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400 Ft Washington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10033

11
DOB Complaints
125
311 Housing Calls
171
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

44
Moderate Risk

This building shows some maintenance concerns that warrant attention.

Our AI predicts there is a 44% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 400 Ft Washington Avenue

The 6-story, 39-unit building at 400 Fort Washington Avenue in Washington Heights, owned by Moshe Katzenstein, has experienced several recurring maintenance and safety issues since 2020. Most notably, there are persistent problems with elevator service, with multiple documented violations regarding single-device service and safety monitoring. The building has also faced multiple safety-related complaints in 2025 regarding smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors, though inspections were unable to be completed. Apartment 2D has specific open violations from 2024 regarding windows and safety devices, while Apartment 3C is currently facing pest control issues.

The property has demonstrated difficulty maintaining basic safety systems, as evidenced by the recent Environmental Control Board violation regarding improperly secured electrical conduit (April 2024) and various safety-related complaints. In addition to the ongoing safety concerns, the building has accumulated multiple open ECB violations related to elevator systems and building maintenance, including an active penalty for failure to maintain building walls and an open violation for not certifying corrections on immediately hazardous violations. Recent housing maintenance code complaints from April 2025 indicate issues with water leaks, wall conditions, and flooring. The property has consistently failed to maintain reliable elevator service and basic safety features, with multiple citations for failing to install required safety systems or properly maintain existing ones. Recent rodent inspections in 2025 have indicated rat activity in the building, though previous years showed passing results.

The building's maintenance history reveals a pattern of unresolved safety concerns, particularly regarding elevator function and safety systems. While there has been some remediation of certain issues, such as wall and flooring problems, new complaints frequently arise. The property's age (built in 1924) and classification as a New Law Tenement may contribute to these ongoing maintenance challenges, though historical violations for illegal hotel rooms and scaffold issues have not recurred since 2021 and 2022 respectively. The bedbug reporting for 2023-2024 shows no infestations, though this may reflect recent compliance efforts rather than long-term resolution of pest issues. The combination of active violations, ongoing safety concerns, and recurring maintenance issues presents a complex picture of the building's current condition as of 2025.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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400 Ft Washington 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 1924
Total area 51948 sq ft
Floors 6
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

11
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
171
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
125
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
13
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
6
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
3
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
19
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 394 Fort Washington Ave, New York, NY 10033
  • 396 Fort Washington Ave, New York, NY 10033
  • 398 Fort Washington Ave, New York, NY 10033
  • 720 West 178th St, New York, NY 10033
  • 722 West 178th St, New York, NY 10033
  • 724 West 178th St, New York, NY 10033
  • 726 West 178th St, New York, NY 10033

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400 Ft Washington 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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400 Ft Washington 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 400 Ft Washington 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
2025-04-112025-04-16Water Leak-Slow LeakNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-04-112025-04-16Water Leak-Slow LeakNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-04-112025-04-16Paint/plaster-WallNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-04-112025-04-16Paint/plaster-WallNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-04-112025-04-16Flooring/stairs-FloorNon EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 400 Ft Washington 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
2024-11-06BOpenNone2D§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WINDOW, 1-ST FROM SOUTH AT WEST, LOWER SASH COUNTER BALANCES IN THE 7th ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2D, 2nd STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTNone
2024-11-06BOpenNone2D§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WINDOW, 1-ST FROM WEST AT NORTH, UPPER SASH COUNTER BALANCES IN THE 7th ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2D, 2nd STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTNone
2024-11-06BOpenNone2D§ 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2D, 2nd STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTNone
2024-11-06BOpenNone2D§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2D, 2nd STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTNone
2024-11-06COpenNone2D§ 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 2D, 2nd STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 400 Ft Washington Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-03-11 11:37SAFETYSMOKE DETECTORClosedHPD
2025-03-11 11:37SAFETYCARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORClosedHPD
2025-03-11 11:37PAINT/PLASTERWALLClosedHPD
2025-02-11 08:03DOOR/WINDOWDOOROpenHPD
2025-02-07 15:00DOOR/WINDOWDOOROpenHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 400 Ft Washington Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16862922025-01-12CLOSEDSidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold/Inadequate/Defect/NONE/NO PMT/NO CERT2025-01-13Oath Violation Served (2025-01-13)
16686912024-05-23CLOSEDEgress: - Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means2024-05-25No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-05-26)
16639182024-03-29CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2024-04-23Oath Violation Served (2024-04-23)
16186512022-09-22CLOSEDGas Utility Referral2022-11-02Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2022-11-02)
15939142022-02-28CLOSEDSidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold/Inadequate/Defect/NONE/NO PMT/NO CERT2022-03-02No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2022-03-02)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 400 Ft Washington Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2024-06-26V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2023-02-08V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVECYCLE 9A UNSAFE REPORT FILED
2022-02-21V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVECYCLE 9A FAILURE TO CORRECT SWARMP CONDITIONS
2021-08-18V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2020-09-02V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 400 Ft Washington 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 400 Ft Washington 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
2025-05-140002023-11-012024-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 400 Ft Washington Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-04-28ComplianceRat Activity
2025-02-28InitialRat Activity
2024-07-31InitialPassed
2023-07-31InitialPassed
2022-11-23InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 400 Ft Washington 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 400 Ft Washington 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 400 Ft Washington Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2024-04-2339112434R400 FORT WASHINGTONELECTRICAL CONDUIT FROM THE CONTROLLER TO THE HOIST MOTOR IS NOT PROPERLY SECURED, WHICH SEPARATED THE GREENFIELD FROM THE CONNECTOR EXPOSING THE WIRE. NEED TO PROPERLY SECURE CONDUIT. POT RELAY ON THE CONTROLLACTIVE1250.00.0
2022-01-2239054733Y400 FORT WASHINGTON JACOBELEVATOR STOP SWITCH BUTTON NOT PROPERLY WORKING. (STICKS)RESOLVE0.00.0
2021-05-2635511024R400 FORT WASHINGTON AVENUFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING WALLS OR APPURTENANCES.NOTED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION THERE WAS AN AC UNIT INSTALLED IN A WINDOW ON THE 2ND FLOOR ABOVE THE MAIN ENTRANCE WITH IMPROPER SUPPORT USED FOR BALANCING.TACTIVE2500.02500.0
2020-05-2239022629H400 FORT WASHINGTON JACOBNO DOOR LOCK MONITORING INSTALLED IN THIS CONTROLLER AS MANDATED BY 3.10.12 OF APPENDIX K3 OF THE 2014 NYCBC. THIS IS A CONTROLLER FEATURE WHICH ENSURES PASSENGER SAFETY. REMEDY; FILE APPLICATION, INSTALL DLM AACTIVE3125.074.0
2020-02-1139017346L400 FORT WASHINGTON JACOBNO DOOR LOCK MONITORING INSTALLED IN THIS CONTROLLER AS MANDATED BY 3.10.12 OF APPENDIX K3 OF THE 2014 NYCBC. THIS IS A CONTROLLER FEATURE WHICH ENSURES PASSENGER SAFETY. REMEDY; FILE APPLICATION, INSTALL DLM AACTIVE1250.029.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 400 Ft Washington 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 400 Ft Washington 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 400 Ft Washington 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 400 Ft Washington 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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Sales Records

Sales transactions for 400 Ft Washington Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 400 Ft Washington 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 400 Ft Washington Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 400 Ft Washington Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 400 Ft Washington 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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