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251 Ft Washington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10032

51
DOB Complaints
443
311 Housing Calls
250
Housing Violations
7
Permits

Risk Assessment

21
High Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 21% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 251 Ft Washington Avenue

The 251 Fort Washington Avenue building, located in Washington Heights, is an 8-story, 46-unit New Law Tenement built in 1912 and currently owned by Christopher Fanelli. The property has experienced recurring heating and hot water issues throughout 2025, with multiple tenant complaints and emergency violations recorded between February and April of that year.

Most recently, in May 2025, the building was cited for rodent activity, though previous inspections showed mixed results with both passed and failed inspections for rat activity between 2022 and 2025. The building underwent a significant number of repairs and maintenance work in 2023, including the addressing of multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations in Apartment 56 relating to water leaks, bathroom fixtures, and pest issues, though these were all certified as resolved by December 2023. The building has had several important infrastructure-related incidents since 2018, including two Environmental Control Board violations in 2023 related to improper gas line installation and removal of gas dryers without proper permits, which resulted in fines totaling $1,935.00.

There have been issues with the elevator system, documented in complaints from 2018, 2019, and most recently in 2023. The property has maintained a generally good record regarding bedbug infestations, with the most recent reports from 2022-2024 showing zero infested units, though previous years had isolated incidents in 2019-2020. Regular building inspections and permits for various maintenance work have been documented consistently through 2018-2023, suggesting ongoing efforts to maintain the property's infrastructure, though the recurring heat and rodent issues in 2025 indicate ongoing maintenance challenges.

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

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 46
Year built 1912
Total area 58167 sq ft
Floors 8
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

51
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
250
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
443
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
10
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
9
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
3
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
9
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
7
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 251 Fort Washington Ave, New York, NY 10032
  • 701 West 170th St, New York, NY 10032

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251 Ft Washington Avenue Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

Other NYC buildings registered to this landlord.

AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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251 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

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 251 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
2025-04-072025-04-12Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-04-072025-04-12Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-04-092025-04-12Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-04-022025-04-08Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-04-022025-04-08Heat/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 251 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
2023-11-08BCloseNone56§ 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 56, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2023-11-20T00:00:00.000Z
2023-11-08BCloseNone56§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD BASE CABINET AT SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 56, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2023-11-20T00:00:00.000Z
2023-11-08ACloseNone56§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT EAST AND NORTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 56, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2023-12-04T00:00:00.000Z
2023-11-08ACloseNone56§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE NORTH WALL IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 56, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2023-12-04T00:00:00.000Z
2023-11-08CCloseNone56HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 56, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2023-11-20T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 251 Ft Washington Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-05-17 15:06RodentSigns of RodentsClosedDOHMH
2025-04-09 20:54HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2025-04-07 17:36HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2025-04-07 17:33HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2025-04-02 21:00HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 251 Ft Washington Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16564622023-12-26CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2024-04-16No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-04-16)
16451362023-08-08CLOSEDPlumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)2023-08-08Oath Violation Served (2023-08-09)
16260942023-01-06CLOSEDSidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold/Inadequate/Defect/NONE/NO PMT/NO CERT2023-01-07No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2023-01-07)
15896272021-12-22CLOSEDTenant Safety Inspection2021-12-22Compliance Inspection Performed (2021-12-22)
15896282021-12-22CLOSEDTenant Safety Inspection2021-12-22Compliance Inspection Performed (2021-12-22)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 251 Ft Washington Avenue.

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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 251 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
2024-12-240002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-080002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-020002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-02-160002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-02-170002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 251 Ft Washington Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-07-29CompliancePassed
2025-06-12InitialFailed for Other R
2025-02-26InitialPassed
2024-08-29CompliancePassed
2024-07-31InitialRat Activity
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 251 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 251 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 251 Ft Washington Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2023-08-0839092062J251 FT REALTY LLC HELLEROBSERVED IN BASEMENT IN THE BOILER ROOM INSTALLED A BUSHING ON GAS LINE WHICH IS CONTRARY TO CODE REFER TO FGC SECTION 403.10.4 (3), REPAIR AND/OR REPLACERESOLVE655.00.0
2023-08-0839092063L251 FT REALTY LLC HELLEROBSERVED IN BASEMENT REMOVAL OF GAS LINE FOR GAS DRYERS ALL WORK COMPLETED NO PERMIT, OBTAIN ALL PERMITSRESOLVE1280.00.0
2021-10-0837022021R251 FT REALTY LLC HELLERFAILURE TO FILE ACCEPTABLE AMENDED CYCLE 8A REPORT INDICATING CORRECTION OF UNSAFE CONDITIONS DESCRIBED IN INITIAL FACADES REPORT REQUIRED BY 28-302.5 FOR CONTROL#807175.REMEDY:FILE ACCEPTABLE REPORT.RESOLVE1250.00.0
2019-06-2035365563N251 FT REALTY LLCFAILURE TO MAINTAIN EXTERIOR BUILDING FACADE AND APPURTENANCES *EAST ELEVATION EXPOSURE 1 OBSERVED VETRICAL CRACKS ON 7TH FL SPALLED MASONRY BRICK ON 5TH FL. SOUTH ELEVATION EXPOSURE 2 OBSERVED CRACKED MASONRYRESOLVE0.00.0
2018-06-0638263535H251 FORT REALTY LLC97X##)RECURRING CONDITION AGGRAVATED 1 PER 1RCNY 102-01(F). OBTAIN CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR EBN 03/18 FOR DEVICE 1P10488. THIS IS THE ONLY DEVICE IN THE BUILDING THEREBY CREATING A HAZARDOUS CONDITION AS PRESOLVE3125.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 251 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 251 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 251 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 251 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 251 Ft Washington Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 251 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 251 Ft Washington Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 251 Ft Washington Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 251 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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