521 West Street
While historically clean, our model detects a rising risk of severe maintenance issues in the next 12 months.
This building has 5 recorded HPD violations, at or below the West Village average of 6.6.
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How 521 West Street's risk score is calculated
We trained a model on 7 years of city inspection data — HPD violation filings, tenant complaints, and owner track records across their entire portfolio. It estimates the probability that HPD inspectors will find serious or dangerous violations at this address in the next 12 months. Lower % = safer.
What the score means for you
Out of 944 buildings in this neighborhood, 123 have a higher predicted risk.
violations
(1–9)
(10+)
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What's in the 521 West Street report
| Total units | 53 |
|---|---|
| Floors | 6 |
| Year built | 1930 |
| Gross area | 396,250 sq ft |
| Building class | — |
| Tax abatement | None |
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521 West Street event timeline
Violations, complaints, fines, and permits — the most recent records on file, in order.
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What this is
Housing code violations issued by HPD against property conditions. Non-compliance with NYC's Housing Maintenance Code can result in violations and fines.
| Inspection Date | Class | Category | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/11/1996 | B | Reissued | § 27-2005 Adm Code Repair The Roof So That It Will Not Leak Ceiling Over 6 Sty Southwest Apt 633. , Section '' '' | Violation Dismissed |
| 04/01/2024 | A | Original | (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. | Violation Dismissed |
| 03/15/2023 | A | Original | (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. | Violation Dismissed |
| 02/15/2022 | A | Original | (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. | Violation Dismissed |
| 04/01/2021 | A | Original | (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. | Violation Dismissed |
What this is
Complaints filed with HPD about conditions violating the NYC Housing Maintenance Code or NY State Multiple Dwelling Law.
| Received | Category | Type | Status | Apartment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/28/2026 | Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building | Emergency | Close | BLDG |
| 10/07/2024 | Unsanitary Condition – Pests | Non Emergency | Close | 4B |
What this is
Service requests logged daily with the city through 311 and tracked to resolution. These are complaints that can be directed to specific city agencies.
| Created Date | Problem | Problem Detail | Agency Name | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/28/2026 | Heat/Hot Water | Entire Building | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Closed |
| 07/13/2025 | Rodent | Rat Sighting | Department of Health and Mental Hygiene | Closed |
| 10/07/2024 | Unsanitary Condition | Pests | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Closed |
| 10/11/2023 | Mobile Food Vendor | Food Source/Protection | Department of Health and Mental Hygiene | Closed |
| 09/14/2023 | Mobile Food Vendor | Food Worker Activity | Department of Health and Mental Hygiene | Closed |
What this is
All complaints received by the Department of Buildings, including those from 311 and complaints entered directly by DOB staff.
| Filed | Number | Status | Category | Disposition |
|---|
What this is
Civil penalties and violation notices issued by the Department of Buildings for construction and building code violations.
| Issue Date | Category | Type | Description | Disposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/14/2025 | V-Dob Violation - Active | Lblvio-Low Pressure Boiler Boiler Required | Violation Issued-Failure To File 2024 External Low Pressure Inspection | |
| 11/14/2025 | V-Dob Violation - Active | Lblvio-Low Pressure Boiler Boiler Required | Violation Issued-Failure To File 2024 External Low Pressure Inspection | |
| 11/14/2025 | V-Dob Violation - Active | Lblvio-Low Pressure Boiler Boiler Required | Violation Issued-Failure To File 2024 External Low Pressure Inspection | |
| 05/30/2025 | V*-Dob Violation - Dismissed | Landmk-Landmark None | 12/02/2025 |
What this is
Summonses and penalties adjudicated by OATH (Office of Administrative Trials & Hearings) and the Environmental Control Board. DOB enforcement cases that have been heard and decided.
| Issue Date | Violation # | Status | Description | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28/2024 | 39533883H | Resolve | Incident Where A Section Of Brick Wall Of Approximately 10'By 2'Wide Came Off The Building On 8Th Floor Approximately 80' Height During Facade Operation Landed On The Roof Of A Car Parked On The Street Damage | $5,000 |
| 10/28/2024 | 39533882X | Resolve | An Incident Where A Section Of Brick Wall Of Approximately 10'By 2'Wide Came Off The Building On 8Th Floor Approximately 80' Height During Facade Operation Landed On The Roof Of A Car Parked On The Street Dama | $25,000 |
| 04/22/2021 | 39039830K | Resolve | Class 1 Car Cease Use Door Restrictor Is Not Working Plunger Stuck In Up Direction Repair Or Replace. | $1,250 |
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Executed eviction warrants in NYC from 2017-present. Records of completed residential and commercial evictions processed through housing court.
| Executed Date | Docket # | Apartment | Type | Marshal |
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Recorded real estate transactions and property sales. Public records of building transfers and changes in ownership.
| Sale Date | Price | Building Class | Neighborhood | Apartment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/14/2005 | $0 | D5 | Greenwich Village-West |
What this is
Property owner reports of bedbug infestation status required by NYC law. Building owners must file annual reports on bedbug treatment and infestation history.
| Filing Date | Infested Units | Eradicated | Re-infested | Period End |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30/2025 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 10/31/2025 |
| 12/30/2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2025 |
| 01/21/2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2024 |
| 01/21/2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2024 |
| 12/27/2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2023 |
What this is
NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene rodent inspection results. Records of inspections for rat and rodent infestation signs.
| Inspection Date | Type | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 07/21/2025 | Initial | Passed |
| 09/05/2024 | Initial | Passed |
| 05/26/2023 | Initial | Passed |
| 09/30/2022 | Treatments | Bait Applied |
| 08/28/2022 | Treatments | Bait Applied |
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Construction and demolition permits issued by the Department of Buildings. Required for legal building, construction, and demolition activities in NYC.
| Filing Date | Type | Work | Floor | Description | Status | Issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/15/2023 | Initial Permit | General Construction | Facade | Filing For Local Law 11 /98 Exterior Facade Repair Work Including Masonry Repairs To Brick Facade,Coating ,Waterproofing ,Steel Lintel Replacement Along With Miscellaneous Facade Repairs | Signed-Off | 09/15/2023 |
| 06/15/2023 | Initial Permit | Sidewalk Shed | Open Space | Installation Of Temporary Heavy Duty Sidewalk Shed As Per Plans. No Change In Use, Egress Or Occupancy. Sidewalk Shed Shall Comply With Chapter #33 Of The Nyc Building Code. Live Load 300Psf. | Signed-Off | 06/15/2023 |
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