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544 West 157th Street, Manhattan, NY 10032

11
DOB Complaints
116
311 Housing Calls
22
Housing Violations
7
Permits

Risk Assessment

66
Moderate Risk

This building shows some maintenance concerns that warrant attention.

Our AI predicts there is a 66% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 544 West 157th Street

544 West 157th Street is an 8-story, 40-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1910 and currently owned by Michele Amatrula. The building has experienced persistent heating and hot water issues, with multiple emergency complaints documented throughout 2023-2024, though inspections were generally unable to gain access for verification. Recent concerns include rodent activity, with reports in early 2025 showing both complaints and inspection results indicating violations requiring follow-up inspections.

The property has maintained a consistent record of bedbug-free status in recent years, with no infested units reported since 2019. The building's maintenance history reveals several significant safety concerns and code violations between 2018-2020, including issues with self-closing doors, smoke detector compliance, and carbon monoxide detectors in various apartments. There were also violations related to commercial laundry equipment installation in 2020, including concerns about gas supply and sprinkler system compliance, leading to multiple Environmental Control Board violations with penalties.

More recent inspections have shown some improvements, with passing results in rat inspections from late 2024 and 2025, though rodent activity continues to be monitored. The building has maintained an active compliance record for bedbug reporting, with regular filings showing no current infestations. While many historical violations were resolved or dismissed, there are still some open violations from 2022 related to apartment safety features that require attention, and heating systems remain an ongoing maintenance challenge.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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544 West 157th Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 40
Year built 1910
Total area 42000 sq ft
Floors 8
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.
22
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
116
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
2
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
10
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
1
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
11
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
7
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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544 West 157th Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

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RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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Date FiledCase TitleCourtLink
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544 West 157th 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 544 West 157th 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
2024-02-112024-02-13Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2023-10-042024-02-13Paint/plaster-WallNon EmergencyCLOSE
2023-10-042024-02-13Paint/plaster-WallNon EmergencyCLOSE
2023-10-042024-02-13Flooring/stairs-FloorNon EmergencyCLOSE
2023-10-042024-02-13General-CabinetNon EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 544 West 157th 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
2023-03-16ACloseNoneNone(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.None
2022-03-01COpenNone1§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE .. IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNone
2022-03-01BOpenNone1§ 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNone
2022-03-01BOpenNone1§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNone
2022-03-01COpenNone84§ 27-2005, 2007, 204.1 HMC CODE: ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS .. IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 84, 8th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 544 West 157th Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-01-27 09:19RodentCondition Attracting RodentsClosedDOHMH
2025-01-27 09:18RodentRat SightingClosedDOHMH
2024-02-11 17:24HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2023-10-22 17:39HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2023-10-04 18:17GENERALCABINETClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 544 West 157th Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
15565192020-10-27CLOSEDSite Conditions Endangering Workers2020-10-28No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2020-10-28)
15542152020-09-28CLOSEDLocal Law Audits2020-09-28Compliance Inspection Performed (2020-09-29)
15390962020-03-18CLOSEDWork Without Permits Watch List Compliance2020-03-23Oath Violation Served (2020-03-24)
15390972020-03-18CLOSEDWork Without Permits Watch List Compliance2020-03-23No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2020-03-24)
15386842020-03-12CLOSEDSprinkler System – Inadequate2020-03-12Oath Violation Served (2020-03-12)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 544 West 157th Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2023-06-20V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTIONCIANOW CRM Violation Dismissed2024-05-07
2020-09-02V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATIONECB DOWNGRADED TO CLASS 2 OR 32021-03-26
2020-09-02V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATIONECB DOWNGRADED TO CLASS 2 OR 32021-03-26
2020-09-02V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATIONECB DOWNGRADED TO CLASS 2 OR 32021-03-26
2020-09-02V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATIONECB DOWNGRADED TO CLASS 2 OR 32021-04-02
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 544 West 157th 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 544 West 157th 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
2024-11-220002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-12-050002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-04-180002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-10-240002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-12-170002020-11-012021-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 544 West 157th Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-03-12CompliancePassed
2025-02-11InitialRat Activity
2024-11-01CompliancePassed
2024-09-27InitialRat Activity
2024-02-12CompliancePassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 544 West 157th 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 544 West 157th 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 544 West 157th Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2020-03-2335474380NSHAH GROUP ENTERPRISES INFAILURE TO POST/DISTRIBUTE(SCBOFR). NOTE: AT TIME OF INSPECTION,OBSERVED WORK BEING PERFORMED UNDER THE AFOREMENTIONED JOB #. BY CPDE OT IS REQUIRED THAT THE(SCBOFR)SHOULD BE POSTED &/OR DISTRIBUTED,NO(SCBOFR)RESOLVE0.00.0
2020-03-2335474379XSHAH GROUP ENTERPRISES INFAILURETO POST/DISTRIBUTE TPP. NOTE: AT TIME OF INSPECTION,OBSERVED WORK BEING PERFORMED UNDER THE AFOREMENTIONED JOB # BY CODE IT IS REQUIRED THST THE TPP SHOULD BE POSTED &/OR DISTRIBUTED,NO TPP'S WHERE POSTERESOLVE0.00.0
2020-03-1239019628Z544 W 157 ST HDF CORP LESFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER; LACK OF SYSTEM OF AUTOMATIC SPRINKLERS WHERE REQUIRED PER BC 903.2; 27-954 ON 03-12-2020 AT APPROX. 3:00PM I OBSERVED A LAUNDRY ROOM WITH MULTIPLE ACTIVE CRESOLVE1250.00.0
2020-03-1239019632L544 W 157 ST HDF CORP LESAT TIME OF INSPECTION AT THE ABOVE ADDRESS ON THE ABOVE DATE , I OBSERVED IN GAS PIPING VALVES AND FITTINGS INSTALLED SUPPLYING COMMERCIAL GAS DRYERS WITHOUT ANY PERMIT ON FILE, OBTAIN PERMITRESOLVE1250.00.0
2020-03-1239019633N544 W 157 ST HDF CORP LESAT TIME OF INSPECTION AT THE ABOVE ADDRESS ON THE ABOVE DATE , I OBSERVED IN CELLAR LAUNDRY ROOM GAS BEING SUPPLIED TO MULTIPLE COMMERCIAL DRYERS WITHOUT INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION BY DOB., FILE FOR REQUIREDRESOLVE2500.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 544 West 157th 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 544 West 157th 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 544 West 157th 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 544 West 157th 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 544 West 157th Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 544 West 157th 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 544 West 157th Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 544 West 157th Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 544 West 157th 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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