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870 Riverside Drive, Manhattan, NY 10032

5
DOB Complaints
17
311 Housing Calls
6
Housing Violations
8
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 870 Riverside Drive

870 Riverside Drive, a 6-story, 36-unit New Law Tenement built in 1920, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over recent years, with the most pressing current concerns being open complaints from June 2025 regarding water leaks (heavy flow) and flooring problems, along with a more recent plumbing issue from June 2025 involving a basin/sink. The building has a documented pattern of heat and hot water problems, with multiple complaints in late 2022 and late 2024 about no heat or hot water affecting either individual apartments or the entire building.

More recently, the property has faced challenges with rodent activity, as evidenced by multiple "Rat Activity" findings in 2024-2025, despite the application of bait and other remediation efforts. The building's infrastructure and maintenance history reveals persistent concerns requiring attention. There are active violations from 2019 regarding various maintenance issues in Apartment 3B, including problems with plastered surfaces, doors, window sashes, and water leaks.

Building-wide concerns include an open violation regarding a janitor/super service requirement from 2022 and an unsafe façade notification from 2024 (Local Law 11/98). The elevator system has required attention, with historical violations and complaints about service and safety features, including a significant penalty from 2020 related to car door restrictors. Recent building maintenance activity shows a pattern of addressing issues promptly through 311 and HPD channels, though some matters remain unresolved or have recurred, indicating ongoing maintenance challenges in this older building.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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870 Riverside Drive Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 36
Year built 1920
Total area 74879 sq ft
Floors 6
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

5
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
6
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
17
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
3
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
10
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
8
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

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870 Riverside Drive Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

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RoleNameAddress

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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870 Riverside Drive 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 870 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
2025-06-242025-06-27Plumbing-Water SupplyEmergencyCLOSE
2025-06-092025-06-16Plumbing-Basin/sinkNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-06-062025-06-06Water Leak-Heavy FlowEmergencyOPEN
2025-06-062025-06-06Flooring/stairs-FloorNon EmergencyOPEN
2024-11-032024-11-05Heat/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 870 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
2022-11-01BOpenNoneNone§ 27-2053 ADM CODE PROVIDE DWELLING WITH A JANITOR OR RESPONSIBLE PERSON OR JANITORIAL SERVICE.None
2022-11-01AOpenNoneNone§ 27-2053 ADM CODE POST SIGN ON WALL OF ENTRANCE STORY BEARING NAME, ADDRESS INCLUDING APARTMENT NUMBER IF ANY, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF SUPERINTENDENT, JANITOR OR HOUSEKEEPER. AT PUBLIC HALLNone
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
2019-06-04BOpenNone3B§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE COUNTER BALANCES AT LOWER WINDOW SASH IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 3B, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNone
2019-06-04CCloseNone3B§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK OVER CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3B, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 870 Riverside Drive. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-06-09 16:45PLUMBINGBASIN/SINKClosedHPD
2025-06-06 10:06FLOORING/STAIRSFLOOROpenHPD
2025-06-06 10:06WATER LEAKHEAVY FLOWOpenHPD
2024-11-03 00:44HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2023-12-29 12:22Indoor Air QualitySewage OdorClosedDOHMH
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 870 Riverside Drive.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16883982025-02-11ACTIVELocal Law 188/17 Compliance Inspections – Active Jobs
16588552024-01-25ACTIVEFaçade (LL11/98) – Unsafe Notification
16462622023-08-23CLOSEDSite Conditions Endangering Workers2023-08-23No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2023-08-23)
15750872021-06-28CLOSEDBuilding Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected2021-06-28No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2021-06-28)
15522022020-09-07CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2020-10-19Oath Violation Served (2020-10-19)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 870 Riverside Drive.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2024-08-01V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO CORRECT SWARMP CONDITIONS
2024-01-19V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDCYCLE 9A UNSAFE REPORT FILEDCIANOW CRM Violation Dismissed2025-05-03
2022-08-02V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4CONFIRMED SUBMISSION.2022-09-30
2021-01-20V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION000810 PAID INVOICE 907677812023-06-26
2019-12-27V*-DOB VIOLATION - ResolvedPPN203 AOC SUB ON 1/23/2020 BY:LCD ELEV. RICHARD LICHT, CERT#5230012020-02-03
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

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DateTypeDescriptionStatus
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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 870 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
2024-12-230002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-260002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-200002021-11-012022-10-31
2020-12-080002019-11-012020-10-31
2019-12-310002018-11-012019-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 870 Riverside Drive. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-04-17ComplianceRat Activity
2025-02-24InitialFailed for Other R
2024-10-17ComplianceRat Activity
2024-07-26InitialRat Activity
2024-07-10BAITBait applied
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 870 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 870 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 870 Riverside Drive. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2022-12-0237024317P870 RIVERSIDE DR HDFCFAILURE TO SUBMIT ACCEPTABLE REQUIRED CYCLE 9A REPORT OF CRITICAL EXAMINATION DOCUMENTING CONDITION OF EXTERIOR WALL & APPURTENANCES REQUIRED BY 28-302.4 FOR CONTROL #907129.REMEDY:SUBMIT ACCEPTABLE REQUIRED TERESOLVE1250.00.0
2020-10-1939030609K870 RIVERSIDE DR HDFCCLASS 1 CAR DOOR RESTRICTOR IS NOT WORKING MISSING PARTS REPAIR.CAR TOP MISSING STOP SWITCH.NO ACCESS TO MOTOR ROOM PROVIDE.ACTIVE6250.00.0
2019-05-1438269826P860 RIVERCEASE USE 52.BB.12;CEASE USE CONTINUE TEH ELVATOR REMAINS OUT OF SERVICE RESHACKLE HOIST ROPES AND CONTATC NY CDOB AT EIR@BUIDLINGS.NYC.GOV TO RESTORE SERVICE THIS IS A RECURRING CONDITIONRESOLVE3125.03125.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 870 Riverside Drive. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 870 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 870 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 870 Riverside Drive. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

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Sales Records

Sales transactions for 870 Riverside Drive. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 870 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.

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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 870 Riverside Drive. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 870 Riverside Drive. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 870 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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