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117 West 197th Street, Bronx, NY 10468

18
DOB Complaints
586
311 Housing Calls
293
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

26
High Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 26% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 117 West 197th Street

This 85-unit residential building, located at 117 West 197th Street in Kingsbridge, was constructed in 1926 and is currently owned by Bheem Ramnarase. The six-story New Law Tenement structure has experienced numerous maintenance and safety issues in recent years, with particularly notable concerns emerging in 2025. Between June 12 and June 18, 2025, multiple complaints were filed regarding building conditions, resulting in inspections by HPD. While some complaints, such as those regarding the ventilation system and various walls, were found not to violate housing laws, violations were issued for issues including a window pane and a sink/basin problem.

The building has an active complaint regarding an electric/gas range from June 2025 that remains unresolved as of the current date. Historical records indicate recurring problems with the building's systems and infrastructure, including multiple elevator service complaints (most recently in 2025), issues with building safety systems, and various maintenance violations. Notably, there have been persistent rodent activity issues, with multiple inspections throughout 2023-2025 indicating the presence of rats. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of violations related to door security, fire safety systems, and various plumbing and electrical concerns.

Recent bedbug reports from 2024-2025 show no current infestations, though previous reports from 2020-2021 documented multiple affected units. The property has also faced significant regulatory scrutiny, with multiple active violations related to energy efficiency reporting requirements under NYC codes. Between 2022-2023, there were several complaints and violations regarding building systems, particularly relating to gas line installations for commercial dryers in 2022 that resulted in multiple ECB violations, though these were eventually resolved. The building's inspection history shows a mix of passed and failed inspections for various systems, indicating ongoing maintenance challenges.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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117 West 197th Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 85
Year built 1926
Total area 108500 sq ft
Floors 6
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.
293
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
586
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
3
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
7
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
6
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
62
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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117 West 197th 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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117 West 197th 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 117 West 197th 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
2025-06-172025-06-20Unsanitary Condition-SewageEmergencyCLOSE
2025-06-122025-06-19Paint/plaster-WallNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-06-122025-06-19General-Ventilation SystemNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-06-172025-06-19Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-06-122025-06-12Door/window-DoorEmergencyOPEN
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 117 West 197th 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
2024-11-30BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2021 ADM CODE PROVIDE SUFFICIENT, PROPER AND SEPARATE METAL RECEPTACLES FOR THE DEPOSIT OF GARBAGE, RUBBISH AND OTHER WASTE MATERIAL AND ARRANGE FOR COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF SUCH MATERIAL.2025-01-17T00:00:00.000Z
2024-11-06BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK ABOVE CEILING AT VESTIBULE WEST SECTION AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY2024-12-26T00:00:00.000Z
2024-11-06ACloseNoneNone§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT CEILING AT VESTIBULE WEST SECTION AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY2025-02-24T00:00:00.000Z
2024-11-06BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT CEILING AT VESTIBULE WEST SECTION AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY2024-12-26T00:00:00.000Z
2024-11-06ACloseNoneNone§ 27-2011 ADM CODE CLEANSE TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE FLOOR AT BASEMENT2025-02-24T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 117 West 197th Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-06-12 02:36PAINT/PLASTERWALLClosedHPD
2025-06-12 02:36GENERALVENTILATION SYSTEMClosedHPD
2025-06-12 02:30PAINT/PLASTERWALLClosedHPD
2025-06-12 02:30GENERALBELL/BUZZER/INTERCOMClosedHPD
2025-06-12 02:30DOOR/WINDOWWINDOW PANEClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 117 West 197th Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
24183062025-06-20ACTIVEElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
24124962025-03-20CLOSEDSidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold/Inadequate/Defect/NONE/NO PMT/NO CERT2025-03-20No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2025-03-20)
24110302025-02-26CLOSEDFailure to Maintain2025-02-18Buildings Violation(s) Served (2025-02-26)
24065942024-12-16CLOSEDIllegal Conversion2025-01-16Oath Violation Served (2025-01-16)
23877582024-03-08CLOSEDBuilding Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected2024-03-10No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-03-10)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 117 West 197th Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2024-06-23V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO SUBMIT AN EER PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-308.4 - MULTIPLE YEARS (2023)
2023-12-01V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO DISPLAY ENERGY EFFICIENCY SCORE AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRADE AS PER ADCODE SEC. 28-309.12.3
2023-04-22V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO SUBMIT AN EER PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-308.4 - MULTIPLE YEARS (2022)
2023-02-02V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4CONFIRMED SUBMISSION.2023-03-03
2022-08-21V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO SUBMIT AN EER PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-308.4 - MULTIPLE YEARS (2021)
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 117 West 197th 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 117 West 197th 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
2024-12-170002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-300002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-01-240002021-11-012022-10-31
2021-12-105512020-11-012021-10-31
2020-12-302202019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 117 West 197th Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-05-07ComplianceRat Activity
2024-11-01ComplianceRat Activity
2024-08-21InitialRat Activity
2024-07-03InitialRat Activity
2024-06-25CompliancePassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 117 West 197th 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 117 West 197th 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 117 West 197th Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2022-06-2739064779ZJW REALTY CORP BHEEM RAMNGAS BEING SUPPLIED TO BUILDING WITHOUT INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION BY DOB I OBSERVED IN CELLAR IN THE LAUNDRY ROOM GAS SUPPLYING GAS DRYERS WITHOUT CERTIFICATION BY DOB, FILE FOR REQUIRED PERMITS AND HAVE NECERESOLVE0.00.0
2022-06-2739064780XJW REALTY CORP BHEEM RAMNFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLAINT MANNER: LACK OF A SYSTEM OF AUTOMATIC SPRINKLERS WHERE REQUIRE PER BC 903.2; 27-954 I OBSERVED IN THE CELLAR IN THE LAUNDRY ROOM INSTALLED 4 COMMERCIAL GAS DRYERSRESOLVE0.00.0
2022-06-2739064781HJW REALTY CORP BHEEM RAMNFAILURE TO HAVE NEW OR ALTERED PLUMBING SYSTEM TESTED I OBSERVED IN CELLAR IN THE LAUNDRY ROOM INSTALLED FOUR COMMERCIAL GAS DRYERS NO PERMITS THEREFORE NO TEST, PERFORM TESTRESOLVE0.00.0
2022-06-2739064782JJW REALTY CORP BHEEM RAMNFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLAINT MANNER I OBSERVED IN THE CELLAR GAS LINE GOING TO GAS DRYERS HAVING A FUTURE ON GAS LINE. ALSO GAS DRYERS VENT IS BACK PITCHED, REPAIR AND/REPLACERESOLVE0.00.0
2022-06-2739064783LJW REALTY CORP BHEEM RAMNWORK WITHOUT A PERMIT I OBSERVED IN THE CELLAR IN THE LAUNDRY ROOM GAS LINES GOING TO 4 COMMERCIAL GAS DRYERS NO PERMITS UTILITY LOCKED GAS, OBTAIN PERMITRESOLVE0.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 117 West 197th 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 117 West 197th 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 117 West 197th 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 117 West 197th 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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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 117 West 197th Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 117 West 197th 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 117 West 197th Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 117 West 197th Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 117 West 197th 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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