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178 West Houston Street, Manhattan, NY 10014

8
DOB Complaints
15
311 Housing Calls
2
Housing Violations
9
Permits

Risk Assessment

96
Low Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 96% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 178 West Houston Street

178 West Houston Street is a 6-story, 20-unit Old Law Tenement building dating back to 1898, currently owned by Fernando Alba. The property has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, with nine documented complaints between 2021 and 2025 representing emergency situations affecting the entire building. While some of these issues were temporarily resolved, particularly in 2023, the pattern suggests ongoing system challenges.

The building has maintained an active response to pest management, with zero bedbug reports from 2019-2025 and recent rodent inspections in 2023 and 2024 passing successfully, though an inspection in 2018 did not meet requirements. Other significant events include multiple Department of Buildings complaints and inspections showing various issues. In 2019, there was a concerning situation involving active gas piping in building hallways, though penalties were not imposed.

The building has undergone several permitted maintenance activities, with permits issued for plumbing and electrical work between 2018-2021. Violation notices from March 2021 indicated problems with hot water delivery to Apartment 7 and access to the heating system in the basement. The property has generally maintained compliance with housing maintenance codes following these violations, with no recent recurring issues of the same type. The building's historical records show varied inspection outcomes, with several inspections resulting in "No Violation Warranted" findings when complaints were investigated.

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

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 20
Year built 1898
Total area 12356 sq ft
Floors 6
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.
2
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
15
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.
4
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
9
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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178 West Houston Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

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RoleNameAddress

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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178 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 178 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
2025-01-212025-01-27Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2024-12-112024-12-13Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2023-04-052023-04-07Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2023-03-092023-03-13Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2022-12-132022-12-17Heat/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 178 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
2021-03-17CCloseNone7§ 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 7, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST2021-03-18T00:00:00.000Z
2021-03-17CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED AT BASEMENT2021-03-18T00:00:00.000Z
2021-03-17ACloseNoneNone§ 27-2005 HMC: POST, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, AND MAINTAIN A NOTICE IN A COMMON AREA OF THE BUILDING REGARDING THE PROCEDURES THAT SHOULD BE FOLLOWED WHEN A GAS LEAK IS SUSPECTED AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY2021-03-18T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 178 West Houston Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-01-21 00:14HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2024-12-11 23:09HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2023-04-05 18:29HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2023-03-09 21:37HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2022-12-13 04:57HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 178 West Houston Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16856252025-01-02CLOSEDWork Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling2025-01-02Complaint Referred To Department Of Consumer Affairs (dca) (2025-01-02)
15724102021-05-27CLOSEDCertificate of Occupancy – None/ILLEGAL/Contrary to CO2021-07-14No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2021-07-15)
15702192021-04-29CLOSEDWork Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling2021-04-30No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2021-04-30)
15513752020-08-26CLOSEDFailure to Maintain2020-08-26No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2020-08-27)
15501302020-08-12CLOSEDPlumbing: Defective/Leaking/Not Maintained2020-09-02Complaint Unsubstantiated Based On Department Records (2020-09-02)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 178 West Houston Street.

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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 178 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
2024-12-180002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-010002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-050002021-11-012022-10-31
2021-12-010002020-11-012021-10-31
2020-12-020002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 178 West Houston Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2024-08-05InitialPassed
2023-05-01InitialPassed
2022-07-05InitialPassed
2021-12-15InitialPassed
2019-03-18InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 178 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 178 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 178 West Houston Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2019-08-1339007607L178 WEST HOUSTON REALTY LFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER ON 8/13/19 AT APPROX. 10:45AM I OBSERVED ACTIVE GAS PIPING ON FLOORS 2 THRU 6 OF THE ABOVE MENTIONED ADDRESS INSTALLED IN THE PUBLIC HALLWAYS. UTILITY SHUTORESOLVE0.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 178 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 178 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 178 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)
Date CreatedTypeDescriptionCharge
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 178 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
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 178 West Houston Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 178 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.

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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 178 West Houston Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 178 West Houston Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 178 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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