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579 Ft Washington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10033

21
DOB Complaints
200
311 Housing Calls
80
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

41
Moderate Risk

This building shows some maintenance concerns that warrant attention.

Our AI predicts there is a 41% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 579 Ft Washington Avenue

579 Fort Washington Avenue is a 64-unit, 5-story New Law tenement building constructed in 1924 and currently owned by Joseph Podolski. The property has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water systems, particularly evident from multiple emergency complaints between March and June 2025, including instances where HPD inspectors were unable to gain access for necessary inspections. The building has also faced challenges with pest management, as shown by recent complaints regarding unsanitary conditions involving pests and garbage storage in April 2025, with follow-up inspections confirming these issues. Significantly, the property is currently facing multiple active ECB violations from 2024 related to structural concerns, including bulging and cracking of parapet walls, particularly around the front entrance, and issues with the fire escape system.

There are serious concerns about illegal transient occupancy of Apartment 3A, with associated violations regarding lack of required safety systems and means of egress. The building's maintenance record shows persistent rodent activity, as evidenced by multiple rat inspections and the application of bait between 2024 and 2025. Earlier violations from 2020-2021 involved unsafe electrical equipment and boiler system issues, though these were resolved. The property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug complaints, with no reported infestations in recent years.

Recent safety inspections have been generally routine, with some showing compliance, though two received partial stop work orders in January 2025. The building's violations regarding failure to certify corrections on immediately hazardous violations suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. A 2024 inspection identified fire damage in the basement apartment, and various window repairs have been required throughout the building. While some historical violations have been resolved, the property has recurring issues with building systems and pest management that continue to require attention.

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

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 64
Year built 1924
Total area 46550 sq ft
Floors 5
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

21
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
80
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
200
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
4
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
8
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
48
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 579 Fort Washington Ave, New York, NY 10033
  • 583 Fort Washington Ave, New York, NY 10033
  • 585 Fort Washington Ave, New York, NY 10033

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579 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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Date FiledCase TitleCourtLink
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579 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 579 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
2025-04-272025-07-01Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-04-272025-07-01Unsanitary Condition-Garbage/recycling StorageNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-06-292025-07-01Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-06-292025-07-01Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-06-302025-07-01Heat/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 579 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
2024-12-22CCloseNoneNone§ 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 VESTIBLE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z
2024-12-22CCloseNoneNone§ 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 BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z
2024-09-20CCloseNoneNoneHMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF RODENTS RATS AT WEST YARD2024-10-21T00:00:00.000Z
2024-06-05CCloseNone7A§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ALL UPPER AND LOWER SASHES AT WEST WINDOWS IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 7A, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2024-06-10T00:00:00.000Z
2024-04-18CCloseNoneNoneHMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF RODENTS EVIDENCE OF RATS COURT AT2024-05-20T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 579 Ft Washington Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-04-27 08:39UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSClosedHPD
2025-04-27 08:39UNSANITARY CONDITIONGARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGEClosedHPD
2025-04-22 11:30HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2025-04-22 11:26PLUMBINGWATER SUPPLYClosedHPD
2025-04-12 10:16HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 579 Ft Washington Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16989672025-06-30CLOSEDTenant Safety Inspection2025-07-07Compliance Inspection Performed (2025-07-07)
16989732025-06-30CLOSEDSidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold/Inadequate/Defect/NONE/NO PMT/NO CERT2025-07-01No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2025-07-01)
16978032025-06-16CLOSEDTenant Safety Inspection2025-06-18No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2025-06-18)
16917462025-03-25CLOSEDTenant Safety Inspection2025-03-25No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2025-03-25)
16871982025-01-24CLOSEDTenant Safety Inspection2025-01-29No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2025-01-29)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 579 Ft Washington Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2024-12-11V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2024-10-02V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2024-09-18V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2024-07-24V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2024-07-17V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEOBS BULG&STEP CRACKING.LEFT &RIGHT OF THE MAIN ENTRANCE BROKEN/STEP CRACKING PARAPET WALLS EXP #1&4,ROOF TOP.DEFLECTED WALL @FIRE ESCAPE BETWEEN2ND FLOOR &3RD,4TH,5TH,HORIZONTAL CRACKED,OPEN JOINTS,LOOSE BRICKS ENTIRE LENGTH BRICK PARAPET CRACKS, DISLODGED&LEANING TOWARD SIDEWALK,&NEIGHBORING PROPERTY,DETERIORATED & EXPOSED & OPEN
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 579 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 579 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
2024-12-230002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-03-150002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-060002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-01-170002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-04-080002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 579 Ft Washington Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-05-01ComplianceRat Activity
2025-03-19InitialRat Activity
2024-12-12ComplianceRat Activity
2024-11-14InitialRat Activity
2024-10-18ComplianceRat Activity
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 579 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 579 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 579 Ft Washington Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2024-07-1739119372M579 REALTY COOBS BULGING&STEP CRACKING.LEFT &RIGHT OF THE MAIN ENTRANCE BROKEN/STEP CRACKING PARAPET WALLS EXP #1&4,ROOF TOP.AT EXP #1.DEFLECTED AND DETERIORATED WALL @FIRE ESCAPE BETWEEN2ND FLOOR &3RD,4TH,5TH,HORIZONTAL CRACTIVE1280.00.0
2024-05-1435676916H579 REALTY CO.PERMANENT DWELLING USED/CONVERTED FOR OTHER THAN PERMANENT RESIDENTIALPURPOSES. NOTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION, APARTMENT 3A IS USED/CONVERTED TO TRANSIENT HAVING 2 GUEST, STAUING FOR LESS THEN 30 DAYS WITHOUT HOSACTIVE2500.02500.0
2024-05-1435676917J579 REALTY CO.FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN A CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER. LACK OF A SYSTEM OF AUTOMATIC SPRINKLERS WHERE REQUIRED AS PER BC903.2 AND 27-954 FOR TRANSIENT USE AT APARTMENT 3A. REMEDY: DISCONTINUE ILLEGAL OCCUPANCACTIVE1250.01250.0
2024-05-1435676918L579 REALTY CO.FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER. LACK OF REQUIRED NUMBER OF MEANS OF EGRESS FOR EVERY FLOOR PER 1018.1(2008 CODE), 27-366, BC 1021.1(2014 CODE) BC 1006.3(2022 CODE) FOR TRANSIENT USE AT APACTIVE2500.02500.0
2024-05-1435676919N579 REALTY CO.BC 907.2.8. FAILURE TO PROVIDE CLASS "J" FIRE ALARM SYSTEM FOR TRANSIENT USE AT APARTMENT 3A. REMEDY: DISCONTINUE ILLEGAL OCCUPANCY.ACTIVE2500.02500.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 579 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 579 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 579 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 579 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 579 Ft Washington Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 579 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 579 Ft Washington Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 579 Ft Washington Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 579 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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