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Manhattan · ZIP 10040 · BIN 1063994 · Washington Heights (North) · Last violation May 27, 2026 · Last complaint May 22, 2026

NeighborhoodWashington Heights (North)
More violations than 87.1% of nearby buildings
More violations than 87% of buildings and more complaints than 92% 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: 234 violations · 393 complaints
'21'26ViolationsComplaints
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Severityⓘopen violations
18 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 hazardous18Class Bhazardous9
Housing Preservation & Development Violations
Total violations since 2006
1,154
55 per year avg.↑ Up 31% in the last 2 years (234 vs 179 prior 2 yrs)
Open violations
30
Class C (immed. haz.)ⓘ18
Class B (hazardous)ⓘ9
Rent-impairingⓘ0
Open violation ages
▪ < 30 days27% (8)
▪ 30–90 days20% (6)
▪ 3–12 months33% (10)
▪ 1–3 years10% (3)
▪ 3+ years10% (3)
Housing Preservation & Development Complaints
Total complaints since 2003
5,455
227 per year avg.↑ Up 31% in the last 2 years (393 vs 301 prior 2 yrs)
Complaint Resolution
No access27%Violation issued19%No violation48%Phone resolved6%Other0%(5,455)
Urgency breakdown
Last 12 mo.

Top violation categories

5 yrsAll time
Maintenanceⓘ270 violations
Extermination & Rodent Eradicationⓘ80 violations
Water Supplyⓘ46 violations
Paintingⓘ43 violations
Egressⓘ29 violations
Lead-Based Paintⓘ23 violations
Sewers And Drainageⓘ19 violations
Smoke Detecting Devicesⓘ16 violations
Top complaint groupsⓘ
5 yrsAll time
Water & plumbingⓘ201 complaints
Mold & pestsⓘ197 complaints
Bldg maintenanceⓘ160 complaints
Heat / hot waterⓘ82 complaints
Appliancesⓘ46 complaints
Electricalⓘ28 complaints
Safety & fireⓘ16 complaints
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Violation log

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ClassStatusApt

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Prior 4 yr.
Immed. Emergency2%4%
Emergency41%47%
Non-Emergency56%49%
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(731)
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Description
Class BClosedACMar 12, 2018SECURE LOOSE MATTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE MARBLE SADDLE AT THE ENTRANCE DOOR IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT AC, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosedACMar 12, 2018REPAIR · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ELECTRIC OUTLET AT EAST WALL IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT AC, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosedACMar 12, 2018ABATE THE NUISANCE OF ROACHES · EXTERMINATION & RODENT ERADICATION§ 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT AC, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosedACMar 12, 2018REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT NORTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT AC, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosedACMar 12, 2018REPAIR 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 NORTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT AC, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosedACMar 12, 2018REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE HARD WOOD FLOOR IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT AC, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosedACMar 12, 2018ABATE THE NUISANCE OF MICE · EXTERMINATION & RODENT ERADICATION§ 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT AC, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosedACMar 12, 2018REPAIR · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ELECTRIC OUTLET AT EAST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT AC, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class CClosed—Nov 8, 2017ABATE THE NUISANCE · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF DISCARDED REFRIGERATOR WITH DOOR INTACT, AT PUBLIC HALL, 6th STORY, SECTION ''BLDG. 281'', AT EAST
Class BClosedRENT IMPAIRING—Oct 13, 2017F/E ADJUST THE DROP LADDER · EGRESS§ 27-2005 ADM CODE FIRE ESCAPE DEFECTIVE. ADJUST THE DROPLADDER SO THAT IT WILL SLIDE EASILY IN THE GUIDE RODS AT THE SOUTH EAST FIREESCAPE
Class AClosed—Oct 13, 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, 1st STORY
Class CClosed—Oct 13, 2017ABATE THE NUISANCE · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF FREE STANDING RADIATOR AND DISCARDED REFRIGERATOR WITH DOOR INTACT AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORY, SECTION ''295'', AT EAST
Class AClosed—Oct 13, 2017POST SMOKE DETECTOR NOTICE · POSTING/SIGNAGE§ 27-2045 ADM CODE POST A PROPER NOTICE OF SMOKE DETECTOR REQUIREMENTS, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, AT OR NEAR THE MAIL BOX SIGN MISSING , 1st STORY
Class AClosed—Oct 13, 2017POST SIGN INDICATING NAME AND ADDRESS OF JANITOR, ETC. · POSTING/SIGNAGE§ 27-2053 ADM CODE POST SIGN ON WALL OF ENTRANCE STORY BEARING NAME, ADDRESS INCLUDING APARTMENT NUMBER IF ANY, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF SUPERINTENDENT, JANITOR OR HOUSEKEEPER., 1st STORY
Class CClosed—Oct 13, 2017POST BOILER ROOM ACCESS NOTICE · HEAT AND HOT WATER§ 27-2033 ADM CODE POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO HAVE KEY TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM SIGN MISSING , 1st STORY
Class BClosed3ASep 14, 2017REPAIR/ABATE UNSAFE WIRES · ARTIFICIAL LIGHTING§ 27-2005, 2006, 2037 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR AND ABATE UNSAFE ELECTRIC WIRING CONDITION CONSISTING OF MISSING BREAKER BOX COVER AT NORTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3A, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed3ASep 14, 2017REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT NORTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3A, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class AClosed—Sep 11, 2017PAINT · PAINTING§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE CEILING AT 1ST STY PUBLIC HALL.
Class BClosed—Sep 11, 2017REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDING CEILING AT 1ST STY PUBLIC HALL.
Class AClosed—Sep 11, 2017PAINT METAL · PAINTING§ 27-2014 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. SCRAPE AND REMOVE RUST SCALES AND PAINT WITH 2 COATS OF PAINT THE FRONT FIRE ESCAPES, AT WEST AND SOUTH SECTIONS.
Class BClosedACAug 29, 2017SECURE LOOSE MATTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE LOOSED HINGES AT CABINET DOOR SOUTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT AC, 4th APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class AClosedACAug 28, 2017REFIT DOORS ETC. · EGRESS§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REFIT CLOSET DOOR IN THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT AC, 4th APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosedACAug 28, 2017MAKE DOORS SELF-CLOSING · EGRESS§ 27-2005, 2007, 204.1 HMC CODE: ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS ... IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT AC, 4th APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosedACAug 28, 2017REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD SADDLE IN THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT AC, 4th APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosedACAug 28, 2017ABATE THE NUISANCE OF MICE · EXTERMINATION & RODENT ERADICATION§ 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT AC, 4th APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosed5AAug 22, 2017REPAIR OR REPLACE CO DETECTOR · CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICES§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5A, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION AT EAST
Class BClosed3EAug 22, 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 3E, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION ''295'', AT EAST
Class BClosed3EAug 22, 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 3E, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION ''295'', AT EAST
Class BClosed5AAug 22, 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 5A, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION AT EAST
Class BClosed1AAug 18, 2017MAKE DOORS SELF-CLOSING · EGRESS§ 27-2005, 2007, 204.1 HMC CODE: ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 1A, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION AT EAST
Class AClosed1AAug 18, 2017REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE VINYL TILES AT FLOOR IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1A, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION AT EAST
Class BClosed1AAug 18, 2017REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR WALL AT NORTH IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1A, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION AT EAST
Class AClosed1AAug 18, 2017REPAIR · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE RADIATOR, SLANTED AND LEANING AGAINST WALL IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1A, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION AT EAST
Class AClosed5DJul 24, 2017PROVIDE · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROVIDE ESCUTCHEON COVER AT BASE OF STEAM RISER IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 5D, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''295''
Class AClosed5DJul 24, 2017REPAIR · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE DOOR BELL AT APARTMENT DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 5D, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''295''
Class BClosed—Jul 24, 2017SECURE LOOSE MATTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE CABLE WIRE AND WIRE MOLDING AT SOUTH WALL OF PUBLIC HALL STAIRS AT BUILDING 295 , 2nd STORY
Class BClosed5DJul 24, 2017ABATE THE NUISANCE OF MICE · EXTERMINATION & RODENT ERADICATION§ 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5D, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''295''
Class BClosed5DJul 24, 2017REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS · WATER SUPPLY§ 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT BATH TUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 5D, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''295''
Class AClosed5DJul 24, 2017REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC FLOOR TILE IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 5D, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''295''
Class AClosed5DJul 24, 2017RETIRED - REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN AND DEFECTIVE · RETIRED§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LOWER SASH WINDOW BALANCES IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 5D, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''295''
Class CClosedRENT IMPAIRING5DJul 24, 2017REMOVE ILLEGAL FASTENING · EGRESS§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING CONSISTING OF A LOCKABLE LOCKSET INSTALLED ON ROOM DOOR LEADING TO FIRE ESCAPE IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 5D, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''295''
Class BClosed5DJul 24, 2017ABATE THE NUISANCE OF ROACHES · EXTERMINATION & RODENT ERADICATION§ 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5D, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''295''
Class BClosed2FJul 17, 2017TRACE & REPAIR THE SOURCE & ABATE THE…MOLD · CLEANING§ 27-2005 HMC:TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MOLD ... AT CLOSET IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2F, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed1EJun 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 1E, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
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 CClosed—Apr 11, 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 AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORY
Class CClosed—Apr 11, 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 AT PUBLIC HALL, 5th STORY
Class CClosed—Apr 11, 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 AT PUBLIC HALL, 3rd STORY
Class CClosedRENT IMPAIRING—Apr 6, 2017LEAKY ROOF · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK AT BULK HEAD TO ROOF , 6th STORY
Class BClosedACAug 31, 2016ABATE THE NUISANCE OF MICE · EXTERMINATION & RODENT ERADICATION§ 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MICE LOCATED AT APT AC, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
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