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185 West Houston Street, Manhattan, NY 10014

2
DOB Complaints
5
311 Housing Calls
0
Housing Violations
1
Permits

Risk Assessment

97
Low Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 97% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 185 West Houston Street

185 West Houston Street is a 6-story, 62-unit residential building constructed in 1962 and owned by Paul Lowenfels, located in SoHo. The building has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, with the most pressing concerns being heating system problems and an open mold complaint from January 2025.

While a heat/hot water complaint from January 2025 was investigated and closed, HPD was unable to access units for proper inspection. The building has a history of rodent issues, particularly notable in 2020 when rat activity was documented and bait was applied, though recent inspections from 2021 through 2025 have all passed with no violations. The property has also faced administrative challenges, including multiple instances of not filing required bedbug reports between 2021 and 2024, though recent filings show no reported infestations (0 infested units).

Two water-related complaints were logged in 2022 and 2025, with one being specifically for an apartment unit and the other for the entire building. The building is currently facing two active violations regarding failed FISP Cycle 8B and 9B technical report filings for exterior wall inspections, with a penalty of $1,250 issued in 2024 for the 9B report failure. Despite these ongoing issues, recent rodent inspections indicate improved conditions, with no rat sightings reported in the last several inspections.

Last updated: July 26, 2025
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185 West Houston Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in SoHo.

Building Characteristics

Total units 62
Year built 1962
Total area 47100 sq ft
Floors 6
Tax Abatements None
Building Class HEREAFTER ERECTED CLASS A
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Key Building Statistics

2
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
0
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
5
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
1
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
9
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
1
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 231 Avenue Of The Americas, New York, NY 10014
  • 233 Avenue Of The Americas, New York, NY 10014
  • 179 West Houston St, New York, NY 10014
  • 181 West Houston St, New York, NY 10014
  • 183 West Houston St, New York, NY 10014
  • 185 West Houston St, New York, NY 10014
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  • 191 West Houston St, New York, NY 10014

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185 West Houston Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

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RoleNameAddress

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Landlord Court Records

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185 West 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 185 West 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
2025-01-232025-01-26Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-01-212025-01-21Unsanitary Condition-MoldEmergencyOPEN
2022-10-182022-10-19Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 185 West 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
2024-04-02ACloseNoneNone(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
2023-03-16ACloseNoneNone(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
2022-02-16ACloseNoneNone(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
2021-04-02ACloseNoneNone(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
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 185 West Houston Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-01-23 23:02HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2025-01-21 16:24UNSANITARY CONDITIONMOLDOpenHPD
2022-10-18 09:07HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2021-05-07 09:22Day CareDay Care FacilityClosedDOHMH
2020-01-06 10:10RodentRat SightingClosedDOHMH
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 185 West Houston Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
15723902021-05-27CLOSEDWork Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling2021-05-27No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2021-05-27)
15644102021-02-16CLOSEDCSE: Sweep2021-02-16No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2021-02-16)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 185 West Houston Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2023-02-22V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILED TO FILE FISP CYCLE 9B TECHNICAL REPORT BY 2/21/2023
2021-04-29V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO DISPLAY ENERGY EFFICIENCY SCORE AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRADE AS PER ADCODE SEC. 28-309.12.3CIANOW CRM Violation Dismissed2021-12-09
2020-03-30V*-DOB VIOLATION - ResolvedPPN203 AOC SUB ON 7/13/2020 BY:ELTECH LARRY HILLPOT, CERT#3530042020-08-21
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 185 West Houston 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 185 West 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
2024-05-280002022-11-012023-10-31
2024-04-030002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-11-280002021-11-012022-10-31
2021-05-100002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 185 West Houston Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-01-16InitialPassed
2024-01-18InitialPassed
2023-02-01InitialPassed
2022-03-29InitialPassed
2021-08-02InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 185 West 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 185 West 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)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 185 West Houston Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2024-04-1137027623RWESTERN HOUSTON EQUITIESFAILURE TO SUBMIT AN ACCEPTABLE REQUIRED CYCLE 9B REPORT OF CRITICAL EXAMINATION DOCUMENTING CONDITION OF EXTERIOR WALL AND APPURTENANCES REQUIRED BY 28-302.4 FOR CONTROL#900985.REM:SUBMIT ACCEPTABLE REQUIRED TRESOLVE1250.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 185 West 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 185 West 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 185 West 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 185 West 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
Tax ClassMonthWater OnlyAmountCycle
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 185 West Houston Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 185 West 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 185 West Houston Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 185 West Houston Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 185 West 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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