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656 West 162nd Street, Manhattan, NY 10032

44
DOB Complaints
325
311 Housing Calls
406
Housing Violations
6
Permits

Risk Assessment

13
High Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 13% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 656 West 162nd Street

The 50-unit, 6-story New Law tenement building at 656 West 162nd Street in Washington Heights, owned by Susan Edelstein and constructed in 1920, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, with the most pressing concerns centering around electrical systems and pest control. Most recently, a power outage in May 2025 resulted in HPD violations, following similar electrical issues in May 2024 and multiple instances of elevator service disruption. The building has ongoing electrical violations from 2021 related to improper wiring and safety concerns, with penalties totaling over $8,000 still showing as due. A concerning pattern of rodent infestations has been documented, with active baiting operations continuing through early 2025, and a July 2024 inspection revealing rat activity.

The building has also faced various plumbing and maintenance challenges, including a July 2024 violation regarding roof leaks and multiple safety-related citations. Multiple units have reported issues with mold, unsanitary conditions, and various infrastructure problems, though many of these previously documented issues received no violation findings upon inspection. The elevator system has been a recurring concern, with multiple complaints about lack of alternate service, most recently documented as an active complaint in June 2025. The property underwent significant electrical work in 2020 through 2021, which generated multiple violations related to unpermitted work and safety concerns, though these appear to have been mostly resolved.

Recent rodent control efforts show a pattern of activity, with multiple bait application visits between 2024-2025. The building's bedbug history shows three infested units in 2020-2021, with subsequent reports indicating no infestations in the following periods. Safety inspections and tenant safety violations have been documented, including concerns about window guards and other safety features, particularly in apartment 6B as of July 2024. While many HPD complaints have been closed with no violations issued, the pattern of recurring electrical and pest issues suggests ongoing maintenance challenges within the building.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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656 West 162nd StreetBuilding Overview

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 50
Year built 1920
Total area 53034 sq ft
Floors 6
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

44
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
406
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
325
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
25
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
21
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
1
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
11
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
6
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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656 West 162nd Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

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Landlord Court Records

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656 West 162nd Street Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Registered
Tax Abatement
Tax abatement found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Registered Found

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 656 West 162nd 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
2025-05-062025-05-23Electric-Power OutageImmediate EmergencyCLOSE
2023-05-262024-10-24Flooring/stairs-FloorNon EmergencyCLOSE
2023-05-262024-10-24Unsanitary Condition-MoldEmergencyCLOSE
2023-05-262024-10-24General-CabinetEmergencyCLOSE
2023-05-262024-10-24Flooring/stairs-FloorNon EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 656 West 162nd 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
2024-07-25COpenNone4HHMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4H, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHNone
2024-07-25CCloseNone4H§ 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 IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 4H, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHNone
2024-07-25COpenNoneNoneHMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF RODENTS AT WEST YARDNone
2024-07-25COpenNone4HHMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4H, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHNone
2024-07-21BOpenNone6B§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK OVER THE CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 6B, 6th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 656 West 162nd Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-05-06 21:30ELECTRICPOWER OUTAGEClosedHPD
2024-09-06 09:33PAINT/PLASTERCEILINGClosedHPD
2024-05-18 15:45ELECTRICPOWER OUTAGEClosedHPD
2024-05-15 19:55PLUMBINGTOILETClosedHPD
2024-05-15 19:55PAINT/PLASTERRADIATORClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 656 West 162nd Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16982802025-06-22ACTIVEElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
16676332024-05-10CLOSEDTenant Safety Inspection2024-05-14Oath Violation Served (2024-05-14)
16640832024-04-01CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2024-04-09Oath Violation Served (2024-04-10)
16567712023-12-29CLOSEDTenant Safety Inspection2023-12-29Oath Violation Served (2023-12-29)
16225212022-11-14CLOSEDPlumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)2022-11-17Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2022-11-18)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 656 West 162nd Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2021-07-21V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2021-05-26V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2021-05-26V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2021-05-26V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2021-05-26V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 656 West 162nd 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 656 West 162nd 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
2022-12-120002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-02-160002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-04-053302019-11-012020-10-31
2019-01-313302017-11-012018-11-30
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 656 West 162nd Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-02-25InitialPassed
2025-01-08BAITBait applied
2025-01-08BAITBait applied
2024-11-27BAITBait applied
2024-10-23BAITBait applied
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 656 West 162nd Street. 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 656 West 162nd 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 656 West 162nd Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2024-05-1439114267HMODERN SERVICES SOLUTIONSFAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONERS ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION# 35542057P ISSUED ON 02/24/2021 AND TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01. FAILURE TO SAFEGUARDRESOLVE6250.06250.0
2024-04-0939111155J656 REALTYCLASS 2: PHONE INOPERATIVE REPAIR & CONNECT SERVICE TO 24 HR EMERGENCY OPERATOR. CAR FLOOR NOT LEVEL TO LANDING SILL ADJUST TO LEVEL. FAN INOPERATIVE CHECK WIRES & REPAIR. CAR DOOR MISALIGNED ADJUST TO MEET REQACTIVE3125.03125.0
2023-12-2939102443JMODERN SERVICES SOLUTIONSUNLAWFUL ACTS: FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONERS ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION# 35542057P ISSUED ON 02/24/21 AND TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01. (INADEQURESOLVE6250.06250.0
2021-03-0335547772R656 REALTYFAILURE TO PROVIDE ARC FAULT CIRCUIT INTERUPTER AFCL PROTECTION IN DWELLING UNITS.NO AFCI PROTECTION PROVIDED FOR APARTMES 3B,4E,AND 6G.OUTLETS FIXTURES SWITCHES.REMEDY:PROVIDE AFCI PROTECTION.RESOLVE2400.00.0
2021-03-0335547771P656 REALTYELECTRICAL WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT.OBSERVED AT 9:10AM BRANCH CIRCUT WIRING INSTALLED IN APARTMENTS 3B,4E,AND 6G OUTLETS FIXTURES SWITCHES PANELS.NO ELECTRICAL APPLICATION ON FILE FOR ELECTRICAL WORK.REMEDY:OBTAINRESOLVE1600.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 656 West 162nd 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 656 West 162nd 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 656 West 162nd 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 656 West 162nd 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 656 West 162nd Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 656 West 162nd Street. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

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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 656 West 162nd Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 656 West 162nd Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 656 West 162nd 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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