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559 West 171st Street, Manhattan, NY 10032

1
DOB Complaints
32
311 Housing Calls
60
Housing Violations
1
Permits

Risk Assessment

89
Low Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 89% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 559 West 171st Street

The 36-unit, 5-story tenement building at 559 West 171st Street in Washington Heights, currently owned by Side By Side Realty LLC, has experienced persistent heating system issues over recent years, with multiple heat and hot water complaints recorded through 2025. The most recent incidents in April 2025 and December 2024 involved lack of heat or hot water affecting at least part of the building, though in both cases, tenants reported restoration of services before HPD could complete inspections. A notable pattern is observed throughout 2022-2025, with several complaints requiring inspections for heating issues, often resulting in tenants reporting the problem had been resolved before inspections could confirm the conditions.

The building has faced various maintenance challenges, including a series of unsanitary condition complaints in 2022 regarding pests, multiple flooring issues, and plumbing problems. Violation records reveal significant concerns in 2021-2022 in apartment C, including problems with carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, water leaks, floor and cabinet issues, and pest infestations, though many of these violations have been marked as "Closed." The Department of Buildings currently lists an active violation from 2018 regarding a false statement about a stove in the cellar, and as of the most recent rodent inspection in October 2024, the building passed inspection, suggesting some progress in pest management. The bedbug reporting history shows one reported case in 2023-2024, with the most recent filing in December 2024 indicating no current infestations.

The building's maintenance history reveals recurring challenges with basic services and environmental conditions, particularly regarding heat maintenance and pest control. While some improvements appear to have been made, particularly in rodent control as evidenced by recent passed inspections, the ongoing heating system issues and the presence of past maintenance violations indicate areas requiring continued attention. The historical pattern of "emergency" heating complaints suggests this remains a critical concern for current residents.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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559 West 171st Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 36
Year built 1912
Total area 24410 sq ft
Floors 5
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.
60
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
32
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
1
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
0
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
1
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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559 West 171st Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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559 West 171st 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 559 West 171st 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
2025-04-032025-04-07Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2024-12-272024-12-31Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2024-03-032024-03-04Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2022-11-092022-11-13Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2022-10-202022-10-23Heat/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 559 West 171st 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
2024-12-30COpenNoneNone§ 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 AT BUILDING ENTRANCE DOORNone
2022-01-10CCloseNone34HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 34, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH2022-01-27T00:00:00.000Z
2022-01-10CCloseNone34HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 34, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH2022-01-27T00:00:00.000Z
2022-01-10CCloseNone34§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 34, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHNone
2021-07-25BOpenNoneC§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD BASE CABINETS AT EAST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT C, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 559 West 171st Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-04-03 08:37HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2024-12-27 10:41HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2024-03-03 09:25HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2022-11-09 18:57HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2022-10-20 09:53HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 559 West 171st Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 559 West 171st Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2018-08-06V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFILED A CERTIFICATE, FORM, APPLICATION, ETC, CONTAINING A MATERIAL FALSE STATEMENT. CONTRACTOR FILED LAA #140750569 AND STATED THERE IS A STOVE IN THE CELLAR. THE C OF O DOES NOT REFERENCE ANY CELLAR APTS
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 559 West 171st 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 559 West 171st 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
2024-12-190002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-041102022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-050002021-11-012022-10-31
2021-12-130002020-11-012021-10-31
2020-12-171102019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 559 West 171st Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2024-10-22InitialPassed
2024-02-07CompliancePassed
2023-12-15InitialFailed for Other R
2022-06-06InitialPassed
2020-01-27InitialFailed for Other R
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 559 West 171st 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 559 West 171st 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 559 West 171st 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 559 West 171st 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 559 West 171st 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 559 West 171st 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 559 West 171st Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 559 West 171st 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 559 West 171st Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 559 West 171st Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 559 West 171st 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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