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161 East 33 Street · Manhattan · BBL 1008890033 · generated 2026-10-20 · FREE

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Where the penalty points come from

ComponentWhat it coversPoints
Housing codeHPD violations by class, complaints, emergency repairs, litigation, vacate orders, AEP0
Structural & safetyDOB violations, ECB/OATH violations by class0
PestsBedbug filings, failed rodent inspections, rodent 311s1.5
DisplacementMarshal evictions executed0
GRADE A

The city's published records show little recorded distress here in the last three years. More recorded distress than 80% of 1-5-unit residential buildings citywide. The citywide median for 1-5-unit residential buildings is 0 penalty points per 10 units; this building carries 3.8. In ZIP 10016, 71% of residential buildings hold an A and 4% grade D or F. How grades work

this building
A
C

Among 699,345 1-5-unit residential buildings citywide · left is less recorded distress, right is more

Open with the city right now

Open HPD violations9 total — 1 class C (immediately hazardous), 7 class B, 1 class A. Oldest open since 2000-01-12.

status snapshot refreshed weekly from HPD records

Patterns

No heat or hot-water complaints in the last three years.

1 bedbug-infested unit(s) reported in filings over the last three years.

What 311 hears from this address

4 service requests in the last three years. Most common: Illegal Dumping (1) · Homeless Person Assistance (1) · Damaged Tree (1) · Building/Use (1).

Filed construction activity

No permitted work with a declared cost filed in the last decade. Permit costs cover filed construction work only — they do not capture routine maintenance or repairs done without a permit.

Rent-stabilization signals

YesBuilt before 1974 (1910)
NoSix or more residential units (4)
No421-a / J-51 tax benefit on the current tax roll

1 of 3 signals present. Only a partial profile — stabilization is possible but less likely. The definitive answer for any unit: request its rent history from NYS Homes & Community Renewal (free, at hcr.ny.gov).

Registered with HPD — the names behind the building

Registered owner(s)IFARCO INC
Head officerILAN FREUND
Managing agentCENTRA INC
Last registered2025-09-06

as filed by the owner in the building's HPD registration

What the city thinks it's worth

Tax yearCity market valueAssessed value
2025$1,576,000 $709,200
2026$1,891,000 $850,950
2027$2,269,000 $1,021,050

The city's market estimate has risen 44% between tax years 2025 and 2027.

Flood exposure

Not in the FEMA 1%-annual-chance floodplain (2015 preliminary maps).

Hurricane evacuation zone 6 of 6 — zone 1 evacuates first.

Not in the city's stormwater (cloudburst) flood maps under any modeled scenario.

No street-flooding or sewer-backup complaints on record at this address.

Sources: FEMA flood maps (coastal), NYC DEP Stormwater Flood Maps (cloudburst), NYC hurricane evacuation zones, and 311 records for this address.

Getting around

Subway33 St — 6 · 700 ft straight-line (about a 3-minute walk) · station accessibility: none
BusNearest boarding stop: 3 Av / E 33 St — M101 · 250 ft
Citi BikeE 31 St & 3 Ave · 600 ft · station location as of 2026-09-23; live availability
School zones (2024–25 map)Elementary: P.S. 116 Mary Lindley Murray
Middle: J.H.S. 104 Simon Baruch. Confirm with the DOE's school search.

Distances are straight-line, not walking routes. Transit locations from the MTA and Citi Bike, bike facilities from NYC DOT, school zones from the DOE's 2024–25 maps.

Report a problem to 311

161 East 33 Street

Heat or hot waterHeat or hot water
Apartment maintenanceApartment maintenance
Bed bugsBed bugs
Residential pestsResidential pests
Rats or miceRats or mice
Anything elseAnything else

4 311 service requests from this address in the last three years.

311 will ask for the address, the apartment if the problem is inside, and what's wrong. Contact details are optional for most complaints; food-poisoning reports can be anonymous. Complaints appear in the city's public 311 data, usually within a day or two, and then in the Live from 311 box on this page.

The landlord's report card

Managed by CENTRA INC — 13 buildings, 99 units. Grades across the portfolio: A6 · B6 · D1. See the whole portfolio

BuildingBoroughUnitsGrade
315 Pleasant Avenue MN23 A
44 Perry Street MN17 A
55 West 71 Street MN12 B
349 East 119 Street MN8 A
58 West 48 Street MN6 B
7 East 74 Street MN6 A
62 West 48 Street MN5 B
161 East 33 Street MN4 A
116 East 62 Street MN4 D
163 East 33 Street MN4 A
205 East 83 Street MN4 B
304 Bleecker Street MN3 B
64 Charles Street MN3 B

Sales, deeds & mortgages

Most recent mortgage recorded against this lot: $36,404 on 2019-08-05 (lender: JPMorgan Chase Bank), covering 2 lots — the amount covers all of them. Face amount at recording — it may have since been paid down, refinanced or satisfied. View the recorded document.

DateRecordAmountPer res. unit
2019-08-05Mortgage $36,404 — from IFARCO, INC. to JPMORGAN CHASE BANK $36,404
2019-08-05Agreement $2,900,000 — from IFARCO, INC. to JPMORGAN CHASE BANK $2,900,000
2015-01-15Mortgage $2,679,150 — from IFARCO, INC. to JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. $2,679,150
2015-01-15Agreement $3,150,000 — from JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. to IFARCO, INC. $3,150,000
2015-01-15Mortgage $3,150,000 — from IFARCO, INC. to JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. $3,150,000
2010-12-02Agreement $536,886 — from IFARCO, INC to M & T REAL ESTATE TRUST $536,886
2000-09-27Mortgage $700,000 — from IFARCO, INC. to M&T REAL ESTATE, INC. $700,000

Ten-year activity

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YearEnforcementHousing & tenantsOwnership & moneyHealth & systemsTotal
201704015
201801034
201906219
2020090110
202102013
202222026
202301012
202402002
202503014
202613004
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The last 12 months — 5 records

DateRecord
2026-03-27Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2026-03-27311: Building/Use — Illegal Conversion Of Residential Building/Space
2026-03-27DOB complaint, category ?
2026-03-05311: Damaged Tree — Branch or Limb Has Fallen Down
2025-12-07Bedbug filing: 0 infested units

The full timeline

2026
2026-03-27Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2026-03-27311: Building/Use — Illegal Conversion Of Residential Building/Space
2026-03-27DOB complaint, category ?
2026-03-05311: Damaged Tree — Branch or Limb Has Fallen Down
2025
2025-12-07Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2025-09-25311: Homeless Person Assistance — Non-Chronic
2025-08-05311: Illegal Dumping — Removal Request
2025-03-27Rodent inspection: Passed
2024
2024-12-09Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2024-03-15Bedbug filing: 1 infested units
2023
2023-05-25Boiler inspection
2023-04-12311: Outdoor Dining — Sidewalk Zone Blocked
2022
2022-12-16Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2022-12-06Boiler inspection
2022-06-29Boiler inspection — defects found
2022-05-18311: Boilers — Boiler - Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
2022-05-18ECB CLASS - 2 violation: MISSING RATING PLATE,COVER OFF ON LOW WATER CUT OFF,WRONG SIZE PIPING FOR PRESSURETROLS,& NEED CLEAN OUTS ,NOT ABLE TO SEE TERMINA$625
2022-05-18DOB complaint, category ?
2021
2021-12-21Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2021-04-10311: Noise - Residential — Loud Talking
2021-01-15Boiler inspection — defects found
2020
2020-12-09Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2020-08-25311: Other Enforcement — E3B Sidewalk Obstruction
2020-08-13311: Missed Collection (All Materials) — 1 Missed Collection
2020-08-11311: Other Enforcement — E3B Sidewalk Obstruction
2020-08-04311: Sanitation Condition — 15 Street Cond/Dump-Out/Drop-Off
2020-07-31311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2020-06-21311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2020-06-18311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2020-04-26311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2020-03-17Boiler inspection — defects found
2019
2019-12-23Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2019-12-17311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2019-12-15311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2019-12-08311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2019-10-31311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2019-08-05Mortgage $36,404 — from IFARCO, INC. to JPMORGAN CHASE BANK$36,404
2019-08-05Agreement $2,900,000 — from IFARCO, INC. to JPMORGAN CHASE BANK$2,900,000
2019-07-07311: Dirty Conditions — E1 Improper Disposal
2019-03-11Boiler inspection — defects found
2018
2018-10-19Rodent inspection: Passed
2018-06-01Boiler inspection — defects found
2018-02-03311: Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
2018-01-18Rodent inspection: Passed
2017
2017-07-10HPD class B: § 27-2040 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT OR NEAR THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCEWAY OF THE BUILDING AND KEEP SAME BURNING FROM SUNS
2017-06-26311: Homeless Person Assistance — N/A
2017-03-10311: Sanitation Condition — 15 Street Cond/Dump-Out/Drop-Off
2017-03-10311: Sanitation Condition — 15 Street Cond/Dump-Out/Drop-Off
2017-01-27Rodent inspection: Passed
2016
2016-07-26Rodent inspection: Passed
2016-01-08311: WATER LEAK — HEAVY FLOW
2016-01-08Tenant complaint: WATER LEAK — HEAVY FLOW
2015
2015-10-01HPD class I: SECTION27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE ?27-2097 AND IS THER
2015-01-15Mortgage $2,679,150 — from IFARCO, INC. to JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.$2,679,150
2015-01-15Agreement $3,150,000 — from JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. to IFARCO, INC.$3,150,000
2015-01-15Mortgage $3,150,000 — from IFARCO, INC. to JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.$3,150,000
2015-01-15TL&R — from M&T REAL ESTATE TRUST; M&T REAL ESTATE, INC.
2015-01-15Mortgage assigned — from M&T REAL ESTATE TRUST; M&T REAL ESTATE, INC. to JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.
2014
2014-11-30FDNY inspection (RISK)
2014-05-15DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2012 INSPECTION REPORT
2013
2013-08-04311: Dirty Conditions — E4 18" Law
2013-02-19Job filed: PROPOSED 6'-0" WOOD FENCE IN THE REAR. NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY USE OR MEANS OF EGRESS.$1,600
2013-02-19Job filed: PROPOSED 6'-0' WOOD FENCE IN THE REAR. NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY USE OR MEANS OF EGRESS.$1,600
2013-01-29311: Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Music/Party
2012
2012-11-09Rodent inspection: Passed
2012-10-09Job filed: PROPOSED: CELLAR EXTENSION IN THE REAR. NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY USE OR MEANS OF EGRESS.$10,520
2012-09-06HPD class C: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF DISCONNECTED RADIATOR FREE STANDING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
2012-09-06HPD class C: SECTION 27-2005 HMC:TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MOLD ... AT CEILING APPROX. 28 SQUARE FEET IN THE BATHR
2012-05-30Permit EW — ISSUED
2012-05-24Job filed: INTERIOR RENOVATION PROPOSED ON APARTMENT G2. NEW TILES AT BATHROOM TO REPLACE EXISTING; DIRECT REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING PLUMBING FIXTURES. NEW APPLIAN$16,700
2012-03-22311: Noise — Noise: air condition/ventilation equipment (NV1)
2012-03-22311: Noise — Noise: air condition/ventilation equipment (NV1)
2012-03-14311: Noise — Noise: air condition/ventilation equipment (NV1)
2012-03-14311: Noise — Noise: air condition/ventilation equipment (NV1)
2012-01-30Permit PL — ISSUED
2011
2011-12-27Permit EW — ISSUED
2011-11-22Job filed: PROPOSED: GENERAL RENOVATION OF EXISTING APARTMENT IN THE CELLAR.NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY USE OR MEANS OF EGRESS.$30,000
2011-11-22Job filed: PROPOSED: GENERAL RENOVATION OF EXISTING APARTMENT IN THE CELLAR.NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY USE OR MEANS OF EGRESS.$30,000
2011-08-08Rodent inspection: Passed
2011-06-09311: Sewer — Manhole Cover Broken/Making Noise (SB)
2011-05-18311: Street Condition — Defective Hardware
2011-01-11311: Rodent — Mouse Sighting
2010
2010-12-02Agreement $536,886 — from IFARCO, INC to M & T REAL ESTATE TRUST$536,886
2010-08-20Rodent inspection: Passed
2010-07-09311: Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
2009
2009-08-26DOB complaint, category ?
2009-08-20HPD class B: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC FLOOR TILES IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3,
2009-05-18Tenant complaint: NONCONST — RUBBISH
2009-05-18Tenant complaint: NONCONST — RUBBISH
2009-05-18Tenant complaint: NONCONST — VERMIN
2009-05-18Tenant complaint: PLUMBING — BASIN/SINK
2009-05-18Tenant complaint: PLUMBING — BATHTUB/SHOWER
2008
2008-06-24DOB complaint, category ?
2007
2007-08-16ECB Non-Hazardous violation: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN EXTERIOR BLDG WALL-HAZARDOUS. DEFECT NOTED: @ 2ND FLR LEVEL BROWNSTONE DECORATIVE LEDGE PART OVER COMMERCIAL E$800
2007-08-16DOB complaint, category ?
2006
2006-10-30Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2003
2003-10-20Tenant complaint: PAINT/PLASTER — WALL
2003-10-20Tenant complaint: NONCONST — RUBBISH
2003-10-20Tenant complaint: NONCONST — VERMIN
2003-10-20Tenant complaint: GENERAL — STAIRS
2003-10-01DOB complaint, category ?
2003-04-23DOB complaint, category ?
2002
2002-12-26DOB complaint, category ?
2002-12-25DOB violation C:
2000
2000-09-27Mortgage $700,000 — from IFARCO, INC. to M&T REAL ESTATE, INC.$700,000
2000-09-27Mortgage assigned — from IFARCO, INC. to M&T REAL ESTATE, INC.
2000-06-27HPD class B: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED
2000-06-07HPD class A: SECTION 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT ALL WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE ENTIRE APARTMEN
2000-06-07HPD class B: SECTION 27-2018 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN EVIDENCE OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1, 2nd STORY
2000-05-30HPD class B: SECTION 27-2018 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN MICE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH A
2000-04-02HPD class B: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EXPOSED ELECTRICAL WIRES AT CEILING IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 1, 2
2000-02-17HPD class C: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT
2000-02-17HPD class B: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING ABOVE THE CABINET IN THE
2000-01-12HPD class B: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EXPOSED ELECTRICAL WIRES AT CEILING IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM SOUTH LOCAT
1997
1997-01-17Permit EW — ISSUED
1997-01-17Permit EW — ISSUED
1997-01-17Permit PL — ISSUED
1996
1996-11-12DOB complaint, category ?
1996-11-12DOB complaint, category ?
1996-10-30DECL — from IFARCO, INC.
1996-09-24DOB complaint, category ?
1995
1995-07-05Deed — from NATHAN, BETSEY ESQ.DEF.; NEW YORK CITY DEPT.OF FINANCE DEF.; LONGPORT BUILDING CO. DEF.; E to IFARCO, INC.
1994
1994-04-21Permit EW — ISSUED
1993
1993-04-26ECB Non-Hazardous violation: WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT WORK NOTED SHEETROCK & STUDS ERECTED TO FORM NEW PARTITIONS AT 4THFLOOR & NEW SKYLIGHT INSTALLED AT ROOF, RE
1993-03-31DOB complaint, category ?
1985
1985-11-19Mortgage satisfied — from 149 E 33RD ST RTLY CORP; SILVERSTEIN, MYRON; DUGAN, FRANK A.; SILVERSTEIN, IDA to GOLDSTEIN, M. ROBERT; AMERICAN IRVING SVGSBK; IRVING SVGS BANK
1973
1973-08-20Deed — from EAST GARDENS REALTYCORP to SUTTON LANE REALTY CO
1972
1972-10-03Agreement — from EAST GARDENS REALTYCORP to PRUDENTIAL SAVINGS BANK
1972-09-25Mortgage assigned — from AMERICAN SAVINGS BANK to PRUDENTIAL SAVINGS BANK
1972-09-25Mortgage assigned — from FIRST FDR S/L A OF NY to PRUDENTIAL SAVINGS BANK
1972-09-25Mortgage — from EAST GARDENS REALTYCORP to PRUDENTIAL SAVINGS BANK
1968
1968-09-05Mortgage — from EAST GARDENS REALTYCORP to FIRST FED S/L ASSOCNY

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