Building and Landlord Data Analysis Report

179 Essex Street, Manhattan, NY 10002

8
DOB Complaints
59
311 Housing Calls
38
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

73
Low Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 73% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 179 Essex Street

At 179 Essex Street, a 1900 four-story old law tenement building in the Lower East Side owned by Steven Croman, recent records indicate ongoing maintenance challenges. Notably, in June 2025, the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene issued notifications to the owner regarding potential rodent/insect/garbage violations that remain unresolved. The first half of 2025 saw multiple heat and hot water complaints, with inspections confirming that some issues were addressed, though a pattern of heating system problems is evident.

Significant building systems concerns have been documented, including multiple unsuccessful inspection attempts regarding electrical wiring in 2024, and a hazardous electrical violation was issued in September 2023 with a $4,000 penalty still showing as balance due. Recent violations also included a defective smoke detector, broken light fixtures, and inadequate heat supply in various apartments. The building has experienced consistent heat and hot water issues, with seven separate emergency service requests recorded between January and February 2025 alone, though most were eventually marked as closed through corrections.

Previous violations include a December 2024 finding of locked boiler room access and a 2024-2025 period showing multiple Class B violations regarding safety systems. Apartment 6 has multiple open and closed violations from 2023-2024, including issues with mold, roof leaks, and floor problems. While the building has generally passed recent rodent inspections (June 2021 to June 2025), a failure in June 2022 indicates some inconsistency in pest management outcomes. The Department of Buildings has recorded multiple instances of inspection access issues, impacting the ability to fully assess building conditions.

Last updated: July 26, 2025
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179 Essex StreetBuilding Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the safest 20% of buildings in Lower East Side.

Building Characteristics

Total units 6
Year built 1900
Total area 4872 sq ft
Floors 4
Tax Abatements None
Building Class OLD LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

8
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
38
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
59
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.
1
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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179 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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179 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 179 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
2025-02-162025-05-22Door/window-DoorEmergencyCLOSE
2025-01-272025-02-04Plumbing-RadiatorEmergencyCLOSE
2025-01-092025-01-28Plumbing-Water SupplyEmergencyCLOSE
2025-01-212025-01-26Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2025-01-212025-01-26Heat/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 179 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
2024-12-20CCloseNone5§ 27-2029 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FOR THE APARTMENT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2024-12-31T00:00:00.000Z
2024-12-20CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM LOCKED DOOR AT BASEMENT AT BOILER ROOM2024-12-31T00:00:00.000Z
2024-11-20BCloseNone3§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2024-12-06T00:00:00.000Z
2024-11-20BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LIGHT FIXTURE AT THE CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 2nd STORY2024-11-21T00:00:00.000Z
2024-11-20BCloseNone3§ 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2024-12-06T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 179 Essex Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-06-24 21:00Food EstablishmentRodents/Insects/GarbageIn ProgressDOHMH
2025-02-16 16:40DOOR/WINDOWDOORClosedHPD
2025-01-22 23:53HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2025-01-21 13:44HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2025-01-21 13:06HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 179 Essex Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16869192025-01-21CLOSEDBoiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit2025-02-07No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2025-02-07)
16866782025-01-16CLOSEDBoiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit2025-01-28Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2025-01-28)
16767852024-09-04CLOSEDElectrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress2024-09-09Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2024-09-10)
16767842024-09-04CLOSEDElectrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress2024-09-09Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2024-09-10)
16761632024-08-27CLOSEDElectrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress2024-09-03Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2024-09-03)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 179 Essex Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2020-09-02V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION000810 PAID INVOICE 903259072020-10-09
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 179 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 179 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
2024-12-160002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-01-050002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-130002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-02-020002020-11-012021-10-31
2022-02-020002020-11-012021-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 179 Essex Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-06-06InitialPassed
2024-12-09InitialPassed
2024-06-12InitialPassed
2023-12-11InitialPassed
2023-06-13InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 179 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 179 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 179 Essex Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2023-09-2639095817M179-181 ESSEX LLCAT THE TIME OF INSPECTION I OBSERVED IN THE BASEMENT OVER FUSED MAIN DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL SERVICE SWITCHES. 3 APARTMENTS ARE USING # 12AWG WIRES FUSED AT 50, 60, AND, 100AMPS, COMPLY WITH ECACTIVE4000.04000.0
2020-03-2339020234Y179-181 ESSEX LLCFAILURE TO COMPLY WITH AN ORDER OF THE COMMISSIONER. FAILED TO CORRECT AND CERTIFY SUMMONS #35460782Z, COMPLY WITH COMMISSIONER'S ORDER; COMPLY WITH EC CODERESOLVE0.00.0
2020-01-1535460782Z179-181 ESSEX, LLCUNAPPROVED,UNSAFE,UNSUITABLE ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT APPRATUS MATERIALS,DEVICES,APPLIANCES OR WIRING IN USE.IN THE BASEMENT CIRCUIT BREAKER PANELS MISSING KNOCK OUT SEALS.UP IN APARTMENT #6 THERE IS ON OUTLET RECERESOLVE0.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 179 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 179 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 179 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 179 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 179 Essex Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 179 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 179 Essex Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 179 Essex Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 179 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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