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559 West 172nd Street, Manhattan, NY 10032

2
DOB Complaints
10
311 Housing Calls
24
Housing Violations
0
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 559 West 172nd Street

The 47-unit, 5-story tenement at 559 West 172nd Street in Washington Heights, owned by Poula Realty Inc, has experienced recurring maintenance issues since at least 2018. The most recent concerns, documented in late 2024, center around garbage and recycling storage problems, with active violations as of November 2024 regarding refuse accumulation and improper receptacles in both the east and west yards. The building has also faced persistent heat and hot water problems, particularly notable across multiple emergency complaints between 2018 and 2024.

Recent inspections (2024) revealed several significant safety violations, including defective fire door latches, an unauthorized electromagnetic lock at the main entrance, and obstructed fire escape access at the third-story balcony. These violations suggest potential safety and emergency egress concerns. The building's maintenance history shows a mix of sanitary conditions that have required attention, including pest infestations in 2019 (with violations issued), though recent bedbug reports (2024) indicate no current infestations.

While rodent inspections have generally shown compliance or passed results (most recently in November 2024), there was a note of rat activity in October 2024. The property has also been subject to investigations regarding illegal conversion (2024) and gas utility issues (2023), though inspectors were unable to gain access in both cases. Of note is a current active Department of Buildings violation regarding the failure to file energy benchmarking reports, which remains unresolved as of 2024.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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559 West 172nd Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 47
Year built 1923
Total area 42565 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.
24
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
10
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
0
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
1
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
2
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 559 West 172nd St, New York, NY 10032
  • 561 West 172nd St, New York, NY 10032
  • 563 West 172nd St, New York, NY 10032
  • 565 West 172nd St, New York, NY 10032
  • 567 West 172nd St, New York, NY 10032

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559 West 172nd 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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559 West 172nd 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 172nd 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
2024-10-172024-11-11Unsanitary Condition-Garbage/recycling StorageNon EmergencyCLOSE
2024-10-172024-10-22Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2022-12-272023-01-02Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2019-10-292019-10-31Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2019-07-052019-09-06Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
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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 172nd 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
2024-11-10BOpenNoneNone§ 27-2021 ADM CODE PROVIDE SUFFICIENT, PROPER AND SEPARATE METAL RECEPTACLES FOR THE DEPOSIT OF GARBAGE, RUBBISH AND OTHER WASTE MATERIAL AND ARRANGE FOR COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF SUCH MATERIAL.None
2024-11-10BOpenNoneNone§ 27-2010, 2011, 2012 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE AT WEST YARDNone
2024-11-10BOpenNoneNone§ 27-2010, 2011, 2012 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE AT EAST YARDNone
2024-11-10BOpenNoneNone§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES PLANTS AT 3RD STORY BALCONY EAST FIRE ESCAPE AT FRONTNone
2024-11-10COpenNoneNone§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING UNACCEPTABLR ELECTROMAGNETIC LOCKSET INSTALLED AT BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR , 1st STORYNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 559 West 172nd Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2024-10-17 21:13UNSANITARY CONDITIONGARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGEClosedHPD
2024-10-17 15:40HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2022-12-27 17:48HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2019-10-29 22:17HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2019-07-05 08:46UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 559 West 172nd Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16798472024-10-16CLOSEDIllegal Conversion2025-01-15Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2025-01-15)
16328122023-03-30CLOSEDGas Utility Referral2023-04-25Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2023-04-26)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 559 West 172nd Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2024-05-02V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 559 West 172nd 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 172nd 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
2024-08-220002022-11-012023-10-31
2019-01-302202017-11-012018-11-30
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 559 West 172nd Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2024-11-27CompliancePassed
2024-10-24InitialRat Activity
2023-12-19InitialPassed
2022-06-06InitialPassed
2019-02-14InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 559 West 172nd 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 172nd 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 172nd 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 172nd 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 172nd 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 172nd 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 559 West 172nd 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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Sales Records

Sales transactions for 559 West 172nd Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 559 West 172nd 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 172nd Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 559 West 172nd Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 559 West 172nd 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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