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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

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All classesClass AClass BClass CClass IAllOpenClosed
ClassStatusApt

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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)
Issued
Description
Class CClosed3FDec 23, 2013INSTALL/REPLACE/REPAIR WINDOW GUARDS (APT) · WINDOW GUARDS§ 27-2043.1 HMC INSTALL THE MISSING OR REPAIR/REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE WINDOW GUARD(S) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE NEW YORK CITY HEALTH CODE SECTION 24 RCNY CHAPTER 12. WG TO INSTALL = 1; WG TO REPLACE = 0; WG TO REPAIR = 0; IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3F, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed3FDec 23, 2013NO CO DETECTOR OR DETECTOR NOT OPERATIONAL · CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICES§ 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 3F, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class CClosed3FDec 23, 2013RETIRED - REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN AND DEFECTIVE · RETIRED§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE UPPER WINDOW SASH GLASS IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 3F, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class CClosed—Jul 22, 2013REPAIR · MAINTENANCESECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LOCK AND ASSEMBLY AT BUILDING DOOR FROM STREET AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
Class CClosed5GJul 22, 2013REPAIR · MAINTENANCESECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MORTISE LOCK AND ASSEMBLY AT DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 5G, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed5GJul 22, 2013REPAIR · MAINTENANCESECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BELL BUZZER RETURN INTERCOM IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 5G, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed5GJul 22, 2013REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCESECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE VINYL FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 5G, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed5GJul 22, 2013REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCESECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR ALL WALLS AND CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 5G, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed5GJul 22, 2013ABATE THE NUISANCE · MAINTENANCESECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF ELECTRICAL LIGHT SWITCH INSTALLED AT NORTH WALL SHOWER AREA IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 5G, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class CClosedRENT IMPAIRING5GJul 22, 2013INADEQUATE COLD WATER · WATER SUPPLYSECTION 27-2024 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF COLD WATER FOR THE FIXTURES NO VOLUME AT WASHBASIN IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 5G, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class CClosedRENT IMPAIRING5GJul 22, 2013INADEQUATE HOT WATER SUPPLY (VOLUME) · WATER SUPPLYSECTION 27-2024 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT WATER FOR THE FIXTURES NO VOLUME AT WASHBASIN IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 5G, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed6GJul 22, 2013REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCESECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 6G, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class CClosedRENT IMPAIRING6GJul 22, 2013INADEQUATE COLD WATER · WATER SUPPLY§ 27-2024 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF COLD WATER FOR THE FIXTURES WATER CLOSET IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 6G, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosedRENT IMPAIRING6GJul 22, 2013INADEQUATE COLD WATER · WATER SUPPLYSECTION 27-2024 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF COLD WATER FOR THE FIXTURES WASH BASIN AND BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 6G, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed6GJul 22, 2013ABATE THE NUISANCE OF ROACHES · EXTERMINATION & RODENT ERADICATIONSECTION 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 6G, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed6GJul 22, 2013ABATE THE NUISANCE OF MICE · EXTERMINATION & RODENT ERADICATIONSECTION 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 6G, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed5GJul 22, 2013REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCESECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR ALL WALLS AND CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 5G, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class AClosed5FJun 20, 2013REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCESECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT WEST WALL IN THE 5th ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 5F, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed5FJun 20, 2013REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE WATER LEAK · WATER SUPPLYSECTION 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK ABOVE CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 5F, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed5FJun 20, 2013REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCESECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT EAST WALL AND CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 5F, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed5FJun 20, 2013REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCESECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR ALONG THE EAST WALL IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 5F, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed4FApr 22, 2013TRACE & REPAIR THE SOURCE & ABATE THE…MOLD · CLEANINGSECTION 27-2005 HMC:TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MOLD ... AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4F, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class CClosed6FApr 22, 2013REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCESECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SLOPING WOOD FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 6F, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class CClosed5BApr 22, 2013REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCESECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SLOPING WOOD FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 5B, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Class BClosed6BApr 22, 2013REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS · WATER SUPPLYSECTION 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 6B, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Class CClosed6BApr 22, 2013REPAIR · MAINTENANCESECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE COUNTER BALANCES AT FIRE ESCAPE WINDOW LOWER SASH IN THE 7th ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 6B, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Class CClosed4FApr 22, 2013RETIRED - REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN AND DEFECTIVE · RETIREDSECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE GLASS PANE AT WINDOW UPPER SASH IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 4F, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed4FApr 22, 2013REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS · WATER SUPPLYSECTION 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 4F, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class CClosed4EApr 22, 2013REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCESECTION 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 4E, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class CClosed3EApr 22, 2013REPAIR · MAINTENANCESECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE COUNTER BALANCES AT WINDOW LOWER SASH IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3E, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosed2CApr 22, 2013REPAIR · MAINTENANCESECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE COUNTER BALANCES AT WINDOW UPPER SASH IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2C, 2nd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class CClosed2CApr 22, 2013INSTALL/REPLACE/REPAIR WINDOW GUARDS (APT) · WINDOW GUARDSSECTION 27-2043.1 HMC INSTALL THE MISSING OR REPAIR/REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE WINDOW GUARD(S) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE NEW YORK CITY HEALTH CODE SECTION 24 RCNY CHAPTER 12. WG TO INSTALL = 0; WG TO REPLACE = 0; WG TO REPAIR = 3; IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2C, 2nd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosed2CApr 22, 2013ABATE THE NUISANCE · MAINTENANCESECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOLD ITEM OBSTRUCTED FIRE ESCAPE WINDOW IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 2C, 2nd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosed1CApr 22, 2013REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS · WATER SUPPLYSECTION 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1C, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class CClosed1CApr 22, 2013REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE WATER LEAK · WATER SUPPLYSECTION 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1C, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class CClosed5FApr 22, 2013REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCESECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SLOPING WOOD FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 5F, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed6GMar 12, 2013REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCESECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE VINYL TILES AND SLOPING WOOD FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 6G, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosedRENT IMPAIRING6GMar 12, 2013LEAKY ROOF · MAINTENANCESECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK OVER THE CEILING IN THE 6th ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 6G, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosedRENT IMPAIRING6GMar 12, 2013LEAKY ROOF · MAINTENANCESECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK OVER THE CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 6G, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class CClosedRENT IMPAIRING6DMar 1, 2013REMOVE ILLEGAL FASTENING · EGRESSSECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING KEY OPERATED LOCK INSTALLED ON THE DOOR LEADING TO THE FIRE ESCAPE WINDOW IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 6D, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosed6DMar 1, 2013TRACE & REPAIR THE SOURCE & ABATE THE…MOLD · CLEANINGSECTION 27-2005 HMC:TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MOLD ... ON THE CEILING, NORTH AND EAST WALLS, AND WINDOW FRAMES IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 6D, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosed6DMar 1, 2013REPAIR OR REPLACE SMOKE DETECTOR · SMOKE DETECTING DEVICESSECTION 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR INOPERATIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 6D, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosed6DMar 1, 2013REPAIR OR REPLACE CO DETECTOR · CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICESSECTION 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). INOPERATIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 6D, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class CClosed6DMar 1, 2013INSTALL/REPLACE/REPAIR WINDOW GUARDS (APT) · WINDOW GUARDS§ 27-2043.1 HMC INSTALL THE MISSING OR REPAIR/REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE WINDOW GUARD(S) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE NEW YORK CITY HEALTH CODE SECTION 24 RCNY CHAPTER 12. WG TO INSTALL = 1; WG TO REPLACE = 1; WG TO REPAIR = 0; IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 6D, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class CClosed6DMar 1, 2013RETIRED - REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN AND DEFECTIVE · RETIREDSECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CRACKED GLASS AT THE UPPER AND LOWER WINDOW PANE IN THE 5th ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 6D, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class AClosed6DMar 1, 2013RESET WATER CLOSET BOWL · SEWERS AND DRAINAGESECTION 27-2026 ADM CODE RESET, SO AS TO SECURE A PROPER AND TIGHT CONNECTION, THE WATER CLOSET BOWL TO THE FLOOR IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 6D, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class CClosed6DFeb 28, 2013TRACE & REPAIR THE SOURCE & ABATE THE…MOLD · CLEANINGSECTION 27-2005 HMC:TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MOLD ... & MILDEW AT ALL WALLS & CEILING AND SOUTH WINDOW FRAME IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 6D, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class CClosed—Feb 28, 2013REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCESECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE COLLAPSING FIRE-RETARDENT CEILING (10 SQ FT),BULKHEAD
Class BClosedRENT IMPAIRING6DFeb 28, 2013LEAKY ROOF · MAINTENANCESECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK AT CEILING IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 6D, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class CClosed6FFeb 22, 2013INSTALL/REPLACE/REPAIR WINDOW GUARDS (APT) · WINDOW GUARDSSECTION 27-2043.1 HMC INSTALL THE MISSING OR REPAIR/REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE WINDOW GUARD(S) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE NEW YORK CITY HEALTH CODE SECTION 24 RCNY CHAPTER 12. WG TO INSTALL = 1; WG TO REPLACE = 0; WG TO REPAIR = 0; IN THE 6th ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 6F, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
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