHOES WORN C.W.T. OUT OF Jan 6, 2000Written off
229560May 12, 1998OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY THE CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY Feb 25, 1999Written off
145537Sep 23, 199431Q,46T,48T,99T,61Q,61I,33P,33I,31D,15Q,8V,50Y,35Y,1M,45X,58D,59D,42X,Dec 1, 1994Found in violation