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642 West 172nd Street, Manhattan, NY 10032

3
DOB Complaints
170
311 Housing Calls
124
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

28
High Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 28% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 642 West 172nd Street

The 26-unit, five-story New Law Tenement at 642 West 172nd Street in Washington Heights, currently owned by Chris Spyropoulos and built in 1920, has experienced persistent rodent issues, with multiple complaints logged in 2025 alone. Between January 2024 and May 2025, the building underwent several inspections confirming rat activity, culminating in eight rat sighting complaints between March 21 and March 30, 2025, followed by another complaint in May 2025. The property has faced various maintenance challenges, including multiple open door-related complaints in March 2025 and recurring sanitation issues in garbage/recycling storage areas throughout 2024, with some complaints remaining open as of March 2025.

The building's safety and maintenance history reveals several concerning patterns. A series of July 2024 violations cited issues with self-closing doors at various points of the building, including fire doors on multiple stories, while September 2024 violations noted problems with the courtyard and fire passageway cleanliness. The building has experienced plumbing and drainage issues, as evidenced by complaints in 2020 regarding water retention and drainage problems, along with electrical maintenance concerns in 2020.

Notably, while there were bedbug infestations reported between 2019-2020, there have been no recorded infestations in the past four reporting periods (2020-2024). The property has undergone various inspections and received violations for condition-related problems, including a 2024 violation regarding the accumulation of refuse. Additionally, the building has a documented history of emergency maintenance issues, including a heat/hot water complaint in September 2024.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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642 West 172nd Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 26
Year built 1920
Total area 22585 sq ft
Floors 5
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

3
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
124
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
170
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
3
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
2
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
1
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
45
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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642 West 172nd Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

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RoleNameAddress

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Landlord Court Records

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642 West 172nd Street Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Not registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Not 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 642 West 172nd 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
2025-03-082025-03-08Door/window-DoorEmergencyOPEN
2025-03-052025-03-05Door/window-DoorEmergencyOPEN
2024-12-132025-01-28Unsanitary Condition-Garbage/recycling StorageNon EmergencyCLOSE
2024-12-132025-01-28Unsanitary Condition-Garbage/recycling StorageNon EmergencyCLOSE
2024-12-282024-12-28Unsanitary Condition-Garbage/recycling StorageNon EmergencyOPEN
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 642 West 172nd 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
2024-09-23CCloseNoneNone§ 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 AT NORTH FIRE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORY2024-09-27T00:00:00.000Z
2024-07-05BCloseNone23§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 23, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNone
2024-07-05BCloseNone23§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 23, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNone
2024-07-05BCloseNone23§ 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 23, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNone
2024-07-03CCloseNoneNone§ 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 FIRE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 3rd STORYNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 642 West 172nd Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-05-30 21:58RodentRat SightingClosedDOHMH
2025-03-26 13:51RodentRat SightingClosedDOHMH
2025-03-25 23:17RodentRat SightingClosedDOHMH
2025-03-25 12:09RodentRat SightingClosedDOHMH
2025-03-25 00:39RodentRat SightingClosedDOHMH
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 642 West 172nd Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16107812022-05-29CLOSEDDebris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling2022-05-29No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2022-05-30)
15481962020-07-21CLOSEDFailure to Retain Water/Improper Drainage (LL103/89)2020-09-04Oath Violation Served (2020-09-08)
15300392019-12-07CLOSEDPlumbing: Defective/Leaking/Not Maintained2020-01-15Oath Violation Served (2020-01-22)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 642 West 172nd Street.

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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 642 West 172nd 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
2024-12-160002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-200002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-050002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-01-060002020-11-012021-10-31
2020-12-2802602019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 642 West 172nd Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-05-29ComplianceRat Activity
2025-02-26InitialRat Activity
2025-02-25ComplianceRat Activity
2025-01-02ComplianceRat Activity
2024-09-19ComplianceRat Activity
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 642 West 172nd 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 642 West 172nd 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 642 West 172nd Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2020-09-0439028205LASJM REALTY ASSOCIATES LLFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER: NOTED: IN APARTMENT 2 THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET BELOW THE WINDOW IN THE FRONT BEDROOM NOT FUNCTIONING. IN THE REAR BEDROOM THE FLOOR IS SLOPPING AND BOWING FRORESOLVE0.00.0
2020-01-1539015857YASJM REALTY ASSOCIATES LLWORK WITHOUT A PERMIT I OBSERVED ON THE SECOND FLOOR IN APARTMENT 25 UNDER THE KITCHEN SINK NEW WATER VALVE AND WASTE LINE WAS INSTALLED. IN BATHROOM UNDER THE SINK NEW VALVES AND WASTE LINE WAS INSTALLED. NEWRESOLVE0.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 642 West 172nd 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)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 642 West 172nd 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 642 West 172nd 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 642 West 172nd 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 642 West 172nd Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 642 West 172nd 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.

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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 642 West 172nd Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 642 West 172nd Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 642 West 172nd 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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