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1392 St Nicholas Avenue

MANHATTAN, NY 10033 BBL 1021530036 18 units · 6 floors · 1925

This building has a severe track record, and our model predicts major ongoing maintenance failures.

HPD violations vs. neighborhood
Class B/C violations on record vs. a typical building in Washington Heights
At or below average
avg 100.7
66
Fewer violations More violations

This building has 66 recorded HPD violations, at or below the Washington Heights average of 100.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1392 St Nicholas Avenue rent-stabilized?

Rent stabilization caps how much your rent can rise and protects your right to renew. Here's how this building scores on the four signals that usually point to it.

Built before 1974
Built 1925
6 or more units
18 units
Registered with RGB
Not found
421-A / J-51 abatement
None found
Potential rent stabilization. Building age and size suggest eligibility — confirm with the DHCR (Division of Housing and Community Renewal) or request a rent history.

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AI summary · updated June 2026

The 6-story, 1925 New Law Tenement at 1392 St Nicholas Avenue in Washington Heights, currently owned by Rick Herman, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been multiple complaints regarding pest infestations, with an open complaint as of March 2025 and several cases documented in 2024, particularly affecting apartment 51 on the 5th floor. Water-related issues have also been significant, with multiple violations issued in June 2024 regarding water leaks, including one affecting a window recess in apartment 51, and separate plumbing complaints filed in May 2025. The building has experienced recent infrastructure challenges, including a power outage in April 2025 and heating/hot water issues reported in 2024.

The property has undergone several inspections and received three tenant safety inspections in 2025, all resulting in compliance or no violations. While there have been multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations issued in 2024, including issues with garbage storage and various maintenance requirements, many of these have since been closed. The building's elevator system and boiler have also been the subject of inspections and complaints, with some requiring follow-up attention. Despite these challenges, the building has maintained a record of no bedbug infestations since 2018, and rodent inspections in 2024 have shown passing results, though there were some failed inspections in previous years. Recent permits issued in 2020 indicate ongoing maintenance and improvement efforts, with two work permits processed through the Department of Buildings.

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How 1392 St Nicholas Avenue's risk score is calculated

We trained a model on 7 years of city inspection data — HPD violation filings, tenant complaints, and owner track records across their entire portfolio. It estimates the probability that HPD inspectors will find serious or dangerous violations at this address in the next 12 months. Lower % = safer.

What the score means for you

Neighborhood percentile
29th percentile

Out of 1273 buildings in this neighborhood, 369 have a higher predicted risk.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted violation outcome
1.2%
No serious
violations
30.1%
Some violations
(1–9)
68.7%
Many violations
(10+)
Risk factors

What's driving this score

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Serious violations last 1–2 years

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Emergency violations, property manager's portfolio

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Hazardous violations (past 7 years)

HPD violations classified as hazardous — things like mold, peeling lead paint, or broken heat.

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What's in the 1392 St Nicholas Avenue report

Building characteristics
Total units18
Floors6
Year built1925
Gross area23,772 sq ft
Building class
Tax abatementNone
Issue trend & model projection

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Included addresses

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1390 St Nicholas Ave, New York, NY 10033
1392 St Nicholas Ave, New York, NY 10033
1394 St Nicholas Ave, New York, NY 10033
1396 St Nicholas Ave, New York, NY 10033
558 West 180th St, New York, NY 10033
560 West 180th St, New York, NY 10033
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1392 St Nicholas Avenue's landlord & ownership

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Corporate Owner

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Name
560 West 180Th St Nyc LLC
Address
560 West 180Th Street 306
New York, NY 10033
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1392 St Nicholas Avenue event timeline

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2026
HPD Violation Jun 08
Class A violation
§27-2104(B) Hmc Post A Proper Notice Regarding Rent Stabilization Law, In A Form Approved By The Commissioner, In A Conspicuous Location Wi…
311 Call & HPD Complaint Jun 07
Heat/Hot Water

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