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231 West 15th Street, Manhattan, NY 10011

2
DOB Complaints
14
311 Housing Calls
17
Housing Violations
0
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 231 West 15th Street

231 West 15th Street is a 4-story, 16-unit Old Law Tenement building located in Chelsea, built in 1901 and currently owned by Gary Brown. The building has experienced recurring heating and hot water issues, with five documented complaints between 2020 and early 2025, including the most recent complaint in January 2025 where HPD was unable to gain access for inspection.

In 2024, the building received multiple violations requiring attention to door, window, flooring, and wall conditions, with specific violations currently open for Apartment 2C including issues with paint, electrical outlets, floor repairs, and plaster surfaces. The property has undergone recent construction work that generated complaints, with Department of Buildings violations from October 2023 citing unauthorized construction work in multiple units (1C, 2B, and 3C) including new sheetrock, bathroom gutting, and electrical work, along with excessive dust and debris in hallways.

There were also complaints filed in August 2023 regarding illegal hotel rooms and conversion, resulting in a partial Stop Work Order. On a positive note, the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations over the past five years (2021-2025), with no reported cases, and has consistently passed rodent inspections, with the most recent inspection in October 2024 showing a passed result.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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231 West 15th Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 16
Year built 1901
Total area 7008 sq ft
Floors 4
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.
17
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
14
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
2
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
2
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
2
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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231 West 15th Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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Landlord Court Records

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231 West 15th Street Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Not registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Not 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 231 West 15th 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
2025-01-162025-01-20Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2024-05-292024-06-09Paint/plaster-WallNon EmergencyCLOSE
2024-05-292024-06-09Flooring/stairs-FloorNon EmergencyCLOSE
2024-05-292024-06-09Door/window-DoorEmergencyCLOSE
2023-12-052023-12-08Heat/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 231 West 15th 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
2024-06-07AOpenNone2C§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE CEILING AND ALL WALLS IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2C, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNone
2024-06-07AOpenNone2C§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PAINT METAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPT. REGULATION STEAM RISER AT EAST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2C, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNone
2024-06-07BOpenNone2C§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ELECTRICAL OUTLET AT SOUTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2C, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNone
2024-06-07AOpenNone2C§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE CEILING AND ALL WALLS IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2C, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNone
2024-06-07AOpenNone2C§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE CEILING AND ALL WALLS IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2C, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 231 West 15th Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-01-16 14:17HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2024-05-29 16:13DOOR/WINDOWDOORClosedHPD
2024-05-29 16:13FLOORING/STAIRSFLOORClosedHPD
2024-05-29 16:07PAINT/PLASTERWALLClosedHPD
2023-12-05 10:36HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 231 West 15th Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16459902023-08-19CLOSEDIllegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings2023-12-26No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2023-12-26)
16459892023-08-19CLOSEDIllegal Conversion2023-11-02Partial Stop Work Order (2023-11-06)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 231 West 15th Street.

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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 231 West 15th Street. 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 231 West 15th 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
2025-01-210002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-04-290002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-03-270002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-09-150002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-07-090002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 231 West 15th Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2024-10-17InitialPassed
2019-04-02InitialPassed
2018-08-01InitialPassed
2017-08-21InitialPassed
2017-01-17InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 231 West 15th 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 231 West 15th 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 231 West 15th Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2023-10-0639098679R231 W 15 REALTY LLC GARYWWOP. OBSERVED CONSTRUCTION WORK ONGOING IN UNIT 1C, 3C AND 2B IN OCCUPIED BUILDING WITH NO PERMITS ON FILE. NEW SHEETROCK, BATHROOM IS GUTTED AND WHAT APPEAR TO BE NEW ELECTRICAL PANEL. SWO ISSUED AND SERVED FACTIVE1250.00.0
2023-10-0639098678P231 W 15 REALTY LLC GARYFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN A CODE COMPLIANT MANNER. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST AND SHEET ROCK DEBRIS IN A HALLWAYS OF OCCUPIED BUILDING DURING CONSTRUCTION., REPAIR AND/REPLACE; REPAIR AND OR REPLACE.RESOLVE625.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 231 West 15th 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 231 West 15th 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 231 West 15th 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 231 West 15th 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 231 West 15th Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 231 West 15th 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 231 West 15th Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 231 West 15th Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 231 West 15th 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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