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551 West 157th Street, Manhattan, NY 10032

3
DOB Complaints
53
311 Housing Calls
65
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

61
Moderate Risk

This building shows some maintenance concerns that warrant attention.

Our AI predicts there is a 61% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 551 West 157th Street

551 West 157th Street is a 6-story, 31-unit New Law tenement building located in Washington Heights, constructed in 1910 and currently owned by Paul Moore. The property has experienced recurring heating and hot water issues throughout 2025, with multiple emergency complaints from March to May 2025 regarding inadequate heat and hot water affecting the entire building and individual apartments, though many of these were resolved upon inspection.

Recent violations from December 2024 indicate extremely hot water exceeding 130°F in apartments 4, 51, and 64, and the property has multiple open maintenance issues as of June 2025, including problems with flooring, window frames, walls, and mold. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of heating system concerns, with three boiler-related complaints between 2019-2025, though most inspections found no violations at the time.

The property has generally passed rodent inspections from 2016 through 2025, though there are some outstanding violations including mold and insect infestations as of 2024. Notable violations from 2024 include issues with fire escape egress and leaky faucets in apartment 4, as well as problems with the building's benchmarking report compliance. The bedbug reporting history shows no documented infestations between 2019 and 2023, with all reporting periods indicating zero infested units.

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

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 31
Year built 1910
Total area 32598 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.
65
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
53
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
2
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
1
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
1
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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551 West 157th 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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551 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 551 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
2025-06-172025-06-19Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2025-06-042025-06-04Unsanitary Condition-MoldEmergencyOPEN
2025-06-042025-06-04Paint/plaster-WallNon EmergencyOPEN
2025-06-042025-06-04Door/window-Window FrameNon EmergencyOPEN
2025-06-042025-06-04Flooring/stairs-FloorNon EmergencyOPEN
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 551 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
2024-12-27CCloseNone4§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EXTREMELY HOT WATER EXCEEDING MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE TEMPERATURE OF 130 FAHRENHEIT AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHNone
2024-12-27CCloseNone53§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EXTREMELY HOT WATER EXCEEDING MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE TEMPERATURE OF 130 FAHRENHEIT AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 53, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHNone
2024-12-27CCloseNone64§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EXTREMELY HOT WATER EXCEEDING MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE TEMPERATURE OF 130 FAHRENHEIT AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES. IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 64, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHNone
2024-12-12BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES AIR CONDITIONER UNIT PROTRUDING BEYOND THE WINDOW SILL AT 3RD AND 4TH STORY FIRE ESCAPE BALCONIES AT BLDG FRONTNone
2024-07-04BCloseNone4§ 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH2024-08-13T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 551 West 157th Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-06-04 17:29FLOORING/STAIRSFLOOROpenHPD
2025-06-04 17:22DOOR/WINDOWWINDOW FRAMEOpenHPD
2025-06-04 17:13PAINT/PLASTERWALLOpenHPD
2025-06-04 17:06UNSANITARY CONDITIONMOLDOpenHPD
2025-05-21 14:42HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 551 West 157th Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16860002025-01-08CLOSEDBoiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit2025-01-10No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2025-01-10)
15419052020-04-28CLOSEDBoiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit2020-04-28Oath Violation Served (2020-04-28)
15231102019-09-29CLOSEDBoiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit2019-10-01No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2019-10-02)
14992052019-01-14CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2019-01-13Oath Violation Served (2019-01-14)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 551 West 157th Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2024-05-03V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4CONFIRMED SUBMISSION2024-08-09
2019-05-20V-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 551 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 551 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
2023-06-190002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-03-090002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-07-080002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 551 West 157th Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-02-14InitialPassed
2024-09-30InitialPassed
2024-01-02InitialPassed
2022-06-08InitialPassed
2021-05-05InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 551 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 551 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 551 West 157th Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2020-04-2839021616YTHE 551 HOUSING DEVELOPMEFOUND SAFETY VALVE WAS INSTALL HORIZONTAL. SHOULD BE INSTALL UPRIGHT POSITION.RESOLVE312.00.0
2019-01-1338267634LTHE 551 HOUSING DEVELPMEN64M07,08I10,59BB05,46M07,41B11. 64M07-RMDY PROVIDE AND INSTALL IN CAR 08I10-RMDY: DAMAGED CAR FLOOR DOOR SILL REPAIR OR REPLACE; 59BB05- REMDY PERFORM AND FILE TEST; 46M07-RMDY: PROVIDE INMOTOR ROOM; 41B11RESOLVE310.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 551 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 551 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 551 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 551 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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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 551 West 157th Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 551 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 551 West 157th Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 551 West 157th Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 551 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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