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534 West 159th Street, Manhattan, NY 10032

6
DOB Complaints
263
311 Housing Calls
316
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

42
Moderate Risk

This building shows some maintenance concerns that warrant attention.

Our AI predicts there is a 42% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 534 West 159th Street

534 West 159th Street is a 5-story, 10-unit residential building located in Washington Heights, constructed in 1913 and currently owned by Leslie Berkoff. The building has experienced several ongoing maintenance issues in 2025, with open complaints regarding the elevator/intercom system, electrical wiring, and janitorial services as of June 2025. These recent complaints follow a pattern of similar intercom-related issues, with multiple open complaints between March and May 2025.

The building has also faced heating issues, with a heat and hot water complaint documented in May 2025 (though this was closed after verification of correction), and a previous heat/hot water issue affecting the entire building in August 2024. The property has documented pest control efforts, with no bedbug infestations reported in the past six years of mandatory reporting, though there were notable cockroach infestations in September 2024 affecting apartments 2B and 2D. Multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations were issued in 2024, including issues with egress access, exposed electrical wires, water supply problems, and interior maintenance requirements in apartments 2A, 2B, 2D, and 3D.

The building's safety systems have been under scrutiny, with complaints about blocked fire escapes recorded in 2022, though inspections found no violations at the time. While recent rodent inspections have shown some rat activity in 2023, the most recent inspections in 2024 passed without issues, suggesting some improvement in pest management. The property's maintenance history shows a mix of responsive repairs and persistent issues, particularly regarding building systems and general upkeep.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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534 West 159th Street Building 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 OLD LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

6
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
316
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
263
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
14
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
1
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
1
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
23
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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534 West 159th Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

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RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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534 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 534 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
2025-06-022025-06-02General-Bell/buzzer/intercomNon EmergencyOPEN
2025-05-242025-05-25Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2025-05-242025-05-24General-Janitor/superNon EmergencyOPEN
2025-05-242025-05-24Electric-WiringEmergencyOPEN
2025-05-062025-05-06General-Bell/buzzer/intercomNon EmergencyOPEN
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 534 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
2024-09-16CCloseNone2BHMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2B, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2024-10-21T00:00:00.000Z
2024-09-09BCloseNone2D§ 27-2005, 2006, 2037 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR AND ABATE UNSAFE ELECTRIC WIRING CONDITION CONSISTING OF EXPOSED ELECTRICAL WIRES AT CEILING IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 2D, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH2024-10-30T00:00:00.000Z
2024-09-09BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES CONSISTING OF FLOWER POTS 2ND STORY BALCONY BUILDING FRONT AT NORTH AT FIRE ESCAPE2024-10-30T00:00:00.000Z
2024-09-09CCloseNone2DHMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2D, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH2024-10-11T00:00:00.000Z
2024-09-09BCloseNone2A§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT NORTH WALL IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2A, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH2024-10-30T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 534 West 159th Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-06-02 10:49GENERALBELL/BUZZER/INTERCOMOpenHPD
2025-05-24 01:19ELECTRICWIRINGOpenHPD
2025-05-24 01:13GENERALJANITOR/SUPEROpenHPD
2025-05-24 01:07HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2025-05-06 16:02GENERALBELL/BUZZER/INTERCOMOpenHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 534 West 159th Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
15942842022-03-03CLOSEDEgress: - Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means2022-03-04No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2022-03-04)
15919342022-01-31CLOSEDBoiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit2022-02-03No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2022-02-03)
15919312022-01-31CLOSEDEgress: - Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means2022-01-31No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2022-01-31)
15915372022-01-25CLOSEDFailure to Maintain2022-01-25Complaint Referred To Housing Preservation And Development (hpd) (2022-01-25)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 534 West 159th Street.

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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 534 West 159th Street. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 534 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 534 West 159th Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2024-10-03InitialPassed
2024-03-27InitialPassed
2024-01-25CompliancePassed
2023-12-27InitialRat Activity
2023-07-06ComplianceRat Activity
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 534 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 534 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 534 West 159th Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2018-03-2335313056YRH 534 WEST 159 ST LP C/OAN UNLAWFUL ACT.FAILURE TO COMPLY W/AN ORDER OF THE COMM.FAILURE TO CORRECT AND CERTIFY SUMM/#35274503H.IS'D ON 12/21/17 FOR PERFORMING ELECTRICAL WORK W/O PERMIT.REM:COMPLY W/EC CODE/OBTAIN PERMIT.RESOLVE0.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 534 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 534 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 534 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 534 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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Sales Records

Sales transactions for 534 West 159th Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 534 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 534 West 159th Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 534 West 159th Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 534 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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