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551 West 161st Street, Manhattan, NY 10032

2
DOB Complaints
6
311 Housing Calls
5
Housing Violations
1
Permits

Risk Assessment

96
Low Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 96% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 551 West 161st Street

551 West 161st Street, a 4-story, 8-unit residential building in Washington Heights owned by Hezi Torati, has experienced several significant maintenance and regulatory issues in recent years. Most notably, there are multiple active violations related to unauthorized alterations and occupancy concerns, particularly regarding an illegal duplex conversion between the basement and 1st floor apartment (1F) involving pierced floors and stairs, for which penalties totaling $18,750 have been imposed but remain unpaid.

The building has also faced recurring issues with mold (2021), appliance problems (2024), and water supply concerns, with most recent service requests in 2024-2025 focusing on electric/gas range and plumbing issues. The property shows an ongoing pattern of non-compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, with open violations from 2022-2024 regarding missing annual bedbug reports. The building's maintenance history reveals persistent infrastructure challenges, particularly in 2025, when multiple emergency complaints were filed regarding doors, windows, and water supply issues.

There have been several water-related problems documented between 2019-2020, though many inspection requests were unable to gain access for verification. The property has consistently passed rodent inspections between 2014-2024, indicating no pest issues. Despite the apparent maintenance challenges, including mold issues in 2021 and various plumbing and electrical problems, the building has maintained its residential character with a history of mostly resolving individual service requests as verified by HPD inspections.

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

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 8
Year built 1910
Total area 4376 sq ft
Floors 4
Tax Abatements None
Building Class HERETOFORE CONVERTED CLASS A
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Key Building Statistics

2
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
5
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
6
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
5
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
4
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
1
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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551 West 161st Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

Other NYC buildings registered to this landlord.

AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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551 West 161st Street Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Not registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Not 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 551 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
2025-06-172025-06-22Door/window-DoorEmergencyCLOSE
2025-06-172025-06-22Plumbing-Water SupplyEmergencyCLOSE
2025-06-172025-06-22Appliance-Electric/gas RangeNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-06-172025-06-22Door/window-Window FrameNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-04-142025-04-17Appliance-Electric/gas RangeNon EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 551 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
2024-04-02AOpenNoneNone(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.None
2023-03-16AOpenNoneNone(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.None
2022-02-16AOpenNoneNone(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.None
2021-09-21BOpenNoneNone§ 27-2010, 2011, 2012 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AT CELLARNone
2021-09-21ACloseNoneNone§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... WEST WALL AT STAIRS LEADING FROM 1ST STORY TO CELLAR (5 SQ FT) AT CELLARNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 551 West 161st Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2024-05-07 15:17APPLIANCEELECTRIC/GAS RANGEClosedHPD
2021-09-16 12:12UNSANITARY CONDITIONMOLDClosedHPD
2021-08-02 10:06UNSANITARY CONDITIONMOLDClosedHPD
2020-02-24 14:11GENERALBELL/BUZZER/INTERCOMClosedHPD
2020-02-17 18:54WATER LEAKSLOW LEAKClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 551 West 161st Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
15827772021-09-25CLOSEDIllegal Conversion2021-10-08Oath Violation Served (2021-10-08)
15196732019-08-22CLOSEDIllegal Conversion2019-09-12Access Denied – 2nd Attempt (2019-09-12)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 551 West 161st Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2022-01-05V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 551 West 161st 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 551 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
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 551 West 161st Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-07-23InitialRat Activity
2024-10-23InitialPassed
2023-12-13InitialPassed
2022-06-09InitialPassed
2019-02-12InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 551 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 551 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 551 West 161st Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2022-03-1835568044LSKYGATE 010 LLCFAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION #39049032P ISSUED ON 10/08/21 & TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 & 1RCNY 102-01.WORK W/OUT A PERMIT.REMEDY:COMACTIVE6250.06250.0
2022-01-1435567914LSKYGATE ORO LLCFAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMM'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIO#39049032P ISSUED ON 10/08/21 & TO FILE A CERT OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 & 1RCNY 102-01. WORK W/O PERMIT. REMEDY: COMPLY W/COMM'S ORDER &/ORACTIVE12500.012500.0
2021-10-0839049032PSKYGATE 010 LLCWORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. NOTED AT APARTMENT 1F JOB140558000 STATES WASHER, DRYER AND CLOSET AT CELLAR LEVEL. NOTED AT 1F REMOVAL OF PLUMBING FOR WASHER/DRYER AT CELLAR AND INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC WASHER/DRYER UNACTIVE2500.02500.0
2021-10-0839049033RSKYGATE 010 LLCOCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY THE CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY OR DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS RECORDS. JOB 140558000 STATES CELLAR AS ACCESSORY USE WITH WASHER/DRYER. NOTED AT APARTMENT 1F CELLAR CONVERTED TO BACTIVE1250.01250.0
2021-09-2135243627HSKYGATE 010 LLCOCCUPANCY CONTRAST TO THAT ALLOWED BY CODE &/OR DEPT. OF BLDGS RECORDSRECEIVED.FLOOR & STAIRS ERECTED AT BASEMENT CREATING ILLEGAL DUPLEX APT IN CONJUCTION W/"STORE" APT LCATED AT APT.#1F 1 STORY 1ST APT FROMACTIVE6250.06250.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 551 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 551 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 551 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

The table below shows tax and water liens for 551 West 161st 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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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 551 West 161st Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 551 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.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 551 West 161st Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 551 West 161st Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 551 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.

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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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