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156 1st Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10009

9
DOB Complaints
69
311 Housing Calls
15
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 156 1st Avenue

156 1st Avenue is a 6-story, 22-unit Old Law Tenement building constructed in 1900 and currently owned by Louis R Donzelli. The building has experienced numerous maintenance and safety issues over the past several years, with the most pressing concerns including open violations related to pest control, building facade maintenance, and safety equipment. As of June 2025, there is an open Emergency Housing Maintenance Code complaint regarding unsanitary conditions and pests.

The building has multiple active violations related to failure to file external low-pressure inspections for 2022-2023, and there are several unresolved facade issues with documented structural concerns, including cracks and damage to decorative elements. Notably, there were significant maintenance lapses in 2023-2024 involving building-wide heat and hot water outages, and recurring problems with pest infestations were documented throughout 2023. The building has also faced challenges with compliance during inspections, with multiple instances where inspectors were unable to gain access to units for necessary evaluations. The property's inspection history reveals ongoing concerns with safety systems and building maintenance, including open violations from 2023 regarding missing fire safety equipment (smoke and carbon monoxide detectors) in Apartment 17.

There have been multiple documented instances of unauthorized work, particularly in late 2018 related to renovation activities that compromised fire safety features, and issues with gas line modifications. The facade has been a particular focus of regulatory attention, with multiple ECB violations noting disrepair of decorative elements and building surfaces, resulting in significant penalties. While recent rodent inspections in 2025 show passing results, there was notable rodent activity documented in early 2023. The building's history shows recurring maintenance and safety compliance issues, with many violations remaining open or having been resolved only after significant delays or penalties.

Last updated: July 26, 2025
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156 1st Avenue Report Contents

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156 1st Avenue Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 22
Year built 1900
Total area 11620 sq ft
Floors 6
Tax Abatements None
Building Class OLD LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

9
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
15
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
69
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
6
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
4
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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156 1st Avenue 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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Date FiledCase TitleCourtLink
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156 1st Avenue 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 156 1st Avenue. 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
2025-06-302025-06-30Unsanitary Condition-PestsEmergencyOPEN
2024-11-072025-05-28General-Cooking GasEmergencyCLOSE
2024-03-272024-04-02Water Leak-Heavy FlowEmergencyCLOSE
2024-03-272024-04-02Paint/plaster-CeilingImmediate EmergencyCLOSE
2024-02-222024-02-24Heat/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 156 1st Avenue. 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
2024-03-31COpenNoneNone§ 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 LATCH SET VESTIBULE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYNone
2023-09-05BOpenNone17HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF BEDBUGS IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 17, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHNone
2023-09-05BOpenNone17§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). DEFECTIVE. IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 17, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHNone
2023-09-05BOpenNone17§ 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR DEFECTIVE. IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 17, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 156 1st Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2024-11-21 01:50Indoor Air QualityChemical Vapors/Gases/OdorsClosedDOHMH
2024-11-07 14:39GENERALCOOKING GASClosedHPD
2024-03-27 14:48PAINT/PLASTERCEILINGClosedHPD
2024-03-27 14:48WATER LEAKHEAVY FLOWClosedHPD
2024-02-22 05:22HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 156 1st Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
15848332021-10-21CLOSEDDebris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling2021-10-22Oath Violation Served (2021-10-22)
15202992019-08-28CLOSEDPermit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)2019-10-07No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2019-10-08)
15203002019-08-28CLOSEDAfter Hours Work – Illegal2019-08-30Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2019-08-31)
15189772019-08-14CLOSEDUnlicensed/Illegal/Improper Work In-Progress2019-08-20Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2019-08-20)
14970992018-12-13CLOSEDUnlicensed/Illegal/Improper Work In-Progress2019-04-02Partial Vacate Order Served (2019-04-02)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 156 1st Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2024-09-23V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-30V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-04-25V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2022 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2022-03-02V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2022-01-19V-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 156 1st Avenue. 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 156 1st Avenue. 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 156 1st Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-07-03InitialPassed
2025-01-10InitialPassed
2024-07-09InitialPassed
2024-01-05InitialPassed
2023-08-23CompliancePassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 156 1st Avenue. 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 156 1st Avenue. 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 156 1st Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2022-01-1235644200XDONZELLI REALTY CORPORATIFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER.NOTED AT TIME OFMY INSPECTION,I OBSERVED AT EXP1 FACADE DECORATIVE CORNICE IN STATE OFDIREPAIR WITH DAMAGED AND MISSING PIECES OF DECORATIVE IN VARIOUS LOCARESOLVE1562.01562.0
2021-12-0435636088PDONZELLI REALTY CORPFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN CODECOMPLIANT MANNER.ATOI NOTE:@EXP1 FACADE-DECORATIVE TIN CORNICE IN STATE OF DISREPAIR W/DAMAGED &/OR MISSING PCS OF DECORATIVE TIN@NUMEROUS LOCATIONS LEAVING SECS OF PARAPET FRAMIACTIVE12500.012500.0
2021-10-2239049852KDONZELLI REALTY CORPAT EXPOSURE#4 FACADE WALL IN DISREPAIR CONDITION MULTIPLE VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL CRACKS. STUCCO BULGING AND CHIPPING. AT EXPOSURE#3 MULTIPLE CRACKS ON FACADE. AT EXPOSURE#1 CORNICE IN DISREPAIR CONDITION, CORRACTIVE6250.06250.0
2018-12-1135343374RDONZELLI REALTY CORPWORK W/O A PERMIT. OBSERVED IN THIS SECOND FLOOR APT THEY GUTTED THE ENTIRE PLACE DOWN TO EX() CEILING AND WALLS COMPROMISING THE FIRE RAT ING OF THE WALLS AND CEILING TO EXISTING APT WITH FIRE WATCH GUARD 24ACTIVE2500.02500.0
2018-12-1135343373PDONZELLI REALTY CORPPLUMBING WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT OBSERVED IN THE SECOND FLR APT THAT THEY REMOVED THE GAS STOVE AND DIDN'T CAP THE LINE BUT WAS SHUT OFF WITH VALVE APT 2 AS PER SUPER. "STOP ALL WORK" RMDY:OBTAIN PROPER PERMITS.RESOLVE0.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 156 1st Avenue. 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 156 1st Avenue. 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 156 1st Avenue. 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 156 1st Avenue. 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 156 1st Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 156 1st Avenue. 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 156 1st Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 156 1st Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 156 1st Avenue. 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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