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543 West 162nd Street, Manhattan, NY 10032

9
DOB Complaints
147
311 Housing Calls
261
Housing Violations
6
Permits

Risk Assessment

62
Moderate Risk

This building shows some maintenance concerns that warrant attention.

Our AI predicts there is a 62% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 543 West 162nd Street

The six-story New Law Tenement at 543 West 162nd Street in Washington Heights, built in 1910 and currently owned by Marvin Basch, has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, particularly evident in January 2025 when multiple complaints were filed regarding these essential services. Throughout late 2024, the building faced several infrastructure challenges including mold problems, ceiling repair needs, and plumbing concerns, with notable violations documented in apartment 41 related to mold, window repairs, and missing safety equipment (carbon monoxide and smoke detectors).

The property has a history of maintenance and safety compliance issues, as displayed by Environmental Control Board violations in 2019 for fire escape disrepair and unauthorized apartment conversions. While bedbug infestations have been minimal with only one reported case in 2019, recent rodent activity has been consistently documented through 2024-2025 inspections, showing persistent pest control challenges.

The building's management has been cited for various Housing Maintenance Code violations, including unsanitary conditions, and issues with heating systems, though many of these complaints were resolved through inspections that found no violations or required corrections. Multiple Department of Buildings complaints regarding illegal conversions and egress issues were investigated, with inspectors often unable to gain access for verification, though some violations related to unauthorized modifications and occupancy changes were confirmed.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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543 West 162nd Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 44
Year built 1910
Total area 45624 sq ft
Floors 6
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

9
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
261
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
147
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
17
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
11
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
10
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
6
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 543 West 162nd St, New York, NY 10032
  • 545 West 162nd St, New York, NY 10032
  • 547 West 162nd St, New York, NY 10032

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543 West 162nd 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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543 West 162nd 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 543 West 162nd 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
2025-06-132025-06-13Plumbing-Basin/sinkEmergencyOPEN
2025-01-222025-01-24Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2025-01-152025-01-19Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2024-12-232024-12-29Unsanitary Condition-MoldEmergencyCLOSE
2024-12-232024-12-29Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 543 West 162nd 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
2024-12-24BCloseNone41§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... GREATER THAN 30 SQ FT AT CEILING AND WINDOW FRAME IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 41, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
2024-12-24ACloseNone41§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ESCUTCHEON COVER PLATE AT UPPER HEAT RISER IN THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 41, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH2025-02-13T00:00:00.000Z
2024-12-24BCloseNone41§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE INOPERABLE WINDOW LOWERN SASH 1ST FROM NORTH AT EAST IN THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 41, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH2025-02-13T00:00:00.000Z
2024-12-24BCloseNone41§ 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 41, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH2025-02-13T00:00:00.000Z
2024-12-24BCloseNone41§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 41, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH2025-02-13T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 543 West 162nd Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-01-22 10:40HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2025-01-15 06:49HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2024-12-23 17:00UNSANITARY CONDITIONMOLDClosedHPD
2024-12-23 17:00PAINT/PLASTERCEILINGClosedHPD
2024-12-23 17:00HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 543 West 162nd Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16125952022-06-24CLOSEDIllegal Conversion2022-10-26Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2022-10-26)
15851512021-10-26CLOSEDEgress: - Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means2021-10-26No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2021-10-26)
15816282021-09-13CLOSEDEgress: - Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means2021-09-13No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2021-09-13)
15596532020-12-07CLOSEDTenant Safety Inspection2020-12-03No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2020-12-07)
15513202020-08-25CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2020-10-09No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2020-10-09)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 543 West 162nd Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 543 West 162nd 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 543 West 162nd 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
2024-12-230002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-110002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-080002021-11-012022-10-31
2021-12-210002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-02-250002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 543 West 162nd Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-07-17ComplianceRat Activity
2025-06-05InitialRat Activity
2025-03-25BAITBait applied
2025-01-24BAITBait applied
2024-12-09ComplianceRat Activity
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 543 West 162nd Street. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

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Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 543 West 162nd 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 543 West 162nd Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2019-09-2039009817Z545 WEST 162 PROPERTY LLCFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER. AT TIME OF INSPECTION NOTED FIRE ESCAPE LOCATED ON EXPOSURE #3 IN A STATE OF DISREPAIR WITH STEPS BROKEN AND DISPLACED AT 2ND - 3RD FLOOR LEVEL. DROP DOWNRESOLVE1250.00.0
2019-03-2835379799R545 WEST 162 PROPERTY LLCFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLD. IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER.(1) APT 37 INSTALLEDKEY LOCKING DEVICE ON BEDROOM DOOR LEADING TO THE FIRE ESCAPE.(2)SEALED DOORWAYS BETWEEN KITCHEN AND LIVING ROOM,BETWEEN LIVING ROOM&CORRIDORESOLVE312.00.0
2018-10-0135389530N545 WEST 162 PROPERTY LLCFAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/ VIOLATION #35311232P ISSUED ON 01/09/18 AND TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01 FOR WORK W/O A PERMITRESOLVE2500.00.0
2018-08-2335387328K545 W 162 PROPERTY LLCFAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMM'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIO#35311232P ISSUED ON 01/09/18 & TO FILE A C OF C PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 & 1RCNY 102-01. FOR WORK W/O PERMIT. REMEDY: COMPLY W/COMM'S ORDER &/OR FILE ARESOLVE2500.00.0
2018-07-1035340392R545 W 162 PROPERTY LLCFAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMM'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIO#35311232P ISSUED ON 01/09/18 & TO FILE A C OF C PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 & 1RCNY 102-01. FOR WORK W/O PERMIT. REMEDY: COMPLY W/COMM'S ORDER &/OR FILE ARESOLVE2500.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 543 West 162nd 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 543 West 162nd 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 543 West 162nd 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 543 West 162nd Street. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

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Sales Records

Sales transactions for 543 West 162nd Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 543 West 162nd 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 543 West 162nd Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 543 West 162nd Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 543 West 162nd 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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