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509 West 174th Street, Manhattan, NY 10033

1
DOB Complaints
68
311 Housing Calls
135
Housing Violations
1
Permits

Risk Assessment

54
Moderate Risk

This building shows some maintenance concerns that warrant attention.

Our AI predicts there is a 54% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 509 West 174th Street

The 5-story, 32-unit NEW LAW TENEMENT building at 509 West 174th Street in Washington Heights, owned by Victor Nieves, has experienced several ongoing maintenance issues between 2023-2024 that merit attention. Most recent concerns include two June 2024 complaints regarding heavy water leaks and plumbing issues in the bathtub/shower, both classified as emergencies. The building has a history of water-related problems, with violations issued in September 2023 for slow water leaks, as well as ceiling damage requiring repair and painting in 5D.

Other notable violations include a July 2023 emergency regarding the fire escape safety, and multiple plumbing issues throughout the year, though most complaints have been officially closed after HPD inspections. The building's maintenance record reveals recurring pest control challenges, particularly in 2023, with violations for rodent infestations in both 2C and 5D apartments. There have been three rodent activity inspections in 2024 showing continued pest presence, following several years where inspections passed consistently between 2016-2029.

Additionally, the property faced significant challenges in 2023-2024 with fire escape maintenance, water leaks, and interior damage. The building's history includes some concerning events, such as an illegal conversion complaint in 2019 regarding purported unauthorized cellar apartments, though this was marked as "Inspector Unable To Gain Access" during inspection. However, an Environmental Control Board violation from 2019 regarding unauthorized increased occupancy (33 occupants) and a $1,250 fine suggests a potentially serious occupancy over-licensing issue. Despite these problems, records show consistent efforts to address various maintenance issues, with many violations marked as "Certified" after repairs were completed, and more recent bedbug reports indicating no infestations over the past three years.

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

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 32
Year built 1910
Total area 23505 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.
135
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
68
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
1
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
1
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
1
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
5
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
1
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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509 West 174th Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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Landlord Court Records

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509 West 174th 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 509 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
2024-06-282024-07-30Plumbing-Bathtub/showerEmergencyCLOSE
2024-06-282024-07-30Water Leak-Heavy FlowEmergencyCLOSE
2023-10-062024-05-28Door/window-Window FrameNon EmergencyCLOSE
2023-09-192023-09-23Paint/plaster-CeilingImmediate EmergencyCLOSE
2023-09-192023-09-23Water Leak-Slow LeakNon EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 509 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
2024-06-29COpenNoneNone§ 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 VESTIBULE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY2024-07-24T00:00:00.000Z
2023-09-20BCloseNone5D§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK ON THE CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 5D, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH2023-11-13T00:00:00.000Z
2023-09-20BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES FLOWER POTS ON FIRE ESCAPE BALCONY ,BUILDING FRONT EAST STACK AT FIRE ESCAPE, 4th STORY2023-11-13T00:00:00.000Z
2023-09-20BCloseNone5D§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 5D, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH2023-11-13T00:00:00.000Z
2023-08-07CCloseNone2CHMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2C, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST2023-09-08T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 509 West 174th Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2024-06-28 18:34WATER LEAKHEAVY FLOWClosedHPD
2024-06-28 18:34PLUMBINGBATHTUB/SHOWERClosedHPD
2023-10-06 17:31DOOR/WINDOWWINDOW FRAMEClosedHPD
2023-09-19 11:13PAINT/PLASTERCEILINGClosedHPD
2023-09-19 11:13WATER LEAKSLOW LEAKClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 509 West 174th Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
15003302019-01-29CLOSEDIllegal Conversion2019-02-23Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2019-02-23)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 509 West 174th Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 509 West 174th 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 509 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
2024-12-200002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-03-220002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-12-130002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-190002021-11-012022-10-31
2021-12-140002020-11-012021-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 509 West 174th Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2024-12-12ComplianceRat Activity
2024-10-25InitialRat Activity
2023-12-22InitialPassed
2022-06-22InitialPassed
2021-07-02ComplianceRat Activity
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 509 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 509 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 509 West 174th Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2019-01-2335242237H509 REALTY GROUP LLCOCCUPANY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY COFO DEPT OF BLDGS RECORDS.2 ILLEGAL CLASS "A" APTS CREATED @ CELLAR REAR INCREASING THE OCCUPNACY OF BLDG TO 33.REM:DISCONTINUE ILLEGAL USE OR AMEND C OF O.RESOLVE1250.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 509 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 509 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 509 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 509 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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Sales Records

Sales transactions for 509 West 174th Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 509 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 509 West 174th Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 509 West 174th Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 509 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.

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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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