173 Riverside Drive
Despite past complaints, recent landlord activity indicates a low probability of future maintenance failures.
This building has 5 recorded HPD violations, at or below the Upper West Side average of 14.1.
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How 173 Riverside Drive's risk score is calculated
We trained a model on 7 years of city inspection data — HPD violation filings, tenant complaints, and owner track records across their entire portfolio. It estimates the probability that HPD inspectors will find serious or dangerous violations at this address in the next 12 months. Lower % = safer.
What the score means for you
Out of 3016 buildings in this neighborhood, 2141 have a higher predicted risk.
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What's in the 173 Riverside Drive report
| Total units | 166 |
|---|---|
| Floors | 16 |
| Year built | 1926 |
| Gross area | 380,920 sq ft |
| Building class | — |
| Tax abatement | None |
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173 Riverside Drive event timeline
Violations, complaints, fines, and permits — the most recent records on file, in order.
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What this is
Housing code violations issued by HPD against property conditions. Non-compliance with NYC's Housing Maintenance Code can result in violations and fines.
| Inspection Date | Class | Category | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/15/1966 | A | Reissued | D26-12.01 Adm Code Paint With Light Colored Paint To The Satisfaction Of This Department, The Surfaces At Ceiling Of Private Hall At Northeast Wing 11 Sty Southwest Apt L. | Violation Dismissed |
| 04/05/1984 | A | Reissued | § 300 M/D Law File Plans And Application And Legalize The Following Alteration Or Restore To The Legal Condition Existing Prior To The Making Of Said Alteration North & South Partition Removed Between Southwest Room & Pantry East Wing 3 Sty Northwest Apt G. | Violation Dismissed |
| 07/09/1998 | B | Reissued | § 27-2005, 2007 Adm Code Fire Egress Defective. Remove Obstructing Bars Or Unlawful Gates From At Least 1 Window Or Provide Approved Type Gate Window South Facing 2 Sty Apt From North 1 Sty East Apt 1H. | Violation Dismissed |
| 07/09/1998 | B | Reissued | § 27-2005 Adm Code Provide Handrail Around Opening For Court Yard Stairwell To Bsmt East Yard At 2 Sty Apt From North. | Violation Dismissed |
| 02/04/1999 | B | Reissued | § 27-2005 Adm Code Repair The Broken Or Defective Plastered Surfaces And Paint In A Uniform Color At Nortrheast Wall Northwest Public Hall 1 Sty. | Violation Dismissed |
What this is
Complaints filed with HPD about conditions violating the NYC Housing Maintenance Code or NY State Multiple Dwelling Law.
| Received | Category | Type | Status | Apartment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/24/2025 | Flooring/Stairs – Floor | Non Emergency | Close | 2C |
What this is
Service requests logged daily with the city through 311 and tracked to resolution. These are complaints that can be directed to specific city agencies.
| Created Date | Problem | Problem Detail | Agency Name | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/24/2025 | Flooring/Stairs | Floor | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Closed |
| 09/11/2022 | Rodent | Rat Sighting | Department of Health and Mental Hygiene | Closed |
What this is
All complaints received by the Department of Buildings, including those from 311 and complaints entered directly by DOB staff.
| Filed | Number | Status | Category | Disposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/24/2024 | 1658738 | Closed | 59 | 01/25/2024 |
| 07/15/2022 | 1614092 | Closed | 8A | 08/26/2022 |
| 07/15/2022 | 1614100 | Closed | 8A | 09/07/2022 |
| 07/15/2022 | 1614102 | Closed | 8A | 09/07/2022 |
What this is
Civil penalties and violation notices issued by the Department of Buildings for construction and building code violations.
| Issue Date | Category | Type | Description | Disposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21/2023 | V-Dob Violation - Active | Fisphaz-Hazardous Condition (Facade) Facade Required | Cycle 9B Unsafe Report Filed | |
| 02/22/2023 | V-Dob Violation - Active | Fispnrf-No Report And / Or Late Filing (Facade) Facade Required | Failed To File Fisp Cycle 9B Technical Report By 2/21/2023 | |
| 08/02/2022 | V*-Dob Violation - Dismissed | Bench-Failure To Benchmark None | Failure To File Benchmarking Report Of Energy Use As Per Ad. Code Sec. 28-309.4 | 09/23/2022 |
What this is
Summonses and penalties adjudicated by OATH (Office of Administrative Trials & Hearings) and the Environmental Control Board. DOB enforcement cases that have been heard and decided.
| Issue Date | Violation # | Status | Description | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/15/2022 | 39503642J | Resolve | Outrigger Beams In Place On Rooftop Level At Corner Of Expo #1-2, Not Conform To Approved Cd-5 Drawings On Site.Stop All Use Of Suspended Scaffolds At Corner Of Expo #1 & #2 | $625 |
| 07/15/2022 | 39503638R | Resolve | Work Does Not Conform To Approved To Approved Construction Documents And / Or Approved Amendments. On An Active Job Site Of An Occupied 15 Story Building Under Alteration For Facade Repairs. Observed Permit Hol | $0 |
| 01/20/2021 | 39035089Z | Resolve | Failure To Provide Approved/Accepted Plans Construction Documents At Job Site At Time Of Inspection On 01/20/2021 At Approx. 8:40Am Observed No Approved Plans On Site For Job# M97623883 In Apt # 3N Of The Above | $0 |
| 02/04/2020 | 39016829L | Resolve | Failure To Uncover Plumbing System For Inspection &/Or Test At Time Of Spot Check Inspection In Cellar For Waste, Water And Vent Roughing Walls Was Closed Job Number M00302165I1La, Perform Test; Uncover Plumbin | $0 |
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Executed eviction warrants in NYC from 2017-present. Records of completed residential and commercial evictions processed through housing court.
| Executed Date | Docket # | Apartment | Type | Marshal |
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Recorded real estate transactions and property sales. Public records of building transfers and changes in ownership.
| Sale Date | Price | Building Class | Neighborhood | Apartment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/30/2025 | $0 | D4 | Upper West Side (79-96) | |
| 03/19/2025 | $0 | D4 | Upper West Side (79-96) | |
| 11/01/2024 | $0 | D4 | Upper West Side (79-96) | |
| 11/01/2024 | $0 | D4 | Upper West Side (79-96) | |
| 10/14/2024 | $6,100,000 | D4 | Upper West Side (79-96) |
What this is
Property owner reports of bedbug infestation status required by NYC law. Building owners must file annual reports on bedbug treatment and infestation history.
| Filing Date | Infested Units | Eradicated | Re-infested | Period End |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/31/2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2025 |
| 12/31/2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2024 |
| 12/05/2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2023 |
| 12/31/2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2022 |
| 12/21/2021 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 10/31/2021 |
What this is
NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene rodent inspection results. Records of inspections for rat and rodent infestation signs.
| Inspection Date | Type | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 05/01/2026 | Initial | Passed |
| 03/14/2025 | Treatments | Bait Applied |
| 02/28/2025 | Treatments | Bait Applied |
| 02/14/2025 | Treatments | Bait Applied |
| 02/07/2025 | Treatments | Bait Applied |
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Construction and demolition permits issued by the Department of Buildings. Required for legal building, construction, and demolition activities in NYC.
| Filing Date | Type | Work | Floor | Description | Status | Issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/05/2026 | Initial Permit | Plumbing | Floor Number(s) 02 through 03 | Interior Renovation Plumbing Work Type | Permit Issued | 06/05/2026 |
| 06/03/2026 | Initial Permit | Mechanical Systems | Floor Number(s) 02 through 03 | Interior Renovation Installation Of 4 National Comfort Condensing Units (Through Wall Type)30000 Btu Each, And 4 30000 Btu Air Handlers And Related Ductwork And Plumbing | Permit Issued | 06/03/2026 |
| 05/01/2026 | Initial Permit | General Construction | Floor Number(s) 02 through 03 | Interior Renovation Of Apartment 3C/2Y - Plumbing Filed Under Application M01355127-I1 - Mechanical Systems Under M01377833-I1 | Permit Issued | 05/01/2026 |
| 03/25/2026 | Renewal Permit Without Changes | General Construction | Floor Number(s) 1 through 1 | Refurbishment Of Existing Lobby Court Yard Windows. Existing Frames To Remain, Replacement Of Glass And Mullions Only. | Permit Issued | 03/25/2026 |
| 04/22/2025 | Initial Permit | General Construction | Facade | Limited Masonry Facade Repair As Per Drawings. No Change In Use, Egress Or Occupancy Is Involved Under This Application. | Signed-Off | 04/22/2025 |
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