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261 Seaman Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10034

13
DOB Complaints
1994
311 Housing Calls
38
Housing Violations
8
Permits

Risk Assessment

28
High Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 28% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 261 Seaman Avenue

261 Seaman Avenue is a 73-unit, 6-story New Law Tenement building constructed in 1927, currently owned by Rosette Moskowitz. The property has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over the past two years, with particular concern regarding heat and hot water services, as evidenced by multiple emergency complaints in 2025 alone. Between March-May 2025, there were multiple heating system complaints, and as of May 2025, there were ongoing concerns about garbage and recycling storage as well as heating issues. The building has a documented history of rodent activity, with multiple inspections showing rat presence between 2022 and 2025, including recent inspections in March and April 2025.

Additionally, there are several active Department of Buildings violations, including failure to submit required safety documentation and inspection reports, and outstanding elevator safety compliance issues with a significant penalty of $6,280 for not installing mandated door lock monitoring equipment. Recent inspections and violations indicate ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly with building systems and infrastructure. The building has faced recurring issues with the boiler system, as evidenced by multiple complaints and inspections between 2023-2025. Housing Maintenance Code violations from late 2024 identified issues in apartment C2, including mold, peeling paint, and plumbing problems, while common areas have faced various infrastructure challenges including roof leaks and fire safety concerns.

The property has experienced bedbug infestations in 2023-2024, though previous years had no reported cases. Historical records from 2019-2022 show the building has consistently required various repairs and maintenance work, including issues with the fire escape, elevator system, and exterior facade maintenance. These recent developments, combined with the building's historical maintenance record, suggest ongoing challenges with property upkeep and system reliability, particularly regarding heating infrastructure and pest control. The building has a mix of active and closed violations, with several related to safety systems and infrastructure that require attention according to current building codes and regulations.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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261 Seaman Avenue Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 73
Year built 1927
Total area 63714 sq ft
Floors 6
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

13
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
38
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
1994
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
9
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
1
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
24
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
8
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 261 Seaman Ave, New York, NY 10034
  • 263 Seaman Ave, New York, NY 10034
  • 265 Seaman Ave, New York, NY 10034
  • 267 Seaman Ave, New York, NY 10034
  • 269 Seaman Ave, New York, NY 10034

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261 Seaman 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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261 Seaman 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 261 Seaman 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
2025-04-022025-06-10Unsanitary Condition-Garbage/recycling StorageNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-05-252025-05-29Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2025-05-252025-05-29Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-05-252025-05-29Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-05-252025-05-29Heat/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 261 Seaman 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
2024-12-21ACloseNoneC2§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... LESS THAN 10 SQ.FT AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT C2, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION ''North''None
2024-12-21BCloseNoneC2§ 27-2026 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL OBSTRUCTIONS AND REPAIR ALL DEFECTS IN DRAIN PIPE AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT C2, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2025-02-10T00:00:00.000Z
2024-12-21ACloseNoneC2§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CAULKING AROUND BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT C2, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2025-04-11T00:00:00.000Z
2024-12-21ACloseNoneC2§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT ALL PEELING PAINT SURFACES IN THE BATHROOM , THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST, THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT C2, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION ''North''2025-04-11T00:00:00.000Z
2024-11-15BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK OVER THE CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 6th STORY, 1st SECTION FROM WEST AT NORTH2024-11-26T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 261 Seaman Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-06-09 11:27RodentRat SightingClosedDOHMH
2025-05-25 09:59HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2025-05-25 09:38HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2025-05-25 09:16HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2025-05-25 08:59HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 261 Seaman Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16983902025-06-23CLOSEDBoiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit2025-06-25Complaint Referred To Department Of Environmental Protection(dep) (2025-06-25)
16800532024-10-18CLOSEDBoiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit2024-10-25No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-10-25)
16596432024-02-06CLOSED2Y2024-02-08No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-02-08)
16446412023-08-02CLOSEDElevator: Multiple Devices on Property2023-09-25Oath Violation Served (2023-09-25)
16331282023-04-03CLOSEDBoiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit2023-04-05No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2023-04-05)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 261 Seaman Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2024-06-23V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO SUBMIT AN EER PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-308.4 IN 2023
2024-02-22V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILED TO FILE FISP CYCLE 9C TECHNICAL REPORT BY 2/21/2024
2024-01-03V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2021-07-21V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATIONECB DOWNGRADED TO CLASS 2 OR 32021-10-01
2021-04-28V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION000810 PAID INVOICE 905169892021-12-27
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 261 Seaman 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 261 Seaman 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
2024-12-091102023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-090002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-020002021-11-012022-10-31
2021-12-061102020-11-012021-10-31
2020-12-210002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 261 Seaman Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-08-04BAITBait applied
2025-03-04ComplianceRat Activity
2025-01-02BAITBait applied
2024-11-19ComplianceRat Activity
2024-08-29InitialRat Activity
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 261 Seaman 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 261 Seaman 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 261 Seaman Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2023-09-2539095659X261/271 SEAMAN AVENUE MIC100:M:17; DOOR LOCK MONITORING NOT INSTALLED AS MANDATED BY 3.10.12 OF APPENDIX K3 OF THE NYCBC. THIS SAFETY DEVICE ENSURES PASSENGER SAFETY. MUST FILE WITH D.O.B. AND RE-INSPECTION IS REQUIRED.ACTIVE6280.00.0
2021-06-1135559690L261/271 SEAMAN AVE/MICHAEFAILURE TO MAINTAIN EXTERIOR FACADE AND APPURTENANCES AT WEST ELEVATION EXPOSURE#1 OBSERVED:VERTICAL CRACK IN MASONRY PARALLEL TO WINDOW FRAME AT 6TH FLOOR.ALSO OBSERVED IN THE SAME ELEVATION BROKEN WINDOWSILLRESOLVE625.00.0
2021-04-2735548770H261/271 SEAMAN AVENUE/MIC103-04 OWNER FAILED TO REPAIR CONDITIONS W/I TIMEFRAME RECOD BY QEWI.QEWI RECOD REPAIRS BE MADE BY2/15/20.AS OF4/27/21,REPAIRS HAVEN'T BEEN COMPLETED AS PER 1RCNY102-04.OWNER DIDNT OBTAIN DOB APPROVAL TO DEIVATACTIVE500.00.0
2021-02-0439035853P261/271 SEAMAN AVENUE MICCLASS 1 VIOLATION ISSUED NO DLM INSTALLED IN THIS CONTROLLER AS MANDATED BY 3.10.12 OF APPENDIX K3 OF THE 2014 NYCBC REMEDY; FILE APPLICATION INSTALL DLM AND PERFORM AND FILE TEST WITH NYCDOB, CLASS 2 / NO ACCEACTIVE1250.00.0
2021-02-0439035854R261/271 SEAMAN AVENUE MICCLASS 1 VIOLATION ISSUED, NO DLM INSTALLED IN THIS CONTROLLER AS MANDATED BY 3.10.12 OF APPENDIX K3 OF THE 2014 NYCBC REMEDY; FILE APPLICATION INSTALL DLM AND PERFORM AND FILE TEST WITH NYCDOB, CLASS 2/ NO ACCEACTIVE1250.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 261 Seaman 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 261 Seaman 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 261 Seaman 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 261 Seaman 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
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 261 Seaman Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 261 Seaman 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 261 Seaman Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 261 Seaman Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 261 Seaman 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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