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Manhattan · ZIP 10032 · BIN 1062662 · Washington Heights (South) · Last violation May 28, 2026 · Last complaint May 22, 2026

NeighborhoodWashington Heights (South)
More violations than 98.9% of nearby buildings
More violations than 99% of buildings and more complaints than 100% of buildings in Washington Heights (South). Size-normalized against residential buildings in the neighborhood for issues in the last 10 years.
ViolationsComplaints
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
A steady level of activity over time
Last 2 yrs: 273 violations · 642 complaints
'21'26ViolationsComplaints
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Severityⓘopen violations
60 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.
Class Cimmediately hazardous60Class Bhazardous57
Housing Preservation & Development Violations
Total violations since 1990
1,303
35 per year avg.↑ Up 264% in the last 2 years (273 vs 75 prior 2 yrs)
Open violations
146
Class C (immed. haz.)ⓘ60
Class B (hazardous)ⓘ57
Rent-impairingⓘ10
Housing Preservation & Development Complaints
Total complaints since 2003
1,770
74 per year avg.↑ Up 346% in the last 2 years (642 vs 144 prior 2 yrs)
Complaint Resolution
No access17%Violation issued22%No violation48%Phone resolved13%Other0%(1,770)
Urgency breakdown
Last 12 mo.

Top violation categories

5 yrsAll time
Maintenanceⓘ159 violations
Extermination & Rodent Eradicationⓘ80 violations
Paintingⓘ44 violations
Egressⓘ38 violations
Cleaningⓘ34 violations
Water Supplyⓘ31 violations
Lead-Based Paintⓘ21 violations
Carbon Monoxide Detecting Devicesⓘ11 violations
Top complaint groupsⓘ
5 yrsAll time
Bldg maintenanceⓘ214 complaints
Mold & pestsⓘ176 complaints
Heat / hot waterⓘ136 complaints
Water & plumbingⓘ131 complaints
Electricalⓘ62 complaints
Safety & fireⓘ20 complaints
Appliancesⓘ19 complaints
Outdoor / structuralⓘ14 complaints
Adminⓘ4 complaints
Elevatorⓘ1 complaints
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Violation log

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All classesClass AClass BClass CClass IAllOpenClosed
ClassStatusApt

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Open violation ages
▪ < 30 days14% (20)
▪ 30–90 days6% (9)
▪ 3–12 months74% (107)
▪ 1–3 years2% (3)
▪ 3+ years4% (6)
Prior 4 yr.
Immed. Emergency5%3%
Emergency39%44%
Non-Emergency56%54%
(365)
(555)
Issued
Description
Class BClosed18Sep 14, 2020REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE WATER LEAK · WATER SUPPLY§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 18, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed18Sep 14, 2020REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR EAST WALL IN THE 5th ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 18, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed18Sep 14, 2020PROVIDE SUPPLY OF ELECTRICTY TO FIXTURES · ARTIFICIAL LIGHTING§ 27-2037, 2038 HMC: PROVIDE A SAFE AND ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF ELECTRIC SERVICE TO THE FIXTURES CEILING LIGHT IN THE 4th ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 18, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed18Sep 14, 2020REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC FLOOR TILES IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 18, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class CClosed18Sep 14, 2020REPAIR/ABATE UNSAFE WIRES · ARTIFICIAL LIGHTING§ 27-2005, 2006, 2037 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR AND ABATE UNSAFE ELECTRIC WIRING CONDITION CONSISTING OF EXPOSED ELECTRIC WIRES AT CEILING IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 18, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed18Sep 14, 2020REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR SOUTH WALL IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 18, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed18Sep 14, 2020REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR WEST CLOSET WALL IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 18, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed18Sep 14, 2020REPAIR · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ELECTRIC OUTLET AT SOUTH WALL IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 18, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed18Sep 14, 2020REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 18, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed18Sep 14, 2020REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING AND NORTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 18, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed18Sep 14, 2020REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE WATER LEAK · WATER SUPPLY§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK MOISTURE PENETRATING NORTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 18, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class CClosed18Sep 14, 2020ABATE THE NUISANCE OF ROACHES · EXTERMINATION & RODENT ERADICATIONHMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 18, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class CClosed18Sep 14, 2020ABATE THE NUISANCE OF MICE · EXTERMINATION & RODENT ERADICATIONHMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 18, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class CClosed18Sep 14, 2020MAKE DOORS SELF-CLOSING · EGRESS§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS .. IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 18, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed18Sep 14, 2020REPAIR · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ELECTRIC OUTLET AT NORTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 18, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed6Sep 4, 2020REPLACE · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING SHOWER HEAD AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 6, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosed6Sep 4, 2020REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CAULKING AROUND WASHBASIN IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 6, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosedRENT IMPAIRING6Sep 4, 2020REPAIR FLUSHING APPARATUS OF WATER CLOSET · SEWERS AND DRAINAGE§ 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE FLUSHING APPARATUS AND MAINTAIN SAME SO AS TO FLUSH EFFECTIVELY THE WATER CLOSET .. IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 6, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosed—Sep 4, 2020REMOVE ENCUMBRANCE · EGRESS§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES CONSISTING OF FLOWER POTS AT 1ST STORY BALCONY AT FIRE ESCAPE AT BUILDING REAR
Class BClosed—Sep 4, 2020REMOVE ENCUMBRANCE · EGRESS§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES CONSISTING OF FLOWER POTS AT 3RD STORY BALCONY AT FIRE ESCAPE AT BUILDING REAR
Class BClosed—Sep 4, 2020REMOVE ENCUMBRANCE · EGRESS§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES CONSISTING OF FLOWER POTS AT 6TH STORY BALCONY AT FIRE ESCAPE AT BUILDING REAR
Class BClosedRENT IMPAIRING—Sep 4, 2020FIRE PASSAGEWAY OBSTRUCTED · EGRESS§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE FIRE EGRESS DEFECTIVE. REMOVE THE OBSTRUCTION IN FIREPROOF PASSAGEWAY CONSISTING OF CONSTRUCTION REFUSE AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AT FIRE PASSAGEWAY AT BUIDLING SOUTH
Class CClosed—Sep 4, 2020ABATE THE NUISANCE · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF LOCKABLE STREET HATCH AT FIRE PASSAGEWAY AT BUIDLING SOUTH
Class BClosed6Sep 4, 2020REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS · WATER SUPPLY§ 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 6, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosedAPT21Sep 2, 2020REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS · WATER SUPPLY§ 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT APT21, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class CClosedAPT21Sep 2, 2020ABATE THE NUISANCE OF ROACHES · EXTERMINATION & RODENT ERADICATIONHMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT APT21, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class CClosedAPT21Sep 2, 2020ABATE THE NUISANCE OF MICE · EXTERMINATION & RODENT ERADICATIONHMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT APT21, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosedAPT21Sep 2, 2020ABATE THE NUISANCE OF BEDBUGS · EXTERMINATION & RODENT ERADICATIONHMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF BEDBUGS IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT APT21, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosedAPT21Sep 2, 2020REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC TILES AT FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT APT21, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class CClosed—Sep 1, 2020RETIRED - REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN AND DEFECTIVE · RETIRED§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE GLASS PANE IN LOWER WINDOW SASH AT INTERMEDIATE LANDING AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 2nd STORY
Class AClosed19Aug 27, 2020PAINT · PAINTING§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT ALL WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 19, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed19Aug 27, 2020REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT WEST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 19, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed19Aug 27, 2020REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SLOPING WOOD FLOOR IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 19, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class CClosed19Aug 27, 2020ABATE THE NUISANCE OF MICE · EXTERMINATION & RODENT ERADICATIONHMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 19, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class CClosed19Aug 27, 2020MAKE DOORS SELF-CLOSING · EGRESS§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS ... IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 19, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class CClosed—Aug 27, 2020RETIRED - REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN AND DEFECTIVE · RETIRED§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE GLASS PANE AT LOWER SASH AT INTERMEDIATE LANDING AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 1st STORY
Class CClosed—Aug 17, 2020REMOVE ACCUMULATION OR RUBBISH · CLEANING§ 27-2010, 2011, 2012 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE AT SOUTH YARD YARD AT
Class CClosed—Aug 4, 2020INSTALL/REPLACE/REPAIR WINDOW GUARDS (PUBLIC AREA) · WINDOW GUARDS§ 27-2043.1 HMC INSTALL THE MISSING OR REPAIR/REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE WINDOW GUARD(S) THROUGHOUT THE PUBLIC AREAS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE NEW YORK CITY HEALTH CODE SECTION 24 RCNY CHAPTER 12. AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 4th STORY
Class AClosed—Jul 23, 2020POST AND MAINTAIN A NOTICE · POSTING/SIGNAGE§27-2153 ADM CODE POST AND MAINTAIN A NOTICE, WRITTEN IN ENGLISH AND IN SPANISH, ON THE BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR OR OTHER CONSPICUOUS LOCATION IN THE BUILDING COMMON AREA, STATING THAT: (1) THE BUILDING IS IN THE ALTERNATIVE ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM, (2) THAT OCCUPANTS MAY CALL 311 OR THE AEP AT 212-863-8262 TO REPORT HOUSING MAINTENANCE COMPLAINTS, (3) THE NAME, TELEPHONE, AND ADDRESS OF THE OWNER, AND, (4) THE IDENTITY OF ANY FINANCIAL INSTITUTION THAT HOLDS A MORTGAGE ON THE PROPERTY. POST
Class AClosed—Jul 10, 2020POST AND MAINTAIN A NOTICE · POSTING/SIGNAGE§27-2153 ADM CODE POST AND MAINTAIN A NOTICE, WRITTEN IN ENGLISH AND IN SPANISH, ON THE BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR OR OTHER CONSPICUOUS LOCATION IN THE BUILDING COMMON AREA, STATING THAT: (1) THE BUILDING IS IN THE ALTERNATIVE ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM, (2) THAT OCCUPANTS MAY CALL 311 OR THE AEP AT 212-863-8262 TO REPORT HOUSING MAINTENANCE COMPLAINTS, (3) THE NAME, TELEPHONE, AND ADDRESS OF THE OWNER, AND, (4) THE IDENTITY OF ANY FINANCIAL INSTITUTION THAT HOLDS A MORTGAGE ON THE PROPERTY. POST AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
Class AClosed6Jul 7, 2020PAINT · PAINTING§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 6, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosed21Jun 23, 2020TRACE & REPAIR THE SOURCE & ABATE THE…MOLD · CLEANING§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... APPROX 4SQ.FT IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 21, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST ORIGINAL VIOLATION 13611189 ISSUED 19-FEB-20 HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO CLASS B PER ADMINISTRATIVE CODE §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Class BClosed6Jun 23, 2020TRACE & REPAIR THE SOURCE & ABATE THE…MOLD · CLEANING§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... APPROX 8SQ.FT AROUND WINDOW FRAME IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 6, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST ORIGINAL VIOLATION 13611192 ISSUED 19-FEB-20 HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO CLASS B PER ADMINISTRATIVE CODE §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Class BClosedRENT IMPAIRING—Jun 22, 2020F/E ADJUST THE DROP LADDER · EGRESS§ 27-2005 ADM CODE FIRE ESCAPE DEFECTIVE. ADJUST THE DROPLADDER SO THAT IT WILL SLIDE EASILY IN THE GUIDE RODS DROPLADDER IN DOWN POSITION AT FIRE ESCAPE AT BUILDING REAR
Class CClosedRENT IMPAIRING—Jun 22, 2020REMOVE ILLEGAL FASTENING · EGRESS§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING PADLOCKED FIRE PASSAGEWAY STREET HATCH AT BUILDING SOUTHWEST
Class BClosedRENT IMPAIRING—Jun 22, 2020FIRE PASSAGEWAY OBSTRUCTED · EGRESS§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE FIRE EGRESS DEFECTIVE. REMOVE THE OBSTRUCTION IN FIREPROOF PASSAGEWAY CONSISTING OF DISCARDED WINDOWS AND MATTRESSES AT BUILDING SOUTH
Class BClosed—Jun 22, 2020REMOVE ACCUMULATION OR RUBBISH · CLEANING§ 27-2010, 2011, 2012 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE BASEMENT LEVEL SOUTH YARD
Class BClosed9May 26, 2020TRACE & REPAIR THE SOURCE & ABATE THE…MOLD · CLEANING§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... 2 SQ FT AT SOUTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 9, 3rd STORY ORIGINAL VIOLATION 13565649 ISSUED 24-JAN-20 HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO CLASS B PER ADMINISTRATIVE CODE §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Class BClosedRENT IMPAIRING—Apr 8, 2020FIRE PASSAGEWAY OBSTRUCTED · EGRESS§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE FIRE EGRESS DEFECTIVE. REMOVE THE OBSTRUCTION IN FIREPROOF PASSAGEWAY GARBAGE BAGS AT FIRE PASSAGE WAY, SECTION AT SOUTHWEST
Class BClosed—Apr 8, 2020REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC FLOOR TILES AT PUBLIC HALL, 3rd STORY
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