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Manhattan · ZIP 10032 · BIN 1063086 · Washington Heights (South) · Last violation May 20, 2026 · Last complaint May 13, 2026

NeighborhoodWashington Heights (South)
More violations than 95% of nearby buildings
More violations than 95% of buildings and more complaints than 97% 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: 389 violations · 619 complaints
'21'26ViolationsComplaints
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Severityⓘopen violations
114 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 hazardous114Class Bhazardous231
Housing Preservation & Development Violations
Total violations since 1990
1,806
49 per year avg.↑ Up 11% in the last 2 years (389 vs 351 prior 2 yrs)
Open violations
376
Class C (immed. haz.)ⓘ114
Class B (hazardous)ⓘ231
Rent-impairingⓘ8
Housing Preservation & Development Complaints
Total complaints since 2003
3,121
130 per year avg.↑ Up 40% in the last 2 years (619 vs 442 prior 2 yrs)
Complaint Resolution
No access11%Violation issued19%No violation37%Phone resolved32%Other0%(3,121)
Urgency breakdown
Last 12 mo.

Top violation categories

5 yrsAll time
Maintenanceⓘ296 violations
Egressⓘ80 violations
Extermination & Rodent Eradicationⓘ73 violations
Water Supplyⓘ64 violations
Cleaningⓘ62 violations
Heat And Hot Waterⓘ39 violations
Paintingⓘ39 violations
Heat Sensor Programⓘ28 violations
Top complaint groupsⓘ
5 yrsAll time
Heat / hot waterⓘ428 complaints
Bldg maintenanceⓘ182 complaints
Mold & pestsⓘ134 complaints
Water & plumbingⓘ121 complaints
Electricalⓘ40 complaints
Safety & fireⓘ15 complaints
Appliancesⓘ15 complaints
Elevatorⓘ2 complaints
Outdoor / structuralⓘ2 complaints
Adminⓘ1 complaints
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Complaint log

3,121 complaints

All categoriesHEAT/HOT WATERHEATINGGENERALPAINT/PLASTERPLUMBINGAllOpenClosed
Type

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

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Open violation ages
▪ < 30 days11% (42)
▪ 30–90 days19% (72)
▪ 3–12 months24% (91)
▪ 1–3 years28% (106)
▪ 3+ years17% (62)
Prior 4 yr.
Immed. Emergency7%1%
Emergency55%60%
Non-Emergency38%39%
(76)
(1,023)
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EmergencyClosedBLDGNov 21, 2022HEAT/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.
EmergencyClosedBLDGNov 18, 2022HEAT/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-emergencyClosed4DOct 5, 2022WATER LEAK · SLOW LEAKThe 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.
Non-emergencyClosed4DOct 5, 2022UNSANITARY CONDITION · PESTSThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed4DOct 5, 2022GENERAL · BELL/BUZZER/INTERCOMThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
EmergencyClosed4DOct 5, 2022DOOR/WINDOW · WINDOW FRAMEThe 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.
EmergencyClosed4DOct 5, 2022UNSANITARY CONDITION · MOLDThe 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.
Non-emergencyClosed4DOct 5, 2022UNSANITARY CONDITION · PESTSThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
EmergencyClosed4DOct 5, 2022PAINT/PLASTER · CEILINGThe 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.
Non-emergencyClosed4FSep 13, 2022APPLIANCE · ELECTRIC/GAS RANGEThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosedBLDGAug 8, 2022ELEVATOR · MAINTENANCEThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed3AMay 9, 2022UNSANITARY CONDITION · GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGEThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed3AApr 25, 2022UNSANITARY CONDITION · PESTSThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed3AApr 25, 2022UNSANITARY CONDITION · GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGEThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed3AApr 25, 2022ELEVATOR · MAINTENANCEThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed3AApr 25, 2022UNSANITARY CONDITION · PESTSThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed3AApr 11, 2022UNSANITARY CONDITION · PESTSThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed3AApr 11, 2022UNSANITARY CONDITION · GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGEThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed3AApr 11, 2022UNSANITARY CONDITION · PESTSThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed4FMar 31, 2022UNSANITARY CONDITION · MOLDThe 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-emergencyClosed4FMar 31, 2022PAINT/PLASTER · WALLThe 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-emergencyClosed4FMar 31, 2022APPLIANCE · ELECTRIC/GAS RANGEThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed4FMar 31, 2022PLUMBING · BASIN/SINKThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosedBLDGMar 29, 2022HEAT/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-emergencyClosed4EMar 1, 2022PAINT/PLASTER · WINDOW/FRAMEThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
EmergencyClosed4DFeb 28, 2022PLUMBING · BASIN/SINKThe 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.
EmergencyClosedBLDGFeb 28, 2022HEAT/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.
EmergencyClosedBLDGFeb 26, 2022HEAT/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.
EmergencyClosed4DFeb 24, 2022PLUMBING · BASIN/SINKThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed4DFeb 24, 2022UNSANITARY CONDITION · PESTSThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed4EJan 17, 2022DOOR/WINDOW · WINDOW FRAMEThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed4EJan 17, 2022UNSANITARY CONDITION · MOLDThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosedBLDGJan 12, 2022HEAT/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.
EmergencyClosedBLDGJan 12, 2022HEAT/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.
EmergencyClosedBLDGNov 14, 2021HEAT/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-emergencyClosedESep 16, 2021PAINT/PLASTER · WALLThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosedESep 16, 2021ELECTRIC · 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-emergencyClosedESep 16, 2021PLUMBING · RADIATORThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosedESep 16, 2021PAINT/PLASTER · CEILINGThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosedESep 16, 2021FLOORING/STAIRS · FLOORThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosedESep 16, 2021PAINT/PLASTER · WALLThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosedESep 16, 2021ELECTRIC · WIRINGThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosedESep 16, 2021FLOORING/STAIRS · FLOORThe 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-emergencyClosedESep 16, 2021PAINT/PLASTER · CEILINGThe 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-emergencyClosedESep 16, 2021PLUMBING · BATHTUB/SHOWERThe 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-emergencyClosedESep 16, 2021PAINT/PLASTER · WALLThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
EmergencyClosedESep 16, 2021PAINT/PLASTER · CEILINGThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosedBLDGAug 13, 2021HEAT/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-emergencyClosedBLDGAug 13, 2021UNSANITARY CONDITION · GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGEThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed4DFeb 24, 2021UNSANITARY CONDITION · MOLDThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
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