Manhattan · Block 1937 · Lot 22 · 10027

217 West 131 Street

3 floors · 11 apartments · 2,499 sq ft · built 1910 · class C5 · owner of record: Ganahl, Rainer

44open violations
$108,421ECB/OATH penalties owed
14HPD class C (immediately hazardous)
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Annual property registration Applies
HPD registration · September 1 each year
What this is

Residential buildings with three or more units, and one- and two-family homes the owner doesn't occupy, register with HPD every year ($13 fee). An unregistered building can't start a nonpayment case in Housing Court and faces civil penalties. Agency page

OverdueRegistration expired 2026-09-01
Annual parapet observation Check
Local Law 126 · By December 31 each year
What this is

If the building has a parapet facing a street, sidewalk or other public way, a competent person (such as a mason, engineer or architect) must observe it every year and the owner keeps the report for DOB on request. Detached one- and two-family homes are exempt. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 46 days
Keep the report on file (not filed with DOB)
Bedbug annual filing Applies
Local Law 69 · December 1 to 31 each year
What this is

Owners of multiple dwellings file their bedbug infestation history for the prior year with HPD and post or distribute it to tenants. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 46 days
Annual
Annual notice: window guards and lead paint Applies
HPD / Health Code · January 1 to 16 each year
What this is

Deliver the annual notice to every unit asking whether a child lives there (window guards for children 10 and under; lead paint for children under 6 in pre-1960 buildings), then follow up on units that don't return it by mid-February. Agency page

Jan 16, 2027
in 62 days
Annual
Gas piping inspection (2028 cycle) Likely applies
Local Law 152 · During 2028
What this is

Buildings with gas piping (except one- and two-family homes) need a periodic gas piping inspection by a licensed master plumber every four years. Community district 10 is on the 2028 cycle; certification is filed with DOB after the inspection. Buildings with no gas piping file a certification instead. Agency page

Dec 31, 2028
in 777 days
Next cycle year 2028
Annual boiler inspection (1 boiler) Applies
Boiler inspection · By December 31 each year
What this is

Boilers are inspected each calendar year and the report is filed in DOB NOW: Safety within 14 days of the inspection (low-pressure boilers in residential buildings of 5 or fewer families are exempt). Latest report on record: 2026-02-16 (Accepted). Agency page

On file2026 reports accepted

Open violations

ECB / OATH (11) · $108,421 owed
IssuedViolationHearingBalance
Jan 21, 2021Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONERS ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS.VIOLATION #35435601X ISSUED ON 2-15-20 AND TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01.UNLAWFULLY CONTINUED WORK
#35526281J
Apr 8, 2021
DEFAULT
$4,088
Jan 12, 2021Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION#35124590L ISSUED ON 11/03/16 AND TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01.WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT(OT
#35526055L
Apr 1, 2021
DEFAULT
$5,881
Jan 12, 2021Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION#35203829J ISSUED ON 11/03/16 AND TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01.WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT(SP
#35526054J
Oct 21, 2021
DEFAULT
$12,500
Nov 13, 2020Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMM'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIO#35435601X ISSUED ON 02/14/20 & TO FILE A CERT OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 & 1RCNY 102-01. UNLAWFULLY CONTINUED WORK WHILE ON NOTICE OF A STOP
#35523112P
Dec 9, 2021
DEFAULT
$5,000
Nov 13, 2020Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMM'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIO#35203829J ISSUED ON 11/03/16 & TO FILE A CERT OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 & 1RCNY 102-01. WORK W/O PERMIT. PERMIT#123923656 NOT ISSUED.
#35523111N
Dec 9, 2021
DEFAULT
$12,500
Sep 11, 2020Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION#35435601X ISSUED ON 02/14/20 AND TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01.UNLAWFULLY CONTINUED WOR
#35520159Z
Nov 4, 2021
DEFAULT
$12,500
Sep 4, 2020Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH COMMISSIONERS ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION #35124590L ISSUED ON 11-03-2016 AND TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01.COMPLY WITH COMMISSIONERS
#35519832L
Jan 25, 2022
DEFAULT
$12,500
Sep 4, 2020Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION#35203829J ISSUED ON 11/03/16 AND TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01.FOR WORK WITHOUT A PERMI
#35521163X
Dec 17, 2020
IN VIOLATION
$2,500
Feb 14, 2020Construction CLASS - 1
UNLAWFUL ACTS.FAILURE TO COMPLY W/COMMISSIONER'S ORDER.NOTED:UPON INSPECTION OBSERVED VIOLATION #35203829J OPEN.VIOLATION WAS ISSUED ON 11/03/2016 FOR WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT IN THE CELLAR,1ST,2ND,3RD & 4TH FLS
#35435600Y
Feb 11, 2021
IN VIOLATION
$12,500
Feb 14, 2020Construction CLASS - 1
UNLAWFUL ACTS.FAILURE TO COMPLY W/COMMISSIONER'S ORDERS.NOTED:UPON INSPECTION OBSERVED VIOLATION #35138118P OPEN.VIOLATION WAS ISSUED ON 01/30/2017 FOR UNLAWFULLY CONTINUED WORK WHILE NOTICE OF STOP WORK ORDER.
#35435601X
Feb 11, 2021
IN VIOLATION
$15,952
Feb 14, 2020Construction CLASS - 1
UNLAWFUL ACTS.FAILURE TO COMPLY W/COMMISSIONER'S ORDER.NOTED:UPON INSPECTION OBSERVED VIOLATION #35124590L OPEN.VIOLATION WAS ISSUED ON 11/03/2016 FOR WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT IN THE CELLAR,1ST,2ND &3RD FLOORS.
#35432574X
Feb 11, 2021
IN VIOLATION
$12,500
DOB (0)

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DOB NOW Safety (1)
IssuedViolationStatus
Jan 8, 2026Gas Piping - LL152 FTF-PL-PER
Cycle 2, Sub-cycle A (premises is in Community District 10)
Active
HPD (43) · C 14 · B 23 · A 6
IssuedClassViolationCorrect by
Jan 20, 2026C§ 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 HINGES AT VESTIBULE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYFeb 3, 2026
Jan 20, 2026B§ 27-2005 HMC: REFIT VESTIBULE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYFeb 24, 2026
Jul 17, 2023CApt 2C · § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING LOCK ASSEMBLY AT ENTRANCE DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 2C, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHJul 23, 2023
Jul 17, 2023BApt 2C · § 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING LOCATED AT APT 2C, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHAug 21, 2023
Jul 17, 2023A§ 329, M/D LAW AND DEPT. RULES AND REGS. PROVIDE A COMPLETED CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION VISITS IN A PROPER FRAME AT OR NEAR MAILBOXES, BOTTOM EDGE OF FRAME BETWEEN 48-62 INCHES ABOVE FLOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYOct 20, 2023
Jul 17, 2023BApt 2C · § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT NORTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2C, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHAug 21, 2023
Jul 17, 2023BApt 2C · § 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). MISSING LOCATED AT APT 2C, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHAug 21, 2023
Jul 17, 2023CApt 2C · § 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 .. IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 2C, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHJul 31, 2023
Jul 17, 2023CApt 2C · HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2C, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHAug 12, 2023
Jul 17, 2023BApt 2C · § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT NORTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2C, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHAug 21, 2023
May 31, 2023CApt 2C · § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE DOOR LOCATED AT B-ROOM 2C, 2nd STORY, 1st B-ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTHJun 6, 2023
May 31, 2023BApt 2C · § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR LOCATED AT B-ROOM 2C, 3rd STORY, 1st B-ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTHJul 5, 2023
May 31, 2023BApt 2C · § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BROKEN DOOR FRAME LOCATED AT B-ROOM 2C, 2nd STORY, 1st B-ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTHJul 5, 2023
May 25, 2023AApt 2C · § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LOCK AND ASSEMBLY IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT B-ROOM 2C, 3rd STORY, 1st B-ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTHAug 28, 2023
May 25, 2023BApt 2C · § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT SINK IN THE KITCHENETTE LOCATED AT B-ROOM 2C, 3rd STORY, 1st B-ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTHJun 29, 2023
May 25, 2023BApt 2C · § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOODEN SINK COUNTER TOP IN THE KITCHENETTE LOCATED AT B-ROOM 2C, 3rd STORY, 1st B-ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTHJun 29, 2023
May 25, 2023BApt 2C · § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR ALL WALLS AND THE CEILING LOCATED AT B-ROOM 2C, 3rd STORY, 1st B-ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTHJun 29, 2023
May 25, 2023AApt 2C · § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING ELECTRICAL OUTLET COVER AT NORTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT B-ROOM 2C, 2nd STORY, 1st B-ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTHAug 28, 2023
May 25, 2023BApt 2C · § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC FLOOR TILES IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT B-ROOM 2C, 2nd STORY, 1st B-ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTHJun 29, 2023
May 25, 2023BApt 2C · § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE DOOR FRAME LOCATED AT B-ROOM 2C, 2nd STORY, 1st B-ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTHJun 29, 2023
May 25, 2023BApt 2C · § 27-2005, 2012 HMC & § 309 MDL: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EXCESSIVE STORAGE OF MATERIAL ACCUMULATION OF GARBAGE, MATTRESSES, BOXES, HOT PLATE, MICROWAVE, AIR CONDITIONER UNIT, TREE BRANCHES AND PAINTING MATERIALS BELONGING TO THE LANDLORD NEEDS TO BE REMOVED FROM BATHROOM IN THE BATHROOM LOCJun 29, 2023
May 25, 2023BApt 2C · § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR ALL WALLS AND THE CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT B-ROOM 2C, 3rd STORY, 1st B-ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTHJun 29, 2023
May 25, 2023BApt 2C · § 27-2005 HMC: REFIT DOOR AT ENTRANCE IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT B-ROOM 2C, 3rd STORY, 1st B-ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTHJun 29, 2023
May 25, 2023BApt 2C · § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR ALL WALLS AND THE CEILING IN THE KITCHENETTE LOCATED AT B-ROOM 2C, 3rd STORY, 1st B-ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTHJun 29, 2023
May 25, 2023BApt 2C · § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHENETTE LOCATED AT B-ROOM 2C, 3rd STORY, 1st B-ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTHJun 29, 2023
May 25, 2023BApt 2C · § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CONNECTION LOCKNUT AT WASTELINE UNDER SINK IN THE KITCHENETTE LOCATED AT B-ROOM 2C, 3rd STORY, 1st B-ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTHJun 29, 2023
May 25, 2023CApt 2C · HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES LOCATED AT B-ROOM 2C, 3rd STORY, 1st B-ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTHJun 20, 2023
May 22, 2023B§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF CLEANING MATERIALS, MICROWAVE, UMBRELLAS, CARD BOARD BOXES, BED FRAME, AND PAINTING MATERIALS BLOCKING LADDER TO ROOF AT PUBLIC HALL, 3rd STORYJun 26, 2023
May 22, 2023A§ 27-2047 ADM CODE PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROVED MAIL RECEPTACLES AND DIRECTORIES FOR THE PERSONS RESIDING IN THE DWELLING AS PROVIDED IN THE U.S. POSTAL REGULATIONS., 1st STORYAug 25, 2023
May 22, 2023B§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT THE CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORYJun 26, 2023
May 22, 2023B§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF BUILDING MATERIALS AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORYJun 26, 2023
May 22, 2023B§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF FURNITURE, GARBAGE AND PAINTING MATERIALS, TELEVISION, BICYC AND CLOTHING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYJun 26, 2023
May 22, 2023A§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT ALL WALLS AND THE CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORYAug 25, 2023
May 22, 2023A§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT ALL WALLS AND THE CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 3rd STORYAug 25, 2023
Aug 31, 2015CSECTION 27-2024 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT WATER FOR THE FIXTURES THROUGHOUT AT COMMUNITY KITCHEN, 3rd STORYSep 8, 2015
Aug 31, 2015CSECTION 27-2005, 2050 HMC: PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF WATER FOR THE WET SPRINKLER AND/OR STANDPIPE SYSTEM AT ENTIRE BUILDING AT CELLARSep 8, 2015
Aug 31, 2015CSECTION 27-2024 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF COLD WATER FOR THE FIXTURES WATER CLOSET AT COMMUNITY BATHROOM, 3rd STORYSep 8, 2015
Aug 31, 2015CSECTION 27-2024 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF COLD WATER FOR THE FIXTURES THROUGHOUT AT COMMUNITY BATHROOM, 3rd STORYSep 8, 2015
Aug 31, 2015CSECTION 27-2070 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF GAS TO THE FIXTURES AT RANGE AT COMMUNITY KITCHEN, 3rd STORYSep 8, 2015
Aug 31, 2015CSECTION 27-2024 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT WATER FOR THE FIXTURES THROUGHTOUT AT COMMUNITY BATHROOM, 3rd STORYSep 8, 2015
Aug 31, 2015CSECTION 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE WATER SUPPLY PIPE TO SPRINKLER SYSTEM AT REAR SECTION AT BASEMENTSep 8, 2015
Aug 31, 2015CSECTION 27-2024 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF COLD WATER FOR THE FIXTURES THROUGHOUT AT COMMUNITY KITCHEN, 3rd STORYSep 8, 2015
Mar 14, 2011BSECTION 27-2040 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT OR NEAR THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCEWAY OF THE BUILDING AND KEEP SAME BURNING FROM SUNSET EVERY DAY TO SUNRISE ON THE DAY FOLLOWING ..A MINIMUM OF 100 WATTS INCANDESCENT LIGHT REQUIRED..Apr 18, 2011

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