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235 West 131st Street, Manhattan, NY 10027

7
DOB Complaints
4
311 Housing Calls
0
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

97
Low Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 97% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 235 West 131st Street

The three-story, 11-unit residential building at 235 West 131st Street in Harlem, owned by Joseph Jemal, has a long history of maintenance issues since its 1910 construction, with particular concerns emerging in recent years. Most notably, there are open violations related to the failure to file annual bedbug reports for both 2023 and 2024, and multiple active violations concerning external low-pressure inspection filings from 2018 through 2023.

The building has experienced persistent rodent problems between 2023 and 2025, with multiple instances of rat activity requiring baiting in 2023 and some rat sighting complaints in 2021 resulting in inspections with noted violations. Recent infrastructure issues include a sewage odor complaint in September 2024 that was referred from DOHMH to the Department of Environmental Protection, and a June 2024 Environmental Control Board violation regarding deteriorating building exterior elements, for which a $1,250 penalty remains unpaid. The building's inspection history reveals a mix of compliance and violation patterns, with several "Work Without Permit" complaints between 2022 and 2024, some of which resulted in enforcement actions.

While the building has passed recent rodent inspections in 2025 and 2024, there have been multiple consecutive months of documented rat activity and baiting in 2023. The property has maintained a record of filing bedbug reports showing no infested or re-infested units for periods filed in 2020-2021 and 2019-2020. The building's management has faced ongoing scrutiny for not maintaining proper inspection records, as evidenced by multiple active violations regarding failure to file required safety inspections, including boiler and external low-pressure system evaluations dating back to 2018.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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235 West 131st Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 11
Year built 1910
Total area 2250 sq ft
Floors 3
Tax Abatements None
Building Class HERETOFORE CONVERTED CLASS B
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Key Building Statistics

7
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
0
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
4
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.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
10
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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235 West 131st Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

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Landlord Court Records

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235 West 131st 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 235 West 131st 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
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 235 West 131st 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
2024-04-02AOpenNoneNone(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
2023-03-16AOpenNoneNone(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
2021-04-02ACloseNoneNone(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 235 West 131st Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2024-09-04 16:17Indoor Air QualitySewage OdorClosedDOHMH
2022-07-05 09:38RodentRat SightingClosedDOHMH
2021-11-11 11:54RodentRat SightingClosedDOHMH
2021-09-28 15:05RodentRat SightingClosedDOHMH
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 235 West 131st Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16801712024-10-21CLOSEDFence – NONE/Inadequate/Illegal2024-11-15No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-11-15)
16703872024-06-14CLOSEDWork Without Permits Watch List Compliance2024-06-17Oath Violation Served (2024-06-17)
16554212023-12-13CLOSEDWork Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling2023-12-13Please See Complaint Number (2023-12-13)
16553292023-12-12CLOSEDWork Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling2023-12-13No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2023-12-13)
16544072023-11-29CLOSEDWork Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling2023-11-30Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2023-11-30)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 235 West 131st Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2024-09-23V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-30V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-30V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
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 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 235 West 131st 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 235 West 131st 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
2021-12-130002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-05-260002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 235 West 131st Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-07-01InitialPassed
2025-02-03CompliancePassed
2025-01-03InitialRat Activity
2024-07-01InitialPassed
2024-01-04InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 235 West 131st 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 235 West 131st 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 235 West 131st Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2024-06-1739117047JICER OF 235 WEST 131ST STATOI OF A 3-STORY BUILDING IT WAS OBSERVED AT EXPOSURE:#1,&3RD FL, TO THE LEFT &RIGHT OF THE MAIN ENTRANCE. BETWEEN.2ND FLOOR &3RD FL, WINDOW. DAMAGED, CRACKED, SPALLED. STONE MORTAR JOINTS DETERIORATED. AND MIACTIVE1250.01250.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 235 West 131st 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 235 West 131st 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 235 West 131st 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 235 West 131st 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 235 West 131st Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 235 West 131st 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.

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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 235 West 131st Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 235 West 131st Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 235 West 131st 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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