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1491 Watson Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472

4
DOB Complaints
282
311 Housing Calls
137
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

21
High Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 21% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 1491 Watson Avenue

1491 Watson Avenue in Soundview is a 6-story, 60-unit residential building constructed in 1939, currently owned by Rick Herman. The property has recently experienced persistent maintenance issues throughout 2025, with the most pressing current concern being an unresolved heavy water leak reported in March 2025. Between January and March 2025, there were multiple complaints regarding inadequate heat and hot water, affecting both individual apartments and the entire building, some of which were duplicates of already reported issues.

The building also faced sanitary challenges, with mold violations reported in January 2025. Rodent activity has emerged as a significant problem, with multiple inspections between 2024 and 2025 consistently showing rat activity. The building's unit 1K has documented code violations from December 2024, including issues with carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, a kitchen subfloor problem, defective doors, bathroom fixtures, and hot water provision. This unit's allegations of an illegal partition creating two rooms from one have resulted in an open violation requiring legalization or restoration to its original condition.

The property has a history of elevator concerns, with complaints about single device service reported in 2018, 2020, and 2021, though no violations were found upon inspection. While there have been periods of bedbug infestations in the building, recent records (2023-2024) show no reported cases. The building's history includes various electrical and maintenance complaints, with an Environmental Control Board violation from 2022 regarding improper use of the electrical room in the basement. The property has undergone several inspections regarding rodent control, with most recent inspections in 2025 confirming ongoing rat activity.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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1491 Watson Avenue Report Contents

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1491 Watson Avenue Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 60
Year built 1939
Total area 50700 sq ft
Floors 6
Tax Abatements None
Building Class HEREAFTER ERECTED CLASS A
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Key Building Statistics

4
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
137
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
282
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
2
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
1
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
1
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
23
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 1100 Evergreen Ave, New York, NY 10472
  • 1481 Watson Ave, New York, NY 10472
  • 1483 Watson Ave, New York, NY 10472
  • 1485 Watson Ave, New York, NY 10472
  • 1487 Watson Ave, New York, NY 10472
  • 1489 Watson Ave, New York, NY 10472
  • 1491 Watson Ave, New York, NY 10472
  • 1101 Wheeler Ave, New York, NY 10472
  • 1103 Wheeler Ave, New York, NY 10472
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1491 Watson Avenue 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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Date FiledCase TitleCourtLink
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1491 Watson 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 1491 Watson 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
2025-03-102025-03-10Water Leak-Heavy FlowEmergencyOPEN
2025-01-242025-02-19Unsanitary Condition-MoldEmergencyCLOSE
2025-02-152025-02-19Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2025-02-172025-02-19Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-02-112025-02-11Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 1491 Watson 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
2024-12-19CCloseNone1K§ 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1K, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''1493''2024-12-23T00:00:00.000Z
2024-12-19BCloseNone1K§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PORCELAIN ENAMEL FINISH BY METHOD OF REGLAZING AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1K, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''1493''2025-02-07T00:00:00.000Z
2024-12-19CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED AT BOILER ROOM2024-12-23T00:00:00.000Z
2024-12-19AOpenNone1K§ 300 M/D LAW FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION AND LEGALIZE THE FOLLOWING ALTERATION OR RESTORE TO THE LEGAL CONDITION EXISTING PRIOR TO THE MAKING OF SAID ALTERATION ILLEGAL PARTITION ERECTED FROM FLOOR TO CEILING CREATING ONE ROOM INTO TWO ROOM. IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 1K, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''1493''None
2024-12-19BCloseNone1K§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOODEN SUB FLOOR (ROTTED AND SINKING) IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1K, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''1493''2025-01-31T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 1491 Watson Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-03-10 17:10WATER LEAKHEAVY FLOWOpenHPD
2025-03-02 00:31RodentSigns of RodentsClosedDOHMH
2025-02-17 10:38HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2025-02-15 01:08HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2025-02-11 00:37HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 1491 Watson Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
23501462022-08-02CLOSEDElectrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress2022-08-02Oath Violation Served (2022-08-04)
23256442021-10-05CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2021-10-08No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2021-10-09)
23072272020-09-25CLOSEDAfter Hours Work – Illegal2020-09-28No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2020-09-28)
22675802018-08-28CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2018-10-04No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2018-10-05)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 1491 Watson Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2020-07-06V*-DOB VIOLATION - ResolvedPPN203 AOC SUB 12/22/2021 BY PRECISION ELEVATORCERT 429011 ROMAN SHYPUTA2022-01-03
2020-07-06V*-DOB VIOLATION - ResolvedPPN203 AOC SUB 12/22/2021 BY PRECISION ELEVATORCERT 429011 ROMAN SHYPUTA2022-01-03
2019-07-13V*-DOB VIOLATION - ResolvedPPN203 AOC SUB 12/22/2021 BY PRECISION ELEVATORCERT 429011 ROMAN SHYPUTA2022-01-03
2019-07-13V*-DOB VIOLATION - ResolvedPPN203 AOC SUB 12/22/2021 BY PRECISION ELEVATORCERT 429011 ROMAN SHYPUTA2022-01-03
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 1491 Watson Avenue. 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 1491 Watson 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
2024-12-030002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-040002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-190002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-12-191102021-11-012022-10-31
2021-12-280002020-11-012021-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 1491 Watson Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-04-21ComplianceRat Activity
2025-03-04InitialRat Activity
2025-01-07ComplianceRat Activity
2024-11-14InitialRat Activity
2024-11-06CompliancePassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 1491 Watson Avenue. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

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Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 1491 Watson 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 1491 Watson Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2022-08-0239067350J1491-1493 WATSON AVE LLCBASEMENT. ELECTRICAL ROOM USED FOR STORAGE., OBTAIN PERMIT; COMPLY WITH EC.RESOLVE400.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 1491 Watson 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 1491 Watson 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 1491 Watson 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 1491 Watson 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 1491 Watson Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 1491 Watson 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.

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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 1491 Watson Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 1491 Watson Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 1491 Watson 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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