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1596 3rd Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10128

35
DOB Complaints
26
311 Housing Calls
7
Housing Violations
1
Permits

Risk Assessment

95
Low Risk

This building shows minimal signs of maintenance issues based on our analysis.

Our AI predicts there is a 95% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 1596 3rd Avenue

The 5-story, 16-unit building at 1596 3rd Avenue in the Upper East Side, owned by David Simhaee, has experienced numerous maintenance and safety issues since 2020. Most concerning is a cluster of health department complaints related to animal facilities, with multiple unsanitary conditions reported between March 2024 and May 2025, including ongoing complaints about animal odor and waste.

The building has also faced significant maintenance challenges, with multiple violations in Apartment 2B including problems with smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, stove safety features, bathroom ventilation, and floor conditions, though many of these violations were eventually closed or resolved. The property has a mixed record of rodent inspections, with some showing rat activity as recently as 2024, though most recent inspections in 2025 have passed. Building systems have experienced various failures, including water leaks, mold, and issues with appliances and flooring.

The building's history also shows multiple complaints about illegal commercial use and construction work, though inspections typically found no violations. A concerning pattern emerged in 2024-2025 with multiple food safety complaints, including a food poisoning incident and allergy information issues. Despite its age (built in 1910), the building has maintained regular porperty inspections and compliance checks, including successful bedbug reporting records showing no infestations in recent years.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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1596 3rd Avenue Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 16
Year built 1910
Total area 7028 sq ft
Floors 5
Tax Abatements None
Building Class OLD LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

35
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
7
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
26
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.
6
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
1
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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1596 3rd Avenue 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

NYC housing court and civil court records. Name matching only; verify parties are actually the owners by reviewing the case files!

1596 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 1596 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
2024-01-252024-10-12Unsanitary Condition-MoldEmergencyCLOSE
2024-01-252024-10-12Flooring/stairs-FloorEmergencyCLOSE
2024-01-252024-10-12Flooring/stairs-FloorNon EmergencyCLOSE
2024-01-252024-10-12Paint/plaster-WallNon EmergencyCLOSE
2024-01-252024-10-12Appliance-Electric/gas RangeNon EmergencyCLOSE

Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 1596 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
2024-01-31BCloseNone2B§ 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR DEFECTIVE ( IMPROPERLY INSTALLED ) IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2B, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH2024-02-27T00:00:00.000Z
2024-01-31BOpenNone2B§ 27-2046.4 HMC: PROVIDE STOVE KNOB SAFETY COVERS OR PERMANENT STOVE SAFETY KNOBS WITH INTEGRATED LOCKING MECHANISMS FOR THE GAS STOVE TOP IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2B, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHNone
2024-01-31BCloseNone2B§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING UPPER AND LOWER ESCUTCHEON PLATE AT NORTH RISER IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2B, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH2024-02-27T00:00:00.000Z
2024-01-31BCloseNone2B§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). DEFECTIVE ( IMPROPERLY INSTALLED ) IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2B, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH2024-02-27T00:00:00.000Z
2024-01-31ACloseNone2B§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2B, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH2024-02-27T00:00:00.000Z

311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 1596 3rd Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-05-24 20:06Animal Facility - No PermitN/AIn ProgressDOHMH
2025-02-16 21:20Food EstablishmentAllergy InformationClosedDOHMH
2024-12-16 00:00Food Poisoning1 or 2ClosedDOHMH
2024-05-22 09:24Unsanitary Animal Pvt PropertyDogClosedDOHMH
2024-04-26 07:50Unsanitary Animal Pvt PropertyDogClosedDOHMH

DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 1596 3rd Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16789852024-10-02CLOSEDConstruction Enforcement Work Order (DOB)2024-10-09No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-10-09)
16774072024-09-12CLOSEDIllegal Commercial/Manufacturing Use in Residential Zone2025-05-14No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2025-05-15)
16683052024-05-19CLOSEDWork Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling2024-05-20No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-05-20)
16681852024-05-17CLOSEDConstruction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits2024-05-21No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-05-21)
16672982024-05-07CLOSEDIllegal Commercial/Manufacturing Use in Residential Zone2024-07-16No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-07-16)

DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 1596 3rd Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments

Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 1596 3rd Avenue. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 1596 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
2024-12-310002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-1816002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-12-180002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-03-220002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-02-220002020-11-012021-10-31

Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 1596 3rd Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-05-28InitialPassed
2024-09-26InitialPassed
2024-07-10CompliancePassed
2024-06-06InitialRat Activity
2024-05-01InitialPassed

HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 1596 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

OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 1596 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

ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 1596 3rd Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2024-03-1939109160LR S F REALTY LLC DAVID SIFAILURE TO PROVIDE UNOBSTRUCTED EXIT PASSAGEWAY. HEAVY DUTY BROWN TARPS USED TO CREATE TENT LIKE STRUCTURE IN REAR YARD OF BUILDING APPROX 20'-0 WIDE X 30'-0" LENGTH. NOTED HEAVY DUTY TARPS POSITIONED BELOW DRORESOLVE312.00.0
2022-06-0839063745XR S F REALTY LLC DAVID SIZONING NON CONFORMING. NOTED: FIRST FLOOR STORE OCCUPIED AS DOG RECEIVING FACILITIES WITH DOG RUN IN REAR YARD. PER ZR 32-15 SECTION 6B & TPPN 11/93 - ALL ACTIVITIES MUST BE CONDUCTED WITHIN A COMPLETELY ENCLOSRESOLVE0.00.0
2022-05-2639062988XR S F REALTY LLC DAVID SIZONING NON CONFORMING. NOTED: FIRST FLOOR STORE OCCUPIED AS DOG RECEIVING FACILITIES WITH DOG RUN IN REAR YARD IN C1-9 LOCAL RETAIL DISTRICT. ZR ALLOWING FOR DOG RECEIVING FACILITIES IN R6 DISTRICT ONLY; ZR-MISRESOLVE0.00.0

Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 1596 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

Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 1596 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

Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 1596 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)
Date CreatedTypeDescriptionCharge

Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 1596 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
Tax ClassMonthWater OnlyAmountCycle

Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 1596 3rd Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 1596 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

Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

TypeIssue DateExpiration

Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 1596 3rd Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 1596 3rd Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 1596 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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