Building and Landlord Data Analysis Report

155 Ross Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

10
DOB Complaints
20
311 Housing Calls
60
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

94
Low Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 94% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 155 Ross Street

155 Ross Street is a 5-story, 34-unit residential building constructed in 1915 located in Williamsburg and currently owned by Michael Herman. The building has experienced recurring heating and hot water system issues between 2022 and 2024, with eight documented complaints about building-wide heat and hot water problems, most recently in December 2024.

In addition to the heat concerns, there have been several maintenance issues in recent years including electrical problems (no lighting), unsanitary conditions (mold), and structural concerns (water leaks) with associated violations issued by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). The building has also faced multiple elevator-related challenges, with several complaints about single-device service and no alternate service between 2023 and 2024. Recent inspections in 2024 revealed various violations including safety concerns such as missing or defective self-closing doors, broken light fixtures, and issues with paint and plaster conditions.

Active environmental violations from 2024 involve an improperly installed chair lift and missing emergency phone service components. The building has demonstrated consistent compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, showing no infestation cases in the past three reporting periods. Additionally, there are multiple open violations related to energy efficiency score display and benchmarking report filings, dating back to 2019, indicating ongoing compliance issues with Local Law 87 requirements.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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155 Ross Street Report Contents

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155 Ross StreetBuilding Overview

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 34
Year built 1915
Total area 31400 sq ft
Floors 5
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

10
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
60
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
20
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
1
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
2
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
0
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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155 Ross Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

Other NYC buildings registered to this landlord.

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Landlord Court Records

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155 Ross 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 155 Ross 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
2024-12-222024-12-23Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2024-12-032024-12-16Water Leak-Slow LeakNon EmergencyCLOSE
2024-02-292024-03-03Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2024-02-292024-03-03Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2024-01-102024-01-13Electric-No LightingEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 155 Ross 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
2024-12-22COpenNoneNone§ 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 LATCH SET AT BULKHEAD DOOR LEADING TO ROOF AT PUBLIC HALL, 5th STORY2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z
2024-12-22BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LATCH SET AT BULKHEAD DOOR LEADING TO ROOF AT PUBLIC HALL, 5th STORY2025-02-05T00:00:00.000Z
2024-05-30BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AT PUBLIC HALL, 5th STORY2024-07-15T00:00:00.000Z
2024-03-17CCloseNone5C§ 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PRESUMED LEAD PAINT THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) EAST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 5C, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNone
2024-03-17ACloseNone5C§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE EAST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 5C, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2024-08-01T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 155 Ross Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2024-12-22 01:17HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2024-12-03 12:13WATER LEAKSLOW LEAKClosedHPD
2024-02-29 01:36HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2024-02-29 01:33HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2024-01-10 10:11UNSANITARY CONDITIONMOLDClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 155 Ross Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
2025-05-13CLOSEDConstruction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits2025-07-09Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2025-07-09)
39863662024-12-03CLOSEDWork Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling2024-12-03No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-12-03)
39863492024-12-03ACTIVEStorefront or Business Sign/Awning/Marquee/Canopy – ILLEGAL
39709412024-08-01CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2024-11-21No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-11-22)
39697662024-07-24ACTIVELocal Law 188/17 Compliance Inspections – Active Jobs2025-07-18Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 1st Attempt Made (2025-07-18)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 155 Ross Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2021-04-29V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO DISPLAY ENERGY EFFICIENCY SCORE AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRADE AS PER ADCODE SEC. 28-309.12.3
2021-01-14V*-DOB VIOLATION - ResolvedPPN203 AOC SUB ON 5/25/21 BY:UNIVERSAL JOSEPH HENNESSEY, CERT#6101392021-07-08
2020-01-15V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2019-11-02V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4
2019-08-02V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 155 Ross 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 155 Ross 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
2024-12-180002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-260002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-03-140002020-11-012021-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 155 Ross Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 155 Ross Street. 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 155 Ross 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 155 Ross Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2024-03-0139107397K155 ROSS STREET LLC AS TOWORK WITH OUT A PERMIT CHAIR LIFT WAS INSTALLED. WITHOUT FILING AND OBTAINING A PERMIT FROM THE NYCDOB. FILE A PERMIT WITH THE NYCDOB TO LEGALIZE THE DEVICE.ACTIVE625.0625.0
2024-02-2639106840L155 ROSS STREET LLC AS TOCLASS 2: PHONE SERVICE MISSING PROVIDE SERVICE AND PROGRAM PHONE TO 24H HOUR EMERGENCY OPERATOR. DROP CEILING MISSING INSTALL. EVACUATION SIGNS MISSING PROVIDE REQUIRED SIGNAGE. BRAILLE TAGS MISSING PROVIDE ATRESOLVE0.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 155 Ross 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 155 Ross 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 155 Ross 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 155 Ross 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
Tax ClassMonthWater OnlyAmountCycle
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 155 Ross Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 155 Ross Street. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

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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 155 Ross Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 155 Ross Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 155 Ross 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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