Building and Landlord Data Analysis Report

647 West 174th Street, Manhattan, NY 10033

1
DOB Complaints
28
311 Housing Calls
8
Housing Violations
2
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 647 West 174th Street

This 40-unit, 5-story New Law Tenement building at 647 West 174th Street in Washington Heights, built in 1924 and currently owned by Milton Merl, has experienced recurring maintenance issues over recent years, with the most pressing concerns focusing on heating systems and interior maintenance. The building has faced multiple heat/hot water complaints in 2021, including several emergency cases from February 2021, though inspections often encountered access issues. More recently, in early 2025, there was a paint/plaster complaint that remained partially unresolved, specifically affecting bathroom surfaces in apartment 4B.

The building has also dealt with pest control issues, particularly in June 2023 when violations were issued for a roach infestation in apartment 4B. Various code violations related to building safety and maintenance have been documented, including multiple open violations regarding energy benchmarking reporting requirements from 2020-2022, and several open violations from 2021 concerning required safety signage in public areas. Historically, the building has maintained a rodent control program, with recent inspections in 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 passing without any significant issues, although there were documented instances of rat activity in 2019. The property has shown compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, with no infestations reported in recent years.

Various improvements and maintenance work have been permitted, with plumbing-related permits issued in December 2022. Building safety violations from 2021 included issues with door/window requirements and other maintenance matters, though many of these have been resolved. A notable inspection in 2020 revealed water leak and mold issues in apartment 3E, which received both Class C and A violations. While the building has shown some consistent patterns of maintenance issues, particularly regarding heating systems and interior maintenance, recent rodent control success and bedbug-free status may indicate improved overall management in certain areas.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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647 West 174th StreetBuilding Overview

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 40
Year built 1924
Total area 29910 sq ft
Floors 5
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

1
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
8
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
28
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
2
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
0
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
3
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
2
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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647 West 174th Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

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RoleNameAddress

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Landlord Court Records

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647 West 174th Street 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 647 West 174th 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
2025-01-272025-02-05Paint/plaster-WallNon EmergencyCLOSE
2024-02-182024-02-20Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2023-06-062023-06-10Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
2023-06-062023-06-10Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
2023-06-062023-06-10Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 647 West 174th 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
2023-09-08AOpenNone4B§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT ALL PEELING PAINT SURFACES IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH, THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4B, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTNone
2023-06-09CCloseNone4BHMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4B, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST2023-06-21T00:00:00.000Z
2023-06-09ACloseNone4B§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT ALL PEELING PAINT SURFACES IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH, THE BATHROOM , THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 4B, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST2023-08-28T00:00:00.000Z
2021-06-16ACloseNoneNone§ 27-2053 ADM CODE POST SIGN ON WALL OF ENTRANCE STORY BEARING NAME, ADDRESS INCLUDING APARTMENT NUMBER IF ANY, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF SUPERINTENDENT, JANITOR OR HOUSEKEEPER. AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYNone
2021-06-16AOpenNoneNone§ 27-2045 ADM CODE POST A PROPER NOTICE OF SMOKE DETECTOR REQUIREMENTS, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, AT OR NEAR THE MAIL BOX MISSING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 647 West 174th Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-01-27 14:00PAINT/PLASTERWALLClosedHPD
2024-02-18 01:05HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2023-06-06 10:41UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSClosedHPD
2023-06-06 10:38UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSClosedHPD
2023-06-06 10:38UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 647 West 174th Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
15653392021-02-25CLOSEDBoiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit2021-03-01No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2021-03-01)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 647 West 174th Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2022-06-01V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4
2021-12-01V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO DISPLAY ENERGY EFFICIENCY SCORE AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRADE AS PER ADCODE SEC. 28-309.12.3
2021-04-29V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO DISPLAY ENERGY EFFICIENCY SCORE AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRADE AS PER ADCODE SEC. 28-309.12.3CIANOW CRM Violation Dismissed2021-06-02
2020-08-03V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4
2020-05-03V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 647 West 174th 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 647 West 174th 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
2024-12-270002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-080002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-01-130002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-11-300002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-12-010002020-11-012021-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 647 West 174th Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-02-27InitialPassed
2024-07-30InitialPassed
2023-07-31InitialPassed
2022-11-23InitialPassed
2022-02-16InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 647 West 174th 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 647 West 174th 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 647 West 174th Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 647 West 174th 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 647 West 174th 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 647 West 174th 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 647 West 174th Street. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

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Sales Records

Sales transactions for 647 West 174th Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 647 West 174th 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.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 647 West 174th Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 647 West 174th Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 647 West 174th 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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