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13 Essex Street, Manhattan, NY 10002

5
DOB Complaints
79
311 Housing Calls
60
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

80
Low Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 80% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 13 Essex Street

The 6-story, 44-unit tenement building at 13 Essex Street in Chinatown, built in 1900 and owned by Parvinder Obhrai, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been two heat and hot water incidents in 2025 (February and March), one requiring building-wide intervention and the other limited to individual apartments.

The building has faced multiple unsanitary conditions and pest-related problems in 2024, with complaints about sewage issues, rodents, and appliance problems (including refrigerators and electric ranges) that often presented inspection access challenges for HPD. Specific violations requiring attention include an open Class B violation from February 2024 in Apartment 15 regarding water leak repairs and multiple issues from October 2023 concerning defective self-closing doors at the first-story vestibule. The property has maintained an active bedbug monitoring record, showing periodic infestations between 2020 and 2024, though recent reports indicate zero infested units for the 2023-2024 reporting period.

The building's rodent inspection records show a mix of passed and failed inspections over the past few years, with the most recent inspections in 2025 passing. Historical complaints and violations dating back to 2018 include various maintenance issues such as plumbing concerns, incomplete annual boiler inspection filings (dismissed in 2020), and one gas utility referral in 2019 that resulted in a stop work order. While some violations and complaints have been properly addressed and closed, others remain open or were unable to be verified during inspections, suggesting ongoing maintenance challenges.

Last updated: July 26, 2025
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13 Essex Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 44
Year built 1900
Total area 21162 sq ft
Floors 6
Tax Abatements None
Building Class OLD LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

5
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
60
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
79
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
7
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
0
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
9
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 15 Essex St, New York, NY 10002
  • 13 Essex St, New York, NY 10002
  • 15 Essex St, New York, NY 10002
  • 13 Essex St, New York, NY 10002

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13 Essex 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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13 Essex 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 13 Essex 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
2025-03-232025-03-26Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2025-02-152025-02-20Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2024-07-092024-07-30Appliance-RefrigeratorNon EmergencyCLOSE
2024-07-092024-07-30Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
2024-07-092024-07-30Unsanitary Condition-SewageEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 13 Essex 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
2024-07-22ACloseNoneNone§ 53, 187, 231 M/D LAW AND DEPARTMENT RULES AND REGULATIONS. PROVIDE A SHOE PROPERLY SECURED TO BOTTOM OF STRING OF DROPLADDER WELDED SHOE OF DROP LADDER AT FIRE ESCAPE AT BUILDING FRONT AT FIRE ESCAPE2024-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
2024-02-08BOpenNone15§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 15, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHNone
2024-02-08BOpenNone15§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 15, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHNone
2024-02-08AOpenNone15§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LOWER REFIGERATOR DOOR RUBBER GASKET IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 15, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHNone
2023-10-25COpenNoneNone§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE MISSING VESTIBULE ENTRANCE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 13 Essex Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-03-23 12:49HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2025-02-15 09:41HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2024-09-20 09:59RodentMouse SightingClosedDOHMH
2024-07-09 14:01UNSANITARY CONDITIONSEWAGEClosedHPD
2024-07-09 14:01UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 13 Essex Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16687412024-05-23CLOSEDBuilding Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected2024-05-24No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-05-24)
16656902024-04-18CLOSEDFence – NONE/Inadequate/Illegal2024-05-06No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-05-06)
16134722022-07-07CLOSEDCSE: Sweep2022-07-07No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2022-07-07)
15445102020-06-03CLOSEDPlumbing: Defective/Leaking/Not Maintained2020-06-04No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2020-06-05)
14878862018-08-24CLOSEDGas Utility Referral2019-07-16Stop Work Order Fully Rescinded (2019-07-16)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 13 Essex Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2019-11-08V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDVIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2017 INSPECTION REPORTMLSCIA DISMISSED FULL PENALTY PD $1000 INV#62176126 CHK#9013552020-03-26
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 13 Essex 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 13 Essex 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
2024-12-270002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-12-270002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-270002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-12-270002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-10-131102021-11-012022-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 13 Essex Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-04-04InitialPassed
2024-12-02CompliancePassed
2024-09-25InitialRat Activity
2024-04-03InitialPassed
2023-10-05InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 13 Essex 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 13 Essex 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 13 Essex Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 13 Essex 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 13 Essex 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 13 Essex 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)
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 13 Essex 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 13 Essex Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 13 Essex 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.

DateTypeResult
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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 13 Essex Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 13 Essex Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 13 Essex 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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