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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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Violation log

1,001 violations · Class B

All classesClass AClass BClass CClass IAllOpenClosed
ClassStatusApt

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Open violation ages
▪ < 30 days12% (43)
▪ 30–90 days19% (71)
▪ 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)
Issued
Description
Class BClosed6FJul 9, 2010REPAIR · MAINTENANCESECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ELECTRICAL OUTLETS AT SOUTH WALL IN THE 5th ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 6F, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed6FJul 9, 2010REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCESECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOODEN FLOOR IN THE 5th ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 6F, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed5BJul 8, 2010REPAIR · MAINTENANCESECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BELL AND BUZZER SYSTEM IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 5B, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Class BClosedCCJul 8, 2010DISCONTINUE ROOMING UNIT · MINIMUM ROOM SIZES AND OCCUPANCY REGULATIONSSECTION 27-2077 ADM CODE DISCONTINUE THE ROOMING UNIT AT NORTHEAST CELLAR (1ST ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH) LOCATED AT B-ROOM CC
Class BClosed5BJul 8, 2010REPAIR · MAINTENANCESECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CEILING LIGHT FITURE IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 5B, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Class BClosed5BJul 8, 2010ABATE THE NUISANCE · MAINTENANCESECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MOISTURE PENETRATING CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 5B, 5th STORY
Class BClosedRENT IMPAIRING—Jul 8, 2010REMOVE OBSTRUCTIONS · SEWERS AND DRAINAGESECTION 27-2026 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL OBSTRUCTIONS AND REPAIR ALL DEFECTS IN SEWER LINE AT AIR PASSAGE WAY AT CELLAR AT WEST
Class BClosed—Jul 8, 2010REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCESECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MASONRY CEMENT AT CEILING AT CELLAR AT WEST SECTION
Class BClosed—Jul 8, 2010REMOVE ACCUMULATION OR RUBBISH · CLEANINGSECTION 27-2010, 2011, 2012 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE REAR YARD AND INNER SHAFT AT WEST
Class BClosed—Jul 8, 2010ABATE THE NUISANCE · MAINTENANCESECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EXPOSED ELECTRICAL WIRES AT BRAKER BOX AT PUBLIC HALL AT CELLAR
Class BClosed5BJul 8, 2010SECURE LOOSE MATTER · MAINTENANCESECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE WASHBASIN IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 5B, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Class BClosed5BJul 8, 2010REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCESECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 5B, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Class BClosedRENT IMPAIRINGCCJun 30, 2010DISCONTINUE COOKING OR LEGALIZE · KITCHEN AND KITCHENETTESSECTION 27-2070 ADM CODE DISCONTINUE UNLAWFUL COOKING SPACE OR FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION WITH THIS DEPARTMENT TO LEGALIZE SAME, IF LAWFULLY FEASIBLE, .. LOCATED AT CELLAR APT CC, 1st CELLAR APT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Class BClosedCCJun 30, 2010DISCONTINUE ROOMS AT CELLAR · ILLEGAL OCCUPANCY OF BASEMENT AND CELLARSSECTION 27-2081 ADM CODE DISCONTINUE USE OF ROOMS FOR LIVING, DISCONNECT PLUMBING FIXTURES AND PROPERLY SEAL PIPE CONNECTIONS FOR WATER CLOSET, WASH BASIN, SHOWER STALL AT BATHROOM LOCATED AT CELLAR APT CC, 1st CELLAR APT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Class BClosed—Jun 30, 2010FILE PLANS & OBTAIN CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY OR RESTORE · HOTEL AND CERTAIN OTHER CLASS A & CLASS B DWELLINGSSECTION 300, 301, 302, M/D LAW FILE PLANS AND OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY TO LEGALIZE THE FOLLOWING ALTERATION OR RESTORE PREMISES TO PRIOR LEGAL CONDITION SHEETROCK PARTITIONS CREATING 3 ROOMS AT NORTH AT CELLAR
Class BClosed—Jun 30, 2010FILE PLANS & OBTAIN CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY OR RESTORE · HOTEL AND CERTAIN OTHER CLASS A & CLASS B DWELLINGSSECTION 300, 301, 302, M/D LAW FILE PLANS AND OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY TO LEGALIZE THE FOLLOWING ALTERATION OR RESTORE PREMISES TO PRIOR LEGAL CONDITION B ROOM CREATED AT CELLAR AT NORTH EAST.
Class BClosed—Jun 30, 2010DISCONTINUE ROOMS AT CELLAR · ILLEGAL OCCUPANCY OF BASEMENT AND CELLARSSECTION 27-2081 ADM CODE DISCONTINUE USE OF ROOMS FOR LIVING, DISCONNECT PLUMBING FIXTURES AND PROPERLY SEAL PIPE CONNECTIONS FOR WATER CLOSET, WASH BASIN AND BATHTUB AT NORTH SECTION AT CELLAR
Class BClosed6FJun 24, 2010NO CO DETECTOR OR DETECTOR NOT OPERATIONAL · CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICESSECTION 27-2046.1, 2046.2 HMC: PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES. IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 6F, 6th STORY
Class BClosed5AJun 3, 2010ABATE THE NUISANCE OF MICE · EXTERMINATION & RODENT ERADICATIONSECTION 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5A, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Class BClosed5AJun 3, 2010ABATE THE NUISANCE OF ROACHES · EXTERMINATION & RODENT ERADICATIONSECTION 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5A, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Class BClosed3EMar 3, 2010REPAIR · MAINTENANCESECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE INTERCOM SYSTEM FROM THE VESTIBULE AND IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3E, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosed3EMar 3, 2010ABATE THE NUISANCE OF MICE · EXTERMINATION & RODENT ERADICATIONSECTION 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3E, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosed5FOct 5, 2009TRACE & REPAIR THE SOURCE & ABATE THE…MOLD · CLEANINGSECTION 27-2005 HMC:TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MOLD ... AT NORTH WALL. APPROX. 10 SQ. FT IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 5F, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed5FOct 5, 2009REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCESECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5F, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed5FOct 5, 2009REMOVE VERMIN · EXTERMINATION & RODENT ERADICATIONSECTION 27-2018 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5F, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed5FOct 5, 2009REMOVE VERMIN · EXTERMINATION & RODENT ERADICATIONSECTION 27-2018 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5F, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed5EJun 24, 2009NO CO DETECTOR OR DETECTOR NOT OPERATIONAL · CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICESSECTION 27-2046.1, 2046.2 HMC: PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES. IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5E, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosed5EJun 24, 2009ABATE THE NUISANCE · MAINTENANCESECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EXPOSE ELECTRICAL WIRE AT CEILING IN THE 4th ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 5E, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosed5EJun 24, 2009REPAIR OR REPLACE SMOKE DETECTOR · SMOKE DETECTING DEVICESSECTION 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR ''MISSING'' ( TWO REQUIRE) IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5E, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosed1CJun 3, 2008REMOVE VERMIN · EXTERMINATION & RODENT ERADICATIONSECTION 27-2018 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1C, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosed4FMay 19, 2008REMOVE VERMIN · EXTERMINATION & RODENT ERADICATIONSECTION 27-2018 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4F, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed3EFeb 11, 2008REMOVE VERMIN · EXTERMINATION & RODENT ERADICATIONSECTION 27-2018 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3E, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosed3EFeb 11, 2008REMOVE VERMIN · EXTERMINATION & RODENT ERADICATIONSECTION 27-2018 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3E, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosed3EJan 11, 2008REMOVE VERMIN · EXTERMINATION & RODENT ERADICATIONSECTION 27-2018 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN ROACHES, IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3E, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosed2CJan 7, 2008REMOVE VERMIN · EXTERMINATION & RODENT ERADICATIONSECTION 27-2018 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2C, 2nd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosedBASEMJun 6, 2007RETIRED - REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN AND DEFECTIVE · RETIREDSECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BOTTTOM WINDOW SASH PANE IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT BASEM
Class BClosedB2Jun 5, 2007FILE PLANS & OBTAIN CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY OR RESTORE · HOTEL AND CERTAIN OTHER CLASS A & CLASS B DWELLINGSSECTION 300, 301, 302, M/D LAW FILE PLANS AND OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY TO LEGALIZE THE FOLLOWING ALTERATION OR RESTORE PREMISES TO PRIOR LEGAL CONDITION PARTITIONS ERECTED CREATING A LIVING ENVIROMENT WITH KITCHEN AND BATH FACILITIES. IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT CELLAR APT B2, 1st CELLAR APT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION AT SOUTHEAST
Class BClosedB1Jun 5, 2007FILE PLANS & OBTAIN CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY OR RESTORE · HOTEL AND CERTAIN OTHER CLASS A & CLASS B DWELLINGSSECTION 300, 301, 302, M/D LAW FILE PLANS AND OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY TO LEGALIZE THE FOLLOWING ALTERATION OR RESTORE PREMISES TO PRIOR LEGAL CONDITION WALLS ERECTED CREATING THREE (3) SINGLE ROOM OCCUPANCY IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT CELLAR APT B1, 1st CELLAR APT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION AT NORTHWEST
Class BClosedBASEMJun 5, 2007REPAIR · MAINTENANCESECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BOTTOM WINDOW SASH BALANCES IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT BASEM, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosedRENT IMPAIRINGB3May 3, 2007DISCONTINUE COOKING OR LEGALIZE · KITCHEN AND KITCHENETTESSECTION 27-2070 ADM CODE DISCONTINUE UNLAWFUL COOKING SPACE OR FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION WITH THIS DEPARTMENT TO LEGALIZE SAME, IF LAWFULLY FEASIBLE, THROUGHOUT, LOCATED AT CELLAR APT B3, CELLAR APT AT NORTH
Class BClosed—May 3, 2007FILE PLANS & OBTAIN CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY OR RESTORE · HOTEL AND CERTAIN OTHER CLASS A & CLASS B DWELLINGSSECTION 300, 301, 302, M/D LAW FILE PLANS AND OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY TO LEGALIZE THE FOLLOWING ALTERATION OR RESTORE PREMISES TO PRIOR LEGAL CONDITION ILLEGAL APTS CREATED IN CELLAR INCREASING OCCUPANCY FROM 6 STY 41 UNITS TO 6 STY 43 UNITS CONTRARY TO DEPT. RECORDS
Class BClosedRENT IMPAIRINGB1May 3, 2007DISCONTINUE COOKING OR LEGALIZE · KITCHEN AND KITCHENETTESSECTION 27-2070 ADM CODE DISCONTINUE UNLAWFUL COOKING SPACE OR FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION WITH THIS DEPARTMENT TO LEGALIZE SAME, IF LAWFULLY FEASIBLE, THROUGHOUT, LOCATED AT CELLAR APT B1, CELLAR APT AT EAST
Class BClosedB1May 3, 2007DISCONTINUE ROOMS AT CELLAR · ILLEGAL OCCUPANCY OF BASEMENT AND CELLARSSECTION 27-2081 ADM CODE DISCONTINUE USE OF ROOMS FOR LIVING, DISCONNECT PLUMBING FIXTURES AND PROPERLY SEAL PIPE CONNECTIONS THROUGHOUT, LOCATED AT CELLAR APT B1, CELLAR APT AT EAST
Class BClosedB3May 3, 2007DISCONTINUE ROOMS AT CELLAR · ILLEGAL OCCUPANCY OF BASEMENT AND CELLARSSECTION 27-2081 ADM CODE DISCONTINUE USE OF ROOMS FOR LIVING, DISCONNECT PLUMBING FIXTURES AND PROPERLY SEAL PIPE CONNECTIONS THROUGHOUT, LOCATED AT CELLAR APT B3, CELLAR APT AT NORTH
Class BClosedBSMTJan 29, 2007DISCONTINUE ROOMS AT CELLAR · ILLEGAL OCCUPANCY OF BASEMENT AND CELLARSSECTION 27-2081 ADM CODE DISCONTINUE USE OF ROOMS FOR LIVING, DISCONNECT PLUMBING FIXTURES AND PROPERLY SEAL PIPE CONNECTIONS -- IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT BSMT-APT BSMT
Class BClosedRENT IMPAIRINGBSMTDec 28, 2006DISCONTINUE COOKING OR LEGALIZE · KITCHEN AND KITCHENETTESSECTION 27-2070 ADM CODE DISCONTINUE UNLAWFUL COOKING SPACE OR FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION WITH THIS DEPARTMENT TO LEGALIZE SAME, IF LAWFULLY FEASIBLE, LOCATED AT APT BSMT
Class BClosedBSMTDec 28, 2006DISCONTINUE ROOMS AT CELLAR · ILLEGAL OCCUPANCY OF BASEMENT AND CELLARSSECTION 27-2081 ADM CODE DISCONTINUE USE OF ROOMS FOR LIVING, DISCONNECT PLUMBING FIXTURES AND PROPERLY SEAL PIPE CONNECTIONS LOCATED AT APT BSMT
Class BClosed1CJan 21, 2003REMOVE VERMIN · EXTERMINATION & RODENT ERADICATIONSECTION 27-2018 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN MICE, IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1C, 1st STORY, APARTMENT AT EAST
Class BOpen——PROVIDE · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROVIDE WIRED GLASS AT BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
Class BOpen——REPAIR · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE GLASS PANE AT LOWER SASH AT INTERMEDIATE LANDONG FROM 4TH STY TO 3RD STY AT PUBLIC HALL
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