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438 East 120th Street, Manhattan, NY 10035

9
DOB Complaints
177
311 Housing Calls
140
Housing Violations
5
Permits

Risk Assessment

26
High Risk

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in NYC with significant maintenance issues.

Our AI predicts there is a 26% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 438 East 120th Street

The six-story building at 438 East 120th Street in East Harlem, owned by Herminio Torres, has experienced several significant issues in recent years, particularly in 2025. Most notably, there are persistent open complaints regarding flooring/stairs and unsanitary conditions with pests (as of May and January 2025, respectively). The building has faced recurring heat and hot water issues, with multiple complaints in early 2025, though most were resolved promptly within a few days.

Noteworthy structural concerns emerged following a 2021 fire incident that resulted in significant damage, particularly to the roof and fifth-floor joists, with active violations regarding the building's structural stability still noted as of 2025. The fire incident also triggered emergency work requirements related to potential collapse risks. Inspection records from 2024-2025 show recurring problems in specific units, particularly apartment 6E, which has documented violations for missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, pest infestations, and various maintenance issues including defective kitchen cabinetry and flooring.

The building has generally maintained compliance with rodent inspections, passing multiple inspections between 2022 and 2025, though there was one instance of rat activity noted in August 2021. Recent bedbug reports for 2024-2025 show no current infestations, following previous occurrences in 2020-2021. The property has had various Department of Buildings complaints since 2021, including issues with structural stability, electrical wiring, and certification matters, though most were resolved or dismissed upon inspection.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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438 East 120th Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 42
Year built 1900
Total area 51546 sq ft
Floors 6
Tax Abatements None
Building Class HEREAFTER ERECTED CLASS A
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Key Building Statistics

9
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
140
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
177
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
3
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
0
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
4
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
1
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
5
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 438 East 120th St, New York, NY 10035
  • 440 East 120th St, New York, NY 10035
  • 442 East 120th St, New York, NY 10035

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438 East 120th 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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438 East 120th Street Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 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 438 East 120th 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
2025-02-162025-07-18General-Janitor/superNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-06-272025-06-27Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyOPEN
2025-05-152025-05-15Flooring/stairs-FloorEmergencyOPEN
2025-02-172025-02-21Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2025-02-202025-02-21Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 438 East 120th 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
2024-09-27BCloseNone6E§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 6E, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST2024-11-08T00:00:00.000Z
2024-09-27BCloseNone6E§ 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 6E, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST2024-11-08T00:00:00.000Z
2024-09-21CCloseNone6EHMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 6E, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST2024-10-15T00:00:00.000Z
2024-09-21CCloseNone6E§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE WOOD UPPER CABINET AT NORTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 6E, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTNone
2024-09-21BCloseNone6E§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FORMICA COUNTERTOP AT NORTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 6E, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 438 East 120th Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-05-15 10:27FLOORING/STAIRSFLOOROpenHPD
2025-02-20 19:07HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2025-02-17 16:35HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2025-02-16 00:04GENERALJANITOR/SUPERClosedHPD
2025-02-01 23:28HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 438 East 120th Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16544032023-11-28CLOSEDWall/Retaining Wall – Bulging/Cracked2023-12-04Complaint Referred To Nyc Housing Authority (nycha) (2023-12-04)
16421952023-07-03CLOSEDElectrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress2023-07-27No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2023-07-27)
16369862023-05-17CLOSEDBuilding Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected2023-05-17Complaint Referred To Nyc Housing Authority (nycha) (2023-05-17)
16158102022-08-10CLOSEDCertificate of Occupancy – None/ILLEGAL/Contrary to CO2022-09-08No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2022-09-08)
16144592022-07-21CLOSEDFailure to Comply with Vacate Order2022-07-21No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2022-07-21)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 438 East 120th Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2022-09-14V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO SUBMIT AN ACCEPTABLE INSPECTN RPT FOR STRUCTURALLY COMPROMISED BLDG.VACATE ORDER FULLY RESCINDED.2025-05-19
2021-09-07V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEEMERGENCY WORK:MULTIPLE DWELLING THAT SUSTAINED FIRE DAMAGE ON 9/4/21 THE ROOF IS OPEN AT LINES C+D.THE 5TH FLR JOIST WERE SEVERELY DAMAGED AT S-E CORNER.THERE IS POTENTIAL OF COLLAPSE.OWNR TO IMMD DO FOLLOWING TMP SEAL ALL ROOF OPNGS.INSTL TMP SHOR@5FL JOIST.ALL SHORNG WORK TO BE DSGND&INSTL UNDR DIRCT+CONTINUS SUPV PE.FILE PRMT 48 HRS AFTR WRK STRT
2021-09-07V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFTM:MULTI DWELLING THAT WAS DAMGED BY FIRE ON 9/4/21.SEVERE FIRE DAMGE NOTED@LINE C 4,5+6FLRS.PARTLY COLLAPSED FLR AT S-E CORNER,WATER DAMAGE AND MISSING WINDOWS IN MANY LOCATIONS.OPENED ROOF.COLLAPSED CEILINGS OWNER TO ENGAGE NYS PE+LIC'D CONTRACTOR TO EVALUATE THE BUILDING AND REPAIR UNDER PERMIT.FILE FOR PERMIT BY 9/24/21.START WORK BY 10/1/21
2021-09-04V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDAT TIME OF INSPECTION DAMAGED OBSERVED TO HAVE BEEN SUSTAINED TO LINE A,B,C,APARTMENT 5D APT. DUE TO FIREOK TO DISMISS VIOLATION VACATE ORDER FULLY RESCINDED.2022-12-30
2019-09-06V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDVIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2017 CAT 1 INSP/TST TSTCIANOW CRM Violation Dismissed2021-04-20
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 438 East 120th 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 438 East 120th 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
2024-12-110002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-180002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-230002021-11-012022-10-31
2021-12-172202020-11-012021-10-31
2020-12-311102019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 438 East 120th Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-02-14InitialPassed
2024-08-14InitialPassed
2024-02-15InitialPassed
2023-08-17InitialPassed
2023-02-23InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 438 East 120th 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 438 East 120th 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 438 East 120th 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 438 East 120th 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 438 East 120th 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 438 East 120th 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 438 East 120th 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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Sales Records

Sales transactions for 438 East 120th Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 438 East 120th 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 438 East 120th Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 438 East 120th Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 438 East 120th 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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