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522 West 159th Street, Manhattan, NY 10032

1
DOB Complaints
170
311 Housing Calls
178
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

23
High Risk

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in NYC with significant maintenance issues.

Our AI predicts there is a 23% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 522 West 159th Street

The four-story, 16-unit Old Law Tenement building at 522 West 159th Street in Washington Heights, owned by Jonathan Malinas, has experienced significant maintenance and safety issues in recent months. Most notably, there have been multiple heat and hot water complaints, with the most recent emergency requests recorded in June 2025. The building has also shown recurring issues with plumbing, as evidenced by multiple complaints and violations regarding Bathtub/Showers, including a water supply emergency complaint in June 2025 and similar issues documented in 2024.

Safety concerns have been documented, including problems with carbon monoxide detectors (addressed in a May 2025 complaint), and building security issues with door and intercom systems, including a violation issued in May 2025 for the bell/buzzer/intercom system. The property has a documented history of various maintenance violations that were supposedly addressed, including issues with smoke detectors, self-closing doors, and pest infestation in 2024. Notably, the building has passed recent rodent inspections, though there were reports of rat activity detected in October 2024. Inspector access has been a recurring theme in service requests, with multiple instances where Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) inspectors were unable to complete inspections, particularly regarding floor conditions, door/window issues, and appliance matters in May 2025.

The building is also subject to regular safety inspections, with the most recent rodent inspection in November 2024 showing compliance, though previous inspections in December 2023 and October 2024 noted rat activity. Additionally, there was a complaint regarding illegal hotel rooms in 2023, though inspectors were unable to gain access for verification. The property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with no reporting of infested units in the last two filing periods (2023-2024 and 2024-2025), and appears to have addressed various safety issues through documented repairs and violations, including the replacement of broken carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors in 2024. The building's age (125 years old as of 2025) and location in a historic neighborhood contribute to its classification as an Old Law Tenement, with typical urban maintenance challenges reflected in the frequency and variety of service requests and violations observed in recent months.

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

Renter Risk Rating

This building's risk level is typical for buildings in Washington Heights.

Building Characteristics

Total units 16
Year built 1900
Total area 7192 sq ft
Floors 4
Tax Abatements None
Building Class OLD LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

1
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
178
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
170
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
11
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
0
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
1
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
11
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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522 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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522 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 522 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
2025-06-262025-07-03Plumbing-Water SupplyEmergencyCLOSE
2025-06-282025-06-28Appliance-Electric/gas RangeNon EmergencyOPEN
2025-06-282025-06-28Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyOPEN
2025-06-052025-06-09Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2025-05-222025-06-02Door/window-DoorEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 522 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
2024-12-21CCloseNone1C§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF HOT WATER EXCEEDING MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE AT HOT WATER FIXTURES AT WASH BASIN IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1C, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTNone
2024-11-25CCloseNoneNone§ 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 DOOR FRAME AT VESTIBULE AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYNone
2024-08-17BCloseNone3B§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CAULKING AROUND BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3B, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2024-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
2024-08-17BCloseNone3B§ 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3B, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2024-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
2024-08-17BCloseNone3B§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3B, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2024-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 522 West 159th Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-06-05 10:11HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2025-05-22 10:20PLUMBINGBATHTUB/SHOWERClosedHPD
2025-05-22 10:20UNSANITARY CONDITIONMOLDClosedHPD
2025-05-22 10:20DOOR/WINDOWDOORClosedHPD
2025-05-22 10:20GENERALBELL/BUZZER/INTERCOMClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 522 West 159th Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16274802023-01-25CLOSEDIllegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings2023-02-16Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2023-02-16)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 522 West 159th Street.

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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 522 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 522 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
2025-05-090002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-02-260002022-11-012023-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 522 West 159th Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2024-11-22CompliancePassed
2024-10-03InitialRat Activity
2024-05-30InitialPassed
2023-12-27InitialRat Activity
2022-06-08InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 522 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 522 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 522 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 522 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 522 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 522 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 522 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
Tax ClassMonthWater OnlyAmountCycle
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Sales Records

Sales transactions for 522 West 159th Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 522 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 522 West 159th Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 522 West 159th Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 522 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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