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552 Academy Street, Manhattan, NY 10034

27
DOB Complaints
151
311 Housing Calls
77
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

32
High Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 32% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 552 Academy Street

The 72-unit, 6-story New Law Tenement building at 552 Academy Street in Inwood, built in 1926 and owned by Mark Reed, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there was a significant heat and hot water outage problem in early 2025, with multiple tenant complaints filed in January-February 2025, though HPD inspectors often could not gain access to verify conditions.

The building is currently facing active elevator service issues, with a complaint filed in June 2025 regarding "Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service." Other recent concerns include a May 2025 plumbing issue and cabinet problems, as well as safety concerns related to smoke detectors. Historical violations show a concerning pattern of maintenance challenges, including multiple elevator safety complaints between 2023-2024, and several urgent infractions related to heating systems. December 2024 inspections revealed multiple violations in apartments 2M and 2E, including issues with heat supply, pest infestations (roaches and mice), and problems with smoke detectors.

The building has also had recurring rodent control issues, with the most recent inspections in March and April 2025 resulting in "Failed for Other Reasons." A pending Environmental Control Board violation from September 2024 regarding a leaking boiler flange carries a penalty of $3,125. While the building's bedbug history shows zero infestations reported in the past two years, previous years had sporadic cases in 2019 and 2021. The property has maintained generally good housing code compliance in recent years, with most violations being promptly addressed and closed.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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552 Academy Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Inwood.

Building Characteristics

Total units 72
Year built 1926
Total area 52970 sq ft
Floors 6
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

27
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
77
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
151
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
3
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
7
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
2
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 552 Academy St, New York, NY 10034
  • 554 Academy St, New York, NY 10034
  • 556 Academy St, New York, NY 10034
  • 558 Academy St, New York, NY 10034
  • 560 Academy St, New York, NY 10034
  • 45 Post Ave, New York, NY 10034

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552 Academy Street 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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552 Academy Street 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 552 Academy Street. 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
2025-04-012025-05-30Paint/plaster-Window/frameNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-04-012025-05-30Safety-Smoke DetectorEmergencyCLOSE
2025-05-052025-05-17Plumbing-Water SupplyNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-05-052025-05-17General-CabinetNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-05-052025-05-17General-CabinetEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 552 Academy Street. 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
2024-12-01CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED AT BOILER ROOM AT BASEMENT2024-12-03T00:00:00.000Z
2024-12-01CCloseNone5E§ 27-2029 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FOR THE APARTMENT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5E, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2024-12-03T00:00:00.000Z
2024-11-16BCloseNone2M§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). INOPERABLE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2M, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''EAST''2024-11-19T00:00:00.000Z
2024-11-16BCloseNone2M§ 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR INOPERABLE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2M, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''EAST''2024-11-19T00:00:00.000Z
2024-11-16CCloseNone2MHMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2M, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''EAST''2024-12-04T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 552 Academy Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-04-01 22:13SAFETYSMOKE DETECTORClosedHPD
2025-04-01 22:13PAINT/PLASTERWINDOW/FRAMEClosedHPD
2025-02-13 18:08HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2025-02-05 20:27HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2025-02-04 12:37HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 552 Academy Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16976002025-06-12ACTIVEElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
16817622024-11-12CLOSEDBoiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit2024-11-19Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2024-11-19)
16773982024-09-12CLOSEDBoiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit2024-09-16Oath Violation Served (2024-09-16)
16601772024-02-13CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2024-04-24No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-04-24)
16580622024-01-15CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2024-01-30No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-01-31)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 552 Academy Street.

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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 552 Academy Street. 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 552 Academy Street. 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
2024-12-100002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-130002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-130002021-11-012022-10-31
2021-12-133302020-11-012021-10-31
2020-12-290002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 552 Academy Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-04-30ComplianceFailed for Other R
2025-03-28InitialFailed for Other R
2024-08-26InitialPassed
2023-08-22InitialPassed
2022-11-30InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 552 Academy Street. 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 552 Academy Street. 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 552 Academy Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2024-09-1639124931X552-562 UNITED HOUSING DEFOUND ON LAARS BOILER MODEL PNCH1500 FLANGE LEAKING ON LEFT FRONT SIDEOF BOILER. NEED TO REPAIR FLANGE FROM LEAKINGACTIVE3125.03125.0
2021-09-1339047392J552-562 UNITED HOUSING DEFOUND CAT1 TAG IN THE ELEVATOR CONTROL ROOM EXPIRED. PERFORM CAT1 TEST AND PROVIDE CAT1 TAG IN THE ELEVATOR CONTROL ROOM. BRAKE TAG EXPIRED IN THE ELEVATOR CONTROL ROOM. PERFORM BRAKE TEST AND PROVIDE BRAKE TAGRESOLVE1562.00.0
2020-01-2138273077Z552-562 UNITED HOUSING DE42M5:(42-M-5)NO DOOR LOCK MONITORING INSTALLED IN THIS CONTROLLER AS MANDATED BY 3.10.12 OF APPENDIX K3 OF 2014 NYCBC. THIS IS A CONTROLLER FEATURE WHICH ENSURES PASSENGER SAFETY. REMEDY:FILE APPLICATION INSTALRESOLVE1250.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 552 Academy Street. 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 552 Academy Street. 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 552 Academy Street. 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 552 Academy Street. 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 552 Academy Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 552 Academy Street. 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.

DateTypeResult
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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 552 Academy Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 552 Academy Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 552 Academy Street. 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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