Building and Landlord Data Analysis Report

838 Riverside Drive, Manhattan, NY 10032

14
DOB Complaints
45
311 Housing Calls
38
Housing Violations
5
Permits

Risk Assessment

80
Low Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 80% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 838 Riverside Drive

838 Riverside Drive is a 6-story, 44-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1920, currently owned by Mike Spira. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, with multiple tenant complaints filed through HPD between 2024 and 2025, including two emergency complaints in late March 2025 and October 2024 that remain unresolved due to lack of access for inspection.

The building has also faced elevator service concerns, with multiple complaints about single device operation and no alternate service, though inspections in 2022, 2023, and 2024 found no violations at the time of inspection. Recent inspections and violations reveal several safety concerns, including open Class C violations from October 2024 regarding defective self-closing doors at the west fire door in the 3rd story public hall and missing defective hinges in the entrance to apartment 6E2. These violations follow a pattern of maintenance issues documented since 2019, including violations for interior public space maintenance and fire safety systems.

The building has also experienced rodent activity, with multiple inspections between 2023 and 2025 showing varying results, including rat activity, failed inspections, and most recently passing an inspection in February 2025. Notable environmental violations include a 2018 citation for failure to maintain elevator records and a 2019 elevator maintenance violation, though these were subsequently resolved. The building demonstrated compliance with bedbug reporting requirements for 2023-2024, with only one infested unit reported in 2024, which was successfully eradicated.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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838 Riverside DriveBuilding Overview

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 44
Year built 1920
Total area 56190 sq ft
Floors 6
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

14
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
38
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
45
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
4
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
2
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
2
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
28
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
5
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 838 Riverside Dr, New York, NY 10032
  • 840 Riverside Dr, New York, NY 10032
  • 842 Riverside Dr, New York, NY 10032

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838 Riverside Drive 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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838 Riverside Drive 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 838 Riverside Drive. 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
2025-03-272025-03-30Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2024-10-252024-10-28Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2024-01-302024-05-19Flooring/stairs-FloorNon EmergencyCLOSE
2024-04-302024-05-01Electric-Power OutageImmediate EmergencyCLOSE
2024-04-152024-04-19Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 838 Riverside Drive. 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
2024-10-27BCloseNone3D§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). ADDITIONAL DEVICE MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3D, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2024-12-11T00:00:00.000Z
2024-10-27COpenNoneNone§ 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 WEST FIREDOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 3rd STORYNone
2024-10-27BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY2024-12-11T00:00:00.000Z
2024-10-27COpenNoneNone§ 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 LATCH SET AT FIREDOOR LEADING TO EAST YARD AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYNone
2024-10-27BCloseNone3D§ 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR ADDITIONAL DEVICE MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3D, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2024-12-11T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 838 Riverside Drive. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-03-27 05:15HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2024-10-25 21:27HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYOpenHPD
2024-08-19 22:32RodentRat SightingClosedDOHMH
2024-04-30 11:54ELECTRICPOWER OUTAGEClosedHPD
2024-04-15 23:10HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 838 Riverside Drive.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16626432024-03-16CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2024-06-04No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-06-06)
16555812023-12-14CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2024-03-01No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-03-01)
16162392022-08-17CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2022-09-13No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2022-09-13)
16160282022-08-14CLOSEDElevator: Multiple Devices on Property2022-09-13Please See Complaint Number (2022-09-13)
16159372022-08-12CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2022-09-13Please See Complaint Number (2022-09-13)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 838 Riverside Drive.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2021-04-29V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO DISPLAY ENERGY EFFICIENCY SCORE AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRADE AS PER ADCODE SEC. 28-309.12.3CIANOW CRM Violation Dismissed2021-12-21
2019-12-27V*-DOB VIOLATION - ResolvedPPN203 A0C SUB ON 7/16/2020 BY:UPLIFT JOSEPH MEYERS, CERT#2930012020-08-26
2019-03-18V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO SUBMIT AN EER PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-308.4 - MULTIPLE YEARS (2018)PD 622030012020-12-09
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 838 Riverside Drive. 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 838 Riverside Drive. 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
2024-12-120002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-04-021102022-11-012023-10-31
2023-03-160002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-02-160002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-04-060002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 838 Riverside Drive. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-02-24InitialPassed
2024-12-10ComplianceRat Activity
2024-09-12InitialFailed for Other R
2024-07-26InitialPassed
2024-03-05ComplianceRat Activity
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 838 Riverside Drive. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

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Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 838 Riverside Drive. 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 838 Riverside Drive. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2019-09-1838271264P838 RIVERSIDE DRIVE LLC68-M-7,68-B-7,52-BB-12,35-L-10,THERE IS NO STCIKER ON MAIN LINE OR ANYWHERE ELSE WITH TE NAME AND CONTATC NUMBER OF THE MAINTENANCE COMPANY NO ENTRU OF DATE OF ANNUAL BRAKE MAINTENANNCE IN LOG RESHAKCLE TAG ISRESOLVE0.00.0
2018-03-0935320861M838 RIVERSIDE DRIVE LLCPERMANENT DWELLING OFFERED FOR OTHE RTHAN PERMANENT RESIDENTIAL PURPOSES COFO #12303033T001 INDICATES PREMISES TO BE LEGALLY APPROVED AS A CLASS A MULTIPLE DWELLING. NOTED I WAS ABLE TO DETERMINE THAT APT 1ERESOLVE0.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 838 Riverside Drive. 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 838 Riverside Drive. 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 838 Riverside Drive. 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 838 Riverside Drive. 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 838 Riverside Drive. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 838 Riverside Drive. 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 838 Riverside Drive. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 838 Riverside Drive. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 838 Riverside Drive. 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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