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215 Avenue A, Manhattan, NY 10009

2
DOB Complaints
43
311 Housing Calls
27
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

74
Low Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 74% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 215 Avenue A

This 36-unit, 5-story old law tenement located at 215 Avenue A in the East Village was built in 1880 and is currently owned by Tom Shimura. The building has recently experienced multiple heat and hot water issues, with five emergency complaints filed between February 5-19, 2025, regarding lack of heating, both for the entire building and individual apartments. While some of these issues were reported as corrected through tenant confirmation, at least one complaint was closed without access being gained for inspection.

The property has a concerning pattern of heat-related problems, with similar complaints recorded in October 2024. Other maintenance issues have emerged, including plumbing problems (October 2024), flooring concerns (April 2024), and issues with unsanitary conditions and pest control (April 2024), though inspections did not result in violations. The building underwent a significant inspection in April 2024, revealing several safety concerns in Apartment 3RS, including defective carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, issues with self-closing doors, window problems, and a non-functional doorbell/intercom system.

The property also has documented violations regarding fire safety systems and transient use, with penalties issued in 2018 related to the lack of required automatic sprinklers and fire alarm systems when the building was allegedly used for transient purposes, though these violations were later resolved. Recent rodent inspections show mixed results, with one failure noted in May 2024 for "Other Reasons," and previous rat activity recorded in April 2024, though most recent inspections in 2023-2025 passed. The building's bedbug reporting records from 2022-2024 show no reported infestations, and there have been no recent complaints regarding window frames, pest issues, or sanitation problems, suggesting some improvement in building conditions.

Last updated: July 26, 2025
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215 Avenue A Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 36
Year built 1880
Total area 19830 sq ft
Floors 5
Tax Abatements None
Building Class OLD LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

2
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
27
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
43
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
0
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
2
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
7
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 217 Avenue A, New York, NY 10009
  • 215 Avenue A, New York, NY 10009
  • 217 Avenue A, New York, NY 10009
  • 215 Avenue A, New York, NY 10009

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215 Avenue A Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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Date FiledCase TitleCourtLink
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215 Avenue A 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 215 Avenue A. 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
2025-02-192025-02-23Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2025-02-052025-02-07Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-02-052025-02-06Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-02-052025-02-06Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-02-052025-02-06Heat/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 215 Avenue A. 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
2024-04-22CCloseNone3RS§ 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 3RS, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH2024-05-10T00:00:00.000Z
2024-04-22ACloseNoneNone§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY2024-05-10T00:00:00.000Z
2024-04-22BCloseNone3RS§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE INOPERATIVE BELL/ BUZZER/ INTERCOM SYSTEM FROM BUILDING FRONT ENTRANCE TO APT 3RS AT NORTH WALL IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 3RS, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH2024-05-10T00:00:00.000Z
2024-04-22ACloseNoneNone§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... APPROXIMATELY 2 SQ. FT CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYNone
2024-04-22BCloseNone3RS§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3RS, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH2024-05-10T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 215 Avenue A. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-02-19 14:39HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2025-02-05 13:25HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2025-02-05 10:07HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2025-02-05 09:45HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2025-02-05 08:53HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 215 Avenue A.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
15364712020-02-17CLOSEDIllegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings2020-03-04Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2020-03-05)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 215 Avenue A.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 215 Avenue A. 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 215 Avenue A. 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
2024-12-060002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-12-060002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-08-270002022-11-012023-10-31
2024-08-270002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-12-110002022-11-012023-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 215 Avenue A. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-05-08InitialPassed
2024-11-14InitialPassed
2024-05-22ComplianceFailed for Other R
2024-04-22InitialRat Activity
2023-11-17InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 215 Avenue A. 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 215 Avenue A. 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 215 Avenue A. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2018-05-2535329811P215-217 AVENUE A LLCFAILURE TO MAINTAI BLDG IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER. LACK OF A AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM WHERE IS REQUIRED AS PER BC 903.2 AND AC 27-954 FOR TRANSIENT USE. RMDY: DISCONTINUE ILLEGAL USE.RESOLVE1250.00.0
2018-05-2535329812R215-217 AVENUE A LLCBC907.2.8 FAILURE TO PROVIDE A FIRE ALARM SYSTEM FOR A TRANSIENT USE.RMDY: DISCONTINUE ILLEGAL USE.RESOLVE2500.00.0
2018-05-2535329813Z215-217 AVENUE A LLCFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER. FAILURE TO PROVIDED NUMBER OF MEANS OF EGRESS REQUIRED FOR EVERY FLOOR PER BC 1021.1 AND 27-366 FOR TRANSIENT USE. RMDY: DISCONTINUE ILLEGAL USE.RESOLVE312.00.0
2018-05-2535329810N215-217 AVENUE A LLCPERMANENT DWELLING USED/CONVERTED FOR OTHER THAN PERMANENT RESIDENTIALPURPOSES. DOB RECORD INDICAES BLDG TO BE LEGALLY APPROVED AS A CLASS "A" MULTIPLE DWELLING. NOW APT 2RS USED/CONVERTED TO TRANSIENT USE.RESOLVE1250.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 215 Avenue A. 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 215 Avenue A. 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 215 Avenue A. 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 215 Avenue A. 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 215 Avenue A. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 215 Avenue A. 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 215 Avenue A. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 215 Avenue A. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 215 Avenue A. 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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