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555 Ft Washington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10033

1
DOB Complaints
88
311 Housing Calls
28
Housing Violations
0
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 555 Ft Washington Avenue

The 63-unit, 5-story building at 555 Ft Washington Avenue in Washington Heights, owned by Joseph Zitolo, has experienced significant maintenance challenges over the past year. Most notably, there has been an ongoing rodent infestation issue, with multiple reports and inspections between October 2024 and July 2025 consistently indicating rat activity, despite some inspections passing. The building has also had recurring electrical issues, with an open complaint from May 2025 regarding an outlet or switch problem.

Heating and hot water system reliability has been another major concern, with at least eight emergency complaints between November 2024 and February 2025, though all were marked as closed. The building's maintenance history shows persistent issues with building systems and safety features. Recent violations include problems with self-closing doors at building entrances (November 2024 violation), a defective fire escape drop ladder (March 2024 violation), and ongoing pest control challenges.

The property has maintained a relatively clean bedbug record, with no reported infestations in the past five years since 2019. Historical records show previous violations of plaster and paint conditions in various apartments, including Bathroom C in 2022 and Apartment 4A in 2021, all of which have been closed. While the building has passed some health and safety inspections, the frequency of rodent-related complaints and heating system issues suggests ongoing challenges with maintenance and resident comfort.

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

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 63
Year built 1920
Total area 57405 sq ft
Floors 5
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

1
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
28
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
88
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
1
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
0
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
2
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

  • 555 Fort Washington Ave, New York, NY 10033
  • 557 Fort Washington Ave, New York, NY 10033
  • 559 Fort Washington Ave, New York, NY 10033
  • 561 Fort Washington Ave, New York, NY 10033
  • 563 Fort Washington Ave, New York, NY 10033

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555 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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555 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 555 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
2024-11-152025-06-24Paint/plaster-CabinetNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-04-042025-06-17Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-05-312025-05-31Electric-Outlet/switchNon EmergencyOPEN
2025-02-182025-02-23Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-02-012025-02-04Heat/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 555 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
2024-11-18CCloseNoneNone§ 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 DOOR , SECTION ''565''2024-11-26T00:00:00.000Z
2024-10-01BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE DOOR KNOB AT BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR2024-10-23T00:00:00.000Z
2024-07-24CCloseNoneNoneHMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF RODENTS AT NORTH REAR YARD2024-08-01T00:00:00.000Z
2024-03-24BOpenNoneNone§ 27-2005 ADM CODE FIRE ESCAPE DEFECTIVE. ADJUST THE DROPLADDER SO THAT IT WILL SLIDE EASILY IN THE GUIDE RODS AT FRONT OF BUILDING AT FIRE ESCAPE AT NORTH , 2nd STORY2024-05-01T00:00:00.000Z
2024-01-21CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING DOOR STOPPER AT BUILDING FRONT ENTERANCE DOOR TO THE BUILDING , 1st STORYNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 555 Ft Washington Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-05-31 10:27ELECTRICOUTLET/SWITCHOpenHPD
2025-05-31 08:09RodentRat SightingClosedDOHMH
2025-05-14 07:02RodentRat SightingClosedDOHMH
2025-05-13 18:31RodentRat SightingClosedDOHMH
2025-04-15 22:37RodentCondition Attracting RodentsClosedDOHMH
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 555 Ft Washington Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 555 Ft Washington Avenue.

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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

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DateTypeDescriptionStatus
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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 555 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
2024-12-060002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-180002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-120002021-11-012022-10-31
2021-12-130002020-11-012021-10-31
2020-12-220002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 555 Ft Washington Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-07-16BAITBait applied
2025-07-11ComplianceRat Activity
2025-06-06InitialRat Activity
2025-05-08ComplianceRat Activity
2025-04-08InitialRat Activity
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 555 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 555 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 555 Ft Washington 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 555 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 555 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 555 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

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Source: NYC Department of Finance
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Sales Records

Sales transactions for 555 Ft Washington Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 555 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 555 Ft Washington Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 555 Ft Washington Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 555 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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