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53 Hamilton Terrace, Manhattan, NY 10031

7
DOB Complaints
83
311 Housing Calls
78
Housing Violations
2
Permits

Risk Assessment

57
Moderate Risk

This building shows some maintenance concerns that warrant attention.

Our AI predicts there is a 57% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 53 Hamilton Terrace

53 Hamilton Terrace is a 6-story, 46-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1911 and currently owned by Mark Scharfman. The property has experienced ongoing maintenance and safety issues, with particularly significant concerns emerging in 2025. Recent complaints include multiple water leak incidents (both heavy flow and slow leak), issues with paint/plaster on ceilings and door frames, and rodent activity, with inspections confirming rat presence in early 2025.

The building has a documented history of elevator issues, with complaints in 2024 and 2020 regarding single device operation and lack of alternate service. Safety concerns have been persistent, with violations related to fire egress, self-closing doors, and various unsanitary conditions, including a recent infestation of mold (as of June 2025) and previous bedbug incidents in 2021 and 2024. The building's maintenance history reveals a pattern of unresolved or inadequately addressed issues, with multiple inspections failing to gain access or complete necessary evaluations.

Violations related to carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors, and various pest infestations have been documented, particularly affecting apartment 5. The property has undergone several official inspections and investigations by various city agencies, including HPD and DOB, with varying outcomes ranging from "No Violation Warranted" to confirmed violations requiring correction. Recent service requests and violations as of mid-2025 indicate ongoing challenges with water leaks, interior maintenance, and pest control, suggesting persistent maintenance and management issues within the building.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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53 Hamilton Terrace Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Hamilton Heights.

Building Characteristics

Total units 46
Year built 1911
Total area 47822 sq ft
Floors 6
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

7
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
78
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
83
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
2
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
1
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
7
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
20
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
2
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 53 Hamilton Ter, New York, NY 10031
  • 55 Hamilton Ter, New York, NY 10031
  • 57 Hamilton Ter, New York, NY 10031
  • 59 Hamilton Ter, New York, NY 10031

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53 Hamilton Terrace Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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53 Hamilton Terrace Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Registered
Tax Abatement
Tax abatement found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Registered Found

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 53 Hamilton Terrace. 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
2025-06-122025-06-12Water Leak-Slow LeakNon EmergencyOPEN
2025-06-122025-06-12Flooring/stairs-FloorNon EmergencyOPEN
2025-06-122025-06-12Unsanitary Condition-MoldEmergencyOPEN
2025-06-122025-06-12Flooring/stairs-FloorNon EmergencyOPEN
2025-04-072025-05-31General-Cooking GasEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 53 Hamilton Terrace. 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
2024-06-07CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES AT FIRE DOOR AT SOUTH AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY2024-06-27T00:00:00.000Z
2023-04-26BCloseNone7§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE FIRE EGRESS DEFECTIVE. REMOVE OBSTRUCTING BARS OR UNLAWFUL GATES FROM WINDOW TO FIRE ESCAPE OR PROVIDE APPROVED TYPE GATE .. IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 7, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST2023-06-16T00:00:00.000Z
2022-02-16CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF 4 DISCARDED FREE STANDING CAST IRON RADIATORS AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYNone
2021-09-14BCloseNone5§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST2021-11-01T00:00:00.000Z
2021-09-14BCloseNone5§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF OFFENSIVE ODOR EMANATING FROM CELLAR IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 5, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST2021-11-01T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 53 Hamilton Terrace. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-05-25 13:41PAINT/PLASTERDOOR/FRAMEClosedHPD
2025-05-25 13:41WATER LEAKSLOW LEAKClosedHPD
2025-05-25 13:41PAINT/PLASTERCEILINGClosedHPD
2025-05-25 13:41WATER LEAKHEAVY FLOWClosedHPD
2025-05-15 21:42RodentRat SightingClosedDOHMH
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 53 Hamilton Terrace.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16943742025-04-29CLOSEDPlumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)2025-05-01No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2025-05-01)
16774462024-09-12CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2025-04-30Oath Violation Served (2025-05-01)
16263122023-01-10CLOSEDWork Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling2023-01-10No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2023-01-10)
15800042021-08-20CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2021-10-19No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2021-10-21)
15582902020-11-19CLOSEDTenant Safety Inspection2020-11-18No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2020-11-19)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 53 Hamilton Terrace.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2020-09-16V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION000810 PAID INVOICE 907799852023-08-23
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 53 Hamilton Terrace. 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 53 Hamilton Terrace. 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
2024-12-121102023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-010002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-190002021-11-012022-10-31
2021-12-070002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-01-133302019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 53 Hamilton Terrace. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-07-17ComplianceRat Activity
2025-05-16InitialRat Activity
2025-04-23InitialRat Activity
2025-03-19ComplianceRat Activity
2025-02-21InitialFailed for Other R
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 53 Hamilton Terrace. 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 53 Hamilton Terrace. 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 53 Hamilton Terrace. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2020-06-2339024421H53-63 PARTNERS L P BEACHMANDATED BY 3.10.12 OF APPENDIX K3 OF THE 2014 NYCBC. THIS IS A CONTROLLER FEATURE WHICH ENSURES PASSENGER SAFETY. REMEDY; FILE APPLICATION, INSTALL DLM AND, PERFORM AND FILE TEST WITH NYCDOB., REPAIR PHONE., PRESOLVE1250.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 53 Hamilton Terrace. 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 53 Hamilton Terrace. 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 53 Hamilton Terrace. 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 53 Hamilton Terrace. 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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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 53 Hamilton Terrace. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 53 Hamilton Terrace. 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 53 Hamilton Terrace. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 53 Hamilton Terrace. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 53 Hamilton Terrace. 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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