You need to enable JavaScript to use this site.605 West 137th Street, Manhattan Report | Augrented NYC Apartment Ratings & Reviews
Building and Landlord Data Analysis Report

605 West 137th Street, Manhattan, NY 10031

5
DOB Complaints
37
311 Housing Calls
20
Housing Violations
2
Permits

Risk Assessment

64
Moderate Risk

This building shows some maintenance concerns that warrant attention.

Our AI predicts there is a 64% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 605 West 137th Street

The 6-story, 36-unit New Law Tenement building at 605 West 137th Street in Hamilton Heights, owned by Moses Berkovics, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there has been an ongoing pattern of heat and hot water problems, with multiple emergency complaints filed between January 2024 and April 2025, though some of these were closed due to lack of access for inspection.

The building has also faced serious health and safety concerns, including a 2025 rodent sighting that resulted in identified violations requiring follow-up inspections, a 2025 mold cleanup complaint (which was inactivated), and a November 2024 inspection revealing multiple violations in apartment 41 including mold, pest infestation, and various maintenance issues such as broken light fixtures and missing smoke detectors. The elevator system has been a recurring source of violations, with multiple complaints between 2019 and 2021 regarding single device service and safety concerns, resulting in two active Environmental Control Board violations from 2020-2021 related to elevator equipment and safety features with penalties totaling $3,750. The building's infrastructure has shown periodic problems requiring attention, including plumbing issues related to bathtubs/showers in 2024 and November 2024 unsanitary conditions involving mold.

While the property has maintained a consistent record of passing rodent inspections over the past several years, the recent violation in 2025 indicates ongoing pest management challenges. However, it's worth noting that the building's bedbug reports from 2020 to 2025 show no recorded infestations. The property has also faced administrative violations related to failure to file benchmarking reports, though these were ultimately dismissed or resolved.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
This report is created with AI and based on the most recent 10 data items in each category. Full reports with 50+ data points are available to subscribers.

605 West 137th Street Report Contents

Download Full Report for 605 West 137th Street

Sign up to download the full building report in PDF or Excel format

Sign Up for Free

605 West 137th Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 36
Year built 1906
Total area 38750 sq ft
Floors 6
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
Preview of building report data and features

Unlock Complete Building History

Get access to comprehensive violation records, court cases, landlord portfolios, and detailed maintenance history for this building and thousands of others.

Full violation history
Landlord portfolios
Court case records
PDF/Excel reports
Sign Up for Free Access
No credit card required • Instant access

Key Building Statistics

5
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
20
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
37
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
1
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
4
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
3
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
2
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Map and Aerial View of 605 West 137th Street

Street Map View

Loading street map...

Click and drag to explore the area
Satellite View

Loading satellite view...

Aerial view of the surrounding area

Reviews of 605 West 137th Street

See what current and past tenants have to say

No reviews yet

Be the first to share your experience living at this property. Your review helps future tenants make informed decisions.

Rate your experience Share honest feedback Help other tenants

Share Your Experience

Help future tenants by leaving an honest review of this property

Login Required

You must be logged in to leave a review. Join our community and share your experience!

Login to Continue
Don't have an account? Sign up here

605 West 137th Street 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

NYC housing court and civil court records. Name matching only; verify parties are actually the owners by reviewing the case files!

Date FiledCase TitleCourtLink
First five items shown. Sign up to see more.

605 West 137th 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

Full Building Data for 605 West 137th Street

Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 605 West 137th 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
2025-04-092025-04-13Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2025-01-232025-01-30Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-01-062025-01-11Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-01-052025-01-10Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2024-11-072024-11-07Unsanitary Condition-MoldEmergencyOPEN
First five items shown. Sign up to see more.

Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 605 West 137th 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
2024-11-11BCloseNone41§ 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 41, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2024-11-26T00:00:00.000Z
2024-11-11BCloseNone41§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 41, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2024-11-26T00:00:00.000Z
2024-11-11BCloseNone41§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE OUTLET AT SOUTH WALL IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 41, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2024-11-26T00:00:00.000Z
2024-11-11CCloseNone41HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 41, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2024-12-09T00:00:00.000Z
2024-11-11CCloseNone41HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 41, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2024-12-09T00:00:00.000Z
First five items shown. Sign up to see more.

311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 605 West 137th Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-05-24 08:23RodentRat SightingClosedDOHMH
2025-04-09 16:38HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2025-03-19 16:22Indoor Air QualityUnsafe Mold CleanupClosedDOHMH
2025-01-23 16:45HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2025-01-06 22:27HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
First five items shown. Sign up to see more.

DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 605 West 137th Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
15750592021-06-28CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2021-07-20No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2021-07-20)
15662422021-03-08CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2021-04-13Oath Violation Served (2021-04-14)
15567212020-10-29CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2020-12-10Oath Violation Served (2020-12-11)
15451082020-06-12CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2020-06-12Oath Violation Served (2020-06-14)
15136492019-06-20CLOSEDBoiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit2019-06-26No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2019-06-26)
First five items shown. Sign up to see more.

DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 605 West 137th Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2022-08-02V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4CONFIRMED SUBMISSION.2022-09-20
2021-11-03V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4CONFIRMED SUBMISSION2021-12-09
2021-08-02V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4000810 PAID INVOICE 905513862022-04-12
2021-06-02V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4000810 PAID INVOICE 905513852022-04-12
2021-04-29V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO DISPLAY ENERGY EFFICIENCY SCORE AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRADE AS PER ADCODE SEC. 28-309.12.3CIANOW CRM Violation Dismissed2022-04-23
First five items shown. Sign up to see more.

Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 605 West 137th Street. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

DateTypeDescriptionStatus
First five items shown. Sign up to see more.

Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 605 West 137th 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
2025-06-160002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-08-220002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-12-060002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-070002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-02-170002020-11-012021-10-31
First five items shown. Sign up to see more.

Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 605 West 137th Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-07-17CompliancePassed
2025-05-30InitialFailed for Other R
2025-05-21InitialPassed
2024-11-29InitialPassed
2024-05-22InitialPassed
First five items shown. Sign up to see more.

HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 605 West 137th 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
Sign in to view this data.

OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 605 West 137th 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
Sign in to view this data.

ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 605 West 137th Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2021-04-1339039253JWEST 137TH 605 LLC PROSPECAR TOP MAIN ROPE RESHACKLE (RESOCKETING) TAG EXPIRED. PROVIDE. BRAKE TAG IN MACHINE ROOM EXPIRED. PROVIDE.ACTIVE625.00.0
2020-12-1039033309MWEST 137TH 605 LLC PROSPECAR DOOR RESTRICTOR TEMPERED (TIED UP WITH ZIP TIE). CEASE USED, RE-INSPECTION REQUIRED. NO DOOR LOCK MONITORING INSTALLED IN THIS CONTROLLER AS PER 3.10.12 OF APPENDIX K3 OF THE 2014 NYCBC. REMEDY : INSTALL DLACTIVE3125.03125.0
2020-06-1239023919KWEST 137TH 605 LLC PROSPENO 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
2019-06-2139004429YWEST 137TH 605 LLC PROSPEFOUND FEDERAL BOILER MODEL FST-60 2520000 BTUS OPERATING WITH HAZARDOUS DEFECTS. BOILER VIBRATING ON HIGH FLAME. HIGH CO LEVEL DETECTED. DO NOT OPERATE BOILER UNTIL ALL HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS ARE IMMEDIATELY CORRRESOLVE1250.00.0
First five items shown. Sign up to see more.

Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 605 West 137th 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
Sign in to view this data.

Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 605 West 137th 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
Sign in to view this data.

Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 605 West 137th 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)
Date CreatedTypeDescriptionCharge
Sign in to view this data.

Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 605 West 137th 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
Tax ClassMonthWater OnlyAmountCycle
Sign in to view this data.

Sign in to view this data.
Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 605 West 137th Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 605 West 137th Street. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
Sign in to view this data.

Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

DateTypeResult
Sign in to view this data.

Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
Sign in to view this data.

Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 605 West 137th Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 605 West 137th Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 605 West 137th 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.

Project IDStatusBoroughBlockLot
Sign in to view this data.

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

How 605 West 137th Street Compares

Loading comparison data...

Compare with buildings in Hamilton Heights:

0

Comparable Buildings

0

Better Rated

0

Worse Rated

Preview of building report data and features

Unlock Complete Building History

Get access to comprehensive violation records, court cases, landlord portfolios, and detailed maintenance history for this building and thousands of others.

Full violation history
Landlord portfolios
Court case records
PDF/Excel reports
Sign Up for Free Access
No credit card required • Instant access

Nearby Buildings

Search More Buildings in Hamilton Heights