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438 West 164th Street, Manhattan, NY 10032

3
DOB Complaints
251
311 Housing Calls
463
Housing Violations
2
Permits

Risk Assessment

31
High Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 31% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 438 West 164th Street

The 20-unit, 5-story building at 438 West 164th Street in Washington Heights, built in 1920, has experienced significant maintenance issues recently, particularly concerning heat and hot water systems. Between May and June 2025, the building faced multiple emergency heat/hot water complaints, with at least seven reports of building-wide system failures, though some complaints were duplicates of existing issues.

Additional maintenance concerns emerged in June 2025, including plumbing problems (toilets and sinks) and unsanitary conditions (pests), with several inspection attempts being unsuccessful. The building currently has open violations from December 2024 affecting two different apartments (21 and 43), primarily related to water leaks, mold, and bathroom tile repairs.

Historical data shows recurring maintenance challenges, including a series of ECB violations in 2018 regarding unauthorized work and a 2019 violation for failing to file an annual boiler inspection report. While the building passed rodent inspections in January 2025, previous inspections in late 2024 and early 2024 indicated rat activity, and multiple bait applications were performed throughout 2024. The property has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements over the past three years, with the most recent filings showing no infested units.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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438 West 164th Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 20
Year built 1920
Total area 19270 sq ft
Floors 5
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

3
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
463
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
251
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
7
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
4
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
10
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
2
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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438 West 164th 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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438 West 164th 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 438 West 164th 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
2025-06-122025-06-15Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-06-122025-06-14Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-06-122025-06-14Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-06-112025-06-13Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2025-06-062025-06-11Plumbing-Basin/sinkEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 438 West 164th 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
2024-12-10COpenNone21§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC WALL TILES AT ALL WALLS IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 21, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHNone
2024-12-10COpenNone21§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC FLOOR TILES IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 21, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHNone
2024-12-03BOpenNone21§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC WALL TILES AT THE NORTH AND SOUTH WALLS. IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 21, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHNone
2024-12-03CCloseNone21§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT THE NORTH AND SOUTH WALLS IN THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 21, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHNone
2024-12-03CCloseNone21§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT THE NORTH AND SOUTH WALLS IN THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 21, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 438 West 164th Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-06-11 18:56HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2025-06-09 06:44HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2025-06-08 22:53HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2025-06-08 09:31HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2025-06-06 09:26UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 438 West 164th Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
15596542020-12-07CLOSEDTenant Safety Inspection2020-12-03No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2020-12-07)
14844612018-07-18CLOSEDElectrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress2018-07-26Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2018-07-26)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 438 West 164th Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2019-11-08V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2017 INSPECTION REPORT
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 438 West 164th Street. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 438 West 164th 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
2024-12-200002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-210002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-200002021-11-012022-10-31
2021-12-221102020-11-012021-10-31
2021-02-260002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 438 West 164th Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-01-10CompliancePassed
2024-12-12InitialRat Activity
2024-11-26ComplianceRat Activity
2024-10-08InitialRat Activity
2024-09-12BAITBait applied
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 438 West 164th 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 438 West 164th 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 438 West 164th Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2018-08-2335387325PNEIGHBORHOOD RESTORE HOUSFAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMM'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIO#35250170M ISSUED ON 03/02/18 & TO FILE A C OF C PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 & 1RCNY 102-01. FOR WORK W/O PERMIT. REMEDY: COMPLY W/COMM'S ORDER &/OR FILE ARESOLVE0.00.0
2018-07-1435340962JNEIGHBORHOOD RESTORE HOUSFAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONERS ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION #35250170M ISSUED ON 03/02/18 AND TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01.FOR:WORK WITHOUT A PERMIRESOLVE0.00.0
2018-05-3035338690MNEIGHBORHOOD RESTORE HOUSFAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONERS ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/V OLATION#35250170M ISSUED ON 03/02/18 AND TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF COR ECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01.FOR WORK WITHOUT A PERMIRESOLVE0.00.0
2018-03-0235250170MNEIGHBORHOOD RESTORE HOUSWORK W/OUT A PERMIT:NOTE ON (FOURTH) FL IN APT 41 (TOP OF STAIR TO LEFT DOOR NOT MARKED) 2 WALLS BUILT,CEILING TO FL BOTH APPROX 7 FT IN LENGHT.(IN) BEDROOM /(FACING COURT YARD) CLOSER BUILT INSIDE CLOSET DOORRESOLVE0.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 438 West 164th 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 438 West 164th 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 438 West 164th 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 438 West 164th 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
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 438 West 164th Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 438 West 164th 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 438 West 164th Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 438 West 164th Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 438 West 164th 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
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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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