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611 West 148th Street, Manhattan, NY 10031

11
DOB Complaints
565
311 Housing Calls
168
Housing Violations
3
Permits

Risk Assessment

22
High Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 22% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 611 West 148th Street

611 West 148th Street is a six-story, 54-unit New Law Tenement building in Hamilton Heights, owned by Joseph Fessel and constructed in 1924. The building has experienced several recurring issues in recent years, most notably concerning heat and hot water systems, with multiple emergency complaints filed in April 2025. More recent concerns from May 2025 include open complaints about window frame and floor conditions, along with indoor air quality issues related to construction dust.

The building's elevator has been a persistent concern, with multiple complaints about single device service and no alternate service dating back to 2021, with the most recent active complaint from February 2025. A December 2023 Environmental Control Board violation regarding elevator door misalignment and machine room access remains active as of 2025. The building's maintenance history reveals several significant issues, particularly during 2024, including violations related to carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors, and security door functionality in Apartment 5.

There have been multiple rodent activity reports in 2025, following consistent passed inspections in previous years. The property has maintained a clean bedbug history, with no reported infestations between 2018 and 2024. In terms of building systems, there are active open complaints as of May 2025 regarding window frames, floors, and dust from construction, while HPD violations from 2025 indicate issues with paint/plaster, electrical lighting, and steam pipes. The building's maintenance and repair history shows a mix of resolved and ongoing issues, with several violations related to heating systems, safety equipment, and structural elements being addressed over time.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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611 West 148th Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 54
Year built 1924
Total area 43200 sq ft
Floors 6
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

11
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
168
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
565
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
4
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
16
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
1
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
32
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
3
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 611 West 148th St, New York, NY 10031
  • 613 West 148th St, New York, NY 10031
  • 615 West 148th St, New York, NY 10031

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611 West 148th Street 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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611 West 148th Street 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 611 West 148th 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
2025-05-152025-05-22Electric-LightingNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-05-152025-05-17Paint/plaster-CeilingImmediate EmergencyCLOSE
2025-05-152025-05-17Plumbing-Steam Pipe/riserImmediate EmergencyCLOSE
2025-05-152025-05-15Flooring/stairs-FloorNon EmergencyOPEN
2025-05-152025-05-15Door/window-Window FrameNon EmergencyOPEN
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 611 West 148th 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
2024-07-02BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDED MATERIAL AT NORTH WALL AT PUBLIC HALL, 5th STORYNone
2024-07-02ACloseNoneNone§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT NORTH WALL AT PUBLIC HALL, 5th STORYNone
2024-04-25BCloseNone5§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LIGHT FIXTURE AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 5, 1st STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST2024-06-06T00:00:00.000Z
2024-04-25BCloseNone5§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5, 1st STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST2024-06-06T00:00:00.000Z
2024-04-25BCloseNone5§ 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5, 1st STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST2024-06-06T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 611 West 148th Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-05-15 15:56Indoor Air QualityDust from ConstructionClosedDOHMH
2025-05-15 15:51PLUMBINGSTEAM PIPE/RISERClosedHPD
2025-05-15 15:48DOOR/WINDOWWINDOW FRAMEOpenHPD
2025-05-15 15:38ELECTRICLIGHTINGClosedHPD
2025-05-15 15:35PAINT/PLASTERCEILINGClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 611 West 148th Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16877452025-02-02ACTIVEElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
16632642024-03-24CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2024-04-09No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-04-10)
16324702023-03-26CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2023-04-06Oath Violation Served (2023-04-07)
15806422021-08-28CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2021-10-08No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2021-10-19)
15805002021-08-26CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2021-10-19Please See Complaint Number (2021-10-19)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 611 West 148th Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2021-11-10V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATIONECB DISMISSED2023-05-12
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 Dismissed2023-05-09
2020-09-16V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION000810 PAID INVOICE 907541462023-04-27
2018-10-30V*-DOB VIOLATION - ResolvedDISMISSED BASED ON SUBSEQUENT REPORT SHOWING DEFECTS CORRECTED2022-12-16
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 611 West 148th 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 611 West 148th 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
2024-12-170002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-110002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-130002021-11-012022-10-31
2021-12-030002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-04-060002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 611 West 148th Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-04-14ComplianceRat Activity
2025-02-24ComplianceRat Activity
2025-01-21InitialRat Activity
2024-10-25InitialPassed
2024-04-25InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 611 West 148th 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 611 West 148th 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 611 West 148th Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2023-04-0639083192NCREST I L P 12/X/10 OUT SIDE COMM INOPERATIVE REPAIR,16/J/1 HOIST WAY DOOR ON 4 FLOOR MISALIGNED ADJUST .40/P/16 MACHINE ROOM NO ACCESS PROVIDE.ACTIVE625.0625.0
2021-08-1339046000RCREST I L PFOUND DOOR RESTRICTOR'S PLUNGER IS BLOCKED BY DOOR DRIVE WHEEL AND BRACKET IN CAR DOOR FOR DOOR RESTRICTOR IS MISSING. DOOR RESTRICTOR IS NOT WORKING. CEASE USED. REPAIR AND ADJUST. RE-INSPECTION IS REQUIRED.RESOLVE0.00.0
2020-12-1039033250RCREST I L P 1PHONE IN CAR NOT WORKING. REPAIR. CAR CALL BUTTON LEBEL 4 NOT WORKING. REPAIR. HALL CALL BUTTON AT 4TH FLOOR NOT WORKING. REPAIR.RESOLVE310.00.0
2020-06-1239023923NCREST I L P1. NO DOOR LOCK MONITORING INSTALLED IN THIS CONTROLLER AS MANDATED BY 3.10.12 OF K3 2014 NYCBC. THIS IS A CONTROLLER FEATURE WHICH ENSURES PASSENGERS SAFETY. REMEDY; FILE APPLICATION, INSTALL DLM AND PERFORM ARESOLVE1250.00.0
2018-08-2335386678XCREST 1 L.P.FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH COMMISSIONERS ORDER TO FILE A.FAILURE TO COMPLYWITH THE COMMISSIONERS ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION #35325686RISSUED ON 03/23/18 AND TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TORESOLVE1250.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 611 West 148th 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 611 West 148th 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 611 West 148th 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 611 West 148th 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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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 611 West 148th Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 611 West 148th 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.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 611 West 148th Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 611 West 148th Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 611 West 148th 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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