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489 Audubon Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10040

2
DOB Complaints
92
311 Housing Calls
56
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

36
Moderate Risk

This building shows some maintenance concerns that warrant attention.

Our AI predicts there is a 36% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 489 Audubon Avenue

489 Audubon Avenue, a 5-story, 50-unit New Law Tenement building in Washington Heights owned by Alex Kohen, has experienced recurring maintenance and health issues throughout 2024-2025. Most recently, in June 2025, multiple emergency complaints were filed regarding plumbing issues, including problems with basins/sinks, bathtubs/showers, water leaks with heavy flow, and mold. These complaints came on the heels of several similar issues in May 2025, suggesting persistent infrastructure challenges.

The building has also shown ongoing pest control challenges, with multiple rodent activity reports and violations recorded between 2023-2025, including an August 2024 violation for rodent droppings in the rear yard. Water-related problems have been particularly problematic, with multiple complaints about leaks, damp spots, and water flow issues throughout 2024-2025, including significant violations found during an August 2024 inspection of apartment 1I. The building's history reflects various maintenance and code compliance issues, including a 2024-2025 pattern of plumbing problems affecting multiple unit fixtures (sinks, showers, radiators) and water-related concerns.

In 2024, violations were documented for inadequate plastered surfaces and paint maintenance in apartment 1I, as well as issues in public areas. The Department of Buildings has recorded several complaints regarding illegal unit modifications and egress problems in 2023, though inspections generally found no violations or issued Oath Violations. While bedbug reports from 2022-2024 show minimal infestation (with only one unit reporting issues in 2020-2021), the building's environmental controls and maintenance practices appear to require ongoing attention. The property has active violations regarding energy efficiency reporting from 2021, though this appears to be a lesser concern compared to the more immediate plumbing and pest issues affecting resident comfort and safety.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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489 Audubon Avenue Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 50
Year built 1925
Total area 46065 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.
56
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
92
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
2
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
2
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
1
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
9
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 489 Audubon Ave, New York, NY 10040
  • 491 Audubon Ave, New York, NY 10040
  • 493 Audubon Ave, New York, NY 10040
  • 520 West 190th St, New York, NY 10040

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489 Audubon 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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489 Audubon 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 489 Audubon 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
2025-06-142025-06-14Plumbing-Basin/sinkEmergencyOPEN
2025-06-142025-06-14Plumbing-Bathtub/showerEmergencyOPEN
2025-06-022025-06-10Water Leak-Heavy FlowEmergencyCLOSE
2025-06-022025-06-10Paint/plaster-CeilingImmediate EmergencyCLOSE
2025-06-022025-06-10Unsanitary Condition-MoldEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 489 Audubon 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
2024-08-19BCloseNone1I§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT WEST WALL IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 1I, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH2024-09-13T00:00:00.000Z
2024-08-19BCloseNone1I§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING AND ALL WALLS IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 1I, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH2024-09-13T00:00:00.000Z
2024-08-19BCloseNone1I§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING AND ALL WALLS IN THE 4th ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 1I, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH2024-09-13T00:00:00.000Z
2024-08-19CCloseNoneNoneHMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF RODENTS RAT DROPPINGS OBSERVED AT TIME OF INSPECTION AT REAR YARD2024-09-10T00:00:00.000Z
2024-08-19ACloseNoneNone§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT CEILING AND ALL WALLS AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY, SECTION ''EAST''2024-09-27T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 489 Audubon Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-06-02 13:22UNSANITARY CONDITIONMOLDClosedHPD
2025-06-02 13:22PAINT/PLASTERCEILINGClosedHPD
2025-06-02 13:22WATER LEAKHEAVY FLOWClosedHPD
2025-05-03 11:04PLUMBINGBATHTUB/SHOWERClosedHPD
2025-05-03 11:04PLUMBINGBASIN/SINKClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 489 Audubon Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16905582025-03-11CLOSEDSRO: Illegal Work/No Permit/Change in Occupancy Use2025-04-01No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2025-04-01)
16332352023-04-04CLOSEDEgress: - Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means2023-04-06Access Denied – 2nd Attempt (2023-04-06)
16327992023-03-30CLOSEDIllegal Conversion2023-04-12Oath Violation Served (2023-04-17)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 489 Audubon Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2021-04-29V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO DISPLAY ENERGY EFFICIENCY SCORE AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRADE AS PER ADCODE SEC. 28-309.12.3
2019-05-03V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4CONFIRMED SUBMISSION2019-08-09
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 489 Audubon 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 489 Audubon 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
2024-12-100002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-190002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-090002021-11-012022-10-31
2021-12-160002020-11-012021-10-31
2020-12-171102019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 489 Audubon Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-05-27ComplianceRat Activity
2025-01-03ComplianceRat Activity
2024-09-26InitialRat Activity
2024-08-08ComplianceRat Activity
2024-06-13InitialRat Activity
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 489 Audubon 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 489 Audubon 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 489 Audubon Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2023-04-1239083746X520 WEST 190TH LLC HAMILTFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN A CODE COMPLIANT MANNER: USE OF PROHIBITED DOOR AND/OR HARDWARE PER BC 1008.1.8; 27-371(J). ACCESS PROVIDED TO APT #1D ONLY. NOTED PROHIBITED DOOR HARDWARE THROUGHOUT APT #1D WITRESOLVE1250.00.0
2023-04-1239083735K520 WEST 190TH LLC HAMILTWORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. ACCESS PROVIDED TO APT #1D ONLY. NOTED FULL HEIGHT PARTITION ERECTED ADJACENT TO LIVING-ROOM AREA CREATING AN ADDITIONAL (2) BEDROOMS. NOTED A TOTAL OF (5) BEDROOMS IN UNIT., OBTAIN PERMIRESOLVE0.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 489 Audubon 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 489 Audubon 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 489 Audubon 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 489 Audubon 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
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 489 Audubon Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 489 Audubon 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.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 489 Audubon Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 489 Audubon Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 489 Audubon 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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