286 East 161 Street,Bronx, NY 10451
204 Units
•Built in 1980
•8 Floors
•Rent Stabilized Units: Unknown
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 10
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Yes
Building Overview
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Renters Recommendations
-- of renters recommend this building
-- of renters approve of this owner
Reviews (2)
2.88 stars
Over 2 years ago
The location is the only positive
Former Tenant
Pros:
Convient Location, Parking.
Cons:
No heat. Broken Elevators. Broken Dryers and Washing Machines that have been broken for almost a year. Constantly turning the water off for "repairs." Workers pick and choose who they will provide good service too and who they will give an attitude to.
Advice to owner:
Actually Manage the property
1 stars
Over 2 years ago
This building should be condemned
Former Tenant
Pros:
I like to have my own parking space.
Cons:
I don’t like how the building is infested with roaches and mice. The trash gets packed throughout the day in the incinerator. The staircase has a foul odor and it’s never cleaned.
Advice to owner:
Please hire people who are certified and knows how to clean.
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Rents and Deposits
-- of renters received their security deposits back
It dummy text been reported if this building dummy electronic rent payments.
Open Violations
Only open violations from the last 10 years.
Data last updated 3 days ago.
The average number of violations per unit at 286 East 161 Street is worse than the city .
BUILDING AVERAGE:
1.35 violations per unit
NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
0.81 violation per unit
Non-hazardous
48
class A
i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
MOST RECENT:
Nov 21, 2025: § 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4h, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
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Hazardous
156
class B
i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
MOST RECENT:
Dec 13, 2025: § 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sqft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 7l, 7th story, 4th apartment from north at east , section ''west'' original violation 18159241 issued 13-aug-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
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Immediately hazardous
72
class C
i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
MOST RECENT:
Dec 14, 2025: § 27-2029 adm code provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2p, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from south at west
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Missing information/filings
0
class I
Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings
MOST RECENT:
No violation found...
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Property Owners and Associates
L
Larry Hirschfield
1.9(2)
Officer•
1 Property•204 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 10
M
Matthew Lawrence
1.9(2)
Head Officer•
1 Property•204 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 10
E
Elh Mgmt, LLC
2.5(23)
Corporate Owner•
133 Properties•3906 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 224
S
Sonia Torres
1.9(2)
Site Manager•
1 Property•204 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 10
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