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552 West 163rd Street, Manhattan, NY 10032

2
DOB Complaints
45
311 Housing Calls
84
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

35
Moderate Risk

This building shows some maintenance concerns that warrant attention.

Our AI predicts there is a 35% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 552 West 163rd Street

552 West 163rd Street is a 5-story, 21-unit New Law Tenement building in Washington Heights, constructed in 1920 and currently owned by Francisco Deleon. The building has experienced recurring maintenance issues in recent years, with significant and ongoing concerns regarding sanitation and water systems. Most notably, there have been multiple complaints about garbage/recycling storage conditions (2025, 2024) and water-related problems, including a recent heat/hot water complaint in May 2025 affecting the entire building, though HPD was unable to gain access for inspection.

The building has also shown recurring issues with mold (2023) and a problematic history of water leaks, with both heavy flow and slow leak incidents reported in 2024 and 2023 respectively. Specific violations and maintenance issues have been documented, particularly in Apartment 2, including lead paint hazards, water leak problems, and mold contamination identified in December 2023 that remains unresolved as of the latest inspection. The building's infrastructure has faced several challenges, including a 2023 cornice disrepair issue with potential falling hazards documented by the Department of Buildings, for which a penalty was imposed.

The elevator system and building access controls have required attention, with complaints regarding the intercom system and door/window frames reported in 2025. The property has shown some progress in recent inspections, with rodent control efforts resulting in passed inspections in 2024 and 2025, though previous inspections had shown rat activity in 2018, and a failed rodent inspection in December 2023 was noted. Bedbug incidents have been reported sporadically, with the most recent filing in 2024 showing no active infestations, though previous years had documented a one-unit infestation in 2022-2023 and multiple eradication efforts. The building's maintenance record shows a mix of resolved and ongoing issues, with some complaints being closed without proper access for inspection, suggesting possible communication or maintenance access challenges within the building.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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552 West 163rd Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 21
Year built 1920
Total area 15655 sq ft
Floors 5
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

2
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
84
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
45
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
6
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
2
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
3
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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552 West 163rd Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

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RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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552 West 163rd Street Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Registered
Tax Abatement
Tax abatement found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Registered Found

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 552 West 163rd 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
2025-05-212025-05-26Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-03-062025-03-12General-CabinetNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-03-062025-03-12Door/window-Window FrameEmergencyCLOSE
2025-03-062025-03-12Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-03-062025-03-12General-Bell/buzzer/intercomNon EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 552 West 163rd 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
2024-07-31BCloseNone2§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT THE SOUTH WALL IN THE 5th ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 2, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH2024-08-09T00:00:00.000Z
2024-07-31CCloseNone2§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 2, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH2024-08-08T00:00:00.000Z
2023-12-12COpenNone2§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... APPROX. 8 SQ FT AT CEILING, 10 SQ FT AT EAST WALL, 10 SQ FT AT NORTH WALL AND 6 SQ FT AT THE SOUTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHNone
2023-12-12CCloseNone2§ 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PRESUMED LEAD PAINT THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHNone
2023-12-12ACloseNone2§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH2024-05-20T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 552 West 163rd Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-05-21 21:09HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2025-02-02 16:13UNSANITARY CONDITIONGARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGEOpenHPD
2024-07-23 13:15WATER LEAKHEAVY FLOWClosedHPD
2024-02-07 18:01UNSANITARY CONDITIONGARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGEClosedHPD
2023-09-24 23:32UNSANITARY CONDITIONMOLDClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 552 West 163rd Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16462402023-08-23CLOSEDDebris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling2023-08-23Oath Violation Served (2023-08-23)
15490362020-07-29CLOSEDBoiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit2020-07-31Oath Violation Served (2020-07-31)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 552 West 163rd Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2023-08-23V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDPROVIDE APPROXIMATELEY 50-LINEAR FEET SIDEWALK SHED ON FRONT FACADE ES POSURE #1 TO SAFEGUARD PUBLIC AND PROPERTYIED #17834 IS CLOSED. WORK IS COMPLETED BY OWNER AND VERIED BY DOB.2023-08-29
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 552 West 163rd Street. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

DateTypeDescriptionStatus
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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 552 West 163rd 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
2023-12-081112022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-260002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-01-051102020-11-012021-10-31
2021-11-291102019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 552 West 163rd Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-07-17InitialPassed
2024-10-22InitialPassed
2023-12-14InitialFailed for Other R
2022-06-10InitialPassed
2020-02-11InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 552 West 163rd 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 552 West 163rd 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 552 West 163rd Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2023-08-2339093170LWEST 163RD ST MHA HDFCA8- AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED ROOF LEVEL DECORATIVE CENTER SECTION CORNICE INSTATE OF DISREPAIR CONDITIONS WITH DISLODGED, POPPED-OUT LOWER LINE AND LOOSE AT EXPO # 01 WHICH POTENTIAL FALLING CONDITION ONACTIVE1250.01250.0
2020-07-3139026187HWEST 163RD ST MHA HDFCFOUND FEDERAL FST 32 BOILER IN OPERABLE, ALSO EXCESSIVE SOOT THROUGH OUT BOILER ROOM, NEEDS TO BE SERVICED AND COMBUSTION TEST PERFORMED. ALSO DISCHARGE PIPE ON SAFETY RELIEF VALVE NOT PROPERLY SUPPORTED, ALSOACTIVE312.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 552 West 163rd 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 552 West 163rd 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 552 West 163rd 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 552 West 163rd 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 552 West 163rd Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 552 West 163rd 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 552 West 163rd Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 552 West 163rd Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 552 West 163rd 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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