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553 West 174th Street, Manhattan, NY 10033

32
DOB Complaints
20
311 Housing Calls
8
Housing Violations
2
Permits

Risk Assessment

95
Low Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 95% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 553 West 174th Street

The 7-story, 38-unit tenement building at 553 West 174th Street in Washington Heights, built in 1928 and currently owned by Leodan Tochimani, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over the past few years, with particular concerns regarding heat/water systems and building infrastructure. Most notably, the building experienced multiple heat and hot water complaints in December 2021 and water-related issues in 2023-2024, including two sewage-related complaints in 2024 that were closed with no violations found.

The building has undergone several inspections related to bedbug reporting (showing zero infestations) and rodent activity, with the most recent rat activity noted in April 2024, though subsequent inspections in 2024 showed passing results. Infrastructure concerns have been documented through various inspections and violation notices, including elevator and boiler issues in 2022-2023 that resulted in violation penalties, and an active ECB violation from 2024 regarding unsupported basement piping and water meter.

Historical records show persistent heat and hot water supply issues, particularly affecting specific apartments like 5C and 6E in 2020-2021, along with various maintenance code violations related to building systems. The most recent building-wide assessments indicate improvements in some areas, with the most recent Bedbug Report (2024) showing no affected units and recent rodent inspections showing passing results, though a 2023 elevator violation remains active. The building has undergone multiple inspections for various systems including semi-annual Homeless Shelter inspections covering electrical, plumbing, and construction systems, with most violations being resolved or closed appropriately.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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553 West 174th Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 38
Year built 1928
Total area 13350 sq ft
Floors 7
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

32
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
8
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
20
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
1
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
32
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
11
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
2
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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553 West 174th 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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Date FiledCase TitleCourtLink
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553 West 174th 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 553 West 174th 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
2023-11-122024-05-10Unsanitary Condition-SewageEmergencyCLOSE
2024-01-282024-04-28Water Leak-Slow LeakNon EmergencyCLOSE
2024-01-282024-04-28Unsanitary Condition-SewageEmergencyCLOSE
2021-12-232022-12-28Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2021-12-252022-12-28Heat/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 553 West 174th 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
2022-02-16ACloseNoneNone(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
2021-12-07CCloseNone5C§ 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5C, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNone
2021-12-07CCloseNone5C§ 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5C, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNone
2021-04-02ACloseNoneNone(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
2021-02-10ACloseNone3A§ 329, M/D LAW AND DEPT. RULES AND REGS. PROVIDE A COMPLETED CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION VISITS IN A PROPER FRAME AT OR NEAR MAILBOXES, BOTTOM EDGE OF FRAME BETWEEN 48-62 INCHES ABOVE FLOOR ...2021-05-20T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 553 West 174th Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2024-01-28 14:00UNSANITARY CONDITIONSEWAGEClosedHPD
2024-01-28 14:00WATER LEAKSLOW LEAKClosedHPD
2023-11-12 08:34UNSANITARY CONDITIONSEWAGEClosedHPD
2023-02-20 02:51RodentRat SightingClosedDOHMH
2022-08-04 09:43HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 553 West 174th Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16847492024-12-23CLOSEDPermit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)2025-01-07No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2025-01-08)
16651442024-04-12CLOSEDSemi-Annual Homeless Shelter Inspection: Plumbing2024-04-12Oath Violation Served (2024-04-16)
16651432024-04-12CLOSEDSemi-Annual Homeless Shelter Inspection: Construction2024-04-12No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-04-12)
16444812023-07-31CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2023-09-08Oath Violation Served (2023-09-11)
16201542022-10-13CLOSEDElevator: Multiple Devices on Property2022-11-02No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2022-11-03)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 553 West 174th Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2023-11-29V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2019-05-20V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO PERFORM CATEGORY 5 INSPECTIONEVCAT5 FULL PENALTY PAID/CAT5 TEST DONE ON 7/31/192020-06-16
2019-02-06V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATIONYUM PAID INV 902581942020-06-16
2019-01-09V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATIONYUM PAID INV 621095152019-07-29
2019-01-09V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATIONYUM PAID INV 621095162019-07-29
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 553 West 174th 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 553 West 174th 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
2024-12-180002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-050002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-270002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-03-240002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-06-230002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 553 West 174th Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2024-10-24InitialPassed
2024-05-10ComplianceRat Activity
2024-04-08InitialRat Activity
2023-12-22InitialPassed
2023-03-24InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 553 West 174th 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 553 West 174th 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 553 West 174th Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2024-04-1239111532XWEST 174 STREET REALTY LLOBSERVED IN THE BASEMENT/CELLAR PIPING TO THE WATER METER AND WATER METER UNSUPPORTED. AS PER 102.3 OF THE PLUMBING CODE MAINTENANCE. INSTALLATIONS, BOTH EXISTING AND NEW, AND PARTS THEREOF SHALL BE MAINTAINEDRESOLVE625.00.0
2023-09-0839094387RWEST 174 STREET REALTY LL98:BB:5; CATEGORY 5 TEST TAG ON DEVICE IS EXPIRED, DEVICE LAST INSPECTED 08/2017. NEED TO PERFORM CAT 5 TEST AND FILE RESULTS WITH THE NYC DOB.ACTIVE1250.01250.0
2022-10-0735541082MWEST 174 STREET REALTY LLPROHIBITED USE OF ELECTRICAL METALLIC TUBING (EMT) I OBSERVED IN REAR COURTYD&SIDE PASSAGEWAY USE OF EMT,EMT ISNT PERMITTED TO BE USED OUTDOORS.ALSO NOTED EMT PASSES THRU CONCRETE WALL&IS BENT&DEFORMED.PHOTOS TRESOLVE500.00.0
2022-10-0739071623HWEST 174 STREET REALTY LLAT EXPOSURE # 1, BRICK FACADE, SEVERAL CRACKS, LINTELS (70%) CRACKED, MISSING MORTAR IN DIFFERENT LOCATION. ALSO, AT ROOF LEVEL, CRACKED CHIMNEY ON ALL SIDES, MAINTAIN EXTERIOR BUILDING WALLRESOLVE1250.00.0
2022-10-0539071433RWEST 174 STREET REALTY LLDOOR ZONE RESTRICTOR NOT WORKING TAMPERED WITH DISABLED(CU). COUNTERWEIGHT PIT STEEL RUSTED OUT COMPLETELY. THE COUNTERWEIGHT RAILS SWINGING BACK AND FORWARD(CU). COUNTERWEGHT SPRING DAMAGE LEANING ON THE BACKRESOLVE1250.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 553 West 174th 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 553 West 174th 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 553 West 174th 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 553 West 174th 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 553 West 174th Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 553 West 174th 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 553 West 174th Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 553 West 174th Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 553 West 174th 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.

Project IDStatusBoroughBlockLot
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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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