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257 Central Park West, Manhattan, NY 10024

3
DOB Complaints
4
311 Housing Calls
10
Housing Violations
9
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 257 Central Park West

257 Central Park West is a 12-story, 69-unit apartment building constructed in 1906, currently owned by Christopher Hartmann. The building has experienced several maintenance issues in recent years, with the most concerning being an indoor air quality ventilation complaint in 2024 that was referred to the Department of Environmental Protection.

A significant heating and hot water outage was reported in spring 2023, though these services were restored shortly thereafter. The building underwent multiple window-related violations in December 2019, particularly in apartment 6F, involving issues with window frames, panes, and counterbalances, which were subsequently addressed. The property has faced several structural and safety challenges, including two active ECB violations from 2022 regarding exterior wall maintenance and failure to submit required reports.

These included observations of cracked masonry sills and multiple vertical cracks on the chimney, resulting in financial penalties. Historical maintenance records show periodic rodent inspections, with rat activity noted in August 2023, though the most recent inspection in September 2024 passed. The building's bedbug reporting history from 2017 to present shows no confirmed infestations, and regular permits for various maintenance work have been issued, the most recent being for plumbing work in July 2024.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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257 Central Park West Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Upper West Side.

Building Characteristics

Total units 69
Year built 1906
Total area 148380 sq ft
Floors 12
Tax Abatements None
Building Class HERETOFORE ERECTED EXISTING CLASS A
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Key Building Statistics

3
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
10
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
4
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
1
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
3
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
1
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
9
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 255 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024
  • 257 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024
  • 2 West 86th St, New York, NY 10024
  • 4 West 86th St, New York, NY 10024

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257 Central Park West 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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257 Central Park West 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 257 Central Park West. 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
2023-04-292023-05-04Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2019-12-192019-12-28Door/window-Window FrameEmergencyCLOSE
2019-12-192019-12-28Door/window-Window PaneEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 257 Central Park West. 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
2020-08-11AOpenNoneNone§ 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 STORYNone
2020-08-11COpenNoneNone§ 27-2033 ADM CODE POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO HAVE KEY TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM INCORRECT INFO AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYNone
2019-12-26BOpenNone6F§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE COUNTER BALANCE AT LOWER SASH OF SOUTH WINDOW IN THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 6F, 6th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHNone
2019-12-26CCloseNone6F§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CRACKED GLASS PANE AT LOWER SASH OF SOUTH WINDOW IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 6F, 6th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 257 Central Park West. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2024-04-07 18:34Indoor Air QualityVentilationClosedDOHMH
2023-04-29 09:11HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2022-08-05 16:47Mobile Food VendorFood Source/ProtectionClosedDOHMH
2019-12-19 16:09DOOR/WINDOWWINDOW FRAMEClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 257 Central Park West.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16146692022-07-25CLOSEDWork Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling2022-07-26No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2022-07-26)
16129702022-06-29CLOSEDElectrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress2022-06-30Complaint Referred To Department Of Transportation (dot) (2022-06-30)
15004442019-01-30CLOSEDSidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold/Inadequate/Defect/NONE/NO PMT/NO CERT2019-02-07No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2019-02-07)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 257 Central Park West.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2022-02-22V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILED TO FILE FISP CYCLE 9A TECHNICAL REPORT BY 02/21/2022
2020-09-02V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION000810 PAID INVOICE 903624542020-12-10
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 257 Central Park West. 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 257 Central Park West. 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
2025-06-050002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-070002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-150002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-03-100002020-11-012021-10-31
2020-12-220002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 257 Central Park West. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2024-09-05InitialPassed
2023-08-04InitialRat Activity
2022-04-21InitialPassed
2019-05-21InitialPassed
2018-12-17InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 257 Central Park West. 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 257 Central Park West. 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 257 Central Park West. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2022-12-0237024079Z257 CENTRAL PARK WEST INCFAILURE TO SUBMIT ACCEPTABLE REQUIRED CYCLE9A REPORT OF CRITICAL EXAM DOCUMENTING CONDITION OF EXTERIOR WALL&APPURTENANCES REQUIRED BY 28-302.4 FOR CONTROL903721.SUBMIT ACCEPTABLE REQUIRED TECHNICAL REPORTACTIVE1250.01250.0
2022-03-3135647185K257 CENTRAL PARK WEST, INFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG WALLS OR APPURTENANCES. OBSERVED CRACKED MASONRY SILL ON 9TH FL WINDOW IN NIECHE OF COURTYARD & MULTIPLE VERTICAL CRACKS ON CHIMNEY ON EXP#2,SOUTH ELEVATION. ALSO OBSERVED STEPPED CRACKRESOLVE625.0625.0
2019-12-2035444869LATTENTION: CATHY MUSCATELFAILURE TO TAKE REQUIRED MEASURES TO PROTECT PUBLIC FROM DOCUMENTED UNSAFE FACADE. AS NOTED BUILDING HAS DAMAGED STONE BY 4TH FL WINDOW ON BOTH STREET FACING EXPOSURES. REMEDY:PROVIDE APPROVED SAFETY MEASURES,ARESOLVE0.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 257 Central Park West. 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 257 Central Park West. 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 257 Central Park West. 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 257 Central Park West. 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 257 Central Park West. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 257 Central Park West. 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.

DateTypeResult
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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 257 Central Park West. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 257 Central Park West. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 257 Central Park West. 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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