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657 West 161st Street, Manhattan, NY 10032

18
DOB Complaints
661
311 Housing Calls
911
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

9
High Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 9% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 657 West 161st Street

The 6-story, 48-unit New Law Tenement building at 657 West 161st Street in Washington Heights, owned by Shimon Greisman, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues between 2025 and recent years. Most notably, in May 2025, multiple violations were documented, including unsanitary conditions related to pests and electrical outlet issues. The building has an identified problem with roaches in Apartment 4E, along with safety concerns regarding smoke and carbon monoxide detectors that remain open as of December 2024.

There have been recurring issues with the building's elevator system, evidenced by multiple complaints from 2023-2024 about single device operation and no alternate service, with violations served in October 2024. The building has also faced infrastructure challenges, including a bulging/cracked wall reported in June 2025 and stability concerns in July 2024. Recent inspections and complaint histories show ongoing maintenance needs, particularly in terms of building systems and resident safety.

While pest control measures appear to be in place, as demonstrated by rodent inspections showing varying results between 2021 and 2025, there are persistent issues with interior conditions, including mold, slow water leaks, and problems with doors and windows. The property's environmental control board violations from 2023-2024 highlight issues such as misaligned doors, missing safety signage, and electrical wiring concerns. Recent housing maintenance code complaints show a pattern of unsanitary conditions, though some complaints have been resolved through inspections. The building's history suggests ongoing efforts to address various maintenance issues, as indicated by the closure of several previous violations, though some current violations remain open as of the latest inspection dates.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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657 West 161st Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building's risk level is typical for buildings in Washington Heights.

Building Characteristics

Total units 48
Year built 1915
Total area 62736 sq ft
Floors 6
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

18
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
911
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
661
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
40
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
26
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
4
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
18
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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657 West 161st 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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657 West 161st 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 657 West 161st 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
2025-05-272025-05-29Electric-Outlet/switchNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-05-272025-05-29Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-05-272025-05-29Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-05-272025-05-29Flooring/stairs-FloorNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-04-292025-04-30Heat/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 657 West 161st 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
2024-12-20CCloseNoneNone§ 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 FIRE DOOR LEADING TO EAST COURT YARD AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z
2024-12-20BOpenNone4E§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4E, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION AT SOUTHNone
2024-12-20COpenNone4EHMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4E, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION AT SOUTHNone
2024-12-20BOpenNone4E§ 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4E, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION AT SOUTHNone
2024-12-12ACloseNone1F§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT ALL PEELING PAINT SURFACES IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1F, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 657 West 161st Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-05-27 11:22UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSClosedHPD
2025-05-27 11:22FLOORING/STAIRSFLOORClosedHPD
2025-05-27 11:22ELECTRICOUTLET/SWITCHClosedHPD
2025-05-27 11:22UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSClosedHPD
2025-04-29 13:48HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 657 West 161st Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16985552025-06-25CLOSEDWall/Retaining Wall – Bulging/Cracked2025-07-03Oath Violation Served (2025-07-03)
16731372024-07-22CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2024-10-07Oath Violation Served (2024-10-07)
16724832024-07-14CLOSEDBuilding Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected2024-07-15No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-07-15)
16623912024-03-13CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2024-04-24No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-04-24)
16524002023-10-31CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2023-11-13Oath Violation Served (2023-11-20)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 657 West 161st Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2024-01-24V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2021-01-20V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATIONECB DISMISSED2021-08-27
2020-10-14V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATIONMZX CERTIFICATION RECEIVED BEFORE AEUHAZ2020-10-29
2020-09-02V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION000810 PAID INVOICE 903447092020-11-10
2020-09-02V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION000810 PAID INVOICE 903447182020-11-10
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 657 West 161st 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 657 West 161st 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
2024-12-030002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-250002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-210002021-11-012022-10-31
2021-12-010002020-11-012021-10-31
2020-12-220002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 657 West 161st Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-02-25InitialPassed
2024-10-07BAITBait applied
2024-09-12ComplianceRat Activity
2024-07-29InitialRat Activity
2023-07-27InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 657 West 161st 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 657 West 161st 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 657 West 161st Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2024-10-0739126749Z161 HOLDING LTD 1CLASS 2: NO PHONE SERVICE CONNECT SERVICE TO EMERGENCY OPERATOR. CAR DOOR MISALIGNED CREATING GAPS ADJUST TO REMOVE. BRAILLE TAGS MISSING PROVIDE REQUIRED SIGNAGE AT EVERY HOIST DOOR. HANDRAIL LOOSE REPAIR & SERESOLVE655.0655.0
2023-11-1339099214L161 HOLDING LTDCAR SADDLE TO HALL SADDLE IS NOT LEVEL ON MULTIPLE FLOORS CREATING A TRIPPING HAZARD, NEED TO ADJUST FLOOR STOPS. REQUIRED SIGNAGE STATING "IN CASE OF FIRE USE DO NOT USE ELEVATOR USE THE STAIRS" IS MISSING, NEACTIVE1280.00.0
2023-09-1339094723R161 HOLDING LTDAT THE TIME OF INSPECTION IN THE 1ST FLOOR HALLWAY I OBSERVED #12 GAUGE WIRE IN USE AS PERMANENT WIRING TO GIVE POWER TI ANOTHER FIXTURE. WIRES ARE EXPOSED AND CAN ENERGIZE METAL STAIRCASE, COMPLY WITH ECRESOLVE0.00.0
2021-07-2635586750H161 HOLDING LTDFAILURE TO COMPLY W/COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/V35542680R ISSUED10/20/20&TO FILE C/C PURSUANT TO28-201.1&1RCNY102-01.COMPLY W/COMMISSIONER'S ORDER &/OR FILE C/C.RESOLVE0.00.0
2021-06-0835529621K161 HOLDING LTDFAILURE TO COMPLY W/COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/V35542680R ISSUED10/20/20&TO FILE C/C PURSUANT TO28-201.1&1RCNY102-01.NO C/C ON FILE.COMPLY W/COMMISSIONER'S ORDER &/OR FILE C/C.RESOLVE0.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 657 West 161st 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)
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 657 West 161st 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 657 West 161st 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 657 West 161st 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 657 West 161st Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 657 West 161st 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 657 West 161st Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 657 West 161st Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 657 West 161st 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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