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481 Ft Washington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10033

4
DOB Complaints
18
311 Housing Calls
58
Housing Violations
4
Permits

Risk Assessment

93
Low Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 93% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 481 Ft Washington Avenue

481 Fort Washington Avenue is a 6-story, 62-unit NEW LAW TENEMENT building located in Washington Heights, constructed in 1936 and currently owned by Jose Gallegos. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, with eight documented complaints between October 2024 and February 2025, affecting both individual apartments and the entire building. The most recent incident in February 2025 was investigated by HPD but found no violations of housing laws.

The building has also had water leak problems, with two complaints in October 2023, one resulting in violations for slow leaks affecting multiple areas, including the kitchen window frame in apartment 69. Several violations detected during a October 2024 inspection required repairs to water leak evidence, fire retardant materials, and maintenance of various building systems, though these violations were certified as corrected by December 2024. The building's maintenance history shows attention to safety features, with a window guard violation identified and addressed in apartment 69 in October 2023, and various repairs documented through Department of Buildings permits issued between 2021 and 2022.

While the building has had periodic elevator service complaints recorded in 2023 and 2024, inspections found no violations. Environmental inspections for rodent activity show consistent passing results from 2018 to 2024, though there were two failed inspections in 2020. The property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with zero reported cases in the past eight filing periods from 2018 through 2024. Historical records from 2018 show three ECB violations related to building facade maintenance and exterior conditions, all of which were resolved, and there were multiple DOB violations related to cycle inspections between 2019 and 2021 that were dismissed.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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481 Ft Washington Avenue Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 62
Year built 1936
Total area 56706 sq ft
Floors 6
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

4
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
58
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
18
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
2
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
3
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
1
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
4
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
4
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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481 Ft Washington Avenue Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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481 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 481 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
2025-02-032025-02-07Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2024-11-222024-11-28Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2024-11-222024-11-28Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2024-10-282024-10-31Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2024-10-282024-10-31Heat/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 481 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
2024-10-30ACloseNoneNone§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT SOUTH AND WEST WALLS AND CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY2024-12-09T00:00:00.000Z
2024-10-30BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY2024-12-09T00:00:00.000Z
2024-10-30BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY2024-12-09T00:00:00.000Z
2023-11-14CCloseNoneNone§ 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 HOPPER CHUTE AT COMPACTOR CLOSET, 3rd STORY2023-12-29T00:00:00.000Z
2023-10-15ACloseNone69§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT ALL PEELING PAINT SURFACES IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH, THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 69, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2023-11-03T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 481 Ft Washington Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-02-03 08:08HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2024-11-22 21:56HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2024-11-22 21:22HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2024-10-28 17:03HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2024-10-28 11:10HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 481 Ft Washington Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16718752024-07-07CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2024-12-03No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-12-03)
16645242024-04-05CLOSED2Y2024-04-10No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-04-10)
16581952024-01-17CLOSEDLocal Law 188/17 Compliance Inspections – Active Jobs2024-01-29Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2024-01-29)
16391222023-06-09CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2023-08-08No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2023-08-09)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 481 Ft Washington Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2020-11-30V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDCYCLE 7A UNSAFE REPORT FILEDJNW CYCLE 7 REPORT FILED AS SAFE.2021-05-04
2020-11-30V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDCYCLE 8A UNSAFE REPORT FILEDCIANOW CRM Violation Dismissed2023-04-23
2020-11-30V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDCYCLE 9A UNSAFE REPORT FILEDCIANOW CRM Violation Dismissed2023-04-23
2019-10-01V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILED TO FILE CYCLE 1 TECHNICAL REPORT BY 12/31/2018 PER RCNY 103-09OK TO DISMISS AS PER K. ISMAIL #5208. R/W NOT FRONTING PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY2020-06-22
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 481 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 481 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
2024-12-020002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-050002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-010002021-11-012022-10-31
2021-12-070002020-11-012021-10-31
2020-12-080002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 481 Ft Washington Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2024-10-29InitialPassed
2023-12-28InitialPassed
2022-06-15InitialPassed
2020-06-12InitialFailed for Other R
2020-05-26InitialFailed for Other R
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 481 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 481 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 481 Ft Washington Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2019-09-1037015643XA&M REALTY LLCFAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION#35368687Z ISSUED ON 11/14/18 AND TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01(D)(2). AN ACCEPTIBLERESOLVE1250.00.0
2018-11-1435368687ZA&M REALTY LLCFAILURE TO MAINTAIN EXTERIOR BUILDING FACADE AND APPURTENANCES. ROOF STAIRWELL BULKHEAD DOORS, FRAMES, HARDWARE DEFECTIVE LEANING PARAPET AND CAMELBACK-GROUT MISSING COPING CRACKED ABOVE ENT BLACK WIRES-UNSECRESOLVE1250.00.0
2018-05-1837010468PA & M REALTY LLCFAILURE TO SUBMIT ACCEPTABLE 8TH ROUND REPORT OF CRITICAL EXAMINATION DOCUMENTING CONDITION OF EXTERIOR WALLS & APPURTENANCES REQUIRED BY 28-302.4 FOR CONTROL#807278.REM:SUBMIT REQUIRED TECHNICAL REPORT.RESOLVE1250.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 481 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 481 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 481 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 481 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
Tax ClassMonthWater OnlyAmountCycle
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 481 Ft Washington Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 481 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.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 481 Ft Washington Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 481 Ft Washington Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 481 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.

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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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