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561 West 179th Street, Manhattan, NY 10033

3
DOB Complaints
122
311 Housing Calls
40
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

37
Moderate Risk

This building shows some maintenance concerns that warrant attention.

Our AI predicts there is a 37% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 561 West 179th Street

The 5-story, 56-unit New Law Tenement at 561 West 179th Street, built in 1905, is currently owned by 561 West 179th Street Nyc, Llc. The building has experienced several notable issues in recent years, with the most pressing concerns being multiple heat and hot water complaints, including three emergency complaints in December 2024 and one in January 2025. These complaints indicate periodic heating system failures affecting the entire building.

The property has also faced documented maintenance challenges, including multiple HPD inspections in May 2025 revealing issues with flooring, plumbing (sink), intercom systems, and door conditions, though none of these were found to violate housing laws. A significant cluster of violations was noted in 2023 regarding the fire escape system, with detailed inspections in July 2023 identifying defective treads that required replacement. Additionally, the building has three active DOB violations as of September 2024 for failing to file mandatory High-Pressure inspections from 2018 through 2023.

The building's maintenance history shows recurring issues with building systems and pest control, including documented rat activity in multiple inspections throughout 2024 and one report of cockroach infestation in apartment 52 in late 2024. The property also experienced a sewage odor incident in February 2025 requiring DOHMH intervention. The bedbug reporting history indicates generally low infestation rates, with only one unit affected in the 2022-2023 filing period, though the most recent 2023-2024 report shows no infestations. While many of the building's recent complaints have been addressed and closed, including several emergency heat/hot water issues, there remain some open violations and ongoing maintenance challenges that affect various building systems and resident comfort.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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561 West 179th Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 56
Year built 1905
Total area 37533 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.
40
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
122
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.
6
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
12
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 1380 St Nicholas Ave, New York, NY 10033
  • 1382 St Nicholas Ave, New York, NY 10033
  • 561 West 179th St, New York, NY 10033
  • 1386 St Nicholas Ave, New York, NY 10033

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561 West 179th Street 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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561 West 179th 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 561 West 179th 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
2025-05-072025-05-12Paint/plaster-WallEmergencyCLOSE
2025-05-072025-05-12Door/window-DoorEmergencyCLOSE
2025-05-072025-05-12Flooring/stairs-FloorNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-05-072025-05-12Plumbing-Basin/sinkNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-05-072025-05-12General-Bell/buzzer/intercomNon EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 561 West 179th 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
2024-11-27CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM LOCKED DOOR AT CELLAR AT BOILER ROOM2024-12-11T00:00:00.000Z
2024-11-27CCloseNone52HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 52, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT SOUTH2024-12-30T00:00:00.000Z
2024-11-27CCloseNone52§ 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 52, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT SOUTH2024-12-10T00:00:00.000Z
2023-09-24BOpenNone44§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE SOUTH WALL IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 44, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNone
2023-07-17CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005 ADM CODE FIRE ESCAPE DEFECTIVE. REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN, DEFECTIVE AND/OR MISSING 2ND ,3RD AND 10TH TREAD FROM BOTTOM AT WEST SIDE OF BUILDING SOUTH STACK AT FIRE ESCAPE, 2nd STORY2023-07-31T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 561 West 179th Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-05-07 16:04FLOORING/STAIRSFLOORClosedHPD
2025-05-07 16:04GENERALBELL/BUZZER/INTERCOMClosedHPD
2025-05-07 16:04PLUMBINGBASIN/SINKClosedHPD
2025-05-07 16:04DOOR/WINDOWDOORClosedHPD
2025-05-07 16:04PAINT/PLASTERWALLClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 561 West 179th Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
14842342018-07-15CLOSEDIllegal Conversion2018-08-17Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2018-08-18)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 561 West 179th Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2024-09-23V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL HGH PRESSURE INSPECTION
2024-09-23V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 INTERNAL HGH PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-30V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL HGH PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-30V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 INTERNAL HGH PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-30V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL HGH PRESSURE INSPECTION
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 561 West 179th 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 561 West 179th 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
2024-12-310002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-191102022-11-012023-10-31
2023-06-290002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-03-180002020-11-012021-10-31
2022-02-250002020-11-012021-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 561 West 179th Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2024-12-31BAITBait applied
2024-12-31BAITBait applied
2024-12-31BAITBait applied
2024-12-18BAITBait applied
2024-11-29ComplianceRat Activity
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 561 West 179th 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 561 West 179th 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 561 West 179th 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 561 West 179th 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 561 West 179th 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 561 West 179th 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 561 West 179th 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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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 561 West 179th Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 561 West 179th 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 561 West 179th Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 561 West 179th Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 561 West 179th 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.

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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