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1509 St Nicholas Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10033

6
DOB Complaints
44
311 Housing Calls
48
Housing Violations
1
Permits

Risk Assessment

70
Low Risk

This building shows minimal signs of maintenance issues based on our analysis.

Our AI predicts there is a 70% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 1509 St Nicholas Avenue

The six-story, 39-unit tenement building at 1509 St Nicholas Avenue in Washington Heights, built in 1914 and currently owned by James Vest, has experienced persistent maintenance issues over recent years. Most notably, between late 2024 and 2025, there have been multiple heating and hot water complaints affecting both individual apartments and the entire building, with some complaints remaining unresolved.

A current water leak complaint from February 2025 remains open, while another water leak issue from January 2024 resulted in violations. The building has also faced rodent issues, with multiple inspections in 2024 confirming rat activity, and a rodent sighting in November 2024 led to violations. Significant maintenance violations were documented in January 2024 specifically in apartment 6A, including roof leakage, lead paint hazards, missing window guards, and various defects in walls, ceilings, and flooring, though these violations were later certified as corrected.

The building's history shows multiple instances of inspectors being unable to gain access during inspections between 2022-2025, including complaints regarding electrical wiring, illegal conversions, and construction work. Historical records indicate some improvements, as evidenced by the building passing several rodent inspections from 2017-2022, and there have been no bedbug infestations reported in the past five years. The most recent violation regarding the failure to file 2018 external low-pressure inspection records was dismissed in 2023.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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1509 St Nicholas Avenue Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 39
Year built 1914
Total area 46862 sq ft
Floors 6
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

6
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
48
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
44
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
0
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
1
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
8
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
1
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 1509 St Nicholas Ave, New York, NY 10033
  • 1511 St Nicholas Ave, New York, NY 10033
  • 1513 St Nicholas Ave, New York, NY 10033
  • 1515 St Nicholas Ave, New York, NY 10033
  • 600 West 186th St, New York, NY 10033

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1509 St Nicholas Avenue Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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Landlord Court Records

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1509 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 1509 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
2025-02-152025-02-15Water Leak-Slow LeakNon EmergencyOPEN
2024-11-222024-11-28Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2024-11-222024-11-28Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2024-11-012024-11-25Unsanitary Condition-Garbage/recycling StorageNon EmergencyCLOSE
2024-11-032024-11-05Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 1509 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
2024-01-14BCloseNone6A§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK OVER THE CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 6A, 6th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST2024-02-27T00:00:00.000Z
2024-01-14CCloseNone6A§ 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE - USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) WEST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT CENTER LOCATED AT APT 6A, 6th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST2024-02-01T00:00:00.000Z
2024-01-14CCloseNone6A§ 27-2043.1 HMC INSTALL THE MISSING OR REPAIR/REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE WINDOW GUARD(S) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE NEW YORK CITY HEALTH CODE SECTION 24 RCNY CHAPTER 12. WG TO INSTALL = 3, WG TO REPLACE = 0, WG TO REPAIR = 0 IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 6A, 6th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST2024-02-06T00:00:00.000Z
2024-01-14BCloseNone6A§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK OVER THE CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT CENTER LOCATED AT APT 6A, 6th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST2024-02-27T00:00:00.000Z
2024-01-14CCloseNone6A§ 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE - USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) 1st WINDOW FRAME FROM SOUTH AT WEST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 6A, 6th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST2024-02-01T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 1509 St Nicholas Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-02-15 13:08WATER LEAKSLOW LEAKOpenHPD
2024-11-22 11:22HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2024-11-22 09:56HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2024-11-04 00:42HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2024-11-03 12:16HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 1509 St Nicholas Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16910952025-03-17CLOSEDElectrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress2025-03-22Oath Violation Served (2025-03-22)
16652432024-04-14CLOSEDIllegal Conversion2024-04-25Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2024-04-25)
16622542024-03-12CLOSEDSRO: Illegal Work/No Permit/Change in Occupancy Use2024-03-18Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2024-03-18)
16562992023-12-21CLOSEDSRO: Illegal Work/No Permit/Change in Occupancy Use2024-01-08Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2024-01-08)
16514112023-10-19CLOSEDConstruction Enforcement Work Order (DOB)2023-10-23Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2023-10-23)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 1509 St Nicholas Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2023-06-20V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTIONCIANOW CRM Violation Dismissed2023-07-21
2018-12-17V*-DOB VIOLATION - ResolvedPPN203 AOC SUB ON 02/13/19 BY:PRECISION ELEV. SERGEY VOLKOV, CERT#4290052019-02-21
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 1509 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 1509 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
2024-12-260002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-120002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-290002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-02-180002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-03-120002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 1509 St Nicholas Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2024-12-11ComplianceRat Activity
2024-11-14InitialRat Activity
2024-10-31InitialRat Activity
2023-12-20InitialPassed
2022-06-15InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 1509 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.

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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 1509 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 1509 St Nicholas Avenue. 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 1509 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 1509 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 1509 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 1509 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
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 1509 St Nicholas Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 1509 St Nicholas Avenue. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

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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 1509 St Nicholas Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 1509 St Nicholas Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 1509 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.

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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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