Building and Landlord Data Analysis Report

859 7th Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10019

4
DOB Complaints
14
311 Housing Calls
1
Housing Violations
10
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 859 7th Avenue

The building at 859 7th Avenue is a 26-story structure built in 1911 and currently owned by Richard Born. In recent years, the property has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues. Most notably, there are multiple active violations related to the building's facade and safety reporting requirements, including failure to submit required benchmarking reports and documents relating to the building's critical examination.

Recent inspections have revealed cracked masonry issues and violations regarding sidewalk shed maintenance. The building has also faced recurring pest management challenges, with the most recent rodent complaints filed in 2025, though a subsequent inspection passed. Between 2021-2023, there were multiple complaints related to heat/hot water issues, sanitation concerns including garbage storage, and mobile food vendor plumbing problems. The property has an extensive history of building system complaints, particularly related to heating systems and exterior maintenance.

There are numerous open and recently resolved ECB violations regarding facade maintenance, and several active violations concerning energy benchmarking requirements from 2023-2024. The building's bedbug reporting history shows no documented infestations between 2019-2021. Recent construction and repair work is evidenced by multiple permits issued between 2018-2020, including emergency work related to exterior conditions. While routine inspections from 2010-2025 have generally passed, the building continues to face challenges with maintaining compliance on various regulatory requirements, particularly regarding building safety documentation and facade maintenance.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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859 7th Avenue Report Contents

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859 7th AvenueBuilding Overview

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 0
Year built 1911
Total area 207700 sq ft
Floors 26
Tax Abatements None
Building Class HERETOFORE ERECTED EXISTING CLASS B
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Key Building Statistics

4
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
1
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
14
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
6
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
1
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
10
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 859 7th Ave, New York, NY 10019
  • 153 West 55th St, New York, NY 10019
  • 867 7th Ave, New York, NY 10019
  • 869 7th Ave, New York, NY 10019
  • 151 West 55th St, New York, NY 10019
  • 147 West 55th St, New York, NY 10019
  • 859 7th Ave, New York, NY 10019
  • 153 West 55th St, New York, NY 10019
  • 867 7th Ave, New York, NY 10019
  • 869 7th Ave, New York, NY 10019
  • 151 West 55th St, New York, NY 10019
  • 147 West 55th St, New York, NY 10019

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859 7th 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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859 7th Avenue Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
Less 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 859 7th 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
2021-03-092021-10-02Unsanitary Condition-Garbage/recycling StorageNon EmergencyCLOSE
2021-05-082021-05-22Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
2021-03-072021-03-09Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2021-03-072021-03-09General-Cooking GasEmergencyCLOSE
2020-01-192020-01-26Heat/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 859 7th 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
2024-04-16AOpenNoneNone(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
2024-04-01AOpenNoneNone(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
2023-03-29AOpenNoneNone(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
2023-03-15AOpenNoneNone(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
2022-03-08AOpenNoneNone(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 859 7th Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-04-26 21:40RodentCondition Attracting RodentsClosedDOHMH
2024-12-20 08:43Mobile Food VendorPlumbingClosedDOHMH
2024-12-16 07:32Mobile Food VendorPlumbingClosedDOHMH
2024-12-13 07:11Mobile Food VendorPlumbingClosedDOHMH
2024-12-12 07:23Mobile Food VendorPlumbingClosedDOHMH
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 859 7th Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16953242025-05-12CLOSEDIllegal Conversion2025-06-26No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2025-06-26)
16228102022-11-17CLOSEDFailure to Maintain2022-11-14Buildings Violation(s) Served (2022-11-17)
15496792020-08-06CLOSEDCOVID-19 Executive Order2020-08-06Oath Violation Served (2020-08-06)
15405542020-04-09CLOSEDCOVID-19 Executive Order2020-04-09H7 (2020-04-09)
15403502020-04-07CLOSEDCOVID-19 Executive Order2020-04-07H7 (2020-04-07)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 859 7th Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2024-05-02V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4
2024-02-23V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4
2023-12-01V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO DISPLAY ENERGY EFFICIENCY SCORE AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRADE AS PER ADCODE SEC. 28-309.12.3
2023-11-03V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4
2023-08-03V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 859 7th 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 859 7th 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
2022-03-150002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-06-300002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 859 7th Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-07-24InitialFailed for Other R
2025-06-05CompliancePassed
2025-05-09InitialFailed for Other R
2021-09-08InitialPassed
2021-04-07InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 859 7th 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 859 7th 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 859 7th Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2024-04-1137027581HWELLINGTON PROPERTY OWNERFAILURE TO SUBMIT AN ACCEPTABLE REQUIRED CYCLE 8B AND 9B REPORT OF CRITICAL EXAMINATION DOCUMENTING CONDITION OF EXTERIOR WALL AND APPURTENANCES REQUIRED BY 28-302.4 FOR CONTROL#903092.AGG1:PRIOR NOV 37021378PACTIVE3125.03125.0
2024-04-0535681607KWELLINGTON PROPERTY OWNERPEDESTRIAN PROTECTION DOES NOT MEET CODE SPECIFICATIONS.NOTE:AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED INADEQUATE SIDEWALK SHED PROTECTION AT EXPOSURE#1 WEST ELEVATION.MULTIPLE PARAPET PANELS ARE MISSING ALONG THE LENGTHRESOLVE2400.00.0
2024-04-0535681608MWELLINGTON PROPERTY OWNERFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING EXTERIOR FACADE AND APPURTENANCES.NOTE:ATTIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED AT EXPOSURE#4 SOUTH ELEVATION CRACKED MASONRY BY LEVEL 12 AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER.REM:MAINTAIN BUILDING EXTERIORRESOLVE1250.00.0
2024-04-0435667627RWELLINGTON PROPERTY OWNERFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG. IN A CODE COMPLIANT MANNER. NOTED: SHED PRESENT APPROXIMATELY 300 LINEAR FEET, HAVING DEJECTS NOTED, WITH FALLEN PARAPET PANELS THROUGHOUT THE LENGTH AS SHED. SAID PANELS FAILING TO SIRESOLVE6250.00.0
2023-12-1535675296LWELLINGTON PROPERTY OWNERFAILURE TO MAINTAIN EXTERIOR BUILDING FACADE AND APPURTENANCES. OBSERVED AT EXPOSURE #4 (EAST) TERRA COTTA STONE CRACK AT APPROXIMATELY LEVEL 12 ON THE SOUTH/EAST CORNER. OBSERVED CRACKS AT ROOF PARAPET AND DAMRESOLVE2500.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 859 7th 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 859 7th 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 859 7th 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 859 7th 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 859 7th Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 859 7th 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 859 7th Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 859 7th Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 859 7th 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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