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398 3rd Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10016

8
DOB Complaints
4
311 Housing Calls
0
Housing Violations
6
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 398 3rd Avenue

The 16-unit, 5-story Old Law Tenement building at 398 3rd Avenue in Kips Bay, owned by John Shin, has experienced several recurring maintenance and safety issues over recent years.

Most notably, there have been two heat and hot water complaints in the past three years, with the most recent December 2024 incident involving the entire building, though inspectors from the Department of Housing Preservation and Development were unable to gain access for verification. The building has faced several concerning safety issues, including a September 2023 violation for obstructed exit passageways due to stored plants on a fire escape, multiple complaints about illegal commercial use in residential zones between 2022 and 2025, and two egress-related violations in 2022 and 2023.

While a 2020 complaint about construction lead dust in common areas was still marked as in progress as of October 2023, the building has generally maintained good pest control history, with no bedbug infestations reported in the past five annual reports (2019-2024) and consistent passing grades on rodent inspections since 2010. The building's permit history shows several plumbing and electrical permits issued in 2018-2019, and most recent inspections and complaints have shown no violations warranting penalties, though there are ongoing concerns regarding emergency preparedness and building maintenance.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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398 3rd Avenue Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Kips Bay.

Building Characteristics

Total units 16
Year built 1900
Total area 12595 sq ft
Floors 5
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.
0
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
4
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.
0
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
6
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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398 3rd Avenue Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

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RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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398 3rd Avenue 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 398 3rd Avenue. 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
2024-12-222024-12-28Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2018-10-212018-10-25Unsanitary Condition-Garbage/recycling StorageNon EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 398 3rd Avenue. 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
2022-02-15ACloseNoneNone(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 398 3rd Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2024-12-22 13:01HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2022-08-05 16:26Unsanitary Pigeon ConditionPigeon WasteClosedDOHMH
2020-03-26 15:52Construction Lead DustCommon Areas and ApartmentIn ProgressDOHMH
2018-10-21 20:37UNSANITARY CONDITIONGARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGEClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 398 3rd Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16913272025-03-19CLOSEDWork Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling2025-03-19No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2025-03-19)
16909252025-03-14CLOSEDWork Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling2025-03-14No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2025-03-14)
16510942023-10-16CLOSEDIllegal Commercial/Manufacturing Use in Residential Zone2023-10-20Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2023-10-23)
16483102023-09-15CLOSEDEgress: - Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means2023-09-16Oath Violation Served (2023-09-16)
16335652023-04-07CLOSEDIllegal Conversion2023-04-25No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2023-04-25)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 398 3rd Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 398 3rd Avenue. 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 398 3rd Avenue. 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
2025-03-250002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-120002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-140002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-02-210002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-03-150002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 398 3rd Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-04-02InitialPassed
2022-08-16InitialPassed
2018-10-18InitialPassed
2018-01-12InitialPassed
2017-02-02InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 398 3rd Avenue. 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 398 3rd Avenue. 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 398 3rd Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2023-09-1639095016M398 THIRD AVENUE REALTY LSUMMONS ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO PROVIDE AN UNOBSTRUCTED EXIT PASSAGEWAY DUE TO 3 PLANTS BEING STORED ON FIRE ESCAPE OUTSIDE APARTMENT A3 THAT ARE PARTIALLY BLOCKING THE EXIT PASSAGEWAY OF THE FIRE ESCAPE, REMOVERESOLVE312.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 398 3rd Avenue. 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 398 3rd Avenue. 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 398 3rd Avenue. 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 398 3rd Avenue. 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 398 3rd Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 398 3rd Avenue. 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 398 3rd Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 398 3rd Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 398 3rd Avenue. 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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