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288 West 137th Street, Manhattan, NY 10030

7
DOB Complaints
83
311 Housing Calls
32
Housing Violations
5
Permits

Risk Assessment

93
Low Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 93% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 288 West 137th Street

The four-story, two-family house at 288 West 137th Street in Harlem, owned by Roberto Ortega and built in 1910, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues throughout 2024-2025. Most notably, there are currently two open complaints (as of January 2025) regarding unsanitary conditions related to garbage/recycling storage, and multiple complaints about heat/hot water issues affecting residents. Recent inspections and violations show persistent problems with hot water supply, including a September 2024 violation in Apartment 2 for inadequate hot water at all fixtures.

In the summer of 2024, significant maintenance issues were documented, including improper garbage storage, defective intercom system repairs, and infestation problems (with violations for mice and roaches) in Apartment 1. The property underwent construction and renovation work during 2020-2022, which generated several violations regarding worker safety compliance and occupancy issues. As of August 2023, there were two active ECB violations against Roberto Ortega regarding unauthorized occupancy of the cellar and unpermitted plumbing work, with penalties totaling $3,125.00.

However, the building has consistently passed rodent inspections since 2018, with the most recent inspection in February 2025 showing compliance. Multiple heating system complaints have been documented, with HPD closure notices indicating that conditions were corrected in many cases, though some complaints required multiple reporting before resolution. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of unresolved complaints requiring repeated tenant reporting, particularly regarding hot water issues, garbage storage, and intercom system functionality.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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288 West 137th Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 1
Year built 1910
Total area 3036 sq ft
Floors 4
Tax Abatements None
Building Class 2 FAMILY HOUSE
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Key Building Statistics

7
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
32
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
83
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
1
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
12
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
1
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
0
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
5
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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288 West 137th Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

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RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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Landlord Court Records

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288 West 137th Street Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
Less 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 288 West 137th 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
2025-01-032025-04-29Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2025-01-032025-04-29Plumbing-Water SupplyNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-01-012025-04-18Unsanitary Condition-Garbage/recycling StorageNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-01-212025-01-24Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2025-01-242025-01-24Unsanitary Condition-Garbage/recycling StorageNon EmergencyOPEN
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 288 West 137th 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
2024-09-11CCloseNone2§ 27-2031 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNone
2024-07-27BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 2007 ADMIN. CODE: REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AT BULKHEAD TO THE ROOF AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORY2024-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
2024-07-27BCloseNone1§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BELL, RETURN BUZZER & INTERCOM SYSTEM FROM BUILDING FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WALL PANEL. IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2024-09-03T00:00:00.000Z
2024-07-15CCloseNone2§ 27-2031 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2024-07-27T00:00:00.000Z
2024-05-23CCloseNone2§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF HOT WATER EXCEEDING THE MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF130 DEGREES AT ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2024-06-06T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 288 West 137th Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-01-24 19:37UNSANITARY CONDITIONGARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGEOpenHPD
2025-01-24 19:34UNSANITARY CONDITIONGARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGEOpenHPD
2025-01-21 17:28HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2025-01-13 02:10HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2025-01-03 00:42PLUMBINGWATER SUPPLYClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 288 West 137th Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16451962023-08-09CLOSEDConstruction Enforcement Work Order (DOB)2023-08-28Oath Violation Served (2023-08-28)
15821092021-09-17CLOSEDGas Utility Referral2022-01-27Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2022-01-28)
15756992021-07-02CLOSEDCSE: Sweep2021-07-12No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2021-07-13)
15676732021-03-26CLOSEDTraining Compliance2021-03-26Oath Violation Served (2021-03-29)
15676762021-03-26CLOSEDTraining Compliance2021-03-26Oath Violation Served (2021-03-29)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 288 West 137th Street.

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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 288 West 137th 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 288 West 137th 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
2021-02-130002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 288 West 137th Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-08-07InitialPassed
2025-02-10InitialPassed
2024-08-06InitialPassed
2024-02-06InitialPassed
2023-08-03InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 288 West 137th 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 288 West 137th 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 288 West 137th Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2023-08-2839093525LORTEGA ROBERTOOCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO DOB RECORDS. SIGNED OFF JOB #140921233 INDICATES CELLAR AS METER RM, STORAGE, AND RECREATION ACCESSORY TO 1ST FLOOR. NOTED: CELLAR LEVEL CONVERTED TO SLEEP QUARTERS WITH BED, CLOTHING ANDRESOLVE3125.03125.0
2023-08-2839093524JORTEGA ROBERTOWORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. NOTED AT CELLAR LEVEL RELOCATION OF WATER AND WASTE LINES FOR 2 PIECE BATHROOM FROM REAR OF CELLAR TO FRONT OF CELLAR., OBTAIN PERMIT OR RESTORE PREMISES TO PRIOR LEGAL CONDITIONRESOLVE0.00.0
2021-03-2635540792MVREX CONSTRUCTION INCRESPONDENT FAILED TO ENSURE EACH CONSTRUCTION OR DEMOLITION WORKER WORKING/ENGAGED AT SITE HAS AN SST CARD OR TEMPORARY SST CARD:OBSERVED RUBER HERNANDEZ WORKING AT SITE WITHOUT AN SST CARD OR TEMPORARY SST CARRESOLVE0.00.0
2021-03-2635540793YROBERTO ORTEGARESPONDENT FAILED TO ENSURE EACH CONSTRUCTION OR DEMOLITION WORKER WORKING/ENGAGED AT SITE SUCESSFULLY HAS AN SST CARD OR TEMPORARY SST CARDOBSERVED RUBER HERNANDEZ WORKING AT SITE WITHOUT AN SST CARD OR AN TEMRESOLVE0.00.0
2021-03-2635540794XVREX CONSTRUCTION INCRESPONDENT FAILED TO ENSURE EACH CONSTRUCTION OR DEMOLITION WORKER WORKING/ENGAGED AT SITE HAS AN SST CARD/TEMPORARY SST CARD.OBSERVED JULIODIAZ WORKING AT SITE WITHOUT AN SST CARD OR TEMPORARY SST CARD.REM:COMRESOLVE0.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 288 West 137th 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 288 West 137th 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 288 West 137th 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 288 West 137th 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 288 West 137th Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 288 West 137th 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 288 West 137th Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 288 West 137th Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 288 West 137th 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.

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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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