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255 Ft Washington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10032

4
DOB Complaints
46
311 Housing Calls
21
Housing Violations
3
Permits

Risk Assessment

91
Low Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 91% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 255 Ft Washington Avenue

The 6-story New Law Tenement at 255 Ft Washington Avenue in Washington Heights, owned by Mark Scharfman, has experienced recurring heating issues in 2023-2025, with multiple complaints about lack of heat and hot water affecting the entire building, though HPD was unable to gain access to verify the conditions during their inspections. The building has documented water-related problems, particularly in February 2024, with multiple complaints of heavy flow and slow leaks, though inspectors found no violations in one case.

Apartment 21 underwent a significant inspection in June 2023 revealing multiple Class C violations including broken plastered surfaces, water leaks, pest infestation, and gas supply issues, while violations in Apartments 24 and 21 in 2023 also cited problems with gas supply, window repairs, and carbon monoxide detectors. The building has faced various infrastructure concerns over the years, including elevator service reliability issues in 2019-2020, which resulted in Oath Violations. In 2022, an inspection discovered unauthorized modifications in the cellar level apartment, including water and waste lines for shower/tub installation without proper permits.

Recent inspections in 2025 have shown improved pest control measures, with the most recent rodent inspection passing. Open violations as of late 2023 relate to fire door hardware and electrical wiring on the first floor, though the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations since 2020. The property has undergone regular maintenance and received several permits in 2018-2019 for various work, including electrical and plumbing repairs.

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

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 36
Year built 1946
Total area 44574 sq ft
Floors 6
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

4
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
21
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
46
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
5
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
16
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
3
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 255 Fort Washington Ave, New York, NY 10032
  • 257 Fort Washington Ave, New York, NY 10032
  • 259 Fort Washington Ave, New York, NY 10032
  • 700 West 171st St, New York, NY 10032
  • 702 West 171st St, New York, NY 10032
  • 704 West 171st St, New York, NY 10032

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255 Ft Washington Avenue 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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255 Ft Washington Avenue Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Not registered
Tax Abatement
Tax abatement found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Not registered Found

Full Building Data for 255 Ft Washington Avenue

Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 255 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
2025-04-022025-04-08Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-03-302025-04-01Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2024-12-072024-12-12Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2024-02-272024-03-11Water Leak-Heavy FlowEmergencyCLOSE
2024-02-242024-03-03Water Leak-Slow LeakNon EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 255 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
2023-09-17BOpenNoneNone§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF ELECTRICAL WIRE AT NORTH FIRE DOOR LEADING TO YARD AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYNone
2023-09-17COpenNoneNone§ 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 NORTH FIRE DOOR LEADING TO YARD AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYNone
2023-06-14CCloseNone21§ 27-2070 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF GAS TO THE FIXTURES AT RANGE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 21, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNone
2023-06-14COpenNone21§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT THE CEILING IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 21, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNone
2023-06-14COpenNone21§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT THE CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 21, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 255 Ft Washington Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-04-02 21:06HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2025-03-30 22:00HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2024-12-07 19:00HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2024-02-27 12:27WATER LEAKHEAVY FLOWClosedHPD
2024-02-26 09:56PAINT/PLASTERCEILINGClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 255 Ft Washington Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16211522022-10-25CLOSEDIllegal Conversion2022-11-09Oath Violation Served (2022-11-10)
15528912020-09-14CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2020-10-22Oath Violation Served (2020-10-22)
15013882019-02-11CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2019-04-03No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2019-04-04)
14993172019-01-15CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2019-01-15Oath Violation Served (2019-01-16)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 255 Ft Washington Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2019-10-01V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILED TO FILE CYCLE 1 TECHNICAL REPORT BY 12/31/2018 PER RCNY 103-09RW DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF LL37.2020-11-17
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 255 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 255 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
2024-12-160002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-010002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-190002021-11-012022-10-31
2021-12-070002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-04-050002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 255 Ft Washington Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-02-26InitialPassed
2025-01-24BAITBait applied
2024-11-14BAITBait applied
2024-10-17BAITBait applied
2024-09-17ComplianceRat Activity
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 255 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.

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 255 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 255 Ft Washington Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2022-11-0939073681P255 TENANTS CORP BEACH LAWORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. NOTED: AT CELLAR LEVEL OF APARTMENT 1 INSTALLED WATER AND WASTE LINES FOR SHOWER/TUB., OBTAIN ALL PERMITSRESOLVE1250.00.0
2022-11-0939073680N255 TENANTS CORP BEACH LAFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER: USE OF PROHIBITED DOOR AND/OR HARDWARE PER BC 1008.1.8; 27-371(J). AT TIME OF INSPECTION OF CELLAR APARTMENT OBSERVED 3 ROOMS WITH KEY LOCKING HARDWARE., PRESOLVE625.00.0
2022-11-0939073679X255 TENANTS CORP BEACH LAOCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO DOB RECORDS. NOTED: APT 1 CELLAR LEVEL USED AS SLEEPING QUARTERS WITH BED DRESSER CLOTHING AND PERSONAL ITEMS., DISCONTINUE ILLEGAL OCCUPANCY OR AMEND C OF ORESOLVE0.00.0
2020-10-2239030857J255 TENANTS CORP BEACH LAOUT SIDE COMM INOPERATIVE REPAIR ,PIT LIGHT MISSING , LIGHT SWITCH PROVIDE.RESOLVE0.00.0
2019-01-1538265592N355 TENANTS CORPCU52BB12,2L10,40P16. CU RESHACKLE TAG ON TOP OF CAR IS EXPIRED, PHONE IN CAR HAS RECORDING STATING THE LINE IS NOT CONNECTED, NO ACCESS TO MACHINE ROOM AND NO ANSWER WHEN SUPERINTENDENT WAS CALLED, PROVIDE KEYSRESOLVE3125.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 255 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)
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 255 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 255 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 255 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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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 255 Ft Washington Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 255 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.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 255 Ft Washington Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 255 Ft Washington Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 255 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.

Project IDStatusBoroughBlockLot
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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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