161 WEST 105 STREET is a mid-century 1930 building, 5 floors, 20 units in Upper West Side, NYC. Owned by 157-161 WEST 105 STREET HDFC. Public records show 47 open violations, 42 311 complaints on file.
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Manhattan · March 2026
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§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES FLOWER POTS ON FRONT FIRE ESCAPE BALCONY. AT FIRE ESCAPE, 5th STORY
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING AND ALL WALLS IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 2WR, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING AND ALL WALLS AT EAST CLOSET IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 2WR, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING HOOK AND EYE INSTALLED AT VESTIBULE DOOR TO PUBLIC HALL , 1st STORY
§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING HOOK AND EYE AT BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR
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The northern Upper West Side around 100th to 110th streets is where Columbia University's influence begins to creep in. Morningside Park, cheaper rents than the 70s and 80s, and a diverse mix of academics, families, and longtime residents give it an easygoing, unpretentious energy.
HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
UNSANITARY CONDITION — MOLD
PAINT/PLASTER — CEILING
GENERAL — COOKING GAS
FLOORING/STAIRS — FLOOR
Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
PAINT/PLASTER — WALL
UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS
FLOORING/STAIRS — FLOOR
PAINT/PLASTER — WALL