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544 West 158th Street, Manhattan, NY 10032

4
DOB Complaints
151
311 Housing Calls
142
Housing Violations
3
Permits

Risk Assessment

21
High Risk

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in NYC with significant maintenance issues.

Our AI predicts there is a 21% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 544 West 158th Street

The 42-unit, 6-story tenement building at 544 West 158th Street in Washington Heights, owned by Jonathan Samet, has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water throughout 2025, including multiple emergency complaints in April 2025 affecting both the entire building and individual apartments. These recent complaints follow a pattern of heating system problems, with similar issues reported in March 2025 and February 2025.

The building has also faced significant maintenance challenges, evidenced by violations for mold (March 2025), water leaks (February 2025), and various repair needs including flooring, wall, and plaster issues. The property has a documented history of elevator-related problems, with two ECB violations in 2020 and 2021 regarding elevator service and safety requirements, resulting in fines. Building inspections in late 2024 revealed several maintenance issues, particularly in Apartment 6B, including mold, water leaks, and multiple plaster repair needs, for which violations were issued.

While recent rodent inspections have consistently passed since 2019, the building's bedbug report show limited incidents, with three infested units in 2017-2018 being the highest count on record. The owner has obtained various permits for maintenance work, including electrical and plumbing projects, with the most recent issuance in 2021. This summary highlights the building's ongoing challenges with heating systems, water-related issues, and elevator maintenance, particularly in recent years, while also noting improvements in pest management and the regular issuance of permits for necessary repairs and upgrades.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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544 West 158th Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 42
Year built 1925
Total area 43104 sq ft
Floors 6
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

4
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
142
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
151
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
12
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
4
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
4
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
4
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
3
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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  • 544 West 158th St, New York, NY 10032
  • 546 West 158th St, New York, NY 10032
  • 548 West 158th St, New York, NY 10032

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544 West 158th 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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544 West 158th 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 544 West 158th 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
2025-04-102025-04-14Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2025-04-122025-04-14Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2025-04-122025-04-14Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-04-092025-04-11Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2025-02-262025-03-19Flooring/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 544 West 158th 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
2024-12-02CCloseNone4D§ 27-2029 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FOR THE APARTMENT IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 4D, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNone
2024-12-02COpenNone4D§ 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 AT DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 4D, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNone
2024-12-02CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED AT BASEMENT AT BOILER ROOM2024-12-16T00:00:00.000Z
2024-11-27ACloseNone6B§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... AT CEILING LESS THEN 10 SQ FT IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 6B, 6th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNone
2024-11-27BCloseNone6B§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK OVER CEILING IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 6B, 6th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2025-01-16T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 544 West 158th Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-04-12 15:38HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2025-04-12 08:56HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2025-04-10 20:17HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2025-04-09 12:28HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2025-03-06 14:30HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 544 West 158th Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
15642222021-02-11CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2021-03-18Oath Violation Served (2021-03-18)
15437832020-05-23CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2020-05-28Oath Violation Served (2020-05-28)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 544 West 158th Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2020-09-02V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2019-07-30V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO PERFORM CATEGORY 5 INSPECTION
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 544 West 158th 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 158th 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
2024-12-260002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-110002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-082202021-11-012022-10-31
2021-12-210002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-02-250002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 544 West 158th Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2024-09-30InitialPassed
2024-01-02InitialPassed
2022-06-08InitialPassed
2019-02-06InitialPassed
2019-01-11BAITBait applied
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 544 West 158th Street. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

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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 158th 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 158th Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2021-03-1839037859P550 EQUITIES LLCFOUND ELEVATOR OUT OF SERVICE I.E. ELEVATOR NOT WORKING. RESTORE TO SERVICE.RESOLVE1250.00.0
2020-05-2839022915Z550 EQUITIES LLCHOIST ROPE TAG EXPIRED RESHACKLE .COUNTERWEIGHTS TAG EXPIRED RESHACKLE. HOIST MOTOR OIL LEAK SEAL. CAR DOOR RESTRICTOR IS NOT WORKING, CAR CEASE USE CLASS 1.ACTIVE1250.00.0
2018-04-0938262393R55 EQUITIES LLC21I10,23D6,37B7,40B7,54M7. (21I)REPAIR LOBBY ROLLER(TAPE ON ROLLER). (23D)SECURE BASEMENT HALL 6-HOW. (37B)COMPLY W/ SECTION 8.1(OVERHEAD ALARMED). (40B)COMPLY W/ SECTION 8.1(MACHINE ROOM). (54M)RESHACKLE TAG MRESOLVE0.00.0
2018-01-0938260650J550 EQUITIES LLC05A10,55BB12,56Y13,80B07,52B12,40B06,37B07.(05-A-10)(55-BB-12)CEASE USE ITEMS.DOOR ZONE RESTRICTION INOPERATIVE.LASER ON DOOR ZONE RESTRICTION REFLECTION ON HOIST WAY DOORS RECLERING RESTRICTION INOPERATIVE.(55RESOLVE1000.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 544 West 158th 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 158th Street. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 544 West 158th 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 158th 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 158th Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 544 West 158th 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 158th Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 544 West 158th Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 544 West 158th 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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