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656 West 204th Street, Manhattan, NY 10034

4
DOB Complaints
22
311 Housing Calls
4
Housing Violations
1
Permits

Risk Assessment

95
Low Risk

This building shows minimal signs of maintenance issues based on our analysis.

Our AI predicts there is a 95% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 656 West 204th Street

656 West 204th Street is a 5-story, 35-unit residential building in Inwood, constructed in 1920 and currently owned by Christopher Orpheus. The property has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, most notably a heat-related complaint in December 2024 that resulted in a DOHMH inspection. Throughout 2023-2025, the building has faced recurring problems with mold (identified as an emergency condition in both 2024 and 2023), electrical issues, and various infrastructure concerns including door/window problems and wall maintenance needs.

The building has undergone multiple inspections by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), with some complaints from 2021 not being able to be accessed for inspection. Historical maintenance records show a pattern of violations being addressed, including a 2024 window-related violation in Apartment 55 and a 2021 cooking gas issue in Apartment 27. The building has a documented history of pest control measures, with bedbug reports showing minimal recent activity (with only one infested unit reported in 2021 and three in 2020, though none in the past three years).

Rodent control inspections between 2019 and 2025 have generally passed, with some instances of rat activity noted in 2022. Several building improvements and maintenance issues have been documented, including a 2020 ECB violation related to unauthorized construction changes, though this was resolved with a $1,250 penalty. The property has undergone routine inspections and received various repairs over the years, as evidenced by the closure of multiple Housing Maintenance Code Complaints and Violations. The most recent inspections in 2024-2025 have generally shown compliance with basic requirements, though several violations from 2019 regarding public hallway floor tiles remain open.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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656 West 204th Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 35
Year built 1920
Total area 45750 sq ft
Floors 5
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

4
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
4
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
22
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
1
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
2
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
6
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
1
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 4870 Broadway, New York, NY 10034
  • 4872 Broadway, New York, NY 10034
  • 4874 Broadway, New York, NY 10034
  • 4876 Broadway, New York, NY 10034
  • 656 West 204th St, New York, NY 10034

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656 West 204th 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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656 West 204th 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 656 West 204th 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
2024-11-062024-11-14Unsanitary Condition-MoldEmergencyCLOSE
2024-11-062024-11-14Electric-Outlet/switchNon EmergencyCLOSE
2024-11-062024-11-14Door/window-DoorEmergencyCLOSE
2024-11-062024-11-14Paint/plaster-WallNon EmergencyCLOSE
2024-11-062024-11-14Door/window-Window FrameNon EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 656 West 204th 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
2024-11-13BCloseNone55§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE COUNTER BALANCE AT LOWER SASH WINDOW IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 55, 5th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHNone
2021-08-06CCloseNone27§ 27-2070 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF GAS TO THE FIXTURES AT RANGE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 27, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTNone
2020-03-11ACloseNone4§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST2020-06-20T00:00:00.000Z
2019-12-13CCloseNone41HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 41, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNone
2019-12-13ACloseNone41§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 41, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2020-03-19T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 656 West 204th Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2024-12-25 12:57Non-Residential HeatInadequate or No HeatClosedDOHMH
2023-07-27 07:51AsbestosN/AClosedDOHMH
2023-07-27 07:43DOOR/WINDOWWINDOW FRAMEClosedHPD
2023-07-27 07:43PAINT/PLASTERWALLClosedHPD
2023-07-27 07:43ELECTRICNO LIGHTINGClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 656 West 204th Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16815022024-11-07CLOSEDSidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold/Inadequate/Defect/NONE/NO PMT/NO CERT2024-11-08No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-11-08)
15835362021-10-05CLOSEDIllegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings2021-10-18Insufficient Information/unable To Locate Address (2021-10-18)
15291262019-11-26CLOSEDConstruction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits2020-01-21Oath Violation Served (2020-01-22)
15270652019-11-07CLOSEDIllegal Activity2019-11-07No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2019-11-07)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 656 West 204th Street.

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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 656 West 204th Street. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 656 West 204th 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
2024-12-110002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-120002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-070002021-11-012022-10-31
2021-12-031102020-11-012021-10-31
2020-12-093302019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 656 West 204th Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-03-28InitialPassed
2024-08-28InitialPassed
2023-08-25InitialPassed
2022-12-08InitialPassed
2022-05-17BAITBait applied
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 656 West 204th 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 656 West 204th 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 656 West 204th Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2020-01-2135432130PBALKAN INCWORK DOES NOT CONFORM TO APPROVED CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS AND/OR APPROVED AMENDMENTS.NOTED:(2)WINDOWS SHOWN AS EXISTING IN LIVING-KITCHEN AREA HAVE BEEN REMOVED TO CREATE ONE LARGE OPENING.THIS WORK IS NOT SHOWNRESOLVE1250.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 656 West 204th 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 656 West 204th 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 656 West 204th 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 656 West 204th 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
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Sales Records

Sales transactions for 656 West 204th Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 656 West 204th 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.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 656 West 204th Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 656 West 204th Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 656 West 204th 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.

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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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