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542 West 159th Street, Manhattan, NY 10032

1
DOB Complaints
22
311 Housing Calls
67
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

88
Low Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 88% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 542 West 159th Street

542 West 159th Street is a 5-story, 15-unit residential building in Washington Heights, constructed in 1913 and currently owned by Michael Rooneyjr. The property has experienced several maintenance issues in recent years, with the most significant cluster of complaints occurring in June 2023, including reports of problems with doors, plumbing fixtures (bathtubs/showers and sinks), electrical outlets, and appliances (refrigerators). More recent concerns include two open pest-related violations as of June 2025.

The building underwent an inspection in August 2024, revealing multiple maintenance issues across three apartments (2A, 3B, and 5C), including problems with mold, bathroom fixtures, and general maintenance requirements. Previous heating issues were documented in late 2022, affecting multiple units and requiring three separate complaints to address what appeared to be building-wide problems. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of appliance and plumbing issues, with multiple complaints about bathtubs/showers, sinks, and refrigerators between 2022 and 2023.

Inspection records show that in 2019 there was a complaint about a defective boiler, though no violations were found at the time. Interestingly, the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations over the past several years, with official reports showing no confirmed cases between 2019 and 2024. While there have been periods of rodent activity in the past, particularly noted in 2016, recent rodent inspections (2022-2024) have consistently passed, indicating improved conditions in this regard.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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542 West 159th Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 15
Year built 1913
Total area 12465 sq ft
Floors 5
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

1
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
67
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
22
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
0
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
1
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
10
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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542 West 159th 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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542 West 159th 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 542 West 159th 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
2025-06-282025-06-28Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyOPEN
2025-06-282025-06-28Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyOPEN
2023-02-212023-07-14Plumbing-Bathtub/showerEmergencyCLOSE
2023-02-212023-07-14Appliance-RefrigeratorNon EmergencyCLOSE
2023-06-102023-07-14Appliance-RefrigeratorNon EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 542 West 159th 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
2024-08-20ACloseNone2A§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2A, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2024-12-09T00:00:00.000Z
2024-08-20BCloseNone3B§ 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 3B, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH2024-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
2024-08-20ACloseNone2A§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT WALLS AND CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2A, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2024-12-09T00:00:00.000Z
2024-08-20ACloseNone2A§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AT CEILNG AND WALLS IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 2A, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2024-12-09T00:00:00.000Z
2024-08-20ACloseNone3B§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... LESS THAN 10 SQ.FT OF VISIBLE MOLD AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3B, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 542 West 159th Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2023-06-10 10:19DOOR/WINDOWDOORClosedHPD
2023-06-10 10:19PLUMBINGBATHTUB/SHOWERClosedHPD
2023-06-10 10:16PLUMBINGBASIN/SINKClosedHPD
2023-06-10 10:16ELECTRICOUTLET/SWITCHClosedHPD
2023-06-10 10:13APPLIANCEREFRIGERATORClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 542 West 159th Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
15113762019-05-28CLOSEDBoiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit2019-05-29No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2019-05-29)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 542 West 159th Street.

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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 542 West 159th 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
2024-12-180002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-190002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-200002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-06-060002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-04-080002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 542 West 159th Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2024-10-03InitialPassed
2023-12-27InitialPassed
2022-06-08InitialPassed
2018-02-05InitialPassed
2017-07-18CompliancePassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 542 West 159th 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 542 West 159th 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 542 West 159th 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 542 West 159th 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 542 West 159th 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 542 West 159th 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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Source: NYC Department of Finance
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Sales Records

Sales transactions for 542 West 159th Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 542 West 159th 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 542 West 159th Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 542 West 159th Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 542 West 159th 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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