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159 East Houston Street, Manhattan, NY 10002

13
DOB Complaints
20
311 Housing Calls
67
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

91
Low Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 91% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 159 East Houston Street

159 East Houston Street is a 6-story, 33-unit residential building constructed in 1900, currently owned by Robert Ariziga. The building has experienced persistent heating system issues, with eight heat/hot water complaints filed between October 2022 and November 2024, resulting in one violation for inadequate heat/hot water issued in October 2023. Most recently, in 2024, there were multiple complaints about heating issues, with HPD unable to gain access for verification in several cases.

The building has also undergone various inspections and work-related issues, including several Department of Buildings complaints in 2024 regarding work without permits, leading to inspections in July 2024 and the issuance of multiple Environmental Control Board violations for fire safety and electrical concerns, with penalties totaling $9,100. The property has maintained an active bedbug reporting history, showing no confirmed infestations since 2020, with consistent reporting compliance. Recent rodent inspections show mostly passing results, though a March 2023 inspection indicated rat activity.

The building has several open Housing Maintenance Code violations from October 2022 relating to public areas, including issues with wall and ceiling conditions on the 5th and 6th stories, roof leaks, and an illegally installed slide bolt on the bulkhead door. Individual apartment violations were noted in October 2023 for Apartment 5 regarding hot water supply, self-closing door issues, and bathtub repair needs. The building's management has been relatively responsive to maintenance issues, as evidenced by the closure of numerous complaints, though access issues during inspections have been a recurring theme in heat-related complaints.

Last updated: July 26, 2025
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159 East Houston Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 33
Year built 1900
Total area 24251 sq ft
Floors 6
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

13
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
67
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
20
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
7
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
7
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

  • 205 Allen St, New York, NY 10002
  • 159 East Houston St, New York, NY 10002

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159 East Houston 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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159 East Houston 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 159 East Houston 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
2024-11-122024-11-17Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2024-02-212024-02-25Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2023-11-262023-11-30Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2023-10-192023-10-20Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2023-10-142023-10-19Heat/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 159 East Houston 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
2024-04-01ACloseNoneNone(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
2023-10-19CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED AT BOILER ROOM2024-12-24T00:00:00.000Z
2023-10-19BCloseNone5§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PORCELAIN ENAMEL FINISH AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 5, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2023-11-20T00:00:00.000Z
2023-10-19CCloseNone5§ 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2024-12-24T00:00:00.000Z
2023-10-19CCloseNone5§ 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 HINGES IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 5, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2024-12-24T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 159 East Houston Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2024-11-12 22:41HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2024-02-21 14:57HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2023-11-26 11:58HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2023-10-19 00:58HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2023-10-15 23:36HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 159 East Houston Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16937582025-04-21CLOSEDWork Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling2025-04-21Complaint Referred To Department Of Consumer Affairs (dca) (2025-04-21)
16897262025-02-28CLOSEDWork Without Permits Watch List Compliance2025-03-25Compliance Inspection Performed (2025-03-25)
16784432024-09-25CLOSEDWork Without Permits Watch List Compliance2024-09-25No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-09-25)
16754152024-08-18CLOSEDWork Without Permits Watch List Compliance2024-08-22Compliance Inspection Performed (2024-08-22)
16722332024-07-11CLOSEDConstruction Enforcement Work Order (DOB)2024-07-12Compliance Inspection Performed (2024-07-12)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 159 East Houston Street.

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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 159 East Houston 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 159 East Houston 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
2024-12-100002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-04-080002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-11-210002021-11-012022-10-31
2023-01-180002021-11-012022-10-31
2021-12-080002020-11-012021-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 159 East Houston Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-03-07InitialPassed
2024-09-10InitialPassed
2024-04-30CompliancePassed
2024-03-08InitialRat Activity
2023-09-21InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 159 East Houston 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 159 East Houston 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)
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 159 East Houston Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2024-07-1039118909ZHIGH QUALITY CONSTRUCTIONFAILURE TO COMPLY WITH TPP ON FIRE SAFETY. ENTIRE CEILING FIRESTOP REMOVED. TPP REQUIRES 1 AT A TIME. LOCATED AT COMMERCIAL SPACE.; BC 3303.10, COMPLY WITH CODERESOLVE5000.05000.0
2024-07-1039118905LHIGH QUALITY CONSTRUCTIONOBSERVED EXPOSED WIRING THROUGHOUT COMMERCIAL SPACE. UNAPPROVED/UNSAFE/UNSUITABLE ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT, APPARATUS, MATERIALS, DEVICES, APPLIANCES OR WIRING IN USE., COMPLY WITH ECRESOLVE1600.01600.0
2024-07-1039118899YHIGH QUALITY CONSTRUCTIONOBSERVED REMOVAL OF FIRESTOP IN COMMERCIAL SPACE. FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER: NO FIRE STOPPING. TENANT IS ABOVE COMMERCIAL SPACE., PROVIDE/MAINTAIN FIRE STOPPINGRESOLVE2500.02500.0
2018-05-2935329876XALLEN HOUSE, LLCFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN A CODE COMPLIANT MANNER: LACK OF A SYSTEM OF AUTOMATIC SPRINKLERS WHERE REQUIRED PER BC 903.2; 27-954 FORTRANSIENT USE. RMDY: DISCONTINUE ILLEGAL OCCUPANCY.RESOLVE2500.00.0
2018-05-2935329878JALLEN HOUSE INCBC907.2.8 FAILURE TO PROVIDE CLASS "J" FIRE ALARM SYSTEM FOR TRANSIENT USE. RMDY: DISCONTINUE ILLEGAL OCCUPANCY.RESOLVE2500.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 159 East Houston 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 159 East Houston 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 159 East Houston 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 159 East Houston 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
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 159 East Houston Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 159 East Houston 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 159 East Houston Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 159 East Houston Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 159 East Houston 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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