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Manhattan · ZIP 10040 · BIN 1063994 · Washington Heights (North) · Last violation Jun 11, 2026 · Last complaint Jun 10, 2026

NeighborhoodWashington Heights (North)
More violations than 86.9% of nearby buildings
More violations than 87% of buildings and more complaints than 91% of buildings in Washington Heights (North). 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: 239 violations · 404 complaints
'21'26ViolationsComplaints
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Severityⓘopen violations
20 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 hazardous20Class Bhazardous9
Housing Preservation & Development Violations
Total violations since 2006
1,159
55 per year avg.↑ Up 34% in the last 2 years (239 vs 179 prior 2 yrs)
Open violations
35
Class C (immed. haz.)ⓘ20
Class B (hazardous)ⓘ9
Rent-impairingⓘ0
Open violation ages
▪ < 30 days37% (13)
▪ 30–90 days17% (6)
▪ 3–12 months29% (10)
▪ 1–3 years9% (3)
▪ 3+ years9% (3)
Housing Preservation & Development Complaints
Total complaints since 2003
5,466
228 per year avg.↑ Up 34% in the last 2 years (404 vs 301 prior 2 yrs)
Complaint Resolution
No access27%Violation issued19%No violation48%Phone resolved6%Other0%(5,466)
Urgency breakdown
Last 12 mo.

Top violation categories

5 yrsAll time
Maintenanceⓘ272 violations
Extermination & Rodent Eradicationⓘ82 violations
Water Supplyⓘ47 violations
Paintingⓘ43 violations
Egressⓘ28 violations
Lead-Based Paintⓘ23 violations
Sewers And Drainageⓘ18 violations
Smoke Detecting Devicesⓘ16 violations
Top complaint groupsⓘ
5 yrsAll time
Mold & pestsⓘ199 complaints
Water & plumbingⓘ198 complaints
Bldg maintenanceⓘ155 complaints
Heat / hot waterⓘ81 complaints
Appliancesⓘ44 complaints
Electricalⓘ27 complaints
Safety & fireⓘ15 complaints
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Complaint log

5,466 complaints

All categoriesGENERALPLUMBINGPAINT/PLASTERNONCONSTAPPLIANCEAllOpenClosed
Type

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Prior 4 yr.
Immed. Emergency2%4%
Emergency41%47%
Non-Emergency57%49%
(144)
(703)
Status
Apt
Received
Category
EmergencyClosed1FFeb 11, 2005PLUMBING · WATER-LEAKSThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed1FFeb 11, 2005PAINT/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-emergencyClosed1FFeb 11, 2005APPLIANCE · REFRIGERATORThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed5DJan 27, 2005GENERAL · FLOORThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed5DJan 27, 2005PLUMBING · WATER SUPPLYThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed5DJan 27, 2005PLUMBING · WATER SUPPLYThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed5DJan 27, 2005PLUMBING · RADIATORThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed5DJan 27, 2005ELECTRIC · LIGHTINGThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed5DJan 27, 2005GENERAL · FLOORThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed5DJan 27, 2005GENERAL · CABINETThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed5DJan 27, 2005GENERAL · DOORSThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed5DJan 27, 2005GENERAL · FLOORThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed5DJan 27, 2005APPLIANCE · REFRIGERATORThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed5DJan 27, 2005APPLIANCE · REFRIGERATORThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed5DJan 27, 2005APPLIANCE · ELECTRIC/GAS RANGEThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed5DJan 27, 2005PAINT/PLASTER · CEILINGThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed5DJan 27, 2005ELECTRIC · LIGHTINGThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed2HJan 19, 2005NONCONST · VERMINThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed0Jan 13, 2005HEATING · HEAT RELATEDMore 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 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.
EmergencyClosed1EJan 13, 2005HEATING · HEAT RELATEDMore 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 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.
EmergencyClosed1EJan 12, 2005NONCONST · VERMINThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosedBLDGJan 11, 2005HEATING · HEAT RELATEDThe 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-emergencyClosed5DDec 20, 2004GENERAL · CERAMIC-TILEThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed5DDec 20, 2004APPLIANCE · REFRIGERATORThe 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-emergencyClosed5DDec 20, 2004GENERAL · STAIRSThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed5DDec 20, 2004GENERAL · STAIRSThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed5DDec 10, 2004ELECTRIC · WIRINGThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed5DDec 10, 2004PLUMBING · TOILETThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed5DDec 10, 2004NONCONST · VERMINThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed5DDec 10, 2004NONCONST · VERMINThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed5DDec 10, 2004ELECTRIC · LIGHTINGThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed5DDec 10, 2004NONCONST · VERMINThe 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-emergencyClosed5DDec 10, 2004NONCONST · VERMINThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
EmergencyClosed5DDec 10, 2004GENERAL · DOORSThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed5DDec 10, 2004GENERAL · CERAMIC-TILEThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed5DDec 10, 2004GENERAL · CERAMIC-TILEThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed1EDec 5, 2004NONCONST · VERMINThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed5DNov 27, 2004HEATING · HEAT RELATEDThe 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.
EmergencyClosed5DNov 20, 2004HEATING · HEAT RELATEDThe 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.
EmergencyClosed5DNov 18, 2004ELECTRIC · WIRINGThe 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-emergencyClosed5DNov 18, 2004GENERAL · CABINETThe 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-emergencyClosed5DNov 18, 2004APPLIANCE · ELECTRIC/GAS RANGEThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
EmergencyClosed5DNov 18, 2004PLUMBING · BASIN/SINKThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed5DNov 18, 2004GENERAL · DOORSThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed5DNov 16, 2004GENERAL · FLOORThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Non-emergencyClosed5DNov 16, 2004GENERAL · CABINETThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed5DNov 16, 2004GENERAL · CABINETThe 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-emergencyClosed5DNov 16, 2004NONCONST · VERMINThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Non-emergencyClosed5DNov 16, 2004NONCONST · VERMINThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosed5DNov 16, 2004APPLIANCE · REFRIGERATORThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed
Feb 11, 2005Apt 1F
PLUMBING · WATER-LEAKS
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed
Feb 11, 2005Apt 1F
PAINT/PLASTER · CEILING
The 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-emergencyClosed
Feb 11, 2005Apt 1F
APPLIANCE · REFRIGERATOR
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed
Jan 27, 2005Apt 5D
GENERAL · FLOOR
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed
Jan 27, 2005Apt 5D
PLUMBING · WATER SUPPLY
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed
Jan 27, 2005Apt 5D
PLUMBING · WATER SUPPLY
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed
Jan 27, 2005Apt 5D
PLUMBING · RADIATOR
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed
Jan 27, 2005Apt 5D
ELECTRIC · LIGHTING
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed
Jan 27, 2005Apt 5D
GENERAL · FLOOR
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed
Jan 27, 2005Apt 5D
GENERAL · CABINET
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed
Jan 27, 2005Apt 5D
GENERAL · DOORS
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed
Jan 27, 2005Apt 5D
GENERAL · FLOOR
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed
Jan 27, 2005Apt 5D
APPLIANCE · REFRIGERATOR
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed
Jan 27, 2005Apt 5D
APPLIANCE · REFRIGERATOR
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed
Jan 27, 2005Apt 5D
APPLIANCE · ELECTRIC/GAS RANGE
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed
Jan 27, 2005Apt 5D
PAINT/PLASTER · CEILING
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed
Jan 27, 2005Apt 5D
ELECTRIC · LIGHTING
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed
Jan 19, 2005Apt 2H
NONCONST · VERMIN
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed
Jan 13, 2005Apt 0
HEATING · HEAT RELATED
More 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 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.
EmergencyClosed
Jan 13, 2005Apt 1E
HEATING · HEAT RELATED
More 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 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.
EmergencyClosed
Jan 12, 2005Apt 1E
NONCONST · VERMIN
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed
Jan 11, 2005Apt BLDG
HEATING · HEAT RELATED
The 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-emergencyClosed
Dec 20, 2004Apt 5D
GENERAL · CERAMIC-TILE
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed
Dec 20, 2004Apt 5D
APPLIANCE · REFRIGERATOR
The 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-emergencyClosed
Dec 20, 2004Apt 5D
GENERAL · STAIRS
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed
Dec 20, 2004Apt 5D
GENERAL · STAIRS
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed
Dec 10, 2004Apt 5D
ELECTRIC · WIRING
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed
Dec 10, 2004Apt 5D
PLUMBING · TOILET
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed
Dec 10, 2004Apt 5D
NONCONST · VERMIN
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed
Dec 10, 2004Apt 5D
NONCONST · VERMIN
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed
Dec 10, 2004Apt 5D
ELECTRIC · LIGHTING
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed
Dec 10, 2004Apt 5D
NONCONST · VERMIN
The 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-emergencyClosed
Dec 10, 2004Apt 5D
NONCONST · VERMIN
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
EmergencyClosed
Dec 10, 2004Apt 5D
GENERAL · DOORS
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed
Dec 10, 2004Apt 5D
GENERAL · CERAMIC-TILE
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed
Dec 10, 2004Apt 5D
GENERAL · CERAMIC-TILE
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed
Dec 5, 2004Apt 1E
NONCONST · VERMIN
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed
Nov 27, 2004Apt 5D
HEATING · HEAT RELATED
The 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.
EmergencyClosed
Nov 20, 2004Apt 5D
HEATING · HEAT RELATED
The 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.
EmergencyClosed
Nov 18, 2004Apt 5D
ELECTRIC · WIRING
The 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-emergencyClosed
Nov 18, 2004Apt 5D
GENERAL · CABINET
The 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-emergencyClosed
Nov 18, 2004Apt 5D
APPLIANCE · ELECTRIC/GAS RANGE
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
EmergencyClosed
Nov 18, 2004Apt 5D
PLUMBING · BASIN/SINK
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed
Nov 18, 2004Apt 5D
GENERAL · DOORS
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed
Nov 16, 2004Apt 5D
GENERAL · FLOOR
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Non-emergencyClosed
Nov 16, 2004Apt 5D
GENERAL · CABINET
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed
Nov 16, 2004Apt 5D
GENERAL · CABINET
The 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-emergencyClosed
Nov 16, 2004Apt 5D
NONCONST · VERMIN
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Non-emergencyClosed
Nov 16, 2004Apt 5D
NONCONST · VERMIN
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosed
Nov 16, 2004Apt 5D
APPLIANCE · REFRIGERATOR
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
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