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536 West 159th Street, Manhattan, NY 10032

5
DOB Complaints
86
311 Housing Calls
36
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 536 West 159th Street

The five-story tenement building at 536 West 159th Street in Washington Heights, constructed in 1913 and containing 10 units, is currently experiencing several ongoing maintenance issues as of March 2025, including open complaints regarding building doors and intercom systems. The property has a notable pattern of maintenance challenges since 2024, with multiple HPD complaints related to doors/windows, heat/hot water issues, and various other maintenance concerns.

A significant cluster of violations was documented in May 2024, including problems with self-closing doors, heating systems, and several apartments requiring repairs to safety equipment such as smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. The building has experienced recurring rodent activity as evidenced by multiple inspections and bait application records throughout 2023-2024, though it passed its most recent inspection in October 2024.

Previous issues include plumbing problems and roof leaks identified and addressed through violations in 2024, with more recent complaints suggesting ongoing door and intercom system problems. Notably, the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations over the past several reporting periods from 2019 to 2024, with no reported cases. Additionally, three Department of Buildings complaints from 2019-2022 regarding egress concerns and plumbing issues were closed without violations being warranted at the time of inspection.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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536 West 159th StreetBuilding Overview

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 10
Year built 1913
Total area 9685 sq ft
Floors 5
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

5
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
36
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
86
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
3
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
0
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
1
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
18
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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536 West 159th Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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Landlord Court Records

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536 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 536 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
2024-11-152025-06-20General-Bell/buzzer/intercomNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-03-172025-03-17Door/window-DoorEmergencyOPEN
2025-02-172025-02-17General-Bell/buzzer/intercomNon EmergencyOPEN
2024-11-152024-11-15Door/window-DoorEmergencyOPEN
2024-08-112024-08-14Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 536 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
2024-05-31CCloseNoneNone§ 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 CLOSER ARM AT BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR2024-06-20T00:00:00.000Z
2024-05-16BCloseNone9§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 9, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2024-07-03T00:00:00.000Z
2024-05-16BCloseNone9§ 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 9, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2024-07-03T00:00:00.000Z
2024-05-16CCloseNone9§ 27-2070 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF GAS TO THE FIXTURES AT GAS RANGE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 9, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNone
2024-05-16CCloseNoneNone§27-2005 (E) HMC: PROVIDE WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE TENANTS AT LEAST TWENTY-FOUR HOURS PRIOR TO ESSENTIAL SERVICE INTERRUPTION BY POSTING A NOTICE IN A PROMINENT PLACE WITHIN THE PUBLIC PART OF THE BUILDING AND ON EACH FLOOR OF SUCH BUILDING, WHERE AN OWNER MUST MAKE A REPAIR THAT MAY RESULT IN AN INTERRUPTION OF ESSENTIAL SERVICES SUCH AS UTILITIES(HEAT, HOT WATER, GAS, ELECTRICITY, OR ELEVATOR) THAT IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE FOR MORE THAN TWO HOURS. SAMPLE NOTICE AVAILABLE AT WWW.NYC.GOV/HPD OR AS PROVIDED IN THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION. MISSING2024-06-02T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 536 West 159th Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-03-17 21:05DOOR/WINDOWDOOROpenHPD
2025-02-17 10:02GENERALBELL/BUZZER/INTERCOMOpenHPD
2024-11-15 11:58DOOR/WINDOWDOOROpenHPD
2024-11-15 11:54GENERALBELL/BUZZER/INTERCOMClosedHPD
2024-08-11 08:44HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 536 West 159th Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
15942852022-03-03CLOSEDEgress: - Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means2022-03-04No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2022-03-04)
15919322022-01-31CLOSEDEgress: - Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means2022-01-31No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2022-01-31)
15919352022-01-31CLOSEDBoiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit2022-02-03No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2022-02-03)
15077952019-04-18CLOSEDWork Contrary to Stop Work Order2019-04-22Access Denied – 2nd Attempt (2019-04-23)
15040532019-03-12CLOSEDPlumbing: Defective/Leaking/Not Maintained2019-03-18Partial Stop Work Order (2019-03-21)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 536 West 159th Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2019-03-18V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVETHE DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS INTENDS TO REVOKE ALL PLUMBING WORK UNDER PERMIT# 123235409 DUE TO MASTER PLUMBER LICENSE SUSPENDED LMP# 2084 . STOP ALL PLUMBING WORK UNDER ABOVE MENTIONED PERMIT AND OBTAIN A NEW MASTER PLUMBER TO SUPERSEDE THE PLUMBING PERMIT.
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 536 West 159th 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 536 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
2024-12-030002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-280002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-300002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-02-170002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-02-180002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 536 West 159th Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2024-10-03InitialPassed
2024-01-25ComplianceRat Activity
2023-12-27InitialRat Activity
2023-12-11BAITBait applied
2023-11-24BAITBait applied
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 536 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 536 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 536 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 536 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 536 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 536 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

The table below shows tax and water liens for 536 West 159th 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
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 536 West 159th Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 536 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.

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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 536 West 159th Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 536 West 159th Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 536 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.

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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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