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17 ARDEN STREET

Manhattan · ZIP 10040 · BIN 1064202 · Washington Heights (North) · Last violation May 5, 2026 · Last complaint May 24, 2026

NeighborhoodWashington Heights (North)

More violations than 91.4% of nearby buildings

More violations than 91% of buildings and more complaints than 100% of buildings in Washington Heights (North). Size-normalized against residential buildings in the neighborhood for issues in the last 10 years.

Activity TrendsLast 5 years

A steady level of activity over time

Last 2 yrs: 43 violations · 306 complaints

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Severityⓘopen violations

10 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.

Housing Preservation & Development Violations

Total violations since 1978

236

5 per year avg.→ Stable in the last 2 years

Open violations

Class C (immed. haz.)ⓘ10

Class B (hazardous)ⓘ11

Rent-impairingⓘ5

Open violation ages

▪ 30–90 days33% (8)

▪ 3–12 months38% (9)

▪ 1–3 years29% (7)

Housing Preservation & Development Complaints

Total complaints since 2003

2,617

109 per year avg.↑ Up 31% in the last 2 years (306 vs 234 prior 2 yrs)

Complaint Resolution

No access7%Violation issued4%No violation8%Phone resolved81%Other0%(2,617)

Urgency breakdown

Last 12 mo.

Top violation categories

5 yrs All time

Egressⓘ33 violations

Maintenanceⓘ24 violations

Heat And Hot Waterⓘ16 violations

Extermination & Rodent Eradicationⓘ7 violations

Paintingⓘ3 violations

Cleaningⓘ2 violations

Artificial Lightingⓘ1 violations

Water Supplyⓘ1 violations

Top complaint groupsⓘ

5 yrs All time

Heat / hot waterⓘ611 complaints

Water & plumbingⓘ16 complaints

Mold & pestsⓘ6 complaints

Elevatorⓘ4 complaints

Bldg maintenanceⓘ3 complaints

Electricalⓘ1 complaints

Safety & fireⓘ1 complaints

Appliancesⓘ1 complaints

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Complaint log

2,617 complaints

All categories HEATING HEAT/HOT WATER NONCONST GENERAL PAINT/PLASTERAll Open Closed

Type

Building safety complaints, construction, permits, and structural issues filed with the NYC Dept. of Buildings, are scored separately.

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Emergency	Closed	BLDG	Oct 11, 2024	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGMore 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 a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	Oct 11, 2024	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGMore 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 a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	Oct 11, 2024	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGMore 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 a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	Oct 11, 2024	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGHPD responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water. Heat was not required at the time of the inspection because the outside temperature was above 55° F; by law, violations can only be issued if the outside temperature is below 55 degrees. No violations were issued. If the temperature inside of your apartment is below 68 degrees when it is below 55 degrees outside between 6 am and 10pm OR the temperature inside of your apartment is below 62 degrees between 10 pm and 6 am, please file a new complaint with 311, using 311ONLINE or 311MOBILE.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	Oct 10, 2024	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGMore 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 a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	Oct 10, 2024	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	May 14, 2024	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	May 14, 2024	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGMore 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 a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	May 12, 2024	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGMore 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 a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	May 12, 2024	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGMore 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 a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	May 12, 2024	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGMore 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 a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	May 12, 2024	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGMore 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 a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	May 12, 2024	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGMore 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 a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	May 12, 2024	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGMore 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 a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	May 12, 2024	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	May 11, 2024	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	May 11, 2024	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGMore 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 a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	May 11, 2024	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGMore 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 a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	May 11, 2024	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGMore 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 a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	May 11, 2024	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGMore 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 a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	May 10, 2024	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	May 10, 2024	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGMore 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 a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	May 10, 2024	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGMore 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 a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	May 10, 2024	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGMore 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 a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	May 8, 2024	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	May 8, 2024	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGMore 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 a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	May 8, 2024	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGMore 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 a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	May 8, 2024	PLUMBING · WATER SUPPLYThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	May 8, 2024	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	May 6, 2024	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGMore 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 a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	May 5, 2024	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGMore 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 a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	May 5, 2024	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGMore 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 a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	May 5, 2024	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGMore 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 a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	May 5, 2024	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGMore 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 a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	May 5, 2024	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGMore 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 a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	May 5, 2024	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGMore 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 a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	May 5, 2024	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGMore 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 a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	May 5, 2024	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGMore 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 a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	May 5, 2024	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGMore 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 a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	May 4, 2024	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGMore 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 a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	May 4, 2024	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGMore 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 a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	May 4, 2024	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGMore 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 a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	May 4, 2024	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	May 3, 2024	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	May 3, 2024	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGMore 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 a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	May 2, 2024	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	May 1, 2024	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. However, HPD was able to verify that heat or hot water was inadequate by inspecting another apartment and a violation was issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	May 1, 2024	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGMore 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 a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	Apr 26, 2024	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGMore 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 a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	Apr 26, 2024	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGMore 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 a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.