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131 East 23rd Street, Manhattan, NY 10010

7
DOB Complaints
34
311 Housing Calls
32
Housing Violations
4
Permits

Risk Assessment

90
Low Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 90% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 131 East 23rd Street

131 East 23rd Street is a 12-story, 66-unit commercial altered Class A building located in Manhattan's Flatiron District, built in 1925 and currently owned by Richard Scharf. The building has experienced several recurring maintenance issues in recent years, with the most significant concerns centering around heat and hot water outages, ventilation problems, and rodent activity. Between 2023-2025, multiple heating system complaints were documented, particularly affecting individual apartments, though HPD inspections generally found no violations.

The building has also faced challenges with pest control, including reports of mold and rodent sightings, though inspections by HPD and DOHMH often returned no violations. Safety concerns have emerged regarding building systems, most notably in 2024 when Apartment 12D was cited for various issues including defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, broken air vents in the bathroom and kitchen, and multiple problems with self-closing doors. The building has experienced three notable elevator-related incidents between 2018-2019, with violations issued for single device operation and no alternate service, along with additional elevator-related issues such as illegal hotel room complaints in 2020.

The property underwent facade work in 2020-2021, during which multiple safety violations were recorded regarding inadequate protection measures, though these were eventually resolved. Recent 311 complaints include a smoking incident in 2025 and a June 2024 rodent complaint that could not be fully investigated due to access issues. While the building has maintained a bedbug-free status according to reports from 2019-2024, rodent inspections have shown mixed results, with the most recent showing rat activity in August 2024.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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131 East 23rd Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the safest 10% of buildings in Flatiron District.

Building Characteristics

Total units 66
Year built 1925
Total area 56670 sq ft
Floors 12
Tax Abatements None
Building Class COMMERCIAL ALTERED CLASS A
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Key Building Statistics

7
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
32
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
34
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
4
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
15
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
1
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
4
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 131 East 23rd St, New York, NY 10010
  • 26 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10010

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131 East 23rd Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

Other NYC buildings registered to this landlord.

AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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Date FiledCase TitleCourtLink
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131 East 23rd 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 131 East 23rd 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
2025-01-102025-01-16Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2024-06-022024-06-07Unsanitary Condition-MoldEmergencyCLOSE
2024-05-302024-06-03Unsanitary Condition-MoldEmergencyCLOSE
2023-05-052023-05-13Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2023-05-052023-05-13Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 131 East 23rd 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
2024-06-06BCloseNone12D§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). INOPERABLE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 12D, 12th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2024-07-16T00:00:00.000Z
2024-06-06BCloseNone12D§ 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR INOPERABLE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 12D, 12th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2024-07-16T00:00:00.000Z
2024-06-05COpenNoneNone§ 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 AT DOOR LEADING TO STAIRCASE (A) NORTH AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY2024-06-25T00:00:00.000Z
2024-06-05COpenNoneNone§ 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 AT DOOR LEADING TO LAUNDRY ROOM WEST AT PUBLIC HALL, 12th STORY2024-06-25T00:00:00.000Z
2024-06-02COpenNoneNone§ 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 FIRE RATED DOOR AT WEST WALL LEADING TO LAUNDRY NOT SELF CLOSING (DEFECTIVE HINGES) AT PUBLIC HALL, 12th STORYNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 131 East 23rd Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-04-08 09:31Smoking or VapingAllowed in Smoke Free AreaClosedDOHMH
2025-01-10 11:52HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2024-06-28 22:37RodentRat SightingClosedDOHMH
2024-06-02 17:30UNSANITARY CONDITIONMOLDClosedHPD
2024-05-30 17:44UNSANITARY CONDITIONMOLDClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 131 East 23rd Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
15787472021-08-05CLOSEDDebris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling2021-09-16Stop Work Order Fully Rescinded (2021-09-16)
15478322020-07-16CLOSEDIllegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings2020-08-10No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2020-08-10)
15218992019-09-16CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2019-09-16Oath Violation Served (2019-09-16)
15169402019-07-24CLOSEDElevator: Multiple Devices on Property2019-07-24Oath Violation Served (2019-07-25)
15150492019-07-03CLOSEDCSE: Sweep2019-10-22Stop Work Order Fully Rescinded (2019-10-23)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 131 East 23rd Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2021-03-26V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVECYCLE 9A FAILURE TO CORRECT SWARMP CONDITIONS
2021-02-17V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION000810 PAID INVOICE 904139372021-04-01
2018-11-14V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION620367022018-12-19
2018-10-19V*-DOB VIOLATION - ResolvedPPN203 AOC SUB ON 12/19/18 BY:PS MARCATO LAWRENCE F. BETZ, CERT#4120012018-12-26
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 131 East 23rd 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 131 East 23rd 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
2024-12-020002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-010002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-010002021-11-012022-10-31
2021-12-070002020-11-012021-10-31
2020-12-080002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 131 East 23rd Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2024-08-23InitialRat Activity
2023-05-09InitialPassed
2012-11-29InitialPassed
2011-07-20InitialPassed
2010-07-06InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 131 East 23rd 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 131 East 23rd 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 131 East 23rd Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2021-10-0735563779JRAPID MASONRY RESTORATIONFAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION#39045607Z ISSUED ON 8/6/2021 AND TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01.REMEDY:COMPLY WITH COMMIRESOLVE0.00.0
2021-08-0639045604NRAPID MASONRY RESTORATIONOBSERVED INSTALLED ROOF PROTECTIONS OVER ADJACENT 5-STORY BUILDING SLOPE ROOF IN ORDER TO PERFORM PERMITTED FACADE CONSTRUCTION AT EXPO # 04 AND FAILURE TO PROVIDE DESIGN DRAWING PLAN FOR THE PROTECTION AT TIMERESOLVE312.00.0
2021-08-0639045607ZRAPID MASONRY RESTORATIONOBSERVED SAND BAGS ARE STORED ON ADJACENT 5-STORY SLOPE ROOF AS WEIGHT OF ROOF PROTECTION INADEQUATE MANNER WITH CRACKS & DETERIORATED SAND BAGS WHICH ARE POTENTIAL FALLING CONDITION ON PEDESTRIANS SIDEWALK ALORESOLVE625.00.0
2021-02-1735549264JEAST 23 FO LLCFAILURE TO TAKE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SAFETY MEASURES(SUCH AS A SIDEWALK SHED,NETTING,FENCE,ETC)WHERE REQUIRED TO PROTECT AND SECURE PUBLIC SAFETY FROM DOCUMENTED UNSAFE FACADE AS PER 1RCNY 103.04.NOTE AT THE TIRESOLVE2500.00.0
2021-01-0535542535KEAST 23 FO LLCFAILURE TO TAKE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SAFETY MEASURE SUCH AS NETTING FENCE ECT.WHERE REQUIRE FOR ROOF PROTECTION.NOTE:AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION RESPONDED FAILED TO PROTECT ADJOIN PROPERTY AT EXPOSURE 2 & 3 WESTRESOLVE2500.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 131 East 23rd 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 131 East 23rd 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 131 East 23rd 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 131 East 23rd 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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Sales Records

Sales transactions for 131 East 23rd Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 131 East 23rd 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 131 East 23rd Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 131 East 23rd Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 131 East 23rd 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.

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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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