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259 West 152nd Street, Manhattan, NY 10039

27
DOB Complaints
23
311 Housing Calls
12
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

83
Low Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 83% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 259 West 152nd Street

The 6-story, 24-unit New Law Tenement building at 259 West 152nd Street in Harlem, owned by Herminio Torres and constructed in 1920, is currently facing several concerning maintenance issues as of mid-2025. Most notably, there are multiple open plumbing complaints regarding bathtub/shower problems from May 2025, and recent complaints about unsanitary conditions (mold) and flooring issues from June 2025, though HPD was unable to complete inspections for the latter two. The elevator system has been a persistent problem, with multiple complaints about single-device operation and lack of alternate service between 2019-2025, including a violation for defective elevator forcing disabled tenants to use stairs in 2024, resulting in a $1,250 penalty.

The building has also experienced various water-related issues, with heavy flow and slow leak complaints in April 2025, along with previous water problems in 2024. Safety systems in Apartment 5C were cited in 2024 for having inoperable smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and there have been historical issues with fire escape obstructions noted in 2020-2022. The property has undergone several inspections and received various violations over the years, including problems with fire escape access, door security, and emergency systems.

While there were two reported bedbug incidents (in 2019-2020), recent filings from 2020-2024 show no infestations. The building's rodent control record shows mixed results, with multiple inspections indicating rat activity between 2022-2025, though two inspections in 2023-2024 passed. Recent building maintenance issues suggest ongoing challenges with timely repairs and reliable building systems, particularly regarding plumbing, elevator operation, and water management, despite some violations being resolved through proper certification.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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259 West 152nd Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 24
Year built 1920
Total area 20772 sq ft
Floors 6
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

27
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
12
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
23
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
5
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
4
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
6
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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259 West 152nd 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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Date FiledCase TitleCourtLink
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259 West 152nd 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 152nd 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
2025-06-032025-06-19Unsanitary Condition-MoldEmergencyCLOSE
2025-06-032025-06-19Flooring/stairs-FloorEmergencyCLOSE
2025-05-312025-05-31Plumbing-Bathtub/showerNon EmergencyOPEN
2025-05-312025-05-31Plumbing-Bathtub/showerEmergencyOPEN
2025-05-312025-05-31Plumbing-Bathtub/showerNon EmergencyOPEN
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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 152nd 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
2024-08-27CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING CONSISTING OF CHAIN AND PADLOCK AT METAL GATE AT BUILDING FRONT2024-09-12T00:00:00.000Z
2024-08-27BCloseNone5C§ 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR INOPERABLE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5C, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2024-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
2024-08-27BCloseNone5C§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). INOPERABLE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5C, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2024-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
2024-08-27ACloseNone5C§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT ALL PEELING PAINT SURFACES IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 5C, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2024-12-13T00:00:00.000Z
2022-04-24BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES AIR CONDITIONER PROTRUDING BEYOND WINDOW SILL,4TH STORY BALCONY,1ST FIRE ESCAPE FROM EAST AT BUILDING FRONT2022-05-04T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 259 West 152nd Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-06-10 11:33UNSANITARY CONDITIONMOLDClosedHPD
2025-06-10 11:33FLOORING/STAIRSFLOORClosedHPD
2025-05-31 10:24PLUMBINGBATHTUB/SHOWEROpenHPD
2025-05-31 10:24PLUMBINGBATHTUB/SHOWEROpenHPD
2025-05-31 08:36PLUMBINGBATHTUB/SHOWEROpenHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 259 West 152nd Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16786322024-09-26CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2025-06-02Oath Violation Served (2025-06-02)
16784092024-09-25CLOSEDContrary to LL58/87 (Handicap Access)2024-09-25Oath Violation Served (2024-09-27)
16567912023-12-29CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2024-03-13No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-03-13)
16439922023-07-25CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2023-09-11No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2023-09-12)
16182422022-09-15CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2022-10-27Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2022-10-28)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 259 West 152nd Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2020-12-23V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION000810 PAID INVOICE 904123932021-03-29
2020-09-16V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION000810 PAID INVOICE 90314925 ~DN2021-04-13
2019-12-10V*-DOB VIOLATION - ResolvedPPN203 AOC SUB ON 2/4/2020 BY:ROTAVELE ROBERT MCKUHANN, CERT#4450032020-02-18
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 259 West 152nd 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 152nd 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
2024-12-110002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-120002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-200002021-11-012022-10-31
2021-12-030002020-11-012021-10-31
2020-12-021102019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 259 West 152nd Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-02-13ComplianceFailed for Other R
2024-10-08ComplianceRat Activity
2024-08-12InitialRat Activity
2024-03-13ComplianceRat Activity
2024-02-14InitialRat Activity
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 259 West 152nd 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 152nd 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 152nd Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2024-09-2439125765YHP 360 PRESERVATION HOUSEFAILURE TO MAINTAIN. DEFECTIVE ELEVATOR IN OCCUPIED MULTIPLE DWELLING, FORCING DISABLED TENANTS TO UTILIZE STAIRCASE. TENANTS STATE ELEVATOR IS NO OPERATIONAL FOR WEEKS. NON ADA COMPLIANT., REPAIR AND/REPLACERESOLVE1250.00.0
2020-09-2939029437PHP 360 PRESERVATION HOUSINO DOOR LOCK MONITORING INSTALLED IN THIS CONTROLLER AS MANDATED BY 3.10.12 OF APPENDIX K3 OF THE 2014 NYCBC. THIS IS A CONTROLLER FEATURE WHICH ENSURES PASSENGER SAFETY. REMEDY : FILE APPLICATION, INSTALL DLMRESOLVE3125.00.0
2020-06-2239024270JHP 360 PRESERVATION HOUSINO DOOR LOCK MONITORING INSTALLED IN THIS CONTROLLER AS MANDATED BY 3.10.12 OF K3 2014 NYCBC. THIS IS A CONTROLLER FEATURE WHICH ENSURES PASSENGERS SAFETY. REMEDY; FILE APPLICATION, INSTALL DLM AND PERFORM ANDRESOLVE3125.0-633.0
2020-01-1438273015NHP 360 PRESERVATION HOUSI42M07,13I10,23X10,29D06:42-M-07 NO DOOR LOCK MONITORING INSTALLED IN THIS CONTROLLER AS MANDATED BY 3.10.12 OF APPENDIX K3 OF THE 2014 NYCBC. THIS IS A CONTROLLER FEATURE WHICH ENSURES PASSENGER SAFETY,REMEDY;FRESOLVE1250.00.0
2019-05-2838269471PHP 360 PRESERVATION HOUSI13I10,7M11,5L10,29M11,68M7,100M7. 14I10-EMERGENCY LIGHTING DAMAGED; 7M11-SAFETY EDGE MISSIGN PROTECTION COVER REPLACE; 5L10-CAR DOOR AFTER OPENING BOUNCES TO A CLSE; REPAIR; 29M11-DOOR OPERATOR BOX MISSING COVRESOLVE625.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 259 West 152nd 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 152nd 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 152nd 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 152nd 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 259 West 152nd Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 259 West 152nd 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 259 West 152nd Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 259 West 152nd Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 259 West 152nd 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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