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515 West 159th Street, Manhattan, NY 10032

1
DOB Complaints
41
311 Housing Calls
60
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

70
Low Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 70% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 515 West 159th Street

515 West 159th Street is a 5-story, 16-unit residential building in Washington Heights, built in 1905 and currently owned by 515 Newlife Hdfc. The building has experienced several maintenance issues and violations in recent years, with the most significant cluster of problems occurring in January 2024. During this period, multiple complaints were investigated by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), resulting in violations related to floor conditions and cabinet issues in Apartment 1A, as well as a Section 8 Failure regarding an electric/gas range.

Other 2024 complaints involved heating systems, electrical outlets, plumbing issues, pest concerns, and various general maintenance needs, though most of these were closed without violations being issued. The building's maintenance history shows some persistent issues with safety systems, as evidenced by multiple violations in 2023 related to fire door maintenance and carbon monoxide/smoke detector functionality in Apartment 4B, which were eventually closed. The building has maintained compliance with rodent inspections, passing all recent checks from 2018 through 2024, with only one instance of rat activity recorded in March 2016.

Additionally, the bedbug reporting records from 2022 to 2024 show no infestation cases, indicating successful pest control efforts when compared to the one occurrence in 2020-2021 when nine units were affected. A ventilation inspection from April 2024 was recorded as pending. While the building has undergone various repairs and maintenance work over the years, the recent cluster of violations in early 2024 suggests ongoing challenges with building systems and maintenance that may affect resident comfort and safety.

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

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 16
Year built 1905
Total area 9650 sq ft
Floors 5
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.
60
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
41
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.
4
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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515 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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515 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 515 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
2024-01-192024-01-23Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
2024-01-192024-01-23Paint/plaster-CeilingEmergencyCLOSE
2024-01-192024-01-23Plumbing-RadiatorEmergencyCLOSE
2024-01-192024-01-23Appliance-RefrigeratorNon EmergencyCLOSE
2024-01-192024-01-23Electric-Outlet/switchNon EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 515 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
2024-01-21AOpenNone1A§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE VINYL FLOOR TILE IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1A, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTNone
2024-01-21AOpenNone1A§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD BASE CABINET AT WEST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1A, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTNone
2024-01-21AOpenNone1A§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE ESCUTCHEON PLATE AROUND STEAM RISER AT CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1A, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTNone
2024-01-21AOpenNone1A§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING ESCUTCHEON PLATE AROUND STEAM RISER AT CEILING IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 1A, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTNone
2023-07-23BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005 HMC: REFIT FIRE DOOR LEADING TO EAST YARD AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 515 West 159th Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2024-01-19 12:45ELECTRICOUTLET/SWITCHClosedHPD
2024-01-19 12:45HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2024-01-19 12:45FLOORING/STAIRSFLOORClosedHPD
2024-01-19 12:45APPLIANCEELECTRIC/GAS RANGEClosedHPD
2024-01-19 12:45PLUMBINGRADIATORClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 515 West 159th Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
15799662021-08-19CLOSEDEgress: - Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means2021-08-22Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2021-08-22)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 515 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 515 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
2024-12-200002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-210002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-200002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-06-060092020-11-012021-10-31
2021-04-080002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 515 West 159th Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2024-10-22InitialPassed
2023-12-12InitialPassed
2022-06-16InitialPassed
2019-02-11InitialPassed
2018-02-05InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 515 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 515 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 515 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 515 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 515 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 515 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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Sales Records

Sales transactions for 515 West 159th Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 515 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 515 West 159th Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 515 West 159th Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 515 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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