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544 Academy Street, Manhattan, NY 10034

2
DOB Complaints
167
311 Housing Calls
113
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

46
Moderate Risk

This building shows some maintenance concerns that warrant attention.

Our AI predicts there is a 46% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 544 Academy Street

544 Academy Street, a 57-unit five-story New Law Tenement building constructed in 1926 and owned by Shimon Greisman, has experienced several concerning issues over the past year, particularly regarding heat and water services. Between October 2024 and January 2025, multiple emergency complaints were filed regarding heat and hot water problems affecting the entire building, with authorities often unable to gain necessary access for inspection - a particularly serious concern given the building's age and history.

December 2024 saw additional infrastructure problems with water supply issues, and July 2024 brought concerns about building stability that resulted in an Oath violation. The building has a documented history of various maintenance challenges, most notably in October 2024 when significant issues were reported in basement apartment BB4, including mold, pest infestations, plumbing problems, and multiple structural repairs needed. While these violations were officially closed by November 2024, they highlight persistent maintenance challenges.

A July 2024 inspection revealed exterior facade concerns including vertical and step cracks, though this violation was resolved with no penalties. The building's rodent inspection history shows a pattern of activity, with a failed compliance inspection in August 2024 being followed by more recent passed inspections in March 2025 and October 2024. Despite these issues, the building has maintained a consistent record of zero reported bedbug infestations over the past seven reporting periods from 2018 to 2024, and records indicate that safety equipment such as smoke detectors and self-closing doors have been addressed where necessary, though there were periods of non-compliance noted in prior inspections.

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

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 57
Year built 1926
Total area 38820 sq ft
Floors 5
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

2
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
113
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
167
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
5
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
1
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
4
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
18
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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  • 544 Academy St, New York, NY 10034
  • 546 Academy St, New York, NY 10034
  • 548 Academy St, New York, NY 10034

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544 Academy Street 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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544 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 544 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
2025-01-202025-01-24Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-01-072025-01-11Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2025-01-072025-01-11Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2024-12-262024-12-31Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2024-12-212024-12-26Heat/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 544 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
2024-11-27CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MORTISE LOCK ON THE BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY2024-12-04T00:00:00.000Z
2024-10-12ACloseNoneBB4§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... AT THE CEILING IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT BB4, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH2024-11-27T00:00:00.000Z
2024-10-12BCloseNoneBB4§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SINK BASE CABINET IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT BSMT-APT BB4, 1st BSMT-APT FROM EAST AT SOUTH2024-11-25T00:00:00.000Z
2024-10-12CCloseNoneBB4§ 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 IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT BSMT-APT BB4, 1st BSMT-APT FROM EAST AT SOUTH2024-11-07T00:00:00.000Z
2024-10-12ACloseNoneBB4§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... LESS THAN 10 SQ FT AT EAST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT BB4, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH2024-11-27T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 544 Academy Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-01-20 14:28HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2025-01-07 11:47HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2025-01-07 11:47HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2024-12-26 22:39HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2024-12-21 23:45HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 544 Academy Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16732772024-07-23CLOSEDBuilding Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected2024-07-24Oath Violation Served (2024-07-24)
15011492019-02-07CLOSEDSEP – Professional Certification Compliance Audit2020-04-01No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2020-04-01)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 544 Academy Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2019-05-03V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4CONFIRMED SUBMISSION2019-07-08
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 544 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 544 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
2024-12-030002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-250002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-210002021-11-012022-10-31
2021-12-010002020-11-012021-10-31
2020-12-220002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 544 Academy Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-03-28InitialPassed
2024-10-17CompliancePassed
2024-08-26InitialFailed for Other R
2023-08-22InitialPassed
2022-11-30InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 544 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 544 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 544 Academy Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2024-07-2439119768ZSTEB REALTY CORPAT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED EXTERIOR FACADES WALL INSTATE OF DISREPAIR CONDITIONS WITH VERTICAL & STEP CRACKS ON EXPO # 02. ALSO OBSERVED CEMENT STUCCO CRACKS & DISREPAIR ON CEILING EMERGENCY EXIT WALKWAY ALRESOLVE0.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 544 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 544 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 544 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

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Source: NYC Department of Finance
Tax ClassMonthWater OnlyAmountCycle
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 544 Academy Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 544 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.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 544 Academy Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 544 Academy Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 544 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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