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438 St Nicholas Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10027

1
DOB Complaints
679
311 Housing Calls
118
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

71
Low Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 71% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 438 St Nicholas Avenue

The five-story tenement building at 438 St Nicholas Avenue in Harlem, owned by Eric Delafraz and containing 10 units, has experienced recurring maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been multiple incidents of electrical problems in 2025, with open complaints regarding wiring, outlets/switches, and power outages since January 2025, and a recent power outage complaint in March 2025 that HPD was unable to inspect. The building has also faced persistent heating and hot water problems, with several emergency complaints between November 2024 and March 2025, though some of these were resolved relatively quickly.

Additional issues have included a pattern of rodent activity, with rat activity noted in inspections between 2019 and 2025, and a bedbug infestation reported in apartment 9 in mid-2023. Earlier violations from 2023 show several health and safety concerns, including issues with heating systems access, hot water availability, and pest infestations. A November 2023 inspection revealed locked access to the building's heating system and inadequate hot water in apartment 3.

The building history shows some improvement in pest control, with no bedbug reports filed for the 2023-2024 period and only one unit reporting infestation in the 2022-2023 period. However, recent electrical and heating system issues indicate ongoing maintenance challenges. The property has consistently passed rodent inspections in 2022-2024, though several initial inspections in 2024 resulted in rat activity being noted. In terms of building systems, multiple violations related to fire safety equipment were documented in 2023, including missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in apartment 9, though these were subsequently addressed.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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438 St Nicholas Avenue Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 10
Year built 1901
Total area 7450 sq ft
Floors 5
Tax Abatements None
Building Class OLD LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

1
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
118
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
679
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
10
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
0
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
1
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
8
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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438 St Nicholas Avenue 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 St Nicholas Avenue 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 St Nicholas Avenue. 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
2025-03-012025-03-05Electric-Power OutageImmediate EmergencyCLOSE
2025-01-092025-01-09Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyOPEN
2025-01-092025-01-09Electric-Outlet/switchNon EmergencyOPEN
2025-01-092025-01-09Electric-Power OutageNon EmergencyOPEN
2025-01-092025-01-09Electric-WiringEmergencyOPEN
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 438 St Nicholas Avenue. 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
2024-11-16CCloseNone3§ 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2024-11-18T00:00:00.000Z
2024-11-16CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM LOCKED BASEMENT DOOR2024-11-18T00:00:00.000Z
2023-09-27BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2010, 2011, 2012 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE FRONT YARD2023-10-02T00:00:00.000Z
2023-09-27CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED AT BOILER ROOM2023-09-29T00:00:00.000Z
2023-09-27CCloseNone3§ 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2023-09-29T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 438 St Nicholas Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-03-01 13:49ELECTRICPOWER OUTAGEClosedHPD
2025-01-09 02:34ELECTRICPOWER OUTAGEOpenHPD
2025-01-09 02:34ELECTRICWIRINGOpenHPD
2025-01-09 02:34ELECTRICOUTLET/SWITCHOpenHPD
2025-01-09 02:34HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 438 St Nicholas Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16288962023-02-11CLOSEDDebris – Excessive2023-02-16No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2023-02-16)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 438 St Nicholas Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 438 St Nicholas Avenue. 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 438 St Nicholas Avenue. 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
2024-12-040002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-061102022-11-012023-10-31
2023-03-170002021-11-012022-10-31
2021-05-050002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 438 St Nicholas Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-05-07InitialRat Activity
2024-12-27ComplianceRat Activity
2024-11-15InitialRat Activity
2024-07-26CompliancePassed
2024-05-08InitialRat Activity
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 438 St Nicholas Avenue. 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 St Nicholas Avenue. 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 St Nicholas Avenue. 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 St Nicholas Avenue. 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 St Nicholas Avenue. 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 St Nicholas Avenue. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Date CreatedTypeDescriptionCharge
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Liens Explanation

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Source: NYC Department of Finance
Tax ClassMonthWater OnlyAmountCycle
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 438 St Nicholas Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 438 St Nicholas Avenue. 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.

DateTypeResult
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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 St Nicholas Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 438 St Nicholas Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 438 St Nicholas Avenue. 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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