938 St Nicholas Avenue
While historically clean, our model detects a rising risk of severe maintenance issues in the next 12 months.
This building has 5 recorded HPD violations, at or below the Washington Heights average of 100.7.
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How 938 St Nicholas Avenue's risk score is calculated
We trained a model on 7 years of city inspection data — HPD violation filings, tenant complaints, and owner track records across their entire portfolio. It estimates the probability that HPD inspectors will find serious or dangerous violations at this address in the next 12 months. Lower % = safer.
What the score means for you
Out of 1273 buildings in this neighborhood, 369 have a higher predicted risk.
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What's in the 938 St Nicholas Avenue report
| Total units | 50 |
|---|---|
| Floors | 6 |
| Year built | 1909 |
| Gross area | 68,160 sq ft |
| Building class | — |
| Tax abatement | None |
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938 St Nicholas Avenue event timeline
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What this is
Housing code violations issued by HPD against property conditions. Non-compliance with NYC's Housing Maintenance Code can result in violations and fines.
| Inspection Date | Class | Category | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/26/2026 | C | Original | § 27-2056.6 Adm Code - Correct The Lead-Based Paint Hazard-Paint That Is Peeling Or On A Deteriorated Subsurface And Either Tested Inconclusive For Lead Content At 0.5Mg/Cm2 Or Tested Positive For Lead Content On A Metal Or Ceramic Substrate As Set Forth In (28 Rcny §11-07(B)) Using Work Practices Set Forth In 28 Rcny §11-06(B)(2). Baseboard At South Wall In The 1St Room From East At North Located At Apt 24, 3Rd Story, 2Nd Apartment From North At East | Nov Sent Out |
| 05/26/2026 | C | Original | § 27-2056.6 Adm Code - Correct The Lead-Based Paint Hazard - Paint That Tested Positive For Lead Content And That Is Peeling Or On A Deteriorated Subsurface - Using Work Practices Set Forth In 28 Rcny §11-06(B)(2) East Wall, 1St Window Frame From South At West Wall In The Kitchen Located At Apt 24, 3Rd Story, 2Nd Apartment From North At East | Nov Sent Out |
| 05/26/2026 | C | Original | § 27-2056.6 Adm Code - Correct The Lead-Based Paint Hazard-Paint That Is Peeling Or On A Deteriorated Subsurface And Either Tested Inconclusive For Lead Content At 0.5Mg/Cm2 Or Tested Positive For Lead Content On A Metal Or Ceramic Substrate As Set Forth In (28 Rcny §11-07(B)) Using Work Practices Set Forth In 28 Rcny §11-06(B)(2). Baseboard At South Wall In The 1St Room From East At North Located At Apt 24, 3Rd Story, 2Nd Apartment From North At East | Nov Sent Out |
| 05/26/2026 | C | Original | § 27-2056.6 Adm Code - Correct The Lead-Based Paint Hazard - Paint That Tested Positive For Lead Content And That Is Peeling Or On A Deteriorated Subsurface - Using Work Practices Set Forth In 28 Rcny §11-06(B)(2) East Wall, 1St Window Frame From South At West Wall In The Kitchen Located At Apt 24, 3Rd Story, 2Nd Apartment From North At East | Nov Sent Out |
| 05/26/2026 | A | Original | § 27-2013 Adm Code Paint With Light Colored Paint To The Satisfaction Of This Department All Peeling Paint Surfaces In The 1St Room From East At South, The Foyer , The 2Nd Private Hallway From East, The 6Th Room From East At South Located At Apt 24, 3Rd Story, 2Nd Apartment From North At East | Nov Sent Out |
What this is
Complaints filed with HPD about conditions violating the NYC Housing Maintenance Code or NY State Multiple Dwelling Law.
| Received | Category | Type | Status | Apartment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/20/2026 | Paint/Plaster – Wall | Non Emergency | Close | 24 |
| 03/23/2026 | General – Bell/Buzzer/Intercom | Non Emergency | Close | 23 |
| 01/29/2026 | Water Leak – Damp Spot | Non Emergency | Close | 24 |
| 01/29/2026 | Paint/Plaster – Ceiling | Emergency | Close | 24 |
| 01/29/2026 | Water Leak – Slow Leak | Non Emergency | Close | 24 |
What this is
Service requests logged daily with the city through 311 and tracked to resolution. These are complaints that can be directed to specific city agencies.
| Created Date | Problem | Problem Detail | Agency Name | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/20/2026 | Paint/Plaster | Wall | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Closed |
| 05/01/2026 | Paint/Plaster | Wall | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Closed |
| 05/01/2026 | Water Leak | Slow Leak | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Closed |
| 03/23/2026 | General | Bell/Buzzer/Intercom | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Closed |
| 02/02/2026 | Heat/Hot Water | Entire Building | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Closed |
What this is
All complaints received by the Department of Buildings, including those from 311 and complaints entered directly by DOB staff.
| Filed | Number | Status | Category | Disposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/03/2026 | 1727226 | Closed | 2U | 06/03/2026 |
| 06/01/2026 | 1726932 | Active | 6S | |
| 08/10/2025 | 1701896 | Closed | 37 | 08/11/2025 |
| 07/15/2025 | 1A00071 | Closed | 23 | 07/16/2025 |
| 05/23/2025 | 1696119 | Closed | 6S | 08/26/2025 |
What this is
Civil penalties and violation notices issued by the Department of Buildings for construction and building code violations.
| Issue Date | Category | Type | Description | Disposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/05/2026 | V-Dob Violation - Active | Imegncy-Immediate Emergency Anythingoptional | Provide Sidewalk Shed @ Exposure#1 West Elevation (Approximately 100F) Exp#2 North Elevation (Approximately 165Lf), Expo#3 East Elevation (Approximately 100Lf), & Exposure#4 South Elevation (Approximately 132 Lf) | |
| 06/03/2026 | V-Dob Violation - Active | C-Construction Other Optional | Emergency Work Order Due To Imminent Hazardous Conditions Observed On Exp#1 West, Exp#2 North, Exp#3 East Elevation. Also Exp#4 South Elev Conditions:Cracked Terra Cotta Lintels,Loose Masonry & Disintigrating Lintel,Cracked Hanrail On Balcony.Remedy:Take/Provide Safety Measures To Secure The Public On Exp1,2,3&4. Also At The Entrance Of Court Yard | |
| 03/25/2025 | V-Dob Violation - Active | C-Construction Other Optional | Failure To Maintain Building In Code Compliant Manner. Observed Damaged Cornice, Cracked/Spalled Stone Work, Step Cracks And Damaged Mortar Joints In Multiple Locations On Exposures 1,2, And 3 West, North, East Elevations. Remedy: Repair And Replace | |
| 01/22/2025 | V-Dob Violation - Active | Aeuhaz1-Fail To Certify Class 1 None | Failure To Certify Correction On Immediately Hazardous (Class 1) Ecb Violation | |
| 12/11/2024 | V-Dob Violation - Active | Aeuhaz1-Fail To Certify Class 1 None | Failure To Certify Correction On Immediately Hazardous (Class 1) Ecb Violation |
What this is
Summonses and penalties adjudicated by OATH (Office of Administrative Trials & Hearings) and the Environmental Control Board. DOB enforcement cases that have been heard and decided.
| Issue Date | Violation # | Status | Description | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/20/2026 | 37036424Z | Active | Failure To File Acceptable Amended Cycle 6, 7B, And 8B Report Indicating Correction Of Unsafe Conditions Described In Initial Facades Reportrequired By 28-302.5 For Control #812160. Agg2 History Of Noncomplianc | $6,250 |
| 10/06/2025 | 35717938R | Active | Failure To Maintain Exterior Building In A Code Compliant Manner.At The Time Of Inspection Observed At Exp#1 West Elevation Damaged Decorative Cornice And Vertical Cracked At Brickwork,As Observed At Exp#2 Nort | $25,000 |
| 10/06/2025 | 35686363X | Active | Failure To Maintain Exterior Building In A Code Compliant Manner.At The Time Of Inspection I Observed At Exp#1 West Elevation Exp#2 North Elevation And Exp#3 East Elevation Crack Spalling Brick Work And Damaged | $25,000 |
| 10/06/2025 | 35717941H | Active | Unlawful Acts.Failure To Comply With Commissioner'S Order.On 11-18-2024 Issued A Summons#35686963J And On 6-27-2025 Issued Another Summons#35694066J Both Failure To Provide Unobstructed Exit Passageway.Rem:Comp | $12,500 |
| 08/11/2025 | 39156661L | Active | Pedestrian Protection Does Not Meet Code Specifications. At Time Of Inspection Exposure 3(Back) Sidewalk Shed Opening For Fire Scape Landing Ladder Obstructed By Jr. Beam Creating Hazardous Conditions For Egres | $10,000 |
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Executed eviction warrants in NYC from 2017-present. Records of completed residential and commercial evictions processed through housing court.
| Executed Date | Docket # | Apartment | Type | Marshal |
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Recorded real estate transactions and property sales. Public records of building transfers and changes in ownership.
| Sale Date | Price | Building Class | Neighborhood | Apartment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/28/2006 | $1 | D4 | Washington Heights Lower |
What this is
Property owner reports of bedbug infestation status required by NYC law. Building owners must file annual reports on bedbug treatment and infestation history.
| Filing Date | Infested Units | Eradicated | Re-infested | Period End |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/29/2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2025 |
| 12/06/2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2024 |
| 12/28/2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2023 |
| 12/06/2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2022 |
| 01/05/2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2021 |
What this is
NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene rodent inspection results. Records of inspections for rat and rodent infestation signs.
| Inspection Date | Type | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 11/10/2025 | Initial | Passed |
| 10/11/2024 | Initial | Passed |
| 01/22/2024 | Compliance | Failed For Rat Activity |
| 12/15/2023 | Initial | Failed For Rat Activity |
| 08/03/2022 | Initial | Passed |
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Construction and demolition permits issued by the Department of Buildings. Required for legal building, construction, and demolition activities in NYC.
| Filing Date | Type | Work | Floor | Description | Status | Issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/24/2025 | Renewal Permit With Changes | Sidewalk Shed | Open Space | Installation Of Temporary Heavy Duty Sidewalk Shed As Per Plans. No Change In Use, Egress Or Occupancy.Sidewalk Shed Shall Comply With Chapter #33 Of The Nyc Building Code.Live Load 300Psf. | Permit Issued | 03/24/2025 |
| 03/10/2025 | Renewal Permit Without Changes | Sidewalk Shed | Open Space | Installation Of Temporary Heavy Duty Sidewalk Shed As Per Plans. No Change In Use, Egress Or Occupancy.Sidewalk Shed Shall Comply With Chapter #33 Of The Nyc Building Code.Live Load 300Psf. | Permit Issued | 03/10/2025 |
| 03/13/2024 | Renewal Permit Without Changes | Sidewalk Shed | Open Space | Installation Of Temporary Heavy Duty Sidewalk Shed As Per Plans. No Change In Use, Egress Or Occupancy.Sidewalk Shed Shall Comply With Chapter #33 Of The Nyc Building Code.Live Load 300Psf. | Permit Issued | 03/13/2024 |
| 03/15/2023 | Renewal Permit Without Changes | Sidewalk Shed | Open Space | Installation Of Temporary Heavy Duty Sidewalk Shed As Per Plans. No Change In Use, Egress Or Occupancy.Sidewalk Shed Shall Comply With Chapter #33 Of The Nyc Building Code.Live Load 300Psf. | Permit Issued | 03/15/2023 |
| 03/14/2022 | Renewal Permit Without Changes | Sidewalk Shed | Open Space | Installation Of Temporary Heavy Duty Sidewalk Shed As Per Plans. No Change In Use, Egress Or Occupancy.Sidewalk Shed Shall Comply With Chapter #33 Of The Nyc Building Code.Live Load 300Psf. | Permit Issued | 03/14/2022 |
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