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508 West 159th Street, Manhattan, NY 10032

4
DOB Complaints
39
311 Housing Calls
27
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

79
Low Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 79% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 508 West 159th Street

The four-story mixed-use building at 508 West 159th Street in Washington Heights, owned by Rocio Frias, has experienced recurring maintenance issues over recent years, with particular concerns emerging in 2024-2025. The property has three notable unsanitary conditions related to mold, occurring between December 2024 and April 2025, and several plumbing issues affecting bathrooms and kitchens between 2024-2025. More recently, in April 2025, there were complaints about heat and hot water problems, with at least one of these being confirmed as resolved according to HPD records.

The building showed violations in 2024 related to electrical wiring, refrigerator door gasket, and various plumbing issues in Apartment A, which were certified as corrected between October and December 2024. The property has maintained good pest control standards, with no reported bedbug infestations since 2020 and consistent rodent inspection passes from 2014 through 2024. Safety systems have been a recent focus, with carbon monoxide and smoke detector issues reported and resolved in mid-2025.

The building's history shows periodic heat and water problems, with multiple complaints in 2024 regarding both apartment-specific and entire building heat systems. While most recent complaints have been addressed, either through inspection or resolution, the frequency and nature of recent moisture/mold issues, coupled with heating and plumbing problems, suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. The building's rodent and pest control record remains strong, with regular inspections showing consistent compliance.

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

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 2
Year built 1900
Total area 4680 sq ft
Floors 4
Tax Abatements None
Building Class MIXED USE
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Key Building Statistics

4
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
27
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
39
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.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
4
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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508 West 159th Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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508 West 159th Street Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
Less 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 508 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
2025-06-232025-07-08Safety-Smoke DetectorEmergencyCLOSE
2025-06-252025-07-08Safety-Carbon Monoxide DetectorEmergencyCLOSE
2025-04-142025-05-21Unsanitary Condition-MoldEmergencyCLOSE
2025-04-162025-04-19Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2025-02-182025-03-18Unsanitary Condition-MoldEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 508 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
2024-08-22BCloseNoneA§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE RUBBER GASKET AT REFRIGERATOR DOOR IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT A, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST2024-10-14T00:00:00.000Z
2024-08-22BCloseNoneA§ 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CONNECTION WASTELINE AT WASH BASIN IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT A, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST2024-10-15T00:00:00.000Z
2024-08-22BCloseNoneA§ 27-2005, 2006, 2037 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR AND ABATE UNSAFE ELECTRIC WIRING CONDITION CONSISTING OF EXPOSED ELECTRICAL WIRES AT CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT A, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST2024-10-15T00:00:00.000Z
2024-08-06BCloseNoneA§ 27-2026 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL OBSTRUCTIONS AND REPAIR ALL DEFECTS IN AT SINK WASTELINE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT A, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTNone
2023-11-27ACloseNoneA§ 27-2026 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT WASH BASIN, IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT A, 2nd STORY, APARTMENT AT WESTNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 508 West 159th Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-04-16 12:01HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2025-04-14 15:40UNSANITARY CONDITIONMOLDClosedHPD
2025-02-18 13:55PLUMBINGBATHTUB/SHOWERClosedHPD
2025-02-18 13:55UNSANITARY CONDITIONMOLDClosedHPD
2024-12-13 14:51UNSANITARY CONDITIONMOLDClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 508 West 159th Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16654702024-04-16CLOSEDCSE: Tracking Compliance2024-04-16No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-04-16)
16629622024-03-20CLOSEDCSE: Tracking Compliance2024-03-20No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-03-20)
16194772022-10-04CLOSEDCSE: Sweep2022-10-05No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2022-10-05)
15886662021-12-08CLOSEDTenant Safety Inspection2021-12-02No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2021-12-08)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 508 West 159th Street.

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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 508 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 508 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
2022-12-200002021-11-012022-10-31
2021-04-020002019-11-012020-10-31
2020-07-170002018-11-012019-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 508 West 159th Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

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

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 508 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 508 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 508 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 508 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 508 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 508 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 508 West 159th Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 508 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 508 West 159th Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 508 West 159th Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 508 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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