523 WEST 162 STREET is a prewar 1920 building, 4 units in Washington Heights, NYC. Owned by ZODROW, CHAD A. Public records show 48 open violations, 25 311 complaints, 3 active litigation matters on file. Risk signals: 1 bedbug report.
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§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING METAL MESH SCREEN AT SKYLIGHT AT PUBLIC HALL, 3rd STORY
(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.
§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT IS FILED.
§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT IS FILED.
(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.
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Washington Heights is one of Manhattan's most vibrant Dominican neighborhoods — merengue spills out of car windows, mangonadas are sold on corners, and Fort Washington Avenue's medical campus (NewYork-Presbyterian) anchors the local economy. Fort Tryon Park and the Cloisters are hidden gems.
Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Talking
Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Music/Party
Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Music/Party
Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Music/Party
Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Music/Party
Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Music/Party
Illegal Parking — Posted Parking Sign Violation
Illegal Fireworks — N/A
Illegal Fireworks — N/A
Water System — Fire Hydrant Emergency (FHE)