Building and Landlord Data Analysis Report

17 Catherine Street, Manhattan, NY 10038

10
DOB Complaints
17
311 Housing Calls
35
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

90
Low Risk

This building shows minimal signs of maintenance issues based on our analysis.

Our AI predicts there is a 90% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 17 Catherine Street

17 Catherine Street is a 6-story, 32-unit residential building located in Chinatown, constructed in 1900 and currently owned by Fang Wen Lin. The building has experienced consistent heating and hot water issues over the past several years, with multiple emergency complaints filed between 2022 and 2025, including recent complaints in June 2025. In April 2025, violations were issued regarding stair conditions, following an April service request, with similar staircase issues documented through 311 complaints.

The building has persistent maintenance challenges, particularly in Unit 29, with multiple open violations from 2021 regarding plaster surfaces, paint conditions, and various repairs needed. There is an active resolved case from 2020 related to failure to certify correction of immediately hazardous (Class 1) ECB violation. Recent inspections show ongoing rodent issues, with failed compliance inspections in June 2025 and December 2023, though some inspections have passed in 2024.

The building has active ECB violations from 2019 totaling $31,250 in fines related to safety concerns including blocked exit passageways and unapproved electrical equipment. Several complaints regarding work without permits and illegal conversions were noted between 2018-2021. The property has maintained a record of zero bedbug infestations reported since 2019, though multiple historical maintenance violations suggest ongoing upkeep challenges. Two recent rodent inspections in June 2025 resulted in failed compliance, while previous inspections in 2024 demonstrated some improvement with passing results.

Last updated: July 26, 2025
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17 Catherine StreetBuilding Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Chinatown.

Building Characteristics

Total units 32
Year built 1900
Total area 25701 sq ft
Floors 6
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

10
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
35
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
17
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
2
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
5
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
11
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 17 Catherine St, New York, NY 10038
  • 19 Catherine St, New York, NY 10038
  • 19a Catherine St, New York, NY 10038

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17 Catherine Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

Other NYC buildings registered to this landlord.

AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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17 Catherine Street Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 17 Catherine Street. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
2025-06-282025-06-30Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-06-282025-06-30General-Cooking GasEmergencyCLOSE
2025-04-142025-05-22Flooring/stairs-StairsNon EmergencyCLOSE
2024-05-262024-05-29Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2023-12-192023-12-21Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 17 Catherine Street. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2022-04-29BOpenNoneNone§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF GARBAGE BINS AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYNone
2021-06-02COpenNone29§ 27-2005, 2007, 204.1 HMC CODE: ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS AT ENTRANCE. IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 29, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNone
2021-06-02BOpenNoneNone§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MARBLE LANDING 8TH UP FROM BOTTOM. AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 1st STORYNone
2021-06-02BOpenNoneNone§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MARBLE LANDING 8TH UP FROM BOTTOM . AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 4th STORYNone
2021-06-02BOpenNone29§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK OVER CEILING. IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 29, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 17 Catherine Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-04-14 12:27FLOORING/STAIRSSTAIRSClosedHPD
2024-05-26 18:49HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2023-12-19 21:21HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2023-12-19 21:21HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2023-12-03 22:52HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 17 Catherine Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16538532023-11-19CLOSEDWork Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling2023-11-20Complaint Referred To Department Of Consumer Affairs (dca) (2023-11-20)
15801802021-08-23CLOSEDBuilding Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected2021-08-25Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2021-08-25)
15266682019-11-04CLOSEDElectrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress2019-11-04Oath Violation Served (2019-11-06)
15219892019-09-16CLOSEDPermit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)2019-10-28No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2019-10-28)
15191362019-08-16CLOSEDIllegal Conversion2019-11-04Oath Violation Served (2019-11-06)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 17 Catherine Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2023-12-01V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO DISPLAY ENERGY EFFICIENCY SCORE AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRADE AS PER ADCODE SEC. 28-309.12.3
2020-02-05V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 17 Catherine Street. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

DateTypeDescriptionStatus
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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 17 Catherine Street. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
2024-12-020002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-010002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-150002021-11-012022-10-31
2021-12-010002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-04-020002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 17 Catherine Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-06-30ComplianceFailed for Other R
2025-06-04InitialFailed for Other R
2024-12-03InitialPassed
2024-06-06InitialPassed
2024-01-12ComplianceRat Activity
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 17 Catherine Street. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: HPD
Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 17 Catherine Street. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 17 Catherine Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2020-02-1135517216ZWING FUNG REALTY INC.FAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMM'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIO#39012321M ISSUED ON 11-04-19 & TO FILE A C OF C PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 & 1RCNY 102-01. FAILURE TO PROVIDE UNOBSTRUCTED EXIT PASSAGEWAY. NO CERT OF CORACTIVE6250.06250.0
2019-12-2135514370NWING FUNG REALTY INC/CENTFAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMM'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIO#39012321N ISSUED ON 11-04-19 & TO FILE A C OF C PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 & 1RCNY 102-01. NO C OF C ON FILE. REMEDY: COMPLY W/COMM'S ORDER &/OR FILE A CACTIVE10000.00.0
2019-11-0439012321MWING FUNG REALTY INC CENTFAILURE TO PROVIDE UNOBSTRUCTED EXIT PASSAGEWAY. NOTED AT FIRE ESCAPE WINDOW IN APT. 4 THE ACCESS GATE TO EXIT APARTMENT HAS EXHAUST HOES VENTING FROM STOVE HOOD RANGE THROUGH WINDOW WITH PLYWOOD BOARD WEDGE WIACTIVE6250.06250.0
2019-11-0439012322YWING FUNG REALTY INC CENTWORK WITHOUT A PERMIT AT APT. 4; NOTED ERECTED FULL HEIGHT PARTITION WALLS WITH DOOR(WITH LOCKING DEVICE) TO CREATE 2 ADDITIONAL BEDROOMS., OBTAIN ALL PERMITSACTIVE6250.06250.0
2019-11-0435460642RWING FUNG REALTY INCUNAPPROVED /UNSAFE/UNSUITABLE ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT APPARATUS MATERIALS DEVICES APPLIANCES OR WIRING IN USE IN THE KITCHEN AREA IN APARTMENT #4 USE OF MULTIPLE EXTENSION CORD/NON WORKING OUTLETS MISISNG KNOCK OUACTIVE4000.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 17 Catherine Street. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 17 Catherine Street. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 17 Catherine Street. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Date CreatedTypeDescriptionCharge
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 17 Catherine Street. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
Tax ClassMonthWater OnlyAmountCycle
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 17 Catherine Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 17 Catherine Street. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 17 Catherine Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 17 Catherine Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 17 Catherine Street. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

Project IDStatusBoroughBlockLot
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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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