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556 West 141st Street, Manhattan, NY 10031

29
DOB Complaints
157
311 Housing Calls
118
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

43
Moderate Risk

This building shows some maintenance concerns that warrant attention.

Our AI predicts there is a 43% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 556 West 141st Street

556 West 141st Street is a 6-story, 31-unit New Law tenement building in Hamilton Heights, constructed in 1920 and currently owned by Howard Plotkin. The building has experienced persistent maintenance issues over the past year, with the most pressing concerns being recurring heat and hot water problems. Between November 2024 and March 2025, there were ten documented complaints about building-wide heat and hot water outages, with HPD repeatedly unable to gain access for inspections.

Additionally, there are unresolved pest control issues, particularly centered around Unit 2C, which has documented mouse and roach infestations, though some complaints about pests were filed throughout 2024. The building's elevator system has a documented history of violations and service interruptions from 2019 through 2022, with multiple cases of non-compliance regarding safety features such as door monitoring and floor leveling. Recent inspections have shown ongoing rat activity, with several rodent inspection reports in 2024 and 2025 indicating a persistent infestation problem, though some inspections resulted in bait application.

Building violations also include two open citations from 2024 regarding self-closing door issues at entrance and fire doors, along with various other maintenance violations. While there have been bedbug incidents reported in 2023 and 2024, the most recent report from May 2024 shows zero infested units, though there was one previously eradicated unit. The building has retained its Class A classification and remains a rental property as of July 2025.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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556 West 141st Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 31
Year built 1920
Total area 20365 sq ft
Floors 6
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

29
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
118
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
157
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
6
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
11
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
1
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
9
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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556 West 141st Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

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RoleNameAddress

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Landlord Court Records

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556 West 141st 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 556 West 141st 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
2025-02-052025-03-18Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-03-042025-03-06Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-02-202025-02-25Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-01-072025-01-12Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-01-082025-01-12Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 556 West 141st 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
2024-11-06CCloseNoneNone§ 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 BUILDING ENTRANCE DOORNone
2024-11-06COpenNoneNone§ 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 LEADING TO WEST YARD AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYNone
2024-08-02COpenNone2CHMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2C, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNone
2024-08-02COpenNone2CHMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2C, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNone
2024-08-02BOpenNone2C§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT NORTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2C, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 556 West 141st Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-03-04 02:37HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2025-02-20 19:03HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2025-02-05 12:00UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSClosedHPD
2025-01-08 16:33HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2025-01-07 02:39HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 556 West 141st Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16295002023-02-18CLOSEDIllegal Conversion2023-02-28No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2023-03-01)
15904112022-01-06CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2022-02-10Oath Violation Served (2022-02-11)
15814752021-09-09CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2021-11-23Oath Violation Served (2021-11-23)
15662842021-03-09CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2021-04-26Oath Violation Served (2021-04-27)
15559712020-10-20CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2020-12-04Oath Violation Served (2020-12-04)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 556 West 141st Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2019-11-27V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION810 621462912019-12-27
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 556 West 141st 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 556 West 141st 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
2024-05-160102022-11-012023-10-31
2023-02-281102021-11-012022-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 556 West 141st Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-04-10BAITBait applied
2025-04-07ComplianceRat Activity
2024-12-30ComplianceRat Activity
2024-10-26InitialRat Activity
2024-08-30BAITBait applied
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 556 West 141st Street. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

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Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 556 West 141st 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 556 West 141st Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2022-02-1039055918PSHANA 1 CORP HOWARD PLOTKDLM IMPROPERLY INSTALLED ON THIS DEVICE. NO FIREMANS SERVICE PRESENT IN CONTROLLER. INSTALL FIREMANS SERVICE SO DLM IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 3.10.12 OF APPENDIX K3. 8/V/1 CAR FLOOR TO LANDING SILL NOT LEVEACTIVE1250.00.0
2021-11-2339051629KSHANA 1 CORP HOWARD PLOTKCEASE USE ITEM # 1 : DOOR ZONE RESTRICTOR HAS BEEN TAMPERED WITH/ DISABLED AND RENDERED INOPERATIVE. THIS IS A SAFETY DEVICE TO ENSURE PASSENGERS' SAFETY. REPAIR RESTRICTOR AND CONTACT NYCDOB AT EIR@BUILDINGS.NRESOLVE1250.00.0
2021-04-2639040052LSHANA 1 CORP HOWARD PLOTKOUTSIDE COMMUNICATION (PHONE) IN CAR NOT WORKING. REPAIR. LABEL OF FUSES IN CONTROLLER AT ELEVATOR MACHINE ROOM UNREADABLE. REPLACE. CAR FLOOR TO LANDING SILL ARE NOT LEVEL AT SOME FLOORS. ADJUST FLOOR LEVEL ANRESOLVE0.00.0
2020-12-0439032969NSHANA 1 CORP HOWARD PLOTKREMOVED TOP TIE ROD WITH SPRING OF ONE SIDE ARM OF THE BRAKE. REMEDY : REPLACE THE SAME AND PROPERLY ADJUST THE BRAKE. LEBEL OF FUSES IN THE CONTROLLER ARE UNREADABLE. REPLACE.RESOLVE0.00.0
2020-10-0239029738ZSHANA 1 CORP HOWARD PLOTKOUT SIDE COMM INOPERATIVE REPAIR. HOIST MOTOR OIL LEAK SEAL.RESOLVE0.0-625.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 556 West 141st 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 556 West 141st 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 556 West 141st 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 556 West 141st 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 556 West 141st Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 556 West 141st Street. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

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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 556 West 141st Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 556 West 141st Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 556 West 141st 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.

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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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