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870 St Nicholas Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10032

3
DOB Complaints
115
311 Housing Calls
93
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

21
High Risk

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in NYC with significant maintenance issues.

Our AI predicts there is a 21% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 870 St Nicholas Avenue

870 St. Nicholas Avenue is a 6-story, 48-unit New Law tenement building constructed in 1926, currently owned by 870 St. Nicholas Ave, LLC. The building has experienced persistent maintenance challenges in recent months, particularly regarding water-related issues.

As of July 2025, there are multiple active complaints related to slow water leaks and standing water, with an open water leak complaint dating from June 2025. The property has documented issues with unsanitary conditions, including mold, with related complaints filed in May and June 2025. There are also concerns about building safety features, with an open smoke detector violation from May 2025 and carbon monoxide detector issues documented in November 2024. The building's maintenance history reveals recurring problems with pests, including documented rodent activity throughout 2024-2025, though there have been no bedbug infestations reported in recent filings.

Recent inspections have noted compliance issues with emergency equipment, including smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors, particularly in apartments A2 and C4. Historical data shows past elevator-related violations from 2020, which were addressed. The property has experienced various infrastructure and maintenance problems over the past year, as evidenced by multiple HPD complaints requiring inspector access, though access issues have prevented full inspections in some cases. The building's age and history as a New Law tenement are reflected in the ongoing need for maintenance and repairs, particularly regarding water systems and safety equipment.

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

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 48
Year built 1926
Total area 58500 sq ft
Floors 6
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

3
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
93
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
115
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.
4
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
30
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 870 St Nicholas Ave, New York, NY 10032
  • 872 St Nicholas Ave, New York, NY 10032
  • 403 West 153rd St, New York, NY 10032
  • 405 West 153rd St, New York, NY 10032
  • 407 West 153rd St, New York, NY 10032
  • 409 West 153rd St, New York, NY 10032
  • 411 West 153rd St, New York, NY 10032
  • 413 West 153rd St, New York, NY 10032

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870 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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870 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 870 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
2025-06-302025-06-30Water Leak-Slow LeakNon EmergencyOPEN
2025-06-302025-06-30Unsanitary Condition-MoldEmergencyOPEN
2025-06-222025-06-27Paint/plaster-CeilingImmediate EmergencyCLOSE
2025-06-222025-06-27Paint/plaster-CeilingNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-06-232025-06-23Water Leak-Slow LeakNon EmergencyOPEN
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 870 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
2024-11-24BOpenNoneA2§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT A2, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNone
2024-11-24COpenNoneA2HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT A2, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNone
2024-11-24COpenNoneA2HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT A2, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNone
2024-11-24BOpenNoneA2§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT A2, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNone
2024-11-24BOpenNoneA2§ 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT A2, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 870 St Nicholas Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-06-08 08:35WATER LEAKSLOW LEAKClosedHPD
2025-06-07 12:48Standing WaterOther - Explain BelowIn ProgressDOHMH
2025-06-06 11:47Standing WaterOther - Explain BelowClosedDOHMH
2025-06-06 11:39PLUMBINGBASIN/SINKClosedHPD
2025-06-06 11:39DOOR/WINDOWWINDOW FRAMEClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 870 St Nicholas Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16874062025-01-28CLOSEDConstruction Enforcement Work Order (DOB)2025-01-29Compliance Inspection Performed (2025-01-29)
16865032025-01-14CLOSEDConstruction Enforcement Work Order (DOB)2025-01-28Partial Vacate Order Served (2025-01-28)
16853082024-12-30CLOSEDIllegal Conversion2025-01-28No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2025-01-28)
15458602020-06-23CLOSEDElevator: Multiple Devices on Property2020-06-23Oath Violation Served (2020-06-24)
15452042020-06-15CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2020-06-24Please See Complaint Number (2020-06-24)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 870 St Nicholas Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2020-09-16V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION810 C/C RECEIVED AEUHAZ2020-09-25
2020-06-29V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO SUBMIT AN EER PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-308.4 IN 2019DISMISSED- EER SUBMITTED2020-07-16
2019-05-20V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO PERFORM CATEGORY 5 INSPECTION
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 870 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 870 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
2025-07-030002023-11-012024-10-31
2025-07-030002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-02-140002021-11-012022-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 870 St Nicholas Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-07-22InitialRat Activity
2025-07-14ComplianceRat Activity
2025-04-22BAITBait applied
2025-03-28BAITBait applied
2025-03-24ComplianceRat Activity
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 870 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 870 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 870 St Nicholas Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2020-06-2339024397R870 ST NICHOLAS AVE LLCNO 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 DLM ARESOLVE1250.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 870 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 870 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 870 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 870 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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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 870 St Nicholas Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 870 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 870 St Nicholas Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 870 St Nicholas Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 870 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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