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539 West 156th Street, Manhattan, NY 10032

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DOB Complaints
29
311 Housing Calls
24
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

86
Low Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 86% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 539 West 156th Street

539 West 156th Street is a 5-story, 22-unit New Law tenement building in Washington Heights, built in 1916 and currently owned by Shaul Koplowitz. The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues throughout 2024, with several open complaints as of November 2024, including ongoing pest infestations and a water leak (both classified as non-emergency), along with an emergency mold issue.

The building has a documented history of water-related problems, with multiple slow leak complaints filed in 2024. Recent violations show some security concerns, including an open Class C violation from July 2024 regarding a defective building entrance door lock assembly. The apartment (Unit 11) has had significant maintenance challenges, including multiple violations issued in 2024 for various issues such as water leaks, pest control (specifically roaches), and problems with plastered surfaces and paint.

The building also has three active Department of Buildings violations from 2023-2024 related to failure to file external low-pressure inspections. On a positive note, the building has maintained a zero infestation record for bedbugs over the past several years, with regular rodent inspections consistently passing or showing minimal issues, though there was one "Rat Activity" finding in January 2023. The property underwent numerous HPD inspections throughout 2024, with some violations being resolved while others remain open as of 2025.

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

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 22
Year built 1916
Total area 13280 sq ft
Floors 5
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

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DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
24
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
29
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
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Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
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ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
1
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
7
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
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Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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539 West 156th Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

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RoleNameAddress

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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539 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 539 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
2024-11-132024-11-13Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyOPEN
2024-11-132024-11-13Unsanitary Condition-MoldEmergencyOPEN
2024-11-132024-11-13Water Leak-Slow LeakNon EmergencyOPEN
2024-11-132024-11-13Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyOPEN
2024-09-102024-09-15Water Leak-Slow LeakNon EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 539 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
2024-07-15COpenNoneNone§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LOCK ASSEMBLY AT BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY2024-08-02T00:00:00.000Z
2024-07-03CCloseNoneNone§ 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 VESTIBULE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY2024-07-26T00:00:00.000Z
2024-06-01ACloseNone11§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK OVER CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 11, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH2024-09-20T00:00:00.000Z
2024-06-01ACloseNone11§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PAINT METAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPT. REGULATION THE HEAT RISER IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 11, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH2024-09-20T00:00:00.000Z
2024-06-01ACloseNone11§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING AND ALL WALLS IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 11, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH2024-09-20T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 539 West 156th Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2024-11-13 16:52UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSOpenHPD
2024-11-13 16:52WATER LEAKSLOW LEAKOpenHPD
2024-11-13 16:52UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSOpenHPD
2024-11-13 16:52UNSANITARY CONDITIONMOLDClosedHPD
2024-09-10 14:06UNSANITARY CONDITIONMOLDClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 539 West 156th Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 539 West 156th Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2024-09-23V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-30V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-04-25V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2022 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 539 West 156th 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 539 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
2024-12-230002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-210002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-190002021-11-012022-10-31
2021-12-210002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-04-270002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 539 West 156th Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2024-09-26InitialPassed
2023-12-29InitialPassed
2023-02-22CompliancePassed
2023-01-05InitialRat Activity
2022-06-08InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 539 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 539 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 539 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 539 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 539 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 539 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

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Sales Records

Sales transactions for 539 West 156th Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 539 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.

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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 539 West 156th Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 539 West 156th Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 539 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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