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461 West 159th Street, Manhattan, NY 10032

46
DOB Complaints
219
311 Housing Calls
257
Housing Violations
2
Permits

Risk Assessment

16
High Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 16% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 461 West 159th Street

461 West 159th Street is a 48-unit, 6-story New Law Tenement building constructed in 1912, currently owned by Kobi Zamir. The property has experienced persistent maintenance issues in 2025, with multiple complaints regarding slow water leaks, unsanitary mold conditions, and pest problems. These complaints show a concerning pattern, particularly with water-related issues, as evidenced by 311 complaints and Housing Maintenance Code complaints in April, May, and June 2025.

The building's elevator system has been a recurring area of concern, with multiple complaints documented between 2019 and 2024 about single device operation and no alternate service. Active ECB violations from 2024 suggest ongoing elevator safety issues, including a currently open violation from March 2025 regarding the failure to certify correction of immediately hazardous conditions, though a May 2025 inspection found no violations at that time. The building has also faced rodent control challenges, with inspection results showing varied compliance between 2017 and 2025, including failed inspections in April 2025 and July 2022. The property has undergone some repair work in recent years, with violations from apartment 1A in 2024 related to flooring, plastered surfaces, and kitchen repairs being certified as corrected in January 2025.

However, as of April 2025, there are still open violations concerning paint/plaster issues, flooring problems, and pest infestations. The building's historical records indicate pattern of elevator issues, with numerous violations and penalties between 2019-2024, though most were resolved or dismissed through proper certification. The most recent Bed Bug Reporting data from 2024-2025 shows no current infestations, though there were four cases reported in 2018-2019. The property has maintained regular rodent inspections, with most recent inspections in 2024-2025 showing passing results, though an initial inspection in April 2025 resulted in a failure for "Other Reasons."

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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461 West 159th Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 48
Year built 1912
Total area 42438 sq ft
Floors 6
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

46
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
257
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
219
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
16
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
16
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
4
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.

Included Addresses

  • 543 Edgecombe Ave, New York, NY 10032
  • 545 Edgecombe Ave, New York, NY 10032
  • 547 Edgecombe Ave, New York, NY 10032
  • 451 West 159th St, New York, NY 10032
  • 453 West 159th St, New York, NY 10032
  • 455 West 159th St, New York, NY 10032
  • 457 West 159th St, New York, NY 10032
  • 459 West 159th St, New York, NY 10032

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461 West 159th 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

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Date FiledCase TitleCourtLink
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461 West 159th 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 461 West 159th 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
2025-05-152025-07-01Water Leak-Slow LeakNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-06-032025-06-20Water Leak-Slow LeakNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-06-032025-06-20Unsanitary Condition-MoldEmergencyCLOSE
2025-05-102025-05-15Paint/plaster-CeilingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-04-292025-05-10Water Leak-Slow LeakNon EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 461 West 159th 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
2024-11-25BCloseNone1A§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE NORTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1A, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2025-01-14T00:00:00.000Z
2024-11-25CCloseNone1AHMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1A, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2024-12-10T00:00:00.000Z
2024-11-25BCloseNone1A§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE NORTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1A, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2025-01-14T00:00:00.000Z
2024-11-25BCloseNone1A§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE HARDWOOD FLOOR IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 1A, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2025-01-14T00:00:00.000Z
2024-11-25BCloseNone1A§ 27-2005 HMC: REFIT DOORS AT UPPER CABINETS AT EAST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1A, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2025-01-14T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 461 West 159th Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-06-03 10:40WATER LEAKSLOW LEAKClosedHPD
2025-06-03 10:40UNSANITARY CONDITIONMOLDClosedHPD
2025-05-15 14:59WATER LEAKSLOW LEAKClosedHPD
2025-05-10 12:35PAINT/PLASTERCEILINGClosedHPD
2025-04-29 13:54UNSANITARY CONDITIONMOLDClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 461 West 159th Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16834672024-12-08CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2025-05-27No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2025-05-29)
16720402024-07-09CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2024-12-03Oath Violation Served (2024-12-03)
16714872024-07-01CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2024-11-04Please See Complaint Number (2024-11-04)
16516842023-10-23CLOSEDWork Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling2023-10-23No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2023-10-23)
15482652020-07-22CLOSEDEgress: - Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means2020-07-22Oath Violation Served (2020-07-22)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 461 West 159th Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2025-03-05V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2020-10-14V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION000810 PAID INVOICE 905268202022-01-28
2020-09-02V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION000810 PAID INVOICE 905268182022-01-28
2020-02-19V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION000810 PAID INVOICE 904994262021-11-04
2019-12-26V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION000810 PAID INVOICE 904994242021-11-04
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 461 West 159th 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 461 West 159th 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
2024-12-230002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-290002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-300002021-11-012022-10-31
2021-12-271102020-11-012021-10-31
2020-12-020002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 461 West 159th Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-05-29CompliancePassed
2025-04-28InitialFailed for Other R
2024-10-02InitialPassed
2023-12-19InitialPassed
2022-07-14ComplianceFailed for Other R
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 461 West 159th 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 461 West 159th 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 461 West 159th Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2024-12-0339131784K545 EDGECOMBE BCR LLC C/OCLASS 1: CEASE USE: DOOR RESTRICTOR INOPERATIVE REPAIR & RETEST (CU). HOIST ROPES UNRAVELING CREATING A SEVERE SAFETY HAZZARD. ALL ROPES NEED TO BE CHANGED & TEST WEIGHTS REQUIRED FOR RETEST (CU). CLASS 2: CABACTIVE1280.00.0
2020-10-0635521446XMGJ REALTY CORPORATIONFAILURE TO COMPLY W/ THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIO#39025749X ISSUED ON 7/22/2020 AND TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTIONPURSUANT TO 28-201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01. B127:FAILURE TO PROVIDE UNOBSTRACTIVE6250.06250.0
2020-07-2239025749XMGJ REALTY CORPORATIONFAILURE TO PROVIDE UNOBSTRUCTED EXIT PASSAGEWAY EXIT. NOTED: TWO AIR CONDITIONER UNIT INSTALLED AT FIRE ESCAPE WINDOW OF BUILDING 2ND AND 6TH STORY APARTMENTS EXPOSURE # 1, BUILDING FRONT. AIR CONDITIONERS OBSTACTIVE6250.06250.0
2020-01-2839016409PMGJ REALTY CORPORATIONSINGLE ELEVATOR OUT OF SERVICE , UPON MY INSPECTION THE DEVICE IS FOUND TO BE OUT OF SERVICE, REMEDY: RESTORE TO SERVICE IMMEDIATELY AND NOTIFY NYCDOB THAT THE DEVICE HAS BEEN RETURNED TO SERVICE BY EMAILING EIRESOLVE1250.01250.0
2019-11-2639013557NMGJ REALTY CORPORATION97/X/17 RESTORE TO SERVICE FOR PROPER INSPECTION BY DOBRESOLVE3125.03125.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 461 West 159th 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 461 West 159th 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 461 West 159th 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 461 West 159th 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 461 West 159th Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 461 West 159th 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 461 West 159th Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 461 West 159th Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 461 West 159th 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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