147 East 97 Street
This building has a severe track record, and our model predicts major ongoing maintenance failures.
This building has 24 recorded HPD violations, at or below the East Harlem average of 28.1.
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How 147 East 97 Street'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 1682 buildings in this neighborhood, 420 have a higher predicted risk.
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What's in the 147 East 97 Street report
| Total units | 11 |
|---|---|
| Floors | 5 |
| Year built | 1910 |
| Gross area | 8,880 sq ft |
| Building class | — |
| Tax abatement | None |
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147 East 97 Street 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/08/1980 | B | Reissued | D26-15.01 Adm Code Provide Adequate Supply Of Cold Water For The Fixtures Kitchen And Bathroom 4Th Sty East Apt 4E. Located At Apt 4E | Violation Dismissed |
| 05/02/1980 | A | Reissued | D26-12.01 Adm Code Paint With Light Colored Paint To The Satisfaction Of This Department Clg 4Th And 5Th Sty And Bulkhead At Public Hall. | Violation Dismissed |
| 05/17/1980 | A | Reissued | D26-19.07 Adm Code Provide Adequate Lighting At Or Near The Outside Of The Front Entranceway Of The Building And Keep Same Burning From Sunset Every Day To Sunrise On The Day Following Night Insp Fixtures Present Lights Not On. | Violation Dismissed |
| 05/02/1980 | A | Reissued | D26-20.07 Adm Code Provide Seal Of One-Hour Fire Retarding Material For Transoms Over All Door Openings To Public Hall From 5 Sty Apts. | Violation Dismissed |
| 05/11/1980 | B | Reissued | D26-10.01 Adm Code Repair The Broken Or Defective Plastered Surfaces And Paint In A Uniform Color Clg 2 Sty West Apt 2W Bathroom. , Section '' '' | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/03/2022 | Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building | Emergency | Close | BLDG |
| 04/19/2022 | Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building | Emergency | Close | BLDG |
| 12/30/2022 | Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only | Emergency | Close | 2E |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/03/2022 | Heat/Hot Water | Entire Building | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Closed |
| 04/19/2022 | Heat/Hot Water | Entire Building | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | 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 |
|---|
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 |
|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/18/2019 | 35426303N | Active | Work W/O A Permit.Note:At Apt.#3E On 3Rd Fl.Of Above Premises.Observednew Electrical Wiring Leading To Fuse Panel,New Switches,Plugs & New Lighting.New Plumbing,Changed.The Riser And New Partition Walls & Sheet | $1,250 |
| 07/18/2019 | 35426304P | Active | Failure To Maintain Bld. In Code Compliant Manner.No Fire Stopping Perbc 712.3;27-345.Note:At Apt.#3 On 3Rd Fl.Of Above Premises,Observed Wood Stud Frame Walls & Ceiling Joists Adjacent To 3E &Above & Below Rem | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/01/2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2025 |
| 12/05/2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2024 |
| 12/11/2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2023 |
| 12/21/2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2022 |
| 12/06/2021 | 0 | 0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 02/11/2026 | Initial | Passed |
| 09/18/2025 | Compliance | Passed |
| 08/13/2025 | Initial | Failed For Rat Activity |
| 02/13/2025 | Initial | Passed |
| 08/13/2024 | Initial | Passed |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/02/2025 | Initial Permit | General Construction | Floor Number(s) 001 through 001 | Proposed Replacement Of Exterior Steps. | Signed-Off | 06/02/2025 |
| 06/06/2023 | Initial Permit | Plumbing | Floor Number(s) 003 through 003 | Herewith File To Renovate Existing Apartment Unit #3E. Work Includes Replace Plumbing Works. No Change In Use, Egress, And Occupancy. | Permit Issued | 06/06/2023 |
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