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159 East 125th Street, Manhattan, NY 10035

1
DOB Complaints
162
311 Housing Calls
22
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

82
Low Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 82% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 159 East 125th Street

The 11-story residential building at 159 East 125th Street in East Harlem, owned by David Blumenfeld, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent months (2025). Most notably, there have been ongoing heating and hot water supply problems, with multiple emergency complaints filed in January 2025, and subsequent complaints in March 2025. The building's plumbing systems appear to be a persistent concern, with an open complaint from January 2025 regarding water supply issues, and multiple heating system complaints continuing into 2025.

There are also several concerning health and safety matters, including an open complaint from January 2025 regarding mold, and a construction lead dust complaint from January 2025 that is still in progress. The fifth floor (Apt 517 and 522) has multiple open Housing Maintenance Code violations from December 2023, including issues with self-closing doors, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and various plumbing and maintenance problems. The building has a documented history of rodent activity, with inspections in 2022-2025 showing both passed inspections and instances of rat activity.

Various other maintenance issues have been reported and either closed or remain open, including problems with electrical systems (multiple complaints about no lighting), garbage storage, and various plumbing issues. The elevator system appears to be a recurring concern, with multiple complaints in 2025 regarding multiple devices on the property. Recent inspection records from 2025 show some resolution of earlier violations, particularly regarding external low pressure inspection violations that were dismissed. The property maintains regular bedbug reporting showing no infestations from 2019-2022, and rodent inspections have shown improvement with most recent inspections passing, though previous years showed some rat activity.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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159 East 125th Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 0
Year built 2001
Total area 28047 sq ft
Floors 11
Tax Abatements None
Building Class HEREAFTER ERECTED CLASS A
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Key Building Statistics

1
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
22
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
162
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
1
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
9
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
7
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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159 East 125th Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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Date FiledCase TitleCourtLink
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159 East 125th Street Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built after 1974
Units
Less than 6 units
RGB Registration
Registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
After 1974 <6 units 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 159 East 125th 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
2025-03-162025-03-19Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-03-182025-03-19Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-01-212025-01-21Plumbing-Water SupplyEmergencyOPEN
2025-01-172025-01-19Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2025-01-172025-01-19Flooring/stairs-FloorEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 159 East 125th 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
2023-12-27BOpenNone517§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 517, 5th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHNone
2023-12-27BOpenNone522§ 27-2026 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL OBSTRUCTIONS AND REPAIR ALL DEFECTS IN WASTE LINE AT WASH BASIN IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 522, 5th STORY, 12th APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNone
2023-12-27COpenNone522§ 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 HINGE IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 522, 5th STORY, 12th APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNone
2023-12-27BOpenNone522§ 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 522, 5th STORY, 12th APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNone
2023-12-27BOpenNone522§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 522, 5th STORY, 12th APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 159 East 125th Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-04-04 15:42Drinking WaterIllness Caused by Drinking WaterClosedDOHMH
2025-03-18 11:57HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2025-03-17 00:32HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2025-02-20 23:15Food EstablishmentToilet FacilityClosedDOHMH
2025-01-21 18:11PLUMBINGWATER SUPPLYOpenHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 159 East 125th Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16941832025-04-26ACTIVEElevator: Multiple Devices on Property
16891032025-02-20CLOSEDElevator: Multiple Devices on Property2025-04-22No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2025-04-23)
16862422025-01-10CLOSEDElevator: Multiple Devices on Property2025-04-23Please See Complaint Number (2025-04-23)
16394022023-06-14CLOSEDIllegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings2023-07-27Oath Violation Served (2023-07-28)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 159 East 125th Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2024-09-23V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTIONCIANOW CRM Violation Dismissed2025-04-30
2024-09-23V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTIONCIANOW CRM Violation Dismissed2025-05-21
2024-09-23V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTIONCIANOW CRM Violation Dismissed2025-05-21
2024-09-23V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTIONCIANOW CRM Violation Dismissed2025-05-21
2023-06-30V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTIONCIANOW CRM Violation Dismissed2025-05-21
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 159 East 125th 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 159 East 125th 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
2022-12-120002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-05-050002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-06-110002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 159 East 125th Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-05-19CompliancePassed
2025-04-11InitialRat Activity
2024-10-17InitialPassed
2024-04-17InitialPassed
2023-10-16InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 159 East 125th 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 159 East 125th 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 159 East 125th Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2023-07-2835673194LBOG GOTHAM RESIDENTIAL LL28-103.13 FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONER'S REPRESENTIVES "ENTRY RIGHTS" SO TO DISCHARGE THEIR DUTIES NOTED: EMPLOYEES OBSTRUCTED ME TO PERFORM MY DUTIES BY STOPPING ME GOING UPSTAIRS TO APARTMENT 1027RESOLVE1250.00.0
2023-03-0739080865PA BDG PROPERTY97/X/17 CLASS 1 RESTORE TO SERVICE FOR PROPER INSPECTION BY DOB.RESOLVE0.00.0
2022-10-2139507955ZPLAZA LLC BDG GOTHAMNO LIGHTING UNDER SIDEWALK SHED.PROVIDE LIGHTING UNDER SIDEWALK SHED.RESOLVE0.00.0
2020-09-0435473703YWILLIAM CATHILLA.C. 28-204.1.1 PERMIT HOLDER FAILED TO ENSURE THAT EACH CONSTRUCTION OR DEMOLITION WORKER WORKING/ENGAGED AT THE SITE SUCCESSFULLY HAS AN SST CARD;TEMPORARY SST CARD OR ST SUPERIOUR CARD. ROBERT ESCALERA WASRESOLVE0.00.0
2020-09-0435473706JGOTHAM PLAZA ASSOCIATES,LOWNER FAILED TO ENSURE THAT EACH CONSTRUCTION OR DEMOLITION WORKER WORKING/ENGAGED AT THE SITE SUCCESSFULLY HAS AN SSP CARD,TEMPORARY SST CARD OF SST SUPERVISIOR CARD. ROBERT ESCALERA WAS OBSERVED WORKING AT THRESOLVE0.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 159 East 125th 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 159 East 125th 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 159 East 125th 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)
Date CreatedTypeDescriptionCharge
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 159 East 125th 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 159 East 125th Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 159 East 125th 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 159 East 125th Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 159 East 125th Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 159 East 125th 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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