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1556 2nd Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10028

3
DOB Complaints
6
311 Housing Calls
4
Housing Violations
4
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 1556 2nd Avenue

1556 2nd Avenue is a 4-story, 6-unit residential tenement building located in Manhattan's Upper East Side, owned by Terrence Lowenberg and constructed in 1910. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, with multiple emergency complaints in 2020 and 2021 affecting both the entire building and individual apartments. Significant maintenance violations were documented in 2021, including problems with the roof, fire retardant materials in the public hall, and heating system access.

The building has also shown some compliance issues, with violations related to bedbug reporting requirements in 2021 and 2022, and more recently, problems with external low-pressure inspection filings in 2023-2024. A concerning pattern of illegal hotel room complaints was evident in 2024, though at least one of these was found unsubstantiated upon inspection. The building's recent history shows improvement in certain areas, with no recorded bedbug infestations since 2023 and consistently passing rodent inspections from 2010-2019.

While some violations from 2023 regarding external low-pressure inspections remain active as of 2023-2024, others have been dismissed. The Department of Buildings issued several permits in 2018-2019 for various work, including exterior and plumbing projects. Of particular note is an April 2021 inspection that revealed multiple violations requiring attention, including heating issues in apartment 6, roof leaks affecting the 4th-story public hall, and the need for proper fire safety materials in common areas. The building's 311 service request history shows a pattern of plumbing and water supply issues in October 2020, suggesting ongoing infrastructure challenges, though some complaints were closed without violations being found.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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1556 2nd Avenue Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 6
Year built 1910
Total area 5383 sq ft
Floors 4
Tax Abatements None
Building Class OLD LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

3
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
4
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
6
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
1
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
0
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
0
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
4
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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1556 2nd Avenue Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

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RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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Landlord Court Records

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1556 2nd Avenue 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 1556 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
2021-02-152021-02-19Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2020-10-132020-10-15Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2020-10-052020-10-09Plumbing-Water SupplyImmediate EmergencyCLOSE
2020-10-052020-10-09Plumbing-Water SupplyImmediate EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 1556 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
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
2021-04-01ACloseNoneNone(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
2021-02-18CCloseNone6§ 27-2029 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FOR THE APARTMENT IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 6, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2021-03-02T00:00:00.000Z
2021-02-18CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED AT BOILER ROOM, SECTION ''BASEMENT''2021-03-02T00:00:00.000Z
2021-02-18CCloseNone6§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS .. IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 6, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2021-03-20T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 1556 2nd Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2021-02-15 11:17HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2020-10-13 09:13HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2020-10-05 16:50PLUMBINGWATER SUPPLYClosedHPD
2020-10-05 12:24PLUMBINGWATER SUPPLYClosedHPD
2019-07-09 10:12Food EstablishmentRodents/Insects/GarbageClosedDOHMH
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 1556 2nd Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16942982025-04-28ACTIVECertificate of Occupancy – None/ILLEGAL/Contrary to CO
16666852024-04-30CLOSEDIllegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings2024-05-09Please See Complaint Number (2024-05-09)
16652272024-04-13CLOSEDIllegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings2024-04-15Complaint Unsubstantiated Based On Department Records (2024-04-15)
15410132020-04-15CLOSEDPermit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)2020-04-28No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2020-04-28)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 1556 2nd Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2024-09-23V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTIONCIANOW CRM Violation Dismissed2024-12-18
2023-06-20V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-04-25V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2022 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 1556 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 1556 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
2024-12-030002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-071102022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-150002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-02-160002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-06-170002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 1556 2nd Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2019-12-03InitialPassed
2019-01-03InitialPassed
2018-05-04InitialPassed
2017-10-04InitialPassed
2017-04-06InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 1556 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 1556 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 1556 2nd Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 1556 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 1556 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 1556 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)
Date CreatedTypeDescriptionCharge
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 1556 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 1556 2nd Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 1556 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 1556 2nd Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 1556 2nd Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 1556 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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