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527 West 157th Street, Manhattan, NY 10032

13
DOB Complaints
201
311 Housing Calls
115
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

46
Moderate Risk

This building shows some maintenance concerns that warrant attention.

Our AI predicts there is a 46% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 527 West 157th Street

527 West 157th Street is a 35-unit, 6-story residential building in Washington Heights, constructed in 1925 and currently owned by Elinor Arzt. The building has experienced persistent heat and hot water issues throughout 2024-2025, with multiple emergency complaints recorded, including eight separate complaints between December 2024 and March 2025, some reporting conditions in the entire building and others in individual apartments. There are also notable safety concerns, including a fire escape access issue recorded in June 2024, where a flower pot obstructed egress from the 6th floor fire escape, and multiple instances of defective safety equipment.

Apartments 4D and 5A had violations in 2024 regarding non-functional smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, with Apartment 5A showing evidence of a roach infestation and several maintenance issues including a defective kitchen cabinet. The building's infrastructure has required significant attention, particularly regarding elevator service, with multiple complaints about the single-device elevator since 2019, with recent violations regarding non-compliant car station lights and City ID Tag requirements. The boiler system has also been a recurring concern, with complaints about defective/inoperative equipment.

While rodent inspections generally show compliance, a rat activity result was recorded in September 2024. The building's environmental record shows no bedbug infestations in the past six reporting periods (2019-2024), though there was one case reported in 2018. The building has also received multiple violations related to energy efficiency requirements, including a current active violation regarding the display of energy efficiency scores.

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

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 35
Year built 1925
Total area 42660 sq ft
Floors 6
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

13
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
115
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
201
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
9
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
5
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
5
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 525 West 157th St, New York, NY 10032
  • 527 West 157th St, New York, NY 10032
  • 529 West 157th St, New York, NY 10032
  • 531 West 157th St, New York, NY 10032
  • 533 West 157th St, New York, NY 10032

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527 West 157th 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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Date FiledCase TitleCourtLink
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527 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 527 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
2025-03-242025-03-27Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-02-072025-02-11Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2025-01-272025-01-31Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2025-01-222025-01-25Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-01-212025-01-24Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 527 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
2024-06-15BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES FLOWER POT AT BALCONY AT 2ND STACK FROM WEST AT NORTH AT BUILDING FRONT AT FIRE ESCAPE, 6th STORY2024-08-03T00:00:00.000Z
2024-04-15BCloseNone4D§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4D, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2024-04-29T00:00:00.000Z
2024-04-15BCloseNone4D§ 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4D, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2024-04-29T00:00:00.000Z
2024-02-22BCloseNone5A§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CABINET AT WEST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 5A, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2024-04-10T00:00:00.000Z
2024-02-22BCloseNone5A§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5A, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2024-04-10T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 527 West 157th Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-03-24 12:15HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2025-02-07 07:33HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2025-01-27 18:48HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2025-01-22 21:15HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2025-01-21 20:56HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 527 West 157th Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16830442024-12-02CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2025-05-27Oath Violation Served (2025-05-27)
16753792024-08-17CLOSEDIllegal Conversion2024-09-10Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2024-09-10)
16701942024-06-12CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2024-10-02Oath Violation Served (2024-10-02)
16188242022-09-25CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2022-10-03No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2022-10-04)
15897682021-12-24CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2022-02-03No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2022-02-04)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 527 West 157th Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2021-04-29V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO DISPLAY ENERGY EFFICIENCY SCORE AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRADE AS PER ADCODE SEC. 28-309.12.3
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 527 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 527 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
2024-12-160002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-260002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-190002021-11-012022-10-31
2021-12-280002020-11-012021-10-31
2020-12-280002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 527 West 157th Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2024-11-08CompliancePassed
2024-09-30InitialRat Activity
2024-01-02InitialPassed
2023-08-23InitialPassed
2022-06-08InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 527 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 527 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 527 West 157th Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2024-10-0239126322J527 REALTY NY LLCNO CITY ID TAG ON CAR STATION, NEED TO PROVIDE CITY ID TAG ON CAR STATION. SOME CAR STATION LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING, NEED TO REPAIR/REPLACE LIGHTS AS NEEDED. SOME HALL STATION LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING, NEED TO REPRESOLVE625.0625.0
2019-12-1738272706H527 REALTY NY L.L.C02X10, 03D06, 100B11: 02-X-10 REPAIR PHONE, 03-D-06 PROPERLY SECURE TOEGUARD, 100-B-11 REPLACE CURRENT JFI OUTLET FOR SUMPUMP TO A NON-JFI OUTLETRESOLVE0.00.0
2019-09-1738271775R527 REALTY NY LLCCEASE USE 5-A-10 DOOR ZONE RESTRICTOR NOT WORKING TAMPERED WITH DISABLED THIS IS A SAFETY DEVICE TO ENSURE PASSEGERS SAFETY REPAIR RESTRICTOR AND CONTATC NYC DOB FOR REINSPECTIONRESOLVE1250.00.0
2019-03-2638268824R527 REALTY NY LLCC/U05A10,59B07,68B07,68B07,67X10,53U07,39X10,39O10,70P07,64M07;(05)DO OR ZONE RESTRICTION HAS BEEN ALTERED & RENDERED INOPERATIVE REPAIR ANDCONTACT NYC D.O.B @EIR@BUILDINGS.NYC.GOV TO RESTORE SERVICE.RESOLVE3125.00.0
2019-01-0938267445M527 REALTY NY LLC67X10,100K10,CU05A10,52M07,39O02,40O02,46M07,59BB05,21I11,70O02,80M07.67X10-RMDY: REPAIR IN CAR PHONE; 100K10-RMDY REPAIR CAR STRICK POST. RUSTED AND MISSING PART OF IT; 05A10-RMDY REPAIR RESTRICTOR THAT WASRESOLVE1250.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 527 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 527 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 527 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 527 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
Tax ClassMonthWater OnlyAmountCycle
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Sales Records

Sales transactions for 527 West 157th Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 527 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.

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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 527 West 157th Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 527 West 157th Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 527 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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