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39 Essex Street, Manhattan, NY 10002

3
DOB Complaints
11
311 Housing Calls
0
Housing Violations
3
Permits

Risk Assessment

97
Low Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 97% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 39 Essex Street

39 Essex Street is a 6-story, 20-unit old law tenement building located in Chinatown, owned by Wei Yan Realty Inc and constructed in 1900. The property has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water, with emergency complaints recorded for the entire building in 2018 and 2020, though both incidents were promptly resolved.

More recently, the building has been under scrutiny for food safety concerns, with multiple DOHMH complaints about rodent/insect/garbage issues between 2021-2022, and a food poisoning complaint in December 2022, though these were either closed or marked as isolated incidents. The building currently has open violations related to the failure to file annual bedbug reports for 2021-2024, though regular rodent inspections conducted in 2022-2025 have consistently passed. Significant historical events include a series of vaccine mandate non-compliance complaints in late 2021, and a notable incident in 2019 involving illegal cellar conversions that resulted in environmental control board violations against Wei Yan Realty Inc for unauthorized modifications to create massage rooms and related facilities.

While this violation was eventually resolved, it came with associated penalties. The building's current status shows some ongoing concerns, including two open violations from September 2024 regarding low pressure inspection filings, though recent rodent inspections suggest improved conditions in that regard. The property has generally complied with housing maintenance code requirements, with most past violations being addressed or closed, including immediate correction of hazardous conditions in 2019.

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

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 20
Year built 1900
Total area 10872 sq ft
Floors 6
Tax Abatements None
Building Class OLD LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

3
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
0
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
11
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
3
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
0
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
3
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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39 Essex Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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39 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 39 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
2020-12-192020-12-20Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2018-12-142018-12-17Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2018-11-092018-11-13Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 39 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
2024-04-01AOpenNoneNone(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.None
2023-03-15AOpenNoneNone(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.None
2022-02-15AOpenNoneNone(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.None
2021-04-01AOpenNoneNone(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.None
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 39 Essex Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2022-12-06 00:00Food Poisoning1 or 2ClosedDOHMH
2022-11-21 20:37Food EstablishmentRodents/Insects/GarbageClosedDOHMH
2021-11-15 18:58Vaccine Mandate Non-ComplianceCustomer Proof of Vaccination Not CheckedClosedDOHMH
2021-11-13 14:26Vaccine Mandate Non-ComplianceCustomer Proof of Vaccination Not CheckedClosedDOHMH
2021-09-20 18:46Vaccine Mandate Non-ComplianceCustomer Proof of Vaccination Not CheckedClosedDOHMH
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 39 Essex Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
15089892019-05-01CLOSEDIllegal Conversion2019-06-24No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2019-06-25)
15043142019-03-14CLOSEDAdult Establishment2019-03-15Oath Violation Served (2019-03-18)
14991522019-01-12CLOSEDIllegal Conversion2019-03-11Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2019-03-12)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 39 Essex Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2024-09-23V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2024-09-23V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2019-06-26V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION000810 PAID INVOICE 903479502020-11-16
2019-06-26V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION000810 PAID INVOICE 903479682020-11-16
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 39 Essex Street. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 39 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
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 39 Essex Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-06-30InitialPassed
2025-01-06InitialPassed
2024-07-02InitialPassed
2024-01-03InitialPassed
2023-07-11InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 39 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 39 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 39 Essex Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2019-03-1535405611MWEI YAN REALTY INC73-36=CELLAR LEVEL OCCUPIED AS AN ADULT PHYSICAL CULTURE ESTAVLISHMENT AND PHYSICAL CULTURE ESTABLISHMENT DOING BUSINESS AS "GRAC"WITHOUT BSA APPROVED REQUIRED PER 12-10.DISCONTINUE ILLEGAL OCCUPANCYRESOLVE0.00.0
2019-03-1535405613XWEI YAN REALTY INCWORK WITHOUT A PERMIT.WORK NOTED:AT CELLAR LEVEL,FULL HEIGHT PARTITION WALLS ERECTED TO CREATE 4 MASSAGE ROOMS/BEDS.INSTALLED WATER AND WASTE LINES TO CREATE 2 PC BATH AND 1 SHOWER ROOM.ALSO NOTED:ELECTRICAL WORESOLVE2500.00.0
2019-03-1535405612YWEI YAN REALTY INCOCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY THE DOB RECORDS.ILLEGAL OCCUPANCY NOTED:CELLAR LVEL CONVERTED USED AS AN PHYSICAL CULTURE ESTABLISHMENT AND PHYSICAL CULTURE ESTABLICHMENT DOING BUSINESS AS "GRACE"WITHOUTRESOLVE2500.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 39 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 39 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 39 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 39 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 39 Essex Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 39 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 39 Essex Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 39 Essex Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 39 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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