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526 West 161st Street, Manhattan, NY 10032

1
DOB Complaints
218
311 Housing Calls
156
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

40
Moderate Risk

This building shows some maintenance concerns that warrant attention.

Our AI predicts there is a 40% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 526 West 161st Street

526 West 161st Street is a 6-story, 24-unit residential building constructed in 1910 and owned by Jay Silver in Washington Heights. The building has experienced recurring heating and plumbing issues recently, with multiple heat/hot water complaints in May 2025, including building-wide problems that required HPD attention. There are currently three open emergency complaints from June 2025 regarding heavy flow water leaks and electrical problems, suggesting ongoing maintenance challenges.

The building has a history of water-related issues, with two water leak complaints in late 2024 and various heat/hot water problems throughout 2025. Unit 24, located on the 6th floor, had several violations issued in 2024 including issues with window guards, fire escape window locks, rodent infestation, and door security. These violations were mostly certified as corrected by late 2024. The building has maintained passing results in rodent inspections between 2017-2024, though there were significant sanitation and garbage management issues noted in 2024.

While the most recent bedbug reports for 2023-2024 show no active infestations, there were instances of infestation in previous years (2022-2023) affecting multiple units. The Department of Buildings records show an unresolved complaint from May 2025 regarding water retention and drainage issues. A boiler inspection violation from 2019 was dismissed in 2022. The building's overall condition suggests ongoing maintenance needs, particularly regarding heating systems and plumbing infrastructure, though many historical violations have been addressed through proper channels.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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526 West 161st Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 24
Year built 1910
Total area 18810 sq ft
Floors 6
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

1
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
156
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
218
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
7
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
0
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
1
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
3
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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526 West 161st 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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526 West 161st 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 526 West 161st 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
2025-06-252025-06-25Water Leak-Heavy FlowEmergencyOPEN
2025-06-252025-06-25Electric-Outlet/switchNon EmergencyOPEN
2025-06-252025-06-25Electric-No LightingEmergencyOPEN
2025-05-052025-05-26Water Leak-Heavy FlowEmergencyCLOSE
2025-05-222025-05-26Heat/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 526 West 161st 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
2024-10-16BCloseNone24§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF KEY OPERATED LOCK INSTALLED AT DOOR LEADING TO FIRE ESCAPE WINDOW IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 24, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2024-12-04T00:00:00.000Z
2024-09-08CCloseNone24HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 24, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2024-10-11T00:00:00.000Z
2024-09-08BCloseNone24§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SASH LOCK AT FIRE ESCAPE WINDOW IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 24, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2024-10-30T00:00:00.000Z
2024-09-08CCloseNone24§ 27-2043.1 HMC INSTALL THE MISSING OR REPAIR/REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE WINDOW GUARD(S) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE NEW YORK CITY HEALTH CODE SECTION 24 RCNY CHAPTER 12. WG TO INSTALL = 1; WG TO REPLACE = 0; WG TO REPAIR = 0; IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 24, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST2024-10-11T00:00:00.000Z
2024-08-01CCloseNoneNoneHMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE YARD2024-09-06T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 526 West 161st Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-05-22 23:28HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2025-05-22 23:21HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2025-05-22 23:09GENERALSIGNAGE MISSINGOpenHPD
2025-05-22 00:02PLUMBINGBASIN/SINKClosedHPD
2025-05-22 00:02HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 526 West 161st Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16961042025-05-22ACTIVEFailure to Retain Water/Improper Drainage (LL103/89)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 526 West 161st Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2019-11-08V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDVIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2017 INSPECTION REPORTCIANOW CRM Violation Dismissed2022-02-08
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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 526 West 161st 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
2024-12-260002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-281102022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-052202021-11-012022-10-31
2021-12-080002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-01-142222019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 526 West 161st Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2024-10-18InitialPassed
2024-07-16InitialPassed
2023-12-12InitialPassed
2023-04-07InitialPassed
2022-06-10InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 526 West 161st 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 526 West 161st 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 526 West 161st 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 526 West 161st 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 526 West 161st 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 526 West 161st 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 526 West 161st Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 526 West 161st 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 526 West 161st Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 526 West 161st Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 526 West 161st 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.

Project IDStatusBoroughBlockLot
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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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