Building and Landlord Data Analysis Report

522 West 157th Street, Manhattan, NY 10032

10
DOB Complaints
164
311 Housing Calls
66
Housing Violations
7
Permits

Risk Assessment

53
Moderate Risk

This building shows some maintenance concerns that warrant attention.

Our AI predicts there is a 53% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 522 West 157th Street

522 West 157th Street is a 6-story, 44-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1928, currently owned by W Figueroa. The property has experienced numerous maintenance issues in 2025, particularly concentrating around ventilation systems, plumbing (including steam pipes and risers), and general building conditions. Multiple service requests from April to May 2025 regarding ventilation, plumbing, flooring, electrical, heat/hot water, paint/plaster, and unsanitary conditions were logged, with several inspections being unable to be completed by HPD.

The building has also faced significant water-related problems, evidenced by three emergency water leak complaints between late 2024 and mid-2025. The building's maintenance record shows recurring issues with building systems over the past few years, including multiple elevator complaints between 2022 and 2025, and various code violations related to door self-closing mechanisms, infestation concerns, structural repairs, and building safety requirements. A notable pattern of illegal conversions and work without permits has been documented in 2025, with inspections unable to gain access in some instances.

While there have been instances of pest issues as shown by bedbug filings from 2019 to 2023, recent reports indicate no current infestations. The property has demonstrated consistent compliance with rodent inspections, passing all examinations from 2014 to 2024. Recent permit activity from 2018 to 2019 suggests regular maintenance work being performed, though frequent emergency service requests in 2025 indicate ongoing maintenance challenges.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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522 West 157th StreetBuilding Overview

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 44
Year built 1928
Total area 42546 sq ft
Floors 6
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

10
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
66
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
164
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
1
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
2
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
5
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
2
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
7
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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522 West 157th Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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Landlord Court Records

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522 West 157th 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 522 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
2024-12-072025-07-16Water Leak-Heavy FlowEmergencyCLOSE
2024-11-292025-07-09Water Leak-Heavy FlowEmergencyCLOSE
2024-11-292025-07-09Plumbing-Basin/sinkEmergencyCLOSE
2024-11-292025-07-09Paint/plaster-CeilingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-05-132025-07-09Plumbing-Steam Pipe/riserImmediate EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 522 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
2024-11-18CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE LATCH SET AT HOPPER CHUTE DOOR , 1st STORY2024-12-13T00:00:00.000Z
2024-11-06COpenNone2CHMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2C, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNone
2024-10-26CCloseNone2D§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 2D, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH2024-11-15T00:00:00.000Z
2024-10-26ACloseNoneNone§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AT CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORY2025-02-14T00:00:00.000Z
2024-10-26BOpenNoneNone§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORYNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 522 West 157th Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-05-13 10:56GENERALVENTILATION SYSTEMClosedHPD
2025-05-13 10:56PLUMBINGSTEAM PIPE/RISERClosedHPD
2025-04-30 19:15GENERALVENTILATION SYSTEMClosedHPD
2025-04-30 19:15PLUMBINGSTEAM PIPE/RISERClosedHPD
2025-04-30 19:05PLUMBINGBATHTUB/SHOWERClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 522 West 157th Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16969582025-06-04CLOSEDSRO: Illegal Work/No Permit/Change in Occupancy Use2025-06-11No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2025-06-11)
16966652025-05-31ACTIVEElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
16956342025-05-16CLOSEDIllegal Conversion2025-06-03Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2025-06-03)
16945292025-04-30CLOSEDIllegal Conversion2025-06-11No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2025-06-11)
16911362025-03-17CLOSEDWork Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling2025-03-17Oath Violation Served (2025-03-17)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 522 West 157th Street.

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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 522 West 157th 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 522 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
2023-12-080002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-03-072202021-11-012022-10-31
2021-12-092202020-11-012021-10-31
2020-12-081102019-11-012020-10-31
2019-01-181102017-11-012018-11-30
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 522 West 157th Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2024-09-27InitialPassed
2024-01-02InitialPassed
2022-06-07InitialPassed
2019-02-06InitialPassed
2018-02-02InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 522 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 522 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 522 West 157th Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2018-02-2238261750LWEST 157TH STREET LLC67X10,68M07,26D07,56Y13,57BB11,99M07,40Q03,68B07,52M07-67)REPAIR IN CAR PHONE. 68)PROVIDE MCP. 26)PROVIDE CHAIN OR HINGES. 56)SEAL MACHINE. 57)REPLACE FIRE EXTINGUISHER. 99)PROVIDE CURRENT 1Y TEST TAG. 40)MISSIRESOLVE625.00.0
2018-01-1238260660NWEST 157 ST LLC67X10,68M07,68B07,26D07,56Y13. 67-REPAIR IN CAR PHONE; 68-MISSING MCP; 68-MAINT LOG INSUFFICIENT; 26-PROVIDE CHAIN; 56Y13-SEAL MACHINE LEAKS.RESOLVE500.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 522 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 522 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 522 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 522 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
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 522 West 157th Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 522 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 522 West 157th Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 522 West 157th Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 522 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.

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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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