Building and Landlord Data Analysis Report

137 Essex Street, Manhattan, NY 10002

8
DOB Complaints
9
311 Housing Calls
10
Housing Violations
1
Permits

Risk Assessment

95
Low Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 95% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 137 Essex Street

137 Essex Street is a 5-story, 4-unit residential building located in the Lower East Side, constructed in 1900 and currently owned by Weitzner Shih. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, with multiple complaints between 2019 and 2023, including several emergency complaints regarding inadequate hot water and heating affecting both individual apartments and the entire building. In 2023, HPD documented unsanitary conditions related to garbage and recycling storage.

The building has undergone significant safety-related scrutiny, with multiple Department of Buildings violations recorded in 2019, including concerns about an inadequate sprinkler system, defective electrical wiring, and plumbing work conducted without proper permits. More recently, in 2024, a complaint regarding illegal conversion was filed, alleging unauthorized modifications to the 2nd-floor unit. The property has also faced various safety compliance issues, as evidenced by active violations requiring attention.

These include a failure to maintain proper building codes, particularly regarding electrical grounding systems, and failure to certify correction of hazardous violations from 2019. While the building has shown compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, with no infestations reported in recent filings, rodent inspections from 2023-2025 indicate some challenges with rodent activity, though recent inspections have shown improvement. The building's regulatory history suggests ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly regarding heating systems and safety equipment, with multiple violations related to smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, self-closing doors, and various building systems requiring attention between 2019 and 2024.

Last updated: July 26, 2025
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137 Essex StreetBuilding Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Lower East Side.

Building Characteristics

Total units 4
Year built 1900
Total area 8500 sq ft
Floors 5
Tax Abatements None
Building Class HERETOFORE CONVERTED CLASS A
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Key Building Statistics

8
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
10
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
9
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
20
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
10
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
1
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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137 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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137 Essex Street Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
Less than 6 units
RGB Registration
Not registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 <6 units Not 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 137 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
2023-11-222024-05-14Unsanitary Condition-Garbage/recycling StorageNon EmergencyCLOSE
2023-02-142023-04-13Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2023-02-142023-04-13Plumbing-RadiatorEmergencyCLOSE
2023-02-042023-02-07Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2022-12-282023-01-01Door/window-DoorEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 137 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
2023-03-15ACloseNoneNone(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
2023-02-15BCloseNone2§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2023-03-01T00:00:00.000Z
2023-02-15CCloseNone2§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2023-03-01T00:00:00.000Z
2022-10-18BCloseNone2§ 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2022-10-28T00:00:00.000Z
2022-10-18BCloseNone2§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2022-10-28T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 137 Essex Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2023-11-22 11:40UNSANITARY CONDITIONGARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGEClosedHPD
2023-02-14 11:30HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2023-02-14 11:30PLUMBINGRADIATORClosedHPD
2023-02-04 07:54HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2022-12-28 16:50DOOR/WINDOWDOORClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 137 Essex Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16655682024-04-17CLOSEDIllegal Conversion2024-04-30Oath Violation Served (2024-05-22)
15763912021-07-12CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2021-07-12Oath Violation Served (2021-07-13)
15071822019-04-12CLOSEDFailure to Maintain2019-04-09Oath Violation Served (2019-04-13)
15068872019-04-10CLOSEDSprinkler System – Inadequate2019-04-10Oath Violation Served (2019-04-11)
15068262019-04-09CLOSEDElectrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress2019-04-09Oath Violation Served (2019-04-10)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 137 Essex Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2021-12-17V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO PERFORM CATEGORY 5 INSPECTION
2019-07-09V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2019-07-09V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2019-07-09V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2019-07-09V-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 137 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 137 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
2025-06-160002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-060002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-03-200002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-06-170002020-11-012021-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 137 Essex Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-03-07InitialPassed
2024-09-09InitialPassed
2024-04-19CompliancePassed
2024-03-06InitialRat Activity
2024-01-10ComplianceRat Activity
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 137 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 137 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 137 Essex Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2024-04-3039114991ZGBS REALTY INC WEITZNER SWORK WITH OUT A PERMIT. OBSERVED AT 2ND FLOOR UNIT FULL HEIGHT PORTIONS WAS ERECTED CREATING 4 ROOMS. PLANS FROM JOB # 101373899 TO CHANGE USE ON 2ND THROUGH 5TH FLOOR TO 1 APARTMENT PER FLOOR SIGNED OFF 01/27/ACTIVE500.0500.0
2021-07-1239044244YGBS REALTY INC WEITZNER SPROVIDE ACCESS TO MOTOR ROOMACTIVE3125.03125.0
2020-02-1137017490NGBS REALTY INC.FAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMM'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIO#35373334J ISSUED ON 04/09/19 & TO FILE A CERT OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-2011 & 1RCNY 102-01(D)(2). AN ACCEPTIPLE CERTIFICATE HAS NOT YET BEEN FILACTIVE6250.06250.0
2019-07-0135397029JGBS REALTY INCFAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONERS ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION #35373335L ISSUED ON 4-9-19 AND TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01. NO C/OF/C ON FILE COMPLYRESOLVE3125.03125.0
2019-04-0935373335LGBS REALTY INC.FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER.NOTED:IN THE RESTAURANT ON THE 1ST FL. OBSERVED THE ENTIRE CEILING WAS COVERED BY CARTON SHEETS & SPONGY PANELS WHICH CREATES FIRE HAZARD CONDITIONS"NO SPRIRESOLVE1250.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 137 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 137 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 137 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)
Date CreatedTypeDescriptionCharge
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 137 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 137 Essex Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 137 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.

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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 137 Essex Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 137 Essex Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 137 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.

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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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