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522 West 147th Street, Manhattan, NY 10031

3
DOB Complaints
140
311 Housing Calls
143
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

56
Moderate Risk

This building shows some maintenance concerns that warrant attention.

Our AI predicts there is a 56% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 522 West 147th Street

The 5-story, 21-unit building at 522 West 147th Street in Hamilton Heights, owned by Carl Zekaria, has a complex maintenance history spanning several years. Built in 1911, this New Law Tenement has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water, with the most recent complaint in January 2025 reporting building-wide heat and hot water problems before being resolved within a week. The building has also faced significant plumbing challenges, with multiple complaints about water supply issues, heavy flows, and various plumbing emergencies between 2024-2025.

Apartment 52 has documented multiple violations, including pest infestations (roaches and mice), defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and various repairs needed for the kitchen including issues with the wood subfloor and sink connections. The building's maintenance record shows a pattern of water-related issues, with multiple HPD complaints and violations between 2023 and 2025 regarding heat, hot water, and plumbing problems. While recent rodent inspections in 2024-2025 have passed, previous inspections showed rat activity in 2023-2024.

The building has maintained a consistent record of bedbug-free status in recent years, with no reported infestations from 2019 through 2024. Notable infrastructure issues have been documented through various HPD complaints, including problems with garbage/recycling storage, sanitation concerns, and various door/window problems. The property's history includes two significant violations regarding illegal hotel rooms in 2022 and defective plumbing in 2019, though these were resolved with varying outcomes.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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522 West 147th Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 21
Year built 1911
Total area 17410 sq ft
Floors 5
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.
143
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
140
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
4
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
1
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
3
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
16
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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522 West 147th Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

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RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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Landlord Court Records

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522 West 147th 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 522 West 147th 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
2025-01-052025-01-11Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2024-07-252024-08-04Flooring/stairs-FloorNon EmergencyCLOSE
2024-07-252024-08-04Door/window-Window FrameEmergencyCLOSE
2024-07-252024-08-04Flooring/stairs-FloorNon EmergencyCLOSE
2024-07-252024-08-04Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 522 West 147th 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
2024-10-18COpenNone52HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 52, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNone
2024-10-18COpenNone52HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 52, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNone
2024-10-18CCloseNoneNone§ 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 DOOR AND FRAME, AT DOOR LEADING TO WEST YARD AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYNone
2024-10-18CCloseNone52§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD SUBFLOOR IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 52, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNone
2024-10-18BCloseNone52§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 52, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2024-11-25T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 522 West 147th Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-01-05 00:53HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2023-10-20 21:52WATER LEAKHEAVY FLOWClosedHPD
2023-10-10 15:32UNSANITARY CONDITIONGARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGEClosedHPD
2023-10-10 15:32GENERALCOOKING GASClosedHPD
2023-08-04 11:36HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 522 West 147th Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
15905522022-01-09CLOSEDIllegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings2022-01-25No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2022-01-25)
15037152019-03-08CLOSEDPlumbing: Defective/Leaking/Not Maintained2019-04-17Oath Violation Served (2019-04-18)
15000602019-01-25CLOSEDPermit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)2019-03-05No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2019-03-06)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 522 West 147th Street.

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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 522 West 147th Street. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 522 West 147th 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
2024-12-300002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-180002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-01-100002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-02-070002020-11-012021-10-31
2020-12-220002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 522 West 147th Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-05-21InitialPassed
2024-11-27InitialPassed
2024-05-29InitialPassed
2023-11-27InitialPassed
2023-06-15ComplianceRat Activity
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 522 West 147th 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 522 West 147th 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 522 West 147th Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2019-04-1739002196NWEST 147TH STREET EQUITIEFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLAINT MANNER I OBSERVED IN APARTMENT 51 NO HOT WATER AND NO ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE ON KITCHEN SINK , BATHROOM SINK AND SHOWER AND TUB , REPAIR AND/OR REPLACERESOLVE310.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 522 West 147th 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 522 West 147th 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 522 West 147th 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

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Source: NYC Department of Finance
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Sales Records

Sales transactions for 522 West 147th Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 522 West 147th 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 522 West 147th Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 522 West 147th Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 522 West 147th 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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