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609 West 196th Street, Manhattan, NY 10040

2
DOB Complaints
269
311 Housing Calls
221
Housing Violations
1
Permits

Risk Assessment

19
High Risk

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in NYC with significant maintenance issues.

Our AI predicts there is a 19% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 609 West 196th Street

As of July 2025, 609 West 196th Street is a 6-story, 51-unit residential building constructed in 1928 and currently owned by Mark Scharfman. The property has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over the past few years, with the most recent problems centering around plumbing infrastructure. In early 2025, there were multiple water-related complaints, including an open bathtub/shower plumbing issue and a slow water leak that was inspected but found not to violate housing laws.

The building has documented rodent activity, with inspections in 2025 showing both rat activity and compliance results, indicating ongoing pest control challenges. Recent housing maintenance code violations include issues in Apartment 28, where there are open B-class violations related to mold, plaster repairs, floor tiles, and electrical switch problems, along with C-class violations in Apartment 5A regarding self-closing door issues. The building's maintenance history reveals persistent infrastructure challenges, with multiple water leak complaints recorded between 2025 and 2024, including heavy flow incidents and slow leaks.

Apartment 2A has documented issues with mice infestation and plumbing concerns from late 2024. The property has also experienced periodic bedbug infestations, with the most recent report from December 2024 indicating one affected unit, though earlier records show successful eradication. Noteworthy systems issues include ventilation system inspection difficulties and various general maintenance complaints ranging from paint/plaster problems to electrical issues. The building has passed several rodent compliance inspections, though initial inspections frequently show rat activity, suggesting ongoing management of pest control measures.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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609 West 196th Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Inwood.

Building Characteristics

Total units 51
Year built 1928
Total area 47642 sq ft
Floors 6
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.
221
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
269
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
6
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
1
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
2
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
29
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
1
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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  • 609 West 196th St, New York, NY 10040
  • 611 West 196th St, New York, NY 10040
  • 613 West 196th St, New York, NY 10040

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609 West 196th Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

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RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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609 West 196th Street Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Registered
Tax Abatement
Tax abatement found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Registered Found

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 609 West 196th 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
2024-11-132025-06-18Paint/plaster-CeilingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-04-242025-06-18Water Leak-Slow LeakNon EmergencyCLOSE
2024-11-132025-06-18Water Leak-Heavy FlowEmergencyCLOSE
2025-03-042025-04-04Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-03-042025-04-04Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 609 West 196th 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
2024-12-05CCloseNone5A§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES AT APT ENTRANCE DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 5A, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION AT WEST2024-12-23T00:00:00.000Z
2024-11-15ACloseNone28§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... LESS THAN 10 SQ. FT. AT THE NORTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 28, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION AT SOUTH2025-01-21T00:00:00.000Z
2024-11-15BOpenNone28§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ELECTRICAL LIGHT SWITCH AT WEST WALL IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 28, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION AT SOUTHNone
2024-11-15BOpenNone28§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING AND NORTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 28, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION AT SOUTHNone
2024-11-15BOpenNone28§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC FLOOR TILES IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 28, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION AT SOUTHNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 609 West 196th Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-04-24 07:18WATER LEAKSLOW LEAKClosedHPD
2025-04-01 12:43PLUMBINGBATHTUB/SHOWEROpenHPD
2025-03-25 11:15WATER LEAKHEAVY FLOWClosedHPD
2025-03-25 11:15GENERALVENTILATION SYSTEMClosedHPD
2025-03-25 11:15PAINT/PLASTERWALLClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 609 West 196th Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
15844512021-10-17CLOSEDIllegal Commercial/Manufacturing Use in Residential Zone2021-10-19No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2021-10-21)
15500162020-08-11CLOSEDPlumbing: Defective/Leaking/Not Maintained2020-08-31Oath Violation Served (2020-09-02)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 609 West 196th Street.

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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 609 West 196th Street. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 609 West 196th 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
2024-12-121102023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-010002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-120002021-11-012022-10-31
2021-12-070002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-07-220002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 609 West 196th Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-04-29CompliancePassed
2025-03-25InitialRat Activity
2024-10-10CompliancePassed
2024-08-23InitialRat Activity
2023-09-18ComplianceRat Activity
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 609 West 196th Street. 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 609 West 196th 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)
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 609 West 196th Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2020-08-3139027793M609 WEST ASSOCIATESLP BEAFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLAINT MANNER I OBSERVED IN APARTMENT 3F UNDER THE KITCHEN SINK PIPE WASTE LINE WAS LEAKING. ALSO UNDER THE BATHROOM SINK ON THE WASTE LINE THE PIPE WAS LEAKING, REPAIR ARESOLVE312.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 609 West 196th 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 609 West 196th 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 609 West 196th 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

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Sales Records

Sales transactions for 609 West 196th Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 609 West 196th Street. 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 609 West 196th Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 609 West 196th Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 609 West 196th 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.

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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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