161 Sands Street
Building overview
Data as of Jul 1, 2026
Based on open violations, 311 complaint patterns, and amenities.
Compared to typical rent for this neighborhood and bedroom count.
Highlights
What's great about this place
- Pre-war characterBuilt in 1902
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Open critical violations1 Class C (immediately hazardous)
- Top complaint type at this building9 noise complaints in past year
- Higher noise than typical for the neighborhood9 noise complaints in past year (vs 5 median)
About this building
A 6.5-story building located in Downtown Brooklyn-DUMBO-Boerum Hill, containing 120 residential units. Built in 1902.
The neighborhood: Vinegar Hill
Brooklyn · 217 buildings tracked
Median asking rent: $6,050 2BR
1 subway station nearby
3 parks · 2.2 acres · incl. Susan Smith McKinney Steward Park
Available Units
0 active
No past listings.
Past and off-market units will appear here when data is available.
Safety & Violations
Safety Record
Active Violations
Open HPD violations on record for this building.
Top issues
- Mold3
- Safety2
- Lead Paint2
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Window/Door
THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE UPPER WINDOW SASH AT THE WEST WALL, ( STUCK IN OPENED POSITION ) IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 603, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Apr 1, 2022Class C - Mold
THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... ( APPROX- 4 SQ,FT ) AT FLOOR INSIDE BASE-CABINET AT SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 215, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST ORIGINAL VIOLATION 13525221 ISSUED 31-DEC-19 HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO CLASS B PER ADMINISTRATIVE CODE §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
May 1, 2020Class B - Safety
OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING LOCATED AT APT 610, 6th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION AT EAST
Sep 12, 2013Class B - Safety
OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). THAT IS MISSING LOCATED AT APT 610, 6th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION AT EAST
Sep 12, 2013Class B - Pests
WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RATED MATERIAL AT THE CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 6th STORY, SECTION AT EAST
Sep 12, 2013Class B
Market Value Estimate
Statistical estimate based on publicly available listing data. Not an appraisal. See disclaimer.Market data as of Jul 1, 2026.
Comp Matrix
| Unit Type | This Bldg | Area Avg | Diff. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bed | — | $6,050 | — |
Value Verdict
Insufficient listing or market data to compute a verdict for this building.
Rent vs. Buy Analysis
No listing data available to estimate rent vs. buy.
Management & Operations
Management & Performance
Owner/Operator
CHUNG HWA TENANT CORP.
Responsiveness Score
Average time to resolve violations
Similar to NYC average (45 days)
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Living here — quick answers
Every answer comes from public records for this specific building — we skip questions we can't answer with data.
- How well maintained is this building?
- There are 11 open HPD violations on record, including 1 Class C (the city's most serious category).
- Is this building rent-stabilized?
- Yes — this building appears on the DHCR rent-stabilized building list. Ask the landlord to confirm whether a specific apartment is stabilized.
- How noisy is this building?
- Neighbors filed 9 noise complaints with 311 in the past year, above the neighborhood median of 5 among buildings with any noise complaints.
- How responsive is management to problems?
- Resolved violations at this building closed in about 45 days on average (NYC average is roughly 45 days). Open items are listed in the Safety & Violations section above.
- What does it cost to live here?
- We don't have current listings for this building. Typical asking rent in Vinegar Hill is about $6,050/month for a one-bedroom.