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596 Edgecombe Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10032

13
DOB Complaints
547
311 Housing Calls
396
Housing Violations
1
Permits

Risk Assessment

13
High Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 13% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 596 Edgecombe Avenue

The 48-unit, 6-story building at 596 Edgecombe Avenue in Washington Heights, built in 1928, has experienced persistent maintenance issues in recent years, particularly during 2025. Most notably, there were multiple heat and hot water complaints between February and March 2025, affecting both individual apartments and the entire building.

Between February and June 2025, several unresolved issues emerged, including plumbing problems (water supply and sewer issues), ceiling paint/plaster concerns, and flooring issues, with some complaints resulting in Housing Maintenance Code violations. The building has also faced significant elevator challenges, with multiple complaints about the single-device elevator and lack of alternate service throughout 2023-2024, leading to several Oath Violations. More serious concerns include recent water-related issues, with emergency complaints about heavy flow leaks and various plumbing problems filed in June 2025, and an active environmental violation from November 2024 regarding water damage, window leaks, and mold in apartment 5B.

The building's management history shows a pattern of recurring problems with building systems and maintenance, including multiple violations for inadequate elevator service, heating system failures, and various maintenance code breaches. While the building has passed recent rodent inspections, the bedbug infestation reports show occasional problems between 2018-2021, though none in the most recent reporting periods. The property has active DOB violations from 2025 and 2023 regarding failure to certify corrections on immediately hazardous violations and failure to display energy efficiency information, indicating ongoing compliance challenges.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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596 Edgecombe Avenue Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 48
Year built 1928
Total area 46485 sq ft
Floors 6
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

13
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
396
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
547
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
21
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
9
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
2
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
8
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
1
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 596 Edgecombe Ave, New York, NY 10032
  • 420 West 163rd St, New York, NY 10032

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596 Edgecombe Avenue 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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Date FiledCase TitleCourtLink
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596 Edgecombe Avenue 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 596 Edgecombe Avenue. 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
2025-06-232025-06-23Paint/plaster-CeilingEmergencyOPEN
2025-06-232025-06-23Paint/plaster-WallNon EmergencyOPEN
2025-06-232025-06-23Flooring/stairs-FloorNon EmergencyOPEN
2025-06-232025-06-23Plumbing-Bathtub/showerEmergencyOPEN
2025-06-232025-06-23Paint/plaster-CeilingNon EmergencyOPEN
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 596 Edgecombe Avenue. 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
2024-12-14ACloseNoneNone§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIALS AT CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 5th STORY2025-01-24T00:00:00.000Z
2024-12-14ACloseNoneNone§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AT CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 5th STORY2025-01-24T00:00:00.000Z
2024-11-23CCloseNone5BHMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5B, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2024-12-11T00:00:00.000Z
2024-11-23BCloseNone5B§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT EAST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 5B, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2024-12-11T00:00:00.000Z
2024-10-19CCloseNone5B§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 5B, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''WEST''None
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 596 Edgecombe Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-03-06 08:00HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2025-03-06 07:28HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2025-02-24 23:24UNSANITARY CONDITIONSEWAGEClosedHPD
2025-02-24 23:24PLUMBINGWATER SUPPLYClosedHPD
2025-02-21 19:49HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 596 Edgecombe Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16894672025-02-26CLOSEDBoiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit2025-03-14No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2025-03-14)
16826932024-11-25CLOSEDBuilding Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected2024-11-26Oath Violation Served (2024-11-26)
16634242024-03-26CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2024-04-16Oath Violation Served (2024-04-16)
16616402024-03-04CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2024-04-05Please See Complaint Number (2024-04-05)
16614982024-03-01CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2024-04-05Please See Complaint Number (2024-04-05)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 596 Edgecombe Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2025-01-22V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2023-12-13V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2021-04-29V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO DISPLAY ENERGY EFFICIENCY SCORE AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRADE AS PER ADCODE SEC. 28-309.12.3
2018-12-26V*-DOB VIOLATION - ResolvedPPN203 AOC SUB ON 4/16/19 BY:EPIC ELEV.NYC INC KWAZI BASS, CERT#6100762019-05-01
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 596 Edgecombe Avenue. 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 596 Edgecombe Avenue. 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
2024-12-060002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-200002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-03-280002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-12-200002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-02-160002020-11-012021-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 596 Edgecombe Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2024-10-07InitialPassed
2023-12-21InitialPassed
2022-06-14InitialPassed
2021-08-09InitialPassed
2019-07-01BAITBait applied
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 596 Edgecombe Avenue. 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 596 Edgecombe Avenue. 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 596 Edgecombe Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2024-11-2639131432R596 EDGECOMBE LLCOBSERVED AT APT#5B WATER DAMAGE FROM OUTSIDE, WINDOWS LEAKING, CAUSING PAINT TO PEEL AND MOLD., REPAIR AND/REPLACE; REPAIR WALLS.ACTIVE1250.00.0
2024-04-1639111790Z596 EDGECOMBE LLCCLASS 2: HALL POSITION INDICATOR INOPERATIVE AT EVERY FLOOR TROUNLESHOOT & REPAIR. CAB POSITION INDICATOR INOPERATIVE REPAIR. CONNECT PHONE SERVICE & PROGRAM PHONE TO 24 HR EMERGENCY OPERATOR. CAR DOOR MISALIGNRESOLVE655.00.0
2023-09-2339095607Y596 EDGECOMBE LLC2:X:10; IN-CAR COMMUNICATION IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY, NEED TO REPAIR. 11:X:10; IN-CAR POSITION INDICATOR IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY, NEED TO REPAIR. 20:I:11; 3RD FLOOR VISION GLASS IS CRACKED, NEED TO REPLACE. 24:ACTIVE3125.00.0
2023-04-1235670793J596 EDGECOMBE LLCFAILURE TO POST EXTERIOR WALL CONDITION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED UNDER 1RCNY 103-04.AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION,THE CERTIFICATE WAS NOT POSTED.REMEDY:POST/DISPLAY THE EXTERIOR CONDITION CERTIFICATE IN THE LOBBY/VERESOLVE0.00.0
2023-04-1039083322M596 EDGECOMBE LLCCLASS 2: PHONE INOPERATIVE REPAIR & PROGRAMTO 24 HR EMERGENCY OPERATOR. CAR DOOR MISALIGNED. ADJUST TO MEET REQUIRED CLEARANCES & REMOVING SCRAPPING. EVACUATION SIGNS MISSING THROUGHOUT BUILDING. PROVIDE REQUIRACTIVE625.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 596 Edgecombe Avenue. 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 596 Edgecombe Avenue. 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 596 Edgecombe Avenue. 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 596 Edgecombe Avenue. 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 596 Edgecombe Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 596 Edgecombe Avenue. 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 596 Edgecombe Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 596 Edgecombe Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 596 Edgecombe Avenue. 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
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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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