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55 West 131st Street, Manhattan, NY 10037

6
DOB Complaints
22
311 Housing Calls
4
Housing Violations
14
Permits

Risk Assessment

96
Low Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 96% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 55 West 131st Street

This three-story, 38-unit residential building at 55 West 131st Street in Harlem, owned by Will Coley, has experienced numerous maintenance and safety issues since 2020. The property, built in 1880 and classified as a 2-family house, has faced recurring problems with its heating and hot water systems, showing emergency complaints in January 2024 regarding heat and hot water issues affecting the entire building. In mid-2024, the building received multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations, including issues with self-closing doors at stairway 1-A fire door, missing smoke detector requirements, and inadequate carbon monoxide detector notifications.

The building's elevator system has also been a point of concern, with violations for failure to file annual inspections between 2018-2023, and an ECB violation from 2020 regarding door lock monitoring and machine room lighting. The property has seen persistent maintenance issues in recent years, particularly during late 2024, when multiple complaints were filed regarding electric ranges, plumbing (basin/sink problems), and unsanitary conditions (pests), though inspectors reportedly couldn't gain access to perform evaluations. While there were documented pest issues in 2022 (bedbugs in apartment 4A), recent bedbug reports from 2022-2024 show no current infestations.

The building has maintained relatively good rodent control, passing multiple inspections from 2018 through 2025, though there was one instance of rat activity noted in May 2024. Recent inspection records show some improvement in compliance, with the most recent rodent inspection in May 2025 passing without issues. Multiple work permits have been issued between 2020 and 2023, suggesting ongoing maintenance and repair work at the property, including plumbing and electrical work.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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55 West 131st Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Harlem.

Building Characteristics

Total units 38
Year built 1880
Total area 33632 sq ft
Floors 3
Tax Abatements None
Building Class 2 FAMILY HOUSE
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Key Building Statistics

6
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
4
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
22
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
2
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
1
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
1
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
1
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
14
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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  • 55 West 131st Street, New York, NY 10037
  • 55 West 131st Street, New York, NY 10037
  • 55 West 131st Street, New York, NY 10037

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55 West 131st Street 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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55 West 131st Street 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 55 West 131st Street. 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
2024-11-302025-07-02Electric-Outlet/switchNon EmergencyCLOSE
2024-11-052025-05-28Appliance-Electric/gas RangeEmergencyCLOSE
2024-11-202025-05-28Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
2024-11-212025-05-28Appliance-Electric/gas RangeEmergencyCLOSE
2024-11-202025-05-28Appliance-Electric/gas RangeEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 55 West 131st Street. 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
2024-07-17CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES AT FIRE DOOR STAIRWAY 1-A (STAIR-A) AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY2024-08-06T00:00:00.000Z
2024-06-26COpenNoneNone§ 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 MISSING AT PUBLIC HALL2024-07-11T00:00:00.000Z
2024-06-26ACloseNoneNone§ 27-2005 HMC: POST, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, AND MAINTAIN A NOTICE IN A COMMON AREA OF THE BUILDING REGARDING THE PROCEDURES THAT SHOULD BE FOLLOWED WHEN A GAS LEAK IS SUSPECTED AT PUBLIC HALL2024-08-27T00:00:00.000Z
2024-06-26ACloseNoneNone§ 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 HALL2024-08-27T00:00:00.000Z
2024-06-26ACloseNoneNone§ 27-2046.1 HMC: POST A PROPER NOTICE OF CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE REQUIREMENTS, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, IN A COMMON AREA OF A CLASS A MULTIPLE DWELLING NEAR INSPECTION CERTIFICATE OR PROVIDE NOTICE TO TENANTS IN A PRIVATE DWELLING.2024-08-27T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 55 West 131st Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2024-11-30 15:54ELECTRICOUTLET/SWITCHClosedHPD
2024-11-21 12:40APPLIANCEELECTRIC/GAS RANGEClosedHPD
2024-11-20 01:11APPLIANCEELECTRIC/GAS RANGEClosedHPD
2024-11-20 01:11UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSClosedHPD
2024-11-05 20:27PLUMBINGBASIN/SINKClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 55 West 131st Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16189932022-09-27CLOSEDTenant Safety Inspection2022-09-29No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2022-09-29)
16166022022-08-22CLOSEDTenant Safety Inspection2022-08-12No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2022-08-22)
15367442020-02-20CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2020-04-09No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2020-04-09)
15311932019-12-19CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2020-02-10Oath Violation Served (2020-02-10)
15168912019-07-24CLOSEDConstruction Enforcement Work Order (DOB)2019-07-25Partial Stop Work Order (2019-07-25)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 55 West 131st Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2024-09-23V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-30V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-30V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-20V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-20V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 55 West 131st Street. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

DateTypeDescriptionStatus
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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 55 West 131st Street. 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
2024-12-130002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-12-130002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-12-130002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-290002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-12-290002022-11-012023-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 55 West 131st Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-05-02InitialPassed
2024-11-06InitialPassed
2024-06-28CompliancePassed
2024-05-09InitialRat Activity
2023-11-02InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 55 West 131st Street. 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 55 West 131st Street. 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 55 West 131st Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2020-02-1039017244KMARIA ROSADO MHR MGMT INCD/L/M DOOR LOCK MONITORING MISSING PROVIDE BRAKE TAG MISSING PROVIDE .MACHINE ROOM NEED MORE LIGHTING PROVIDE.RESOLVE1250.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 55 West 131st Street. 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 55 West 131st Street. 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 55 West 131st Street. 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 55 West 131st Street. 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 55 West 131st Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 55 West 131st Street. 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 55 West 131st Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 55 West 131st Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 55 West 131st Street. 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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