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657 2nd Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10016

8
DOB Complaints
9
311 Housing Calls
0
Housing Violations
1
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 657 2nd Avenue

The 41-unit, 6-story building at 657 2nd Avenue in Murray Hill, owned by Berdar Equities LLC, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues since 2018, with the most recent being a heat and hot water complaint in January 2025. This complaint was particularly concerning as Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) was unable to gain access to the affected apartments for inspection. The building has faced multiple plumbing and water supply issues, with complaints recorded in 2018, 2020, and 2025, though inspections resulted in no violations being issued.

The property has had two rodent sightings reported to the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) in 2019 and 2021, with the most recent rodent inspection in March 2025 resulting in a "Passed" status. Significant safety-related concerns emerged in 2024 regarding the building's sprinkler system, which was deemed inadequate, resulting in an Oath Violation being served. The building had violations in 2020 related to fire safety equipment in the basement animal facility, including missing sprinklers, smoke alarms, and an expired fire extinguisher, though these were resolved with no penalties.

Compliance issues were noted in 2020 regarding the installation of a massage and foot spa in the ground-level space originally occupied by a doctor's office, leading to a resolved violation. The building has maintained a consistent record of bedbug-free status across multiple annual filings from 2019 through 2024, with zero reported infestations or eradications. Nine rodent inspections between 2013 and 2025 show generally positive results, with bait applications noted in 2019 and 2023.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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657 2nd Avenue Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Murray Hill.

Building Characteristics

Total units 41
Year built 1960
Total area 23200 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.
0
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
9
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
3
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
2
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
1
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 657 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10016
  • 238 East 36th St, New York, NY 10016
  • 240 East 36th St, New York, NY 10016

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657 2nd Avenue Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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657 2nd 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 657 2nd 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
2025-01-242025-01-28Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2020-03-152020-06-26Plumbing-Water SupplyNon EmergencyCLOSE
2020-01-272020-02-05Water Leak-Damp SpotNon EmergencyCLOSE
2020-01-272020-02-05Paint/plaster-WallNon EmergencyCLOSE
2018-11-112018-11-18Plumbing-Water SupplyNon EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 657 2nd 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
2020-02-04ACloseNoneNone§ 26-1103 ADMIN. CODE: POST AND MAINTAIN A PROPER NOTICE ON WALL OF THE ENTRANCE STORY IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH ON THE AVAILABILITY OF THE AGENCYS HOUSING INFORMATION GUIDE. A SAMPLE NOTICE CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.NYC.GOV/HPD. AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY2020-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
2020-02-04ACloseNoneNone§ 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 STORY2020-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 657 2nd Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-01-24 15:18HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2021-09-09 02:52RodentRat SightingClosedDOHMH
2020-03-15 17:41PLUMBINGWATER SUPPLYClosedHPD
2020-01-27 21:36WATER LEAKDAMP SPOTClosedHPD
2019-08-19 22:45RodentRat SightingClosedDOHMH
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 657 2nd Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16713192024-06-27CLOSEDSprinkler System – Inadequate2024-07-02Oath Violation Served (2024-07-03)
16169312022-08-26CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2022-09-21No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2022-09-21)
15894632021-12-20CLOSEDAdult Establishment2022-03-14No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2022-03-15)
15872102021-11-18CLOSEDAdvertising Sign/Billboard/Posters/Flexible Fabric – ILLEGAL2022-06-02No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2022-06-03)
15333522020-01-10CLOSEDPermit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)2020-01-11Oath Violation Served (2020-01-15)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 657 2nd Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2021-12-17V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO PERFORM CATEGORY 5 INSPECTION
2020-09-02V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATIONECB DISMISSED2020-11-20
2019-08-26V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDTHE BOROUGH COMMISSIONER ISSUED A STOP WORK ORDER TO APPLICATION # 122373840 DUE TO CONTRACTOR DENIAL OF AUTHORIZATIONOK TO REMOVE.2019-10-28
2019-02-27V*-DOB VIOLATION - ResolvedPPN203 AOC SUB ON 12/30/19 BY:CENTURY RICHARD GLADITZ, CERT#1650132020-01-09
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 657 2nd Avenue. 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 657 2nd 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
2024-12-090002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-210002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-280002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-11-300002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-12-300002020-11-012021-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 657 2nd Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-03-12InitialPassed
2021-09-14InitialPassed
2021-07-22InitialPassed
2020-03-16InitialPassed
2019-10-21BAITBait applied
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 657 2nd 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 657 2nd 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 657 2nd Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2024-07-0239118263ZBERDAR EQUITIES LLC C/O MOBSERVED IN HAPPY FEET INC ANIMAL FACILITY IN THE BASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR NO SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN PLACE, NO SMOKE ALARM IN PLACE AND EXPIRED FIRE EXTINGUISHER WHICH CONTRARY TO CODE SECTION BC 903.2.2.2; BC 90RESOLVE0.00.0
2020-01-1135432500NBERDAR EQUITIES LLC C.O MZR73-36=FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENT OF ZONING RESOLUTION OR REGULTAION TO OBTAIN BOUDN OF STANDARD APPEALS FOR PHSYCIAL CULTURE EST AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED ON TEH GROUND ELVEL OF TEH BUILDRESOLVE625.00.0
2020-01-1135432501PBERDAR EQUITIES LLC C.O MALYTERED/CHANGED BUIDLING OCCUPIED WITHOUT A VALID CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY AT THE TIEM FO INSEPCTION OBSERVED A CHANGE OF USE/OCCUAPNCY ON TEH GROUND LEVEL FROM DOCTORS OFFICE TO A MASSAGE & FOOT SPA WITHOUT CRESOLVE0.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 657 2nd 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 657 2nd 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 657 2nd 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 657 2nd 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
Tax ClassMonthWater OnlyAmountCycle
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 657 2nd Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 657 2nd 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 657 2nd Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 657 2nd Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 657 2nd 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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