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1540 St Nicholas Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10040

2
DOB Complaints
111
311 Housing Calls
71
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

52
Moderate Risk

This building shows some maintenance concerns that warrant attention.

Our AI predicts there is a 52% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 1540 St Nicholas Avenue

1540 St Nicholas Avenue is a 5-story, 23-unit residential building located in Washington Heights, built in 1913 and currently owned by Duke Associates LLC. The property has experienced recurring heating and hot water issues throughout early 2025, with multiple emergency complaints filed between December 2024 and February 2025, though many of these complaints were closed without proper inspections or with temporary resolutions.

The building underwent several maintenance repairs in 2023-2024, including window repairs in August 2023 and the removal of air conditioning unit obstructions from fire escapes in July 2023, which were considered important safety concerns. Duke Associates LLC has faced various regulatory challenges in 2024, including Environmental Control Board violations relating to building maintenance, improper gas line installations, and permit violations, though these were subsequently resolved.

The company also received citations for failing to certify corrections on immediately hazardous violations in July 2024, which were dismissed in early 2025. Recent inspection records show improvements in pest control, with no bedbug infestations reported in the past three years and successful rodent inspections in early 2025, though there were multiple bait applications needed throughout late 2023 and 2024. The building has complied with Local Law 188/17 inspections, with the most recent inspection occurring in November 2024.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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1540 St Nicholas Avenue Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 23
Year built 1913
Total area 19340 sq ft
Floors 5
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

2
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
71
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
111
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
3
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
3
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
13
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 1540 St Nicholas Ave, New York, NY 10040
  • 1542 St Nicholas Ave, New York, NY 10040
  • 1544 St Nicholas Ave, New York, NY 10040
  • 575 West 187th St, New York, NY 10040

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1540 St Nicholas 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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Date FiledCase TitleCourtLink
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1540 St Nicholas 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 1540 St Nicholas 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
2025-02-192025-02-25Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-02-192025-02-25Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-02-062025-02-10Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-01-242025-01-26Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-01-242025-01-26Heat/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 1540 St Nicholas 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
2023-08-14CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE EAST 3 WINDOW GLASS PANE AT UPPER SASH AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY2023-08-28T00:00:00.000Z
2023-08-14CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE EAST 1 WINDOW GLASS PANE AT UPPER AND LOWER SASHES AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY2023-08-28T00:00:00.000Z
2023-07-28BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES AIR CONDITIONING UNIT PROTRUDING AT FIRE ESCAPE WINDOW AT SOUTH STACK AT FIRE ESCAPE, 3rd STORY2023-09-14T00:00:00.000Z
2023-07-28BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES AIR CONDITIONING UNIT PROTRUDING AT FIRE ESCAPE WINDOW AT WEST STACK AT FIRE ESCAPE, 5th STORY2023-09-14T00:00:00.000Z
2023-07-28BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES AIR CONDITIONING UNIT PROTRUDING AT FIRE ESCAPE WINDOW AT WEST STACK AT FIRE ESCAPE, 3rd STORY2023-09-14T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 1540 St Nicholas Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-02-19 20:56HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2025-02-19 13:53HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2025-02-06 18:28HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2025-01-24 15:18HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2025-01-24 15:18HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 1540 St Nicholas Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16804932024-10-24ACTIVELocal Law 188/17 Compliance Inspections – Active Jobs2024-11-07Compliance Inspection Completed – No Enforcement Action Required (2024-11-07)
16647322024-04-08CLOSEDLocal Law 188/17 Compliance Inspections – Active Jobs2024-05-24Oath Violation Served (2024-05-24)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 1540 St Nicholas Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2024-08-07V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION000810 PAID INVOICE 908574922025-02-06
2024-07-24V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION000810 PAID INVOICE 908575122025-02-06
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 1540 St Nicholas Avenue. 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 1540 St Nicholas 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
2024-12-030002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-11-270002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-12-070002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-140002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-02-160002020-11-012021-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 1540 St Nicholas Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-04-02InitialPassed
2024-09-27InitialPassed
2024-04-30BAITBait applied
2024-03-04BAITBait applied
2024-01-12BAITBait applied
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 1540 St Nicholas Avenue. 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 1540 St Nicholas 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 1540 St Nicholas Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2024-05-2035671479XDUKE ASSOCIATES LLCFILED A CERTIFIER FORM,APPLICATIN,ETC,CONTAINING A MATERIAL FALSE STATEMENT.OBSERVED ON DOB APPROVED PLANS WITH FALSE AND/OR CONTRADICTING STATEMENT,INDICATING TYPE II HOOD IN INSTALLATION NOTES #5 & INDICATINGRESOLVE0.00.0
2024-05-2035671480NDUKE ASSOCIATES LLCFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER.OBSERVED FLEX-HOSE CONNECTION TO COOKING EQUIPMENT-APPLIANCE,NO SECONDARY MEANS OF EGRESS AT CELLAR/BSMT LEVEL, NO SPRINKLER SYSTEM AT CELLAR/BSMT LEVEL WITRESOLVE1250.00.0
2024-05-2035671481PDUKE ASSOCIATES LLCWORK W/O PERMIT.OBSERVED PLUMBING GAS LINE INSTALLED W/O ACTIVE PERMIT FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT/APPLIANCE AT CELLAR/BSMT LEVEL, 2" BLACK PIPE TO SUPPLY GAS FOR COOKING AT BAKERY STORE. MAKE SITE SAFE.REMEDY:OBTAINRESOLVE2500.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 1540 St Nicholas 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 1540 St Nicholas 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 1540 St Nicholas 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 1540 St Nicholas 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
Tax ClassMonthWater OnlyAmountCycle
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 1540 St Nicholas Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 1540 St Nicholas 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.

DateTypeResult
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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 1540 St Nicholas Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 1540 St Nicholas Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 1540 St Nicholas 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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