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259 West 116th Street, Manhattan, NY 10026

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DOB Complaints
196
311 Housing Calls
256
Housing Violations
1
Permits

Risk Assessment

56
Moderate Risk

This building shows some maintenance concerns that warrant attention.

Our AI predicts there is a 56% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 259 West 116th Street

The five-story, 30-unit tenement building at 259 West 116th Street in Harlem, owned by 255-259 West 116th Owner LLC, has experienced ongoing maintenance and safety issues in recent years, particularly between 2023 and 2025. The building is currently facing multiple active violations, including failure to display required energy efficiency scores (since December 2022) and an unaddressed appliance issue (gas range) from April 2025. There is a concerning pattern of indoor air quality complaints in 2025, with four instances of sewage odor affecting residents between April and June 2025.

Recent housing maintenance code violations reveal significant ongoing concerns, particularly in apartments 3B and 3C, including multiple unresolved issues related to water supply, mold, and pest control. The building has documented plumbing system challenges, with multiple water supply-related emergencies reported and addressed between 2023 and 2025. An inspection in October 2023 revealed several violations in apartment 3B, including water leaks, mold, and missing smoke detectors.

The rodent inspections in 2024-2025 showed rat activity, though previous inspections had passed. Despite these ongoing issues, the building has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, showing no infestations in recent years. Two open violations from 2023 related to energy efficiency requirements remain unresolved as of July 2025, suggesting possible challenges with basic maintenance and regulatory compliance at this aging property.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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259 West 116th Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 30
Year built 1910
Total area 26800 sq ft
Floors 5
Tax Abatements None
Building Class OLD 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.
256
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
196
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
9
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
0
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
2
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
26
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
1
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 255 West 116th St, New York, NY 10026
  • 257 West 116th St, New York, NY 10026

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259 West 116th Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

Other NYC buildings registered to this landlord.

AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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259 West 116th 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 259 West 116th 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
2025-05-022025-05-06Plumbing-Water SupplyImmediate EmergencyCLOSE
2025-05-022025-05-05Plumbing-Water SupplyImmediate EmergencyCLOSE
2025-04-162025-04-16Appliance-Electric/gas RangeEmergencyOPEN
2024-12-112024-12-16Plumbing-Water SupplyEmergencyCLOSE
2024-08-212024-09-08Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 259 West 116th 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
2024-06-09COpenNone2BHMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2B, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNone
2023-10-29BOpenNone3C§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING AND SOUTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3C, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2023-12-22T00:00:00.000Z
2023-10-29BOpenNone3C§ 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE WATER SUPPLY PIPE AT SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3C, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2023-12-22T00:00:00.000Z
2023-10-29ACloseNone3C§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... AT CEILING APPROX 6 SQ FT. IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3C, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2024-02-16T00:00:00.000Z
2023-10-28BOpenNone3B§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3B, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 259 West 116th Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-06-17 15:55Indoor Air QualitySewage OdorClosedDOHMH
2025-05-16 14:31Indoor Air QualityOther (Explain Below)ClosedDOHMH
2025-05-15 21:31Indoor Air QualityOther (Explain Below)ClosedDOHMH
2025-05-09 21:37Indoor Air QualityOther (Explain Below)ClosedDOHMH
2025-05-02 13:11PLUMBINGWATER SUPPLYClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 259 West 116th Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 259 West 116th Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2023-12-01V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO DISPLAY ENERGY EFFICIENCY SCORE AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRADE AS PER ADCODE SEC. 28-309.12.3
2023-06-20V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-20V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2022-12-01V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO DISPLAY ENERGY EFFICIENCY SCORE AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRADE AS PER ADCODE SEC. 28-309.12.3
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 259 West 116th 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 259 West 116th 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
2023-12-060002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-220002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-12-222102021-11-012022-10-31
2020-12-180002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 259 West 116th Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-03-14ComplianceRat Activity
2025-02-14InitialRat Activity
2025-02-05InitialPassed
2024-08-12InitialPassed
2024-07-29InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 259 West 116th 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 259 West 116th 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 259 West 116th 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 259 West 116th 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 259 West 116th 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 259 West 116th 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 259 West 116th 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 259 West 116th Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 259 West 116th 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 259 West 116th Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 259 West 116th Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 259 West 116th 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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