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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

1,806 violations

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 BClosed5FJul 10, 2017REPAIR 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 BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 5F, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class CClosed5FJul 10, 2017REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING AND WALLS IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 5F, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class CClosedRENT IMPAIRING5FJul 10, 2017REMOVE ILLEGAL FASTENING · EGRESS§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING LOCK AT ROOM DOOR LEADING TO THE FIE ESCAPE WINDOW LOCATED AT APT 5F, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed5FJul 10, 2017REPAIR · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LOWER SASH COUNTER BALANCE TO WINDOW IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 5F, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed6CJun 27, 2017REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT EAST AND NORTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 6C, 6th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class CClosed6CJun 27, 2017TRACE & REPAIR THE SOURCE & ABATE THE…MOLD · CLEANING§ 27-2005 HMC:TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MOLD ... AT EAST AND NORTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 6C, 6th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BOpen6CJun 27, 2017REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING AND ALL WALLS IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 6C, 6th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class CClosed—Jun 27, 2017PROVIDE · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROVIDE METAL PAN AT 5TH AND 6TH MARBLE TREAD FROM BOTTOM UP AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 6th STORY
Class CClosed—Jun 27, 2017RETIRED - REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN AND DEFECTIVE · RETIRED§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE 5TH AND 6TH MARBLE TREAD FROM BOTTOM UP AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 6th STORY
Class BClosed6CJun 27, 2017REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING AND ALL WALLS IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 6C, 6th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class AClosed6CJun 27, 2017TRACE & REPAIR THE SOURCE & ABATE THE…MOLD · CLEANING§ 27-2005 HMC:TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MOLD ... EAST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 6C, 6th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosed5GJun 26, 2017REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ROTTED WOOD FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 5G, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed5GJun 26, 2017REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ROTTED WOOD FLOOR IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 5G, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed5GJun 26, 2017REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING AND WALLS IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 5G, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class AClosed—Jun 26, 2017POST GAS LEAK NOTICE · POSTING/SIGNAGE§ 27-2005 HMC: POST, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, AND MAINTAIN A NOTICE IN A COMMON AREA OF THE BUILDING REGARDING THE PROCEDURES THAT SHOULD BE FOLLOWED WHEN A GAS LEAK IS SUSPECTED AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
Class BClosed5GJun 26, 2017ABATE THE NUISANCE OF BEDBUGS · EXTERMINATION & RODENT ERADICATION§ 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF BEDBUGS IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5G, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class AClosed5GJun 26, 2017REFIT DOORS ETC. · EGRESS§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REFIT THE LOWER SASH OF THE SOUTH WALL WINDOW IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 5G, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class AClosed3AJun 22, 2017REFIT DOORS ETC. · EGRESS§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REFIT LOWER WINDOW SASH IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 3A, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Class BClosed3AJun 22, 2017ABATE THE NUISANCE · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF HOT WATER EXEDING 130 DEGREES IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3A, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Class BClosed4EJun 21, 2017TRACE & REPAIR THE SOURCE & ABATE THE…MOLD · CLEANING§ 27-2005 HMC:TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MOLD ... AT ( APPROX 10 SQ FT ) EAST WALL, CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4E, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosedRENT IMPAIRING4EJun 21, 2017REPAIR 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 4E, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosed4EJun 21, 2017REPAIR OR REPLACE CO DETECTOR · CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICES§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4E, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosed4EJun 21, 2017REPAIR OR REPLACE SMOKE DETECTOR · SMOKE DETECTING DEVICES§ 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4E, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosed4EJun 21, 2017REPAIR 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 EAST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 4E, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class AClosed4EJun 21, 2017PAINT · PAINTING§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE 1st DOOR FROM WEST AT NORTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 4E, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class AClosed4EJun 21, 2017PAINT · PAINTING§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE 1st CLOSET FROM SOUTH AT WEST WALL DOOR IN THE 4th ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 4E, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class CClosed4EJun 21, 2017LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD- POSITIVE · LEAD-BASED PAINT§ 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE - USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) 1st DOOR FRAME FROM WEST AT NORTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 4E, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class CClosed4EJun 21, 2017LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD- POSITIVE · LEAD-BASED PAINT§ 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE - USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) 1st CLOSET FROM SOUTH AT WEST WALL DOOR FRAME IN THE 4th ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 4E, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BOpen4EJun 21, 2017REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE NORTH WALL, EAST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 4E, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class AClosed—Jun 19, 2017POST HOUSING INFORMATION GUIDE NOTICE · POSTING/SIGNAGE§ 26-1103 ADMIN. CODE: POST AND MAINTAIN A PROPER NOTICE ON WALL OF THE ENTRANCE STORY IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH ON THE AVAILABILITY OF THE AGENCYS HOUSING INFORMATION GUIDE. A SAMPLE NOTICE CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.NYC.GOV/HPD. AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
Class AClosed—Jun 19, 2017POST CO DETECTOR NOTICE · CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICES§ 27-2046.1 HMC: POST A PROPER NOTICE OF CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE REQUIREMENTS, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, IN A COMMON AREA OF A CLASS A MULTIPLE DWELLING NEAR INSPECTION CERTIFICATE OR PROVIDE NOTICE TO TENANTS IN A PRIVATE DWELLING. AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
Class AClosed3BJun 14, 2017FILE PLANS OR RESTORE · ALTERATIONS§ 300 M/D LAW FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION AND LEGALIZE THE FOLLOWING ALTERATION OR RESTORE TO THE LEGAL CONDITION EXISTING PRIOR TO THE MAKING OF SAID ALTERATION ACOUSTIC CEILING IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 3B, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Class BClosed3BJun 14, 2017REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING AND ALL WALLS IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 3B, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Class BClosed3BJun 14, 2017REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE AT WOOD FLOOR IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 3B, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Class BClosed3BJun 14, 2017REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE AT WOOD FLOOR IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 3B, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Class BClosed3BJun 14, 2017REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3B, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Class BClosed—Jun 12, 2017REMOVE ENCUMBRANCE · EGRESS§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES DEFECTIVE METAL GATE AT 2ND STORY BALCONY 1ST STACK FROM NORTH AT BUILDING FRONT
Class AClosed—Jun 12, 2017POST CO DETECTOR NOTICE · CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICES§ 27-2046.1 HMC: POST A PROPER NOTICE OF CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE REQUIREMENTS, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, IN A COMMON AREA OF A CLASS A MULTIPLE DWELLING NEAR INSPECTION CERTIFICATE OR PROVIDE NOTICE TO TENANTS IN A PRIVATE DWELLING. AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
Class BClosed—Jun 12, 2017REMOVE ENCUMBRANCE · EGRESS§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES AIR CONDITIONER IN WINDOW AND FLOWER POTS AT 6TH STORY BALCONY 1ST STACK FROM NORTH AT BUILDING FRONT
Class BClosed—Jun 12, 2017ABATE THE NUISANCE · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF OBSTRUCTION PREVENTING BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR FROM SELF CLOSING
Class AClosed4FJun 9, 2017REPAIR · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CABINET AT KITCHEN IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 4F, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class AClosed4FJun 9, 2017REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN HALLWAY IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 4F, 4th STORY
Class BClosed4FJun 9, 2017REPAIR · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LOWER SASH COUNTER BALANCE AT WINDOW IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 4F, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosed6EMay 31, 2017TRACE & REPAIR THE SOURCE & ABATE THE…MOLD · CLEANING§ 27-2005 HMC:TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MOLD ... CEILING & WALLS APPROX 15 SQ FT IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 6E, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class AClosed6EMay 31, 2017PAINT · PAINTING§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT CEILING & WALLS IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 6E, 6th STORY
Class AClosed6EMay 31, 2017PAINT · PAINTING§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT CEILING & WALLS IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 6E, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosed6EMay 31, 2017REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING & WALLS IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 6E, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BOpen6EMay 31, 2017REPAIR · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE INOPERATIVE INTERCOM SYSTEM FROM FRONT BUILDING ENTRANCE TO IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 6E, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class AClosed—May 24, 2017POST HOUSING INFORMATION GUIDE NOTICE · POSTING/SIGNAGE§ 26-1103 ADMIN. CODE: POST AND MAINTAIN A PROPER NOTICE ON WALL OF THE ENTRANCE STORY IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH ON THE AVAILABILITY OF THE AGENCYS HOUSING INFORMATION GUIDE. A SAMPLE NOTICE CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.NYC.GOV/HPD. AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
Class CClosed3DMay 24, 2017REPAIR 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 AT CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 3D, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
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