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15 West 137th Street, Manhattan, NY 10037

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DOB Complaints
61
311 Housing Calls
37
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

87
Low Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 87% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 15 West 137th Street

The 6-story, 18-unit building at 15 West 137th Street in Harlem, owned by Malcolm Punter and built in 1920 as a New Law Tenement, has experienced persistent maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been recurring heating and hot water problems, with two emergency complaints in 2025 and earlier issues in 2023, indicating a potentially systemic HVAC maintenance problem. The building has faced multiple challenges with door and window maintenance, including emergency complaints in October 2024 regarding both doors and window panes, and ongoing issues with self-closing doors documented in housing violations.

A significant rodent infestation has been a recurring concern, with multiple inspections showing rat activity throughout 2024-2025, including inspection results from February 2025 confirming ongoing issues. The building's sanitation history includes several complaints about unsanitary conditions and pests, with violations issued in late 2024. The property has also documented bedbug infestations over the past four years, with the most recent report from January 2024 showing three affected units, though these were listed as "not eradicated." Recent housing violations from October 2024 noted broken glass issues in stairway windows on multiple floors.

Access issues have been a recurring theme in inspection attempts, with several HPD inspections being unable to be completed. The most recent building inspection in June 2025 recorded an Oath Violation for debris issues. Despite numerous complaints and violations, many older violations appear to have been closed, though some current issues remain active as of mid-2025.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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15 West 137th Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 18
Year built 1920
Total area 16122 sq ft
Floors 6
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

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DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
37
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
61
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
4
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
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ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
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Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
32
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
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Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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15 West 137th Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

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RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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Date FiledCase TitleCourtLink
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15 West 137th Street Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Registered
Tax Abatement
Tax abatement found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Registered Found

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 15 West 137th 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
2025-05-102025-05-12Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-01-222025-01-25Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2024-10-022024-10-11Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
2024-10-022024-10-11Door/window-DoorEmergencyCLOSE
2024-10-022024-10-11Door/window-Window PaneEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 15 West 137th 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
2024-10-09CCloseNoneNone§ 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 FRAME AT BULKHEAD DOOR, ROOFNone
2024-10-09CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LOWER SASH GLASS AT WEST WINDOW AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 6th STORYNone
2024-10-09CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LOWER SASH GLASS AT WEST WINDOW AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 1st STORYNone
2024-10-09CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LOWER SASH GLASS AT WEST WINDOW AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 4th STORYNone
2024-10-09CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LOWER SASH GLASS AT WEST WINDOW AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 5th STORYNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 15 West 137th Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-05-10 10:45HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2025-01-22 20:13HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2024-11-25 16:55RodentRat SightingClosedDOHMH
2024-11-04 16:39Unsanitary Animal Pvt PropertyCatClosedDOHMH
2024-10-02 08:46DOOR/WINDOWDOORClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 15 West 137th Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16967962025-06-02CLOSEDDebris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling2025-06-02Oath Violation Served (2025-06-02)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 15 West 137th Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 15 West 137th Street. 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 15 West 137th 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
2024-01-233002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-04-131112021-11-012022-10-31
2022-05-0711802020-11-012021-10-31
2021-04-0601802019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 15 West 137th Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-02-26ComplianceRat Activity
2024-12-26ComplianceRat Activity
2024-10-14BAITBait applied
2024-09-29BAITBait applied
2024-09-10ComplianceRat Activity
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 15 West 137th 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 15 West 137th 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 15 West 137th Street. 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 15 West 137th 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 15 West 137th 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 15 West 137th 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

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Source: NYC Department of Finance
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Sales Records

Sales transactions for 15 West 137th Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 15 West 137th 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 15 West 137th Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 15 West 137th Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 15 West 137th 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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