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889 St Nicholas Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10032

10
DOB Complaints
98
311 Housing Calls
211
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

42
Moderate Risk

This building shows some maintenance concerns that warrant attention.

Our AI predicts there is a 42% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 889 St Nicholas Avenue

The Hamilton Heights building at 889 St Nicholas Avenue, a 117-unit SRO constructed in 1907 and owned by Alan Wartski, has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past few years, particularly between 2024-2025. Most notably, there has been a persistent pattern of pest-related complaints, with several attempts by HPD inspectors to access and inspect reported unsanitary conditions, though no violations were ultimately issued in some cases. The building faced significant heat and hot water issues in April 2024, with multiple emergency complaints, and inspectors were again unable to gain access for verification.

More recent complaints in April 2025 regarding unsanitary conditions (specifically pests) resulted in a closed investigation due to lack of access. The building has documented several safety concerns, including broken or missing window guards (June 2024), and multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations were recorded in June 2024 related to fire door functionality and maintenance. Inspection records show various operational issues with the elevator system, including multiple complaints about single-device service and maintenance concerns between 2020-2023, though these were generally found not to warrant violations upon inspection. Environmental Control Board violations from 2021 indicate problems with elevator maintenance and combustible storage in the gas meter room, with penalties totaling $1,874.

The building has also faced ongoing challenges with its energy efficiency reporting requirements, with multiple active violations between 2021-2024 regarding the failure to display energy efficiency scores and grades. Recent rodent inspections show some inconsistency in compliance, with initial inspections in 2024 and 2025 failing for unspecified reasons, though subsequent compliance inspections passed. Notably, the building has maintained a clean record in terms of bedbug infestations, with zero reported cases in the past five reporting periods from 2020-2025. The property has a history of addressing various maintenance issues through violation resolutions, including repairs to water leaks in community bathrooms, though some violations from 2024 related to door closures and refuse accumulation in bathrooms indicate continuing maintenance challenges.

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

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 117
Year built 1907
Total area 33756 sq ft
Floors 6
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW SINGLE ROOM OCCUPANCY
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Key Building Statistics

10
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
211
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
98
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
6
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
3
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
14
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 889 St Nicholas Ave, New York, NY 10032
  • 891 St Nicholas Ave, New York, NY 10032
  • 893 St Nicholas Ave, New York, NY 10032
  • 448 West 155th St, New York, NY 10032

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889 St Nicholas Avenue Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

Other NYC buildings registered to this landlord.

AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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889 St Nicholas Avenue 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 889 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
2025-04-182025-05-28Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-03-292025-03-31Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2024-08-112024-09-14Unsanitary Condition-PestsEmergencyCLOSE
2024-06-072024-07-02Unsanitary Condition-PestsEmergencyCLOSE
2024-06-072024-07-02Safety-Window Guard Broken/missingEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 889 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
2024-06-28BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING AT COMMUNITY BATHROOM, 2nd STORY, SECTION ''B''2024-08-20T00:00:00.000Z
2024-06-28BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING AT COMMUNITY BATHROOM, 2nd STORY, SECTION ''A''2024-08-20T00:00:00.000Z
2024-06-28BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT CEILING AT COMMUNITY BATHROOM, 2nd STORY, SECTION ''A''2024-08-20T00:00:00.000Z
2024-06-28CCloseNoneNone§ 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 CLOSER ARM AT FIRE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORY, SECTION ''B''None
2024-06-28CCloseNoneNone§ 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 CLOSER ARM AT FIRE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 5th STORY, SECTION ''B''None
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 889 St Nicholas Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-04-18 17:40UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSClosedHPD
2024-08-11 00:44UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSClosedHPD
2024-06-07 10:18UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSClosedHPD
2024-06-07 10:18UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSClosedHPD
2024-06-07 10:18SAFETYWINDOW GUARD BROKEN/MISSINGClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 889 St Nicholas Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16566382023-12-27CLOSEDWork Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling2023-12-27No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2023-12-27)
16447232023-08-02CLOSEDDebris – Excessive2023-08-07No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2023-08-08)
16447242023-08-02CLOSEDWork Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling2023-08-02No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2023-08-03)
16300022023-02-25CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2023-03-28No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2023-03-29)
16216462022-11-01CLOSEDWork Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling2022-11-01No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2022-11-01)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 889 St Nicholas Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2024-05-03V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4CONFIRMED SUBMISSION2024-07-01
2023-12-01V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO DISPLAY ENERGY EFFICIENCY SCORE AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRADE AS PER ADCODE SEC. 28-309.12.3
2022-12-01V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO DISPLAY ENERGY EFFICIENCY SCORE AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRADE AS PER ADCODE SEC. 28-309.12.3
2021-12-01V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO DISPLAY ENERGY EFFICIENCY SCORE AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRADE AS PER ADCODE SEC. 28-309.12.3
2021-04-29V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO DISPLAY ENERGY EFFICIENCY SCORE AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRADE AS PER ADCODE SEC. 28-309.12.3
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 889 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 889 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
2025-05-050002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-04-110002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-04-050002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-01-240002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-05-170002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 889 St Nicholas Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-03-21CompliancePassed
2025-02-24InitialFailed for Other R
2024-09-16CompliancePassed
2024-08-21InitialFailed for Other R
2024-02-27InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 889 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 889 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 889 St Nicholas Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2021-09-2239047917NST NICHOLAS HOTEL COFOUND LABEL OF FUSES IN THE ELEVATOR CONTROLLER AT THE ELEVATOR MACHINE ROOM ARE UNREADABLE. REPLACE. BRAKE TAG IN THE ELEVATOR MACHINE ROOM EXPIRED. PERFORM BRAKE TEST AND PROVIDE BRAKE TAG IN THE ELEVATOR MACRESOLVE312.00.0
2021-07-1635582195JST. NICHOLAS HOTEL COFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER. I OBSERVED IN BASEMENT EXCESSIVE COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE IN GAS METER ROOM. NO STORAGE SHALL BE KEPT IN GAS METER ROOM. REMEDY: REPAIR AND OR REPLACERESOLVE1562.01562.0
2020-07-0639024936RST NICHOLAS HOTEL COINSUFFICIENT LIGHTING FOR THE MACHINE ROOMACTIVE3125.03125.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 889 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 889 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 889 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)
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 889 St Nicholas Avenue. 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 889 St Nicholas Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 889 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.

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

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 889 St Nicholas Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 889 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.

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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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