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501 West 156th Street, Manhattan, NY 10032

3
DOB Complaints
44
311 Housing Calls
81
Housing Violations
1
Permits

Risk Assessment

62
Moderate Risk

This building shows some maintenance concerns that warrant attention.

Our AI predicts there is a 62% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 501 West 156th Street

The 32-unit, 6-story building at 501 West 156th Street, built in 1930 and currently owned by 501 West 156th Street Hdfc, has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past few years. The most recent concerns include an open water leak reported in May 2025, and an unsanitary condition involving pests that was addressed through an HPD inspection in May 2025. The building has faced multiple plumbing and electrical problems, with documented water leaks (both heavy flow and slow leak) and electrical wiring issues between 2022 and 2024, including violations issued in June 2024 for problems in Apartment 22.

Other notable maintenance history includes a heat and hot water complaint in October 2022, which was investigated when heat was not required, and various appliance-related issues. The building has maintained regular compliance with bedbug reporting requirements from 2020 to 2024, with no reported infestations in any dwelling units. Rodent inspections between 2015 and 2024 have consistently passed.

However, there are several open violations as of 2024-2025, including issues with the gas supply to ranges in Apartments 26 and 61, water-related problems in Apartment 22, and deficiencies in building-wide systems. The property has shown some lapses in energy efficiency reporting requirements, with active violations as of 2024 regarding failure to file benchmarking reports. There have also been multiple complaints about work being done without permits in recent years, some of which resulted in inspectors being unable to gain access during their final attempts. While several violations related to energy efficiency and other systems have been dismissed, there remains an active violation regarding benchmarking reports filed in 2024.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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501 West 156th Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 32
Year built 1930
Total area 30134 sq ft
Floors 6
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.
81
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
44
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
1
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
0
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
2
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
1
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 1940 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10032
  • 1942a Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10032
  • 501 West 156th St, New York, NY 10032

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501 West 156th 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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501 West 156th 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 501 West 156th 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
2025-05-052025-05-14Flooring/stairs-FloorNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-05-052025-05-13Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-05-132025-05-13Water Leak-Slow LeakNon EmergencyOPEN
2024-03-042024-06-11Electric-WiringEmergencyCLOSE
2024-03-042024-06-11Water Leak-Heavy FlowEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 501 West 156th 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
2024-06-10BOpenNone22§ 27-2005, 2006, 2037 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR AND ABATE UNSAFE ELECTRIC WIRING CONDITION CONSISTING OF EXPOSED ELECTRICAL WIRES AT CEILING IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 22, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNone
2024-06-10BOpenNone22§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 22, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNone
2024-06-10BOpenNone22§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 22, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNone
2024-06-10BOpenNone22§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE DOOR FRAME IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 22, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNone
2024-04-01ACloseNoneNone(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
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 501 West 156th Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-05-13 22:36WATER LEAKSLOW LEAKOpenHPD
2025-05-05 10:51UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSClosedHPD
2024-03-07 17:27ELECTRICWIRINGClosedHPD
2024-03-04 11:31WATER LEAKHEAVY FLOWClosedHPD
2024-03-04 11:31ELECTRICWIRINGClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 501 West 156th Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16955542025-05-15CLOSEDWork Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling2025-05-16Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2025-05-16)
16175272022-09-06CLOSEDWork Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling2022-09-06No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2022-09-06)
15967172022-04-04CLOSEDWork Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling2022-04-04No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2022-04-04)
15963942022-03-30CLOSEDWork Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling2022-03-31Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2022-03-31)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 501 West 156th Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2024-12-01V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO DISPLAY ENERGY EFFICIENCY SCORE AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRADE AS PER ADCODE SEC. 28-309.12.3CIANOW CRM Violation Dismissed2025-06-23
2024-08-02V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4
2024-05-02V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4
2023-06-30V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTIONCIANOW CRM Violation Dismissed2025-06-17
2023-06-30V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTIONCIANOW CRM Violation Dismissed2025-06-17
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 501 West 156th 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 501 West 156th 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
2024-12-270002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-06-130002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-04-070002021-11-012022-10-31
2021-05-110002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 501 West 156th Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2024-09-26InitialPassed
2023-12-29InitialPassed
2022-06-07InitialPassed
2019-02-06InitialPassed
2018-02-01InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 501 West 156th 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 501 West 156th 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 501 West 156th Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 501 West 156th 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 501 West 156th 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 501 West 156th 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 501 West 156th 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 501 West 156th Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 501 West 156th 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 501 West 156th Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 501 West 156th Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 501 West 156th 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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