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157 East 118th Street, Manhattan, NY 10035

5
DOB Complaints
55
311 Housing Calls
157
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

79
Low Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 79% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 157 East 118th Street

157 East 118th Street is a 5-story, 10-unit old law tenement building constructed in 1900 and currently owned by Sion Sohavegh. The building has experienced numerous maintenance issues in recent years, with the most recent inspections in 2025 revealing problems with flooring, windows, water leaks, and roofing. Notable violations include an open Class B violation from January 2024 regarding roof leaks over the ceiling in the 5th story public hall, and multiple building maintenance violations from 2023-2024 related to window and floor conditions. The building has faced recurring rodent issues, with multiple baiting treatments and rat activity identified between 2023 and 2024, though recent inspections in 2025 resulted in passing grades.

The property has a concerning history of mechanical and infrastructure issues, including multiple Department of Buildings violations in 2021 related to boiler problems and illegal conversions. More recent violations from 2023 include exterior maintenance issues such as cracked window lintel stucco on the 2nd floor and problems with window A/C unit support brackets. A bedbug report filed in July 2024 showed no infestations during the 2022-2023 period, but the building's maintenance history suggests ongoing management challenges. The property's inspection records show a mix of resolved and ongoing violations, with several complaints in 2024-2025 requiring follow-up inspections that were either incomplete or resulted in the issuance of violations.

The current status of the building shows both improvements and persistent issues, with recent 2024 inspections finding problems with public hall ceilings, windows, and water systems. The building has also faced challenges with its heating system, as indicated by past complaints regarding the boiler and associated equipment. While some recent violations have been resolved, including matters related to painting and floor repairs, there remain several open violations that require attention. The property's environmental control board violations from 2023-2024 indicate continuing concerns with building maintenance, including issues with window units and roof repairs requiring attention.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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157 East 118th Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 10
Year built 1900
Total area 8525 sq ft
Floors 5
Tax Abatements None
Building Class OLD LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

5
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
157
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
55
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
11
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
4
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
4
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
16
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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157 East 118th Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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Date FiledCase TitleCourtLink
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157 East 118th 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 157 East 118th 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
2025-02-272025-03-21Flooring/stairs-FloorNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-02-272025-03-21Water Leak-Slow LeakNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-02-272025-03-21Door/window-Window FrameNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-02-272025-03-18Outside Building-RoofingEmergencyCLOSE
2024-09-232024-10-04Plumbing-Water SupplyNon EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 157 East 118th 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
2024-06-06BOpenNone3§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WINDOW BALANCE AT LOWER SASH IN THE 5th ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 3, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNone
2024-06-06BCloseNone3§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SLOPING FLOOR IN THE 5th ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 3, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNone
2024-05-07CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF FREE STANDING RADIATOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORYNone
2024-04-25COpenNoneNoneHMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF RODENTS RATS AT FRONT YARDNone
2024-04-01ACloseNoneNone(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
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 157 East 118th Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-02-27 12:59DOOR/WINDOWWINDOW FRAMEClosedHPD
2025-02-27 12:59FLOORING/STAIRSFLOORClosedHPD
2025-02-27 12:59WATER LEAKSLOW LEAKClosedHPD
2025-02-27 12:53OUTSIDE BUILDINGROOFINGClosedHPD
2024-09-23 20:20PLUMBINGWATER SUPPLYClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 157 East 118th Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16492972023-09-26CLOSEDIllegal Conversion No Access Follow-Up2023-09-26Oath Violation Served (2023-09-26)
16473512023-09-05CLOSEDEnforcement Work Order (DOB)2023-09-20Oath Violation Served (2023-09-20)
16454862023-08-12CLOSEDIllegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings2023-09-25Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2023-09-25)
15808812021-09-01CLOSEDBoiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit2021-09-01Oath Violation Served (2021-09-01)
15743232021-06-17CLOSEDIllegal Conversion2021-11-01Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2021-11-02)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 157 East 118th Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 157 East 118th 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 157 East 118th 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
2024-07-020002022-11-012023-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 157 East 118th Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-04-15InitialPassed
2024-10-18InitialPassed
2024-04-23InitialPassed
2024-04-18BAITBait applied
2024-01-22BAITBait applied
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 157 East 118th 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 157 East 118th 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 157 East 118th Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2023-09-2535675741KLEX AND 118 LLCFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING WALL(S) APPURTENANCES. DEFECT NOTED: EXTERIOR WINDOW LINTEL STUCCO IS CRACKED AT THE FRONT FACDE ON THE 2ND FLOOR LEVEL. REMEDY: REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE WINDOW HEAD CONCRETE FORTHWITHACTIVE2500.02500.0
2023-09-2039095244YLEX & 118 LLCFAILURE TO MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WINDOW A/C UNITS ON FLOORS 3 AND 5 ARE MISSING SUPPORT BRACKETS, REPAIR AND OR REPLACE; REPLACE/REPAIRACTIVE500.0500.0
2021-09-0139046835PLEX & 118 LLCFOUND ONE EGH-115 WEIL MCLAIN BOILER, DEFECTIVE MANUAL RESET LOW WATER CUT OFF, EXPOSED WIRING, BOILER ROOM DOOR NOT OPEN TO EGRESS, FLUE PIPE ON HW HEATERS NOT PROPERLY SUPPORTED, DISCHARGE PIPE ON BACK FLOW PACTIVE312.00.0
2021-09-0139046834NLEX & 118 LLCFOUND EXPOSED WIRING, SPILL SWITCH NOT WIRED IN, MANUAL RESET PRESSURETROL MISSING, MANUAL RESET LOW WATER CUT OFF MISSING, DISCHARGE PIPE MISSING ON HW HEATERS, REMOVE ALL COMBUSTIBLES FROM BOILER ROOM.ACTIVE3125.03125.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 157 East 118th 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 157 East 118th 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 157 East 118th 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 157 East 118th 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
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 157 East 118th Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 157 East 118th 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 157 East 118th Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 157 East 118th Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 157 East 118th 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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