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540 Ft Washington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10033

18
DOB Complaints
626
311 Housing Calls
228
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

22
High Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 22% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 540 Ft Washington Avenue

540 Fort Washington Avenue is a 5-story, 29-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1922, currently owned by 540 Associates LLC. The building has experienced recurring maintenance issues in 2025, with multiple complaints regarding water supply problems and heat/hot water outages affecting the entire building. These issues have resulted in several emergency service requests and ongoing open violations.

Earlier in 2024, significant violations were documented in apartment 2A, including pest infestations (mice and roaches), leaky faucets, and various interior maintenance issues, while apartment 1A was found to have lead-based paint hazards. The building's mechanical systems have been a persistent concern, with multiple complaints about the boiler system between 2021 and 2024, though inspections often found no violations. Recent rodent activity has been documented in 2024, with inspections showing both rat activity and compliance failures.

The building underwent various violations related to its boiler and safety systems between 2018-2023, including issues with exposed wiring, safety equipment, and maintenance of fire egress areas. A bedbug infestation was reported in 2024, though it appears to have been successfully eradicated. The property has undergone multiple inspections and received various citations for maintenance issues, though many violations are marked as resolved in subsequent inspections. The building's water supply and heating systems have shown particular vulnerability to recurring problems, with recent complaints continuing to emerge despite previous repairs and inspections.

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

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 29
Year built 1922
Total area 29710 sq ft
Floors 5
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

18
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
228
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
626
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
9
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
5
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
2
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
11
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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540 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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540 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 540 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
2025-06-202025-06-20Plumbing-Water SupplyNon EmergencyOPEN
2025-06-112025-06-17Plumbing-Water SupplyImmediate EmergencyCLOSE
2025-06-112025-06-17Plumbing-Water SupplyImmediate EmergencyCLOSE
2025-03-252025-03-28Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-03-252025-03-28Heat/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 540 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
2024-06-26ACloseNone2A§ 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2A, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION AT EAST2024-07-03T00:00:00.000Z
2024-06-26BCloseNone2A§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR INSIDE THE CLOSET AT SOUTH WALL IN THE 3rd PRIVATE HALLWAY FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 2A, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION AT EAST2024-07-03T00:00:00.000Z
2024-06-26ACloseNone2A§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WALL SCONCE LIGHT FIXTURE AT SOUTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2A, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION AT EAST2024-07-09T00:00:00.000Z
2024-06-26BCloseNone2A§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE SOUTH WALL IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 2A, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION AT EAST2024-07-09T00:00:00.000Z
2024-06-26CCloseNone2AHMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2A, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION AT EAST2024-07-15T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 540 Ft Washington Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-06-11 16:16PLUMBINGWATER SUPPLYClosedHPD
2025-06-11 15:39PLUMBINGWATER SUPPLYClosedHPD
2025-03-25 17:10HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2025-03-25 17:10HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2025-03-25 17:08HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 540 Ft Washington Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16975282025-06-11CLOSEDWork Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling2025-06-11No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2025-06-11)
16951162025-05-08ACTIVEIllegal Commercial/Manufacturing Use in Residential Zone
16604082024-02-16CLOSEDBoiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit2024-02-21No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-02-21)
16604092024-02-16CLOSEDBoiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit2024-02-21Please See Complaint Number (2024-02-21)
16313922023-03-15CLOSEDBoiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit2023-03-16Please See Complaint Number (2023-03-16)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 540 Ft Washington Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2019-10-01V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILED TO FILE CYCLE 1 TECHNICAL REPORT BY 12/31/2018 PER RCNY 103-09RW DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF LL 37.2020-04-28
2019-08-07V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATIONECB DISMISSED2019-11-22
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 540 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 540 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
2024-12-061102023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-040002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-060002021-11-012022-10-31
2021-12-010002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-02-090002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 540 Ft Washington Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2024-11-13InitialPassed
2024-06-28ComplianceRat Activity
2024-04-19InitialRat Activity
2024-01-03CompliancePassed
2023-11-28InitialRat Activity
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 540 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 540 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 540 Ft Washington Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2023-02-1739079875K540 ASSOCIATESAS PER ONE ROCKMILLS, MP60. SERIAL NO. 8964. OIL STORED AT BURNER-LWC BLOWDOWN NOT 3/4"-WOODEN STAIRS-SAFETY VALVE DISCH. NOT SUPPORTED-NO DRAIN ON BACKFLOW VALVE-COIL PRV W/O DISCHARGE-INSUFFICIENT LIGHT-NO BORESOLVE0.00.0
2021-01-1239034765K540 ASSOCIATESFOUND TO HAVE EXPOSED WIRING, GLASS GAUGE DIRTY AND MISSING GUARDS, WATER COLUMN CORRODED, REAR CHAMBER DOOR NEEDS TO BE RESEALED, BOILER ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING, BODY DRAIN MISSING ON RELIEF VALVE, CLEAN OURESOLVE0.00.0
2019-08-0535442481X540 ASSOCIATESFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER. NOTED: AT EXP#1 FIRE PASSAGEWAY TO STREET APPROX 6 FEET FROM TOP STEP TO TOP OF DOCK FRAME OPENING LESS THEN REQUIRED HEIGHT. REMEDY: COMPLY W/CODE.RESOLVE0.00.0
2019-05-0835423106K540 ASSOCIATESFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BDLG CODE COMPLIANT MANNER.AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION NOTED:AT EXPOSURE #1 2ND MEANS EGRESS FOR THE ENTIRE BUILDING STAIRPASSAGEWAY TO THE STREET HAS BEEN ALTERED IN HEIGHT PRESENTLY AT 68 INRESOLVE0.00.0
2018-01-0832092716P540 ASSOCIATESB254,50A,50B,50C,50D,50E. AS PER CLASS 2 (B254) 28-301.1 FAILURE TO MAINTAIN 50A-NO ANTI-SIPHON, NO SHUT-OFF VALVES ON FUEL OIL SUPPLY PIPING. 50B-NEW GASKET NEEDED FOR FRONT AND BACK BOILER ACCESS DOORSRESOLVE0.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 540 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 540 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 540 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 540 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 540 Ft Washington Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 540 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 540 Ft Washington Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 540 Ft Washington Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 540 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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