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605 West 156th Street, Manhattan, NY 10032

52
DOB Complaints
680
311 Housing Calls
391
Housing Violations
2
Permits

Risk Assessment

15
High Risk

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in NYC with significant maintenance issues.

Our AI predicts there is a 15% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 605 West 156th Street

The 6-story, 44-unit residential building at 605 West 156th Street in Washington Heights, built in 1910, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues since 2020. Most concerning is the current open violation from December 2024 regarding multiple self-closing door issues in compactor closets throughout the building, representing a potential fire safety concern.

The building's elevator system has been a recurring problem, with multiple complaints filed in 2024-2025 regarding "Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service," and several associated Environmental Control Board (ECB) violations related to maintenance and safety features. The building has also faced persistent pest control challenges, with multiple housing maintenance code complaints about unsanitary conditions and pests in 2025, following similar issues in previous years.

Recent inspections reveal ongoing rodent activity, with compliance inspections showing rat presence as recently as April 2025. The property has a history of various maintenance issues, including electrical wiring concerns, ceiling and wall damage, and flooring problems, all of which have resulted in housing maintenance code violations in 2025. The building's exterior has shown signs of deterioration, with the Department of Buildings noting spalling masonry at the 6th-story south exposure in 2024, though this violation is currently marked as "Active." While the building has consistently reported zero bedbug infestations in recent years, the persistent nature of other maintenance issues suggests ongoing challenges with building upkeep.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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605 West 156th Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 44
Year built 1910
Total area 44154 sq ft
Floors 6
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

52
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
391
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
680
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
25
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
11
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
2
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
12
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
2
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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605 West 156th 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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Date FiledCase TitleCourtLink
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605 West 156th 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 605 West 156th 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
2025-06-252025-07-20Paint/plaster-CeilingNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-06-252025-07-20General-Bell/buzzer/intercomNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-04-152025-06-12Plumbing-Water SupplyEmergencyCLOSE
2025-04-152025-06-12Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2025-05-092025-06-12Paint/plaster-WallNon EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 605 West 156th 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
2024-12-18COpenNoneNone§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING HOOK AND EYE AT FIRE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 3rd STORYNone
2024-12-18COpenNoneNone§ 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 COMPACTOR CLOSET DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 5th STORYNone
2024-12-18COpenNoneNone§ 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 COMPACTOR CLOSET DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 6th STORYNone
2024-12-18COpenNoneNone§ 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 BULKHEAD EAST DOOR , 6th STORYNone
2024-12-18COpenNoneNone§ 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 COMPACTOR CLOSET DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORYNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 605 West 156th Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-06-10 11:36ELECTRICWIRINGClosedHPD
2025-06-10 11:36UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSClosedHPD
2025-06-10 11:36PAINT/PLASTERCEILINGClosedHPD
2025-06-10 11:36PAINT/PLASTERCEILINGClosedHPD
2025-06-10 11:36PAINT/PLASTERWALLClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 605 West 156th Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16990202025-06-30CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2025-07-03Oath Violation Served (2025-07-03)
16921602025-03-31CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2025-04-25Oath Violation Served (2025-04-25)
16910362025-03-17CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2025-04-25Please See Complaint Number (2025-04-25)
16788582024-09-30CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2025-04-25Please See Complaint Number (2025-04-25)
16718362024-07-06CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2024-07-22Oath Violation Served (2024-07-22)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 605 West 156th Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2024-03-07V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEEMERG WORK ORD. PROVIDE SAFETY MEAS NOTE:AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION AT EXP#1 (S ELEV)SPALLING DECORATIVE STONE FROM TOP FL LEVEL AT SEVERAL LOCATIONS CAUSING IMMED HAZARD FOR PUBLIC SAFETY. PROVIDE SAFETY MEASURES SIDE WALK SHED TO SECURE PUBLIC SAFETY. REMEDY: IMMEDIATELY PROVIDE PUBLIC SAFETY MEASURES
2020-09-02V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION000810 PAID INVOICE 905012012021-11-09
2019-12-16V*-DOB VIOLATION - ResolvedPPN203 AOC SUB 03/07/2022 BY SENTRY ELEVATOR COCERT 589001 GEORGE NITA2022-03-15
2019-09-06V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2017 CAT 1 INSP/TST TST
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 605 West 156th 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 605 West 156th 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
2024-12-260002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-270002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-140002021-11-012022-10-31
2021-12-211102020-11-012021-10-31
2021-02-250002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 605 West 156th Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-05-23ComplianceRat Activity
2025-04-11InitialRat Activity
2024-10-25InitialPassed
2023-12-15InitialPassed
2023-09-05BAITBait applied
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 605 West 156th 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 605 West 156th 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 605 West 156th Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2024-07-2239119588LWEST 156TH STREET 605 REACLASS 2: PHONE INOPERATIVE REPAIR & CONNECT SERVICE TO EMERGENCY OPRATOR. CAR BUTTON STATION NOT TAGGED WITH DEVICE NUMBER PROVIDE TAG. CAR DOOR MISALIGNED ADJUST TO REMOVE SCRAPPING & GAPS. CLEAN GARBAGE FROMRESOLVE625.00.0
2024-06-2035685416XWEST 156TH STREET 605 REAFAILURE TO MAINTAIN EXTERIOR BUILDING FACADE AND APPURTENANCES. NOTES:(1)HAZARDOUS CONDITION OBSERVED, SPALLING MASONRY AT 6TH STORY EXPOSURE #1(SOUTH). REMEDY: MAINTAIN EXTERIOR FACADE. TAKE SAFETY MEASURES ANACTIVE1280.00.0
2024-03-0735682238ZWEST 156TH STREET 605 REAFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING FACADE WALL(S) OR APPURTENANCES. NOTE:-ATTHE TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED(1) AT EXPO. #1 SOUTH ELEVATION CRACK/SPALLING DECORATIVE STONE AT TOP FLOOR LEVEL AT SEVERAL LOCATION. (2) AACTIVE2500.02500.0
2023-07-2439090888RWEST 156TH STREET 605 REA2:X:10; IN-CAR COMMUNICATION NOT WORKING, NEED TO REPAIR. 8:V:1; CAR SADDLE TO HATCH SADDLE OFF LEVEL ON MULTIPLE FLOORS, NEED TO ADJUST. 40:P:16; AT TIME OF INSPECTION THERE WAS NO ACCESS TO THE MOTOR ROOM, NEACTIVE1250.01250.0
2022-03-2939059143RWEST 156TH STREET 605 REAPROVIDE ACCESS TO MOTOR ROOMRESOLVE0.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 605 West 156th 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 605 West 156th 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 605 West 156th 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 605 West 156th 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 605 West 156th Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 605 West 156th 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 605 West 156th Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 605 West 156th Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 605 West 156th 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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