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69 ST NICHOLAS PLACE

Manhattan · ZIP 10032 · BIN 1061700 · Hamilton Heights-Sugar Hill · Last violation May 1, 2026 · Last complaint May 29, 2026

NeighborhoodHamilton Heights-Sugar Hill

More violations than 88% of nearby buildings

More violations than 88% of buildings and more complaints than 95% of buildings in Hamilton Heights-Sugar Hill. Size-normalized against residential buildings in the neighborhood for issues in the last 10 years.

Activity TrendsLast 5 years

A steady level of activity over time

Last 2 yrs: 215 violations · 378 complaints

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Severityⓘopen violations

11 immediately hazardous (Class C) violations still open

Class C violations include lead paint, mold, pest infestations, heat/hot water failure, and structural hazards — the most serious category.

Housing Preservation & Development Violations

Total violations since 1991

1,158

32 per year avg.↑ Up 94% in the last 2 years (215 vs 111 prior 2 yrs)

Open violations

Class C (immed. haz.)ⓘ11

Class B (hazardous)ⓘ28

Rent-impairingⓘ5

Open violation ages

▪ 30–90 days5% (2)

▪ 3–12 months35% (15)

▪ 1–3 years51% (22)

▪ 3+ years9% (4)

Housing Preservation & Development Complaints

Total complaints since 2003

2,654

111 per year avg.↑ Up 56% in the last 2 years (378 vs 242 prior 2 yrs)

Complaint Resolution

No access20%Violation issued17%No violation29%Phone resolved33%Other0%(2,654)

Urgency breakdown

Last 12 mo.

Top violation categories

5 yrs All time

Maintenanceⓘ132 violations

Egressⓘ47 violations

Extermination & Rodent Eradicationⓘ38 violations

Water Supplyⓘ29 violations

Paintingⓘ18 violations

Smoke Detecting Devicesⓘ17 violations

Carbon Monoxide Detecting Devicesⓘ16 violations

Heat And Hot Waterⓘ16 violations

Top complaint groupsⓘ

5 yrs All time

Heat / hot waterⓘ282 complaints

Bldg maintenanceⓘ138 complaints

Water & plumbingⓘ70 complaints

Mold & pestsⓘ59 complaints

Electricalⓘ30 complaints

Safety & fireⓘ26 complaints

Appliancesⓘ12 complaints

Outdoor / structuralⓘ1 complaints

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Complaint log

2,654 complaints

All categories HEAT/HOT WATER PAINT/PLASTER GENERAL PLUMBING HEATINGAll Open Closed

Type

Building safety complaints, construction, permits, and structural issues filed with the NYC Dept. of Buildings, are scored separately.

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Emergency	Closed	BLDG	Apr 21, 2022	OUTSIDE BUILDING · ROOF DOOR/HATCHThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	Apr 21, 2022	SAFETY · FIRE ESCAPEThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	Mar 9, 2022	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water and was advised by a tenant in the building that heat and hot water had been restored. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	Mar 7, 2022	SAFETY · WINDOW GUARD BROKEN/MISSINGThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	Feb 25, 2022	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water and was advised by a tenant in the building that heat and hot water had been restored. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	Feb 2, 2022	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGMore than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	Jan 30, 2022	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGMore than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	Jan 29, 2022	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
Non-emergency	Closed	BLDG	Jan 29, 2022	UNSANITARY CONDITION · GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGEThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Emergency	Closed	1E	Jan 5, 2022	HEAT/HOT WATER · APARTMENT ONLYThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water and was advised by a tenant in the building that heat and hot water had been restored. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	Jan 5, 2022	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGMore than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	Dec 23, 2021	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water and was advised by a tenant in the building that heat and hot water had been restored. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Emergency	Closed	6J	Dec 6, 2021	HEAT/HOT WATER · APARTMENT ONLYThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant of the apartment and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Emergency	Closed	6J	Nov 18, 2021	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water and was advised by a tenant in the building that heat and hot water had been restored. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Non-emergency	Closed	1E	Nov 10, 2021	PAINT/PLASTER · WALLThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergency	Closed	1E	Nov 10, 2021	PAINT/PLASTER · WALLThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergency	Closed	1E	Nov 10, 2021	PAINT/PLASTER · WALLThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Emergency	Closed	6J	Nov 7, 2021	HEAT/HOT WATER · APARTMENT ONLYThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water. Heat was not required at the time of the inspection. No violations were issued. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Emergency	Closed	6J	Nov 7, 2021	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGMore than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant of the apartment and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Emergency	Closed	6J	Nov 3, 2021	PLUMBING · RADIATORThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergency	Closed	6J	Nov 3, 2021	PLUMBING · STEAM PIPE/RISERThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Emergency	Closed	4B	Oct 27, 2021	ELECTRIC · NO LIGHTINGThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
Non-emergency	Closed	4B	Oct 27, 2021	GENERAL · CABINETThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergency	Closed	1E	Sep 17, 2021	GENERAL · BELL/BUZZER/INTERCOMThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergency	Closed	3B	Jun 30, 2021	APPLIANCE · REFRIGERATORThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	Mar 8, 2021	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGMore than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	Mar 7, 2021	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water and was advised by a tenant in the building that heat and hot water had been restored. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	Mar 4, 2021	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Non-emergency	Closed	4B	Mar 4, 2021	PLUMBING · BASIN/SINKThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Non-emergency	Closed	4B	Mar 4, 2021	ELECTRIC · OUTLET/SWITCHThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Non-emergency	Closed	4B	Mar 4, 2021	PAINT/PLASTER · CEILINGThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Non-emergency	Closed	4B	Mar 4, 2021	GENERAL · CABINETThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	Mar 3, 2021	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water and was advised by a tenant in the building that heat and hot water had been restored. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	Mar 2, 2021	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water and was advised by a tenant in the building that heat and hot water had been restored. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	Mar 2, 2021	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGMore than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	Mar 2, 2021	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGMore than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	Mar 2, 2021	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGMore than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	Mar 1, 2021	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGMore than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	Mar 1, 2021	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGMore than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	Mar 1, 2021	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGMore than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	Mar 1, 2021	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGMore than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Non-emergency	Closed	BUILDI	Mar 1, 2021	UNSANITARY CONDITION · GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGEThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	Mar 1, 2021	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water and was advised by a tenant in the building that heat and hot water had been restored. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Non-emergency	Closed	6J	Feb 26, 2021	APPLIANCE · ELECTRIC/GAS RANGEThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	Feb 25, 2021	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGMore than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	Feb 24, 2021	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water and was advised by a tenant in the building that heat and hot water had been restored. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	Feb 23, 2021	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	Feb 23, 2021	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGMore than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	Feb 23, 2021	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGMore than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Emergency	Closed	3F	Feb 22, 2021	HEAT/HOT WATER · APARTMENT ONLYThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water and was advised by a tenant in the building that heat and hot water had been restored. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.