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143 West 96th Street, Manhattan, NY 10025

28
DOB Complaints
158
311 Housing Calls
65
Housing Violations
6
Permits

Risk Assessment

27
High Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 27% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 143 West 96th Street

The Kipling Arms is a 16-story, 92-unit New Law Tenement building located at 143 West 96th Street, built in 1927 and currently owned by Bob Rintel. The building has experienced several recurring issues, most notably in 2025, with multiple complaints and maintenance requests related to paint/plaster work on walls and ceilings, as well as ongoing heat and hot water problems affecting the entire building throughout May and June 2025. An inspection in November 2024 revealed several open violations in apartment 11A, including missing window guards, defective plastered surfaces, and a history of scalding hot water complaints.

Recent building-wide issues include active facade violations (as of October 2024) for cracked and spalling brick masonry on the 11th story, with penalties totaling $3,750, and a potential unresolved 2025 violation regarding failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous conditions. The building's maintenance history shows some concerning patterns, including multiple heat/hot water complaints between May and June 2025, and various paint/plaster issues reported in 2025. Eight separate housing maintenance code complaints regarding paint/plaster work were filed and closed in a short period in 2025.

Additionally, there are active ECB violations regarding facade maintenance, and multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations related to various apartments' conditions. The building has undergone several inspections for rodent problems, with consistent passing results, though there was one failure noted in 2022. In terms of recent building systems, there have been complaints regarding the elevator (2024), boiler issues (2025), and facade safety concerns (2023). However, the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with no reported cases in the past five reporting periods.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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143 West 96th Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Upper West Side.

Building Characteristics

Total units 92
Year built 1927
Total area 96000 sq ft
Floors 16
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

28
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
65
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
158
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
19
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
1
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
3
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
6
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 143 West 96th St, New York, NY 10025
  • 145 West 96th St, New York, NY 10025
  • 147 West 96th St, New York, NY 10025

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143 West 96th 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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143 West 96th 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 143 West 96th 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
2025-06-202025-07-03Plumbing-Water SupplyEmergencyCLOSE
2025-05-152025-06-17Paint/plaster-CeilingNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-06-052025-06-14Paint/plaster-CeilingNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-06-052025-06-14Paint/plaster-WallNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-06-122025-06-14Plumbing-Water SupplyImmediate EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 143 West 96th 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
2024-11-20BOpenNone11A§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT SOUTH WALL IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 11A, 11th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTNone
2024-11-20BOpenNone11A§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING, NORTH AND WEST WALL IN THE 2nd BATHROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 11A, 11th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTNone
2024-11-20ACloseNoneNone§ 27-2053 ADM CODE POST SIGN ON WALL OF ENTRANCE STORY BEARING NAME, ADDRESS INCLUDING APARTMENT NUMBER IF ANY, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF SUPERINTENDENT, JANITOR OR HOUSEKEEPER.2025-01-28T00:00:00.000Z
2024-11-20CCloseNone11A§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF SCALDING HOT WATER EXCEEDING 130F DEGREES AT PLUMBING FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 11A, 11th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST2024-12-04T00:00:00.000Z
2024-11-20COpenNone11A§ 27-2043.1 HMC INSTALL THE MISSING OR REPAIR/REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE WINDOW GUARD(S) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE NEW YORK CITY HEALTH CODE SECTION 24 RCNY CHAPTER 12. WG TO INSTALL = 1, WG TO REPLACE = 0, WG TO REPAIR = 0 IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 11A, 11th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 143 West 96th Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-06-05 12:04PAINT/PLASTERWALLClosedHPD
2025-06-05 12:04PAINT/PLASTERCEILINGClosedHPD
2025-06-04 15:55PAINT/PLASTERWALLClosedHPD
2025-06-04 15:55PAINT/PLASTERCEILINGClosedHPD
2025-06-04 15:55PAINT/PLASTERCEILINGClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 143 West 96th Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16913572025-03-20CLOSEDBoiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit2025-03-20Oath Violation Served (2025-03-20)
16820562024-11-15CLOSEDFailure to Maintain2024-11-07Buildings Violation(s) Served (2024-11-15)
16794702024-10-09CLOSEDSidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold/Inadequate/Defect/NONE/NO PMT/NO CERT2024-10-09No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-10-09)
16775102024-09-13CLOSEDElevator: Multiple Devices on Property2025-03-18No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2025-03-20)
16636282024-03-27CLOSEDDEMOLITION – Unsafe/Illegal/Mechanical Demo2024-03-28No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-03-28)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 143 West 96th Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2025-01-08V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2024-12-05V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVECYCLE 9C UNSAFE REPORT FILED
2024-11-07V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDEMERGENCY WORK ORDER DUE TO DEFECTIVE FACADE IMMINENT CONDITION CRACKED/SPALLING AND DISPLACED BRICK MASONRY AT CORNER OF EXPOSURE 3 NORTH AND EXPOSURE 4 EAST ADJACENT SCHOOL YARD UNPROTECTEDTHE QWEI HAS SUBMITTED AN ACCEPTED REPORT . 12/2/2024 .2024-12-02
2021-12-01V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO DISPLAY ENERGY EFFICIENCY SCORE AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRADE AS PER ADCODE SEC. 28-309.12.3
2021-11-18V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 143 West 96th 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 143 West 96th 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
2024-12-190002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-200002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-270002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-06-070002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-03-140002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 143 West 96th Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2024-07-30InitialPassed
2023-08-30InitialPassed
2022-05-19CompliancePassed
2022-04-13InitialFailed for Other R
2019-06-27InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 143 West 96th 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 143 West 96th 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 143 West 96th Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2024-10-3035686649LKIPLING ARMS LLCFAILURE TO MAINTAIN EXTERIOR FACADE AND APPURTENANCES. NOTED: CRACKED/SPALLING BRICK MASONRY CORNER AT EXPOSURE #2, WEST ELEVATION AT 11TH STORY. (2)CRACK/SPALLING BRICK/MASONRY CORNER AT EXPOSURE #3, NORTH ELEACTIVE1250.01250.0
2024-10-3035686908RKIPLING ARMS LLCFAILURE TO MAINTAIN EXTERIOR FACADE AND APPURTENANCES. NOTES: (1)CRACKED/SPALLING/DISPLACED BRICK MASONRY AT 8TH STORY OF NORTH/EAST CORNER AT EXPOSURE #3 NORTH ELEVATION. (2)CRACKED/SPALLING BRICK MASONRY AT 1ACTIVE2500.02500.0
2024-01-1637026654PKIPLING ARMS LLC C/O MAXFAILURE TO FILE ACCEPTABLE AMENDED CYCLE 9C REPORT INDICATING CORRECTION OF UNSAFE CONDITIONS DESCRIBED IN INITIAL FACADES REPORT REQUIRED BY 28-302.5 FOR CONTROL #906347. REMEDY: FILE ACCEPTABLE REPORT.ACTIVE1250.00.0
2020-09-1835520362YKIPLING ARMS LLCFAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION#39024898P ISSUED ON 7/2/20 AND TO FILE A CERTFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01.FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDINRESOLVE0.00.0
2020-07-0239024896LKIPLING ARMS LLC C O MAXAT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED CELLAR LEVEL OCCUPIED AS ART STUDIO AND UTILITY ROOMS. ART STUDIO OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO EXISTING C OF O # 62274, 1965. EXISTING C OF O ALLOWED ONE JANITOR APARTMENT. ART STUDIO OCRESOLVE1250.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 143 West 96th 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 143 West 96th 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 143 West 96th 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 143 West 96th 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 143 West 96th Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 143 West 96th 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 143 West 96th Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 143 West 96th Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 143 West 96th 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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