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500 West 157th Street, Manhattan, NY 10032

3
DOB Complaints
6
311 Housing Calls
10
Housing Violations
2
Permits

Risk Assessment

97
Low Risk

This building shows minimal signs of maintenance issues based on our analysis.

Our AI predicts there is a 97% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 500 West 157th Street

The five-story, 13-unit tenement building at 500 West 157th Street in Washington Heights, built in 1910 and currently owned by Shara Moom, has experienced persistent rodent issues throughout 2024-2025, with multiple Department of Health complaints and inspections showing recurring rat activity, including multiple complaints in 2025 alone.

The building has also faced significant safety and maintenance concerns in recent years, particularly detailed in October 2024 violations for apartment 4W, which include defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, defective self-closing doors, and issues with flooring maintenance. The property has an active violation record regarding failure to conduct required external low-pressure inspections for the years 2019, 2021, and 2022, which was still open as of 2023.

Historical records from 2018 show past gas utility and plumbing issues that resulted in multiple Environmental Control Board violations related to improper gas piping installation, though these were eventually resolved with penalties. The building has maintained a clean bedbug record over the past several years, with zero reported infestations or re-infestations documented from 2018 through the present.

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

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 13
Year built 1910
Total area 11391 sq ft
Floors 5
Tax Abatements None
Building Class OLD LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

3
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
10
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
6
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
4
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
1
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
16
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
2
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 1954 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10032
  • 500 West 157th St, New York, NY 10032

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500 West 157th 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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500 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 500 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
2024-10-112024-10-17Flooring/stairs-FloorNon EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 500 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
2024-10-16COpenNone4W§ 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 4W, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTNone
2024-10-16BOpenNone4W§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4W, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTNone
2024-10-16BOpenNone4W§ 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4W, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTNone
2024-10-16CCloseNone4W§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF UN CAPPED SHUT OFF VALVE TO RADIATOR IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 4W, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTNone
2024-10-16COpenNone4W§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 4W, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 500 West 157th Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-06-12 16:42Food EstablishmentRodents/Insects/GarbageIn ProgressDOHMH
2025-05-20 10:44RodentRat SightingClosedDOHMH
2025-05-05 13:16RodentRat SightingClosedDOHMH
2025-03-28 14:54RodentRat SightingClosedDOHMH
2024-12-23 16:39Food Poisoning1 or 2ClosedDOHMH
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 500 West 157th Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
14898942018-09-17CLOSEDGas Utility Referral2018-09-17Oath Violation Served (2018-09-18)
14863642018-08-07CLOSEDPlumbing: Defective/Leaking/Not Maintained2019-01-03Stop Work Order Fully Rescinded (2019-01-03)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 500 West 157th Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2023-06-30V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-20V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-04-25V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2022 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2018-12-12V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATIONJTR PAID INV 135148742019-03-21
2018-12-12V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATIONJTR PAID INV 135148752019-03-21
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 500 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 500 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
2024-12-240002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-070002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-260002021-11-012022-10-31
2021-12-140002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-02-100002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 500 West 157th Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-06-20ComplianceRat Activity
2025-05-23InitialRat Activity
2025-04-11ComplianceRat Activity
2025-03-12InitialRat Activity
2024-09-26InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 500 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 500 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 500 West 157th Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2018-09-1739000374HAMSTERDAM GATES HOUSING DAT TIME OF MY INSPECTION I OBSERVED IN THE CELLAR …BY THE GAS METERS NEW GAS PIPING INSTALLED THAT HAS NOT BEEN TESTED. UTILITY COMPANY LOCKED GAS METER FOR RESTAURANT., PERFORM TEST.RESOLVE2500.00.0
2018-09-1739000375JAMSTERDAM GATES HOUSING DAT TIME OF MY INSPECTION I OBSERVED IN THE CELLAR …BY THE GAS METERS, GAS BEING SUPPLIED TO THE …BUILDING WITHOUT DOB AUTHORIZATION. UTILITY COMPANY LOCKED GAS METER FOR RESTAURANT., FILE FOR REQUIRED PERMITS ARESOLVE5000.00.0
2018-09-1739000376LAMSTERDAM GATES HOUSING DAT TIME OF MY INSPECTION I OBSERVED IN THE CELLAR GAS PIPING INSTALLED WITHOUT SUPPORT OF HANGERS AS REQUIRED. UTILITY COMPANY LOCKED GAS METER FOR RESTAURANT., REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE.RESOLVE625.00.0
2018-02-2735316986YAMSTERDAM GATES HOUSING DWORK WITHOUT A PERMIT.NOTED:AT FIRST FLOOR AT THE FRONT OF BUILDING OBSERVED AN AWNING APPROX.30 FT IN LENGTH, AND 4 FEET IN WIDTH WITH SIGNTHAT READS 157 DELI OPEN 24 HRS.ALSO THE SIGNS WERE ILLUMINATED.REM:OBACTIVE800.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 500 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 500 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 500 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 500 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 500 West 157th Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 500 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 500 West 157th Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 500 West 157th Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 500 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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