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161 MORNINGSIDE AVENUE

Manhattan · Block 1953 · Lot 1 · Walk-up, over six families (Class C1)

161 MORNINGSIDE AVENUE is a Class C1 (walk-up, over six families) building in Manhattan (BBL 1019530001) built in 1901, with 10 residential units across 5 floors.

The building is in NYC community district 109, council district 9, zoning district R7A, on a 1,875-square-foot lot with a building footprint of 8,609 square feet.

The current registered owner of record per NYC PLUTO is 375 WEST 126TH OWNER, LLC.

MetroDeeds shows no confirmed ACRIS deed transfer for this BBL in the last 5 years of recorded NYC public-records data.

The building is registered with NYC HPD's landlord-registration system and has no open HPD housing-maintenance code violations on record as of May 18, 2026.

Data sourced daily from NYC PLUTO (Department of City Planning), NYC ACRIS (Department of Finance), and NYC HPD housing-maintenance code violations.

Owner of record

375 WEST 126TH OWNER, LLC
HPD-registered head officer: SCOTT CASTELLANO

HPD registered contacts

People legally accountable to HPD for conditions at this building, in registration-priority order:
  • Head OfficerSCOTT CASTELLANO
  • Corporate Owner375 WEST 126TH OWNER, LLC
  • Managing AgentCHOICE NY MANAGEMENT
  • Site ManagerNICK MURPHY

Most recent deed

Last transferred on Dec 10, 2018 for $2.9M to 375 West 126th Owner, Llc.
Previous owner: 161-171 Morningside Llc
Mortgage: $1.4M recorded Dec 10, 2018 with Arbor Agency Lending, Llc. Loan-to-value: 49%.
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Recent ACRIS documents (last 4)

DateTypeAmountParties
Dec 10, 2018AGMT$1.4MParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
Dec 10, 2018AGMT$4.7MParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
Dec 10, 2018MTGE$1.4MParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
Dec 10, 2018DEED$2.9MParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
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Building stats

Units
10
Year built
1901
Class
C1
Borough
Manhattan
Zoning:
R7A
Lot size:
1,875 sqft
Building area:
8,609 sqft
Floors:
5
Assessed value:
$363K
Community district:
109
Council district:
9

HPD violations

0 open
Most severe class on record: Class C (immediately hazardous)
No open violations on record. Source: NYC HPD.
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Recent HPD violation details

Most recent 5 violations issued by NYC HPD at this address:
  • Class CInspected Jan 21, 2026
    § 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4B, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORT…
  • Class CInspected Jan 21, 2026
    § 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5B, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORT…
  • Class CInspected Jan 21, 2026
    § 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM BOILER ROOM DOOR LOCKED AT BOILER ROOM
  • Class BInspected Jan 7, 2026
    § 27-2045(B)(1)(B) HMC, § 12-06, § 12-07, § 12-09 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVI…
  • Class BInspected Jan 7, 2026
    § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SPRING BALANCE AT LOWER WINDOW SASH AT NORTH LEADING TO FIRE ESCAPE IN THE…
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Recent ACRIS activity

4 documents in the last 5 years (most recent Dec 10, 2018).

Frequently asked questions about 161 MORNINGSIDE AVENUE

Who owns 161 MORNINGSIDE AVENUE?

The current registered owner of record for 161 MORNINGSIDE AVENUE per NYC PLUTO is 375 WEST 126TH OWNER, LLC. MetroDeeds shows no confirmed ACRIS deed transfer for this BBL in the last 5 years of recorded NYC public-records data.

When was 161 MORNINGSIDE AVENUE last sold?

MetroDeeds shows no confirmed ACRIS deed transfer for 161 MORNINGSIDE AVENUE in the last 5 years of recorded NYC public-records data. NYC ACRIS coverage extends back to 1966; an absence in our 5-year window typically means either the BBL has not transacted recently, or the most recent recorded document is not a DEED type (such as a refinance rather than a sale).

How many HPD violations does 161 MORNINGSIDE AVENUE have?

No open HPD housing-maintenance code violations are on record for 161 MORNINGSIDE AVENUE as of May 18, 2026. The building is registered with NYC HPD's landlord-registration system. HPD violation data is pulled daily from the NYC Open Data violations feed.

What is the assessed value of 161 MORNINGSIDE AVENUE?

NYC Department of Finance assesses 161 MORNINGSIDE AVENUE at $363K for the current tax year. NYC assesses property at a fraction of estimated market value (the assessment ratio varies by tax class — 6% for tax class 1 one-to-three-family dwellings, approximately 45% for tax class 2 rental apartment buildings), so the market value implied by this assessment is meaningfully higher. Assessment data is published by NYC Department of Finance.

What building class is 161 MORNINGSIDE AVENUE and what does that mean?

161 MORNINGSIDE AVENUE is NYC building class C1 — Walk-up, over six families. A 3-to-6-story walk-up apartment building with more than 6 residential units. Building class is assigned by NYC Department of Finance and recorded in PLUTO; it determines the property's tax class and the regulatory regime that applies.

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