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238 Ft Washington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10032

24
DOB Complaints
177
311 Housing Calls
247
Housing Violations
3
Permits

Risk Assessment

22
High Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 22% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 238 Ft Washington Avenue

238 Ft Washington Avenue is a 6-story, 42-unit residential building located in Washington Heights, built in 1920 and currently owned by George Huang. The building has experienced ongoing maintenance issues in recent years, with multiple HPD complaints and violations. Most notably, there are current safety concerns including an open HPD complaint from March 2025 regarding heavy water leakage, and recent violations for window frame issues and electrical lighting problems.

The property has a history of elevator maintenance problems, with multiple complaints from 2024-2025 regarding single device operation and no alternate service, plus an active ECB violation from December 2024 related to door restrictor modification and emergency phone service. The building has undergone several inspections and faced various maintenance challenges, particularly in Apartment 51, which had multiple violations issued in December 2024 including issues with water leaks, plaster surfaces, and door hardware. There was also a bedbug infestation reported in Apartment 52 in October 2024.

The property has shown some improvement in pest management, as evidenced by the most recent bedbug reports from 2025 showing no infested units. Recent rodent inspections have passed, although there were periods of rat activity noted in 2022. The building's current ECB violation status indicates a failure to certify correction on an immediately hazardous violation as of March 2025, with a penalty of $6,250. The property has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements since 2021, showing no reported infestations in recent years, and has passed all rodent inspections in 2024-2025.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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238 Ft Washington Avenue Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 42
Year built 1920
Total area 56246 sq ft
Floors 6
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

24
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
247
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
177
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
9
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
58
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
2
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
40
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
3
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 232 Fort Washington Ave, New York, NY 10032
  • 234 Fort Washington Ave, New York, NY 10032
  • 236 Fort Washington Ave, New York, NY 10032
  • 238 Fort Washington Ave, New York, NY 10032
  • 240 Fort Washington Ave, New York, NY 10032
  • 242 Fort Washington Ave, New York, NY 10032
  • 658 West 170th St, New York, NY 10032
  • 660 West 170th St, New York, NY 10032
  • 662 West 170th St, New York, NY 10032
  • 664 West 170th St, New York, NY 10032
  • 666 West 170th St, New York, NY 10032
  • 668 West 170th St, New York, NY 10032
  • 670 West 170th St, New York, NY 10032
  • 672 West 170th St, New York, NY 10032

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238 Ft Washington Avenue 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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Date FiledCase TitleCourtLink
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238 Ft Washington Avenue 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

Full Building Data for 238 Ft Washington Avenue

Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 238 Ft Washington Avenue. 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
2025-03-042025-04-02Water Leak-Slow LeakNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-03-042025-04-02Door/window-Window FrameNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-03-042025-04-02Unsanitary Condition-MoldEmergencyCLOSE
2025-03-042025-04-02Paint/plaster-CeilingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-03-042025-04-02Electric-No LightingEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 238 Ft Washington Avenue. 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
2024-12-10BCloseNone51§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING AND NORTH WALL IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 51, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2025-01-22T00:00:00.000Z
2024-12-10BCloseNone51§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE EAST WALL IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 51, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2025-01-22T00:00:00.000Z
2024-12-10BCloseNone51§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK / WATER PENETRATION THE EAST WALL IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 51, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2025-01-22T00:00:00.000Z
2024-12-10BCloseNone51§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING, EAST WALL, WEST WALL AND NORTH WALL IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 51, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2025-01-22T00:00:00.000Z
2024-12-10ACloseNone51§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK / WATER PENETRATION THE EAST WALL IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 51, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2025-01-22T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 238 Ft Washington Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-03-04 21:11DOOR/WINDOWWINDOW FRAMEClosedHPD
2025-03-04 21:11DOOR/WINDOWWINDOW FRAMEClosedHPD
2025-03-04 21:11WATER LEAKSLOW LEAKClosedHPD
2025-03-04 21:11ELECTRICNO LIGHTINGClosedHPD
2025-03-04 21:11PAINT/PLASTERCEILINGClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 238 Ft Washington Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16882112025-02-08CLOSEDIllegal Conversion2025-04-16Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2025-04-16)
16858642025-01-07CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2025-06-25Oath Violation Served (2025-06-25)
16839972024-12-14CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2025-01-06No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2025-01-07)
16740342024-08-02CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2024-12-06Oath Violation Served (2024-12-06)
15743722021-06-18CLOSEDIllegal Conversion No Access Follow-Up2021-06-18Oath Violation Served (2021-06-18)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 238 Ft Washington Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2025-03-05V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2021-09-15V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATIONECB DOWNGRADED TO CLASS 2 OR 32022-05-20
2021-04-29V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO DISPLAY ENERGY EFFICIENCY SCORE AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRADE AS PER ADCODE SEC. 28-309.12.3CHALLENGE APPROVED2021-09-17
2020-09-30V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION000810 PAID INVOICE 903965172021-02-23
2020-09-30V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION000810 PAID INVOICE 903965222021-02-23
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 238 Ft Washington Avenue. 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 238 Ft Washington Avenue. 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
2025-06-110002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-03-260002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-01-190002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-02-170002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-05-050002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 238 Ft Washington Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-02-28InitialPassed
2024-07-30InitialPassed
2023-07-31InitialPassed
2022-11-25InitialPassed
2022-10-26BAITBait applied
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 238 Ft Washington Avenue. 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 238 Ft Washington Avenue. 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 238 Ft Washington Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2024-12-0639132213LFT WASHINGTON EQUITIESCLASS 1: DOOR RESTRICTOR MODIFIED DEEMING IT INOPERATIVE REPAIR & RETEST (CU). CLASS 2: CONNECT PHONE SERVICE TO 24 HR EMERGENCY OPERATOR. CAR DOOR MISALIGNED ADJUST. EVACUATION SIGNS MISSING PROVIDE REQUIRED SACTIVE6250.06250.0
2023-01-1935666299MFT WASHINGTON EQUITIES LTFAILURE TO OBEY VACATE ORDER OF COMMISSIONER PER 28-207.4 ISSUED 7/8.20 FOR APT #7 ON 1ST FL LEVEL.NOTED:APT #7 FULLY OCCUPIED.FEMALE TENANT STATED "SHE IS CURRENTLY LIVING IN THIS APARTMENT" PREVIOUS VIOLATIONRESOLVE12000.012000.0
2021-06-1835554333KFT WASHINGTON EQUITIES LTFAILURE TO OBEY A VACATE ORDER OF THE COMMISSIONER PER 28-207.4.VACATE ORDER # M50/2020.NOTED APT #7OM 1ST FLOOR OBSERVED OCCUPIED DISPITE VACATE ORDER ISSUED ON 07/07/2020.REMEDY:COMPLY WITH VACATE CODE.RESOLVE1250.093.0
2021-06-1835554334MFT WASHINGTON EQUITIES LTFAILURE TO COMPLY WITH COMMISSIONER'S ORDER TO FILE CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION WITH DEPT OF BUILDINGS FOR VIOLATING CONDITIONS CITED IN NOV #35476432P ISSUED ON 07/08/2020 PURSUANT TO 28-201.1;28-204.2;1RCNY102-RESOLVE0.00.0
2021-06-1835554335YFT WASHINGTON EQUITIES LTFAILURE TO COMPLY WITH COMMISSIONER'S ORDER TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION WITH DEPT OF BUILDINGS FOR VIOLATING CONDITIONS CITED IN NOV #35476434Z ISSUED ON 07/08/2020 PURSUANT TO 28-201.1;28-204.2;1RCNY 1RESOLVE0.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 238 Ft Washington Avenue. 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 238 Ft Washington Avenue. 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 238 Ft Washington Avenue. 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 238 Ft Washington Avenue. 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 238 Ft Washington Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 238 Ft Washington Avenue. 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 238 Ft Washington Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 238 Ft Washington Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 238 Ft Washington Avenue. 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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