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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
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Prior 4 yr.
Immed. Emergency2%4%
Emergency41%47%
Non-Emergency57%49%
(144)
(703)
Status
Apt
Received
Category
Non-emergencyClosed3AOct 19, 2006GENERAL · 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.
EmergencyClosed3AOct 19, 2006PLUMBING · BASIN/SINKThe 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.
EmergencyClosed3AOct 19, 2006APPLIANCE · REFRIGERATORThe 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-emergencyClosed1EOct 15, 2006NONCONST · VERMINThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed1EOct 15, 2006PLUMBING · WATER-LEAKSThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed1EOct 15, 2006PAINT/PLASTER · WALLThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed4DOct 15, 2006HEATING · 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.
Non-emergencyClosed4BSep 29, 2006APPLIANCE · ELECTRIC/GAS RANGEThe 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.
EmergencyClosed4BSep 29, 2006GENERAL · CABINETThe 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-emergencyClosed4BSep 29, 2006PAINT/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
EmergencyClosed4BSep 29, 2006PLUMBING · WATER-LEAKSThe 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-emergencyClosed4BSep 29, 2006PAINT/PLASTER · CEILINGThe 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-emergencyClosed4BSep 29, 2006PAINT/PLASTER · CEILINGThe 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-emergencyClosed4BSep 29, 2006APPLIANCE · REFRIGERATORThe 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-emergencyClosed4BSep 29, 2006PLUMBING · BASIN/SINKThe 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-emergencyClosed5HSep 21, 2006PLUMBING · WATER-LEAKSThe 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-emergencyClosed5HSep 21, 2006NONCONST · 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-emergencyClosed5HSep 21, 2006NONCONST · 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.
EmergencyClosed5HSep 21, 2006PLUMBING · TOILETThe 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-emergencyClosed5HSep 21, 2006GENERAL · CERAMIC-TILEThe 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-emergencyClosed5HSep 21, 2006PAINT/PLASTER · WINDOW/FRAMEThe 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-emergencyClosed5DSep 12, 2006NONCONST · 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
EmergencyClosed5DSep 12, 2006APPLIANCE · REFRIGERATORThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed5DSep 12, 2006GENERAL · CABINETThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed5DSep 12, 2006APPLIANCE · ELECTRIC/GAS RANGEThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed5DSep 12, 2006PLUMBING · SHOWER-STALLThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed5DSep 12, 2006PLUMBING · TOILETThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed5DSep 12, 2006PAINT/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-emergencyClosed5DSep 12, 2006GENERAL · DOORSThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed5DSep 12, 2006NONCONST · 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-emergencyClosed5DSep 12, 2006GENERAL · WINDOWSThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
EmergencyClosed5DSep 12, 2006GENERAL · FLOORThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed2HSep 8, 2006PLUMBING · WATER-LEAKSThe 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-emergencyClosed4HSep 8, 2006NONCONST · RUBBISHThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed4HSep 8, 2006GENERAL · DOORSThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed4HSep 8, 2006GENERAL · FLOORThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed4HSep 8, 2006GENERAL · 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-emergencyClosed2HSep 8, 2006PLUMBING · BASIN/SINKThe 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-emergencyClosed1ESep 7, 2006PAINT/PLASTER · WALLThe 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-emergencyClosed1ESep 7, 2006GENERAL · 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.
EmergencyClosed4DSep 5, 2006GENERAL · WINDOWSThe 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-emergencyClosed4DSep 5, 2006GENERAL · DOORSThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed4DSep 5, 2006NONCONST · 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-emergencyClosed4DSep 5, 2006NONCONST · 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-emergencyClosed4DSep 5, 2006GENERAL · DOORSThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed4DSep 5, 2006PAINT/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-emergencyClosed4DSep 5, 2006GENERAL · WINDOWSThe 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-emergencyClosed4BSep 1, 2006APPLIANCE · ELECTRIC/GAS RANGEThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed4BSep 1, 2006PLUMBING · BASIN/SINKThe 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-emergencyClosed4BSep 1, 2006GENERAL · WINDOWSThe 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
Oct 19, 2006Apt 3A
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.
EmergencyClosed
Oct 19, 2006Apt 3A
PLUMBING · BASIN/SINK
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
Oct 19, 2006Apt 3A
APPLIANCE · REFRIGERATOR
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
Oct 15, 2006Apt 1E
NONCONST · VERMIN
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed
Oct 15, 2006Apt 1E
PLUMBING · WATER-LEAKS
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed
Oct 15, 2006Apt 1E
PAINT/PLASTER · WALL
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed
Oct 15, 2006Apt 4D
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.
Non-emergencyClosed
Sep 29, 2006Apt 4B
APPLIANCE · ELECTRIC/GAS RANGE
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
Sep 29, 2006Apt 4B
GENERAL · CABINET
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
Sep 29, 2006Apt 4B
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
EmergencyClosed
Sep 29, 2006Apt 4B
PLUMBING · WATER-LEAKS
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
Sep 29, 2006Apt 4B
PAINT/PLASTER · CEILING
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
Sep 29, 2006Apt 4B
PAINT/PLASTER · CEILING
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
Sep 29, 2006Apt 4B
APPLIANCE · REFRIGERATOR
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
Sep 29, 2006Apt 4B
PLUMBING · BASIN/SINK
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
Sep 21, 2006Apt 5H
PLUMBING · WATER-LEAKS
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
Sep 21, 2006Apt 5H
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
Sep 21, 2006Apt 5H
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
Sep 21, 2006Apt 5H
PLUMBING · TOILET
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
Sep 21, 2006Apt 5H
GENERAL · CERAMIC-TILE
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
Sep 21, 2006Apt 5H
PAINT/PLASTER · WINDOW/FRAME
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
Sep 12, 2006Apt 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
Sep 12, 2006Apt 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
Sep 12, 2006Apt 5D
GENERAL · CABINET
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed
Sep 12, 2006Apt 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
Sep 12, 2006Apt 5D
PLUMBING · SHOWER-STALL
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed
Sep 12, 2006Apt 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
Sep 12, 2006Apt 5D
PAINT/PLASTER · WALL
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
Sep 12, 2006Apt 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
Sep 12, 2006Apt 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
Sep 12, 2006Apt 5D
GENERAL · WINDOWS
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
Sep 12, 2006Apt 5D
GENERAL · FLOOR
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed
Sep 8, 2006Apt 2H
PLUMBING · WATER-LEAKS
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
Sep 8, 2006Apt 4H
NONCONST · RUBBISH
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed
Sep 8, 2006Apt 4H
GENERAL · DOORS
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed
Sep 8, 2006Apt 4H
GENERAL · FLOOR
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed
Sep 8, 2006Apt 4H
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
Sep 8, 2006Apt 2H
PLUMBING · BASIN/SINK
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
Sep 7, 2006Apt 1E
PAINT/PLASTER · WALL
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
Sep 7, 2006Apt 1E
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.
EmergencyClosed
Sep 5, 2006Apt 4D
GENERAL · WINDOWS
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
Sep 5, 2006Apt 4D
GENERAL · DOORS
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed
Sep 5, 2006Apt 4D
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
Sep 5, 2006Apt 4D
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
Sep 5, 2006Apt 4D
GENERAL · DOORS
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed
Sep 5, 2006Apt 4D
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
Sep 5, 2006Apt 4D
GENERAL · WINDOWS
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
Sep 1, 2006Apt 4B
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
Sep 1, 2006Apt 4B
PLUMBING · BASIN/SINK
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
Sep 1, 2006Apt 4B
GENERAL · WINDOWS
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
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