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Manhattan · ZIP 10034 · BIN 1065037 · Inwood · Last violation Feb 20, 2026 · Last complaint Mar 7, 2026

NeighborhoodInwood
Below-average violations for the neighborhood
Fewer violations than 67% of buildings and more complaints than 99% of buildings in Inwood. 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: 24 violations · 713 complaints
'21'26ViolationsComplaints
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Severityⓘopen violations
12 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 hazardous12Class Bhazardous7
Housing Preservation & Development Violations
Total violations since 2005
221
10 per year avg.→ Stable in the last 2 years
Open violations
19
Class C (immed. haz.)ⓘ12
Class B (hazardous)ⓘ7
Rent-impairingⓘ0
Open violation ages
▪ 3–12 months11% (2)
▪ 1–3 years26% (5)
▪ 3+ years63% (12)
Housing Preservation & Development Complaints
Total complaints since 2003
3,118
130 per year avg.↓ Down 27% in the last 2 years (713 vs 973 prior 2 yrs)
Complaint Resolution
No access6%Violation issued3%No violation4%Phone resolved88%Other0%(3,118)
Urgency breakdown
Last 12 mo.

Top violation categories

5 yrsAll time
Maintenanceⓘ14 violations
Heat And Hot Waterⓘ9 violations
Cleaningⓘ9 violations
Extermination & Rodent Eradicationⓘ7 violations
Paintingⓘ4 violations
Water Supplyⓘ4 violations
Egressⓘ4 violations
Carbon Monoxide Detecting Devicesⓘ3 violations
Top complaint groupsⓘ
5 yrsAll time
Heat / hot waterⓘ1,993 complaints
Mold & pestsⓘ14 complaints
Water & plumbingⓘ13 complaints
Safety & fireⓘ1 complaints
Bldg maintenanceⓘ1 complaints
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Complaint log

47 complaints · PLUMBING

All categoriesHEAT/HOT WATERHEATINGPAINT/PLASTERPLUMBINGUNSANITARY CONDITIONAllOpenClosed
Type

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

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Prior 4 yr.
Immed. Emergency5%0%
Emergency93%99%
Non-Emergency1%1%
(136)
(1,888)
Status
Apt
Received
Category
EmergencyClosedF1Oct 30, 2025PLUMBING · WATER SUPPLYHPD called the telephone number on file for this complaint. Someone at that number indicated that the condition was corrected. The complaint has been closed. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists.
Non-emergencyClosedB4Oct 12, 2025PLUMBING · WATER SUPPLYMore than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.HPD called the telephone number on file for this complaint. Someone at that number indicated that the condition was corrected. The complaint has been closed. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists.
Non-emergencyClosedD14THFOct 12, 2025PLUMBING · WATER SUPPLYMore than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.HPD called the telephone number on file for this complaint. Someone at that number indicated that the condition was corrected. The complaint has been closed. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists.
Non-emergencyClosedBLDGOct 12, 2025PLUMBING · WATER SUPPLYMore 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.
Non-emergencyClosedF12Oct 12, 2025PLUMBING · WATER SUPPLYHPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosedF11Oct 12, 2025PLUMBING · WATER SUPPLYMore than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.HPD called the telephone number on file for this complaint. Someone at that number indicated that the condition was corrected. The complaint has been closed. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists.
Non-emergencyClosedBLDGOct 12, 2025PLUMBING · WATER SUPPLYMore 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.
Non-emergencyClosedF7Oct 12, 2025PLUMBING · WATER SUPPLYHPD called the telephone number on file for this complaint. Someone at that number indicated that the condition was corrected. The complaint has been closed. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists.
EmergencyClosedD12Oct 12, 2025PLUMBING · WATER SUPPLYHPD attempted to conduct an inspection in response to this complaint, but was unable to complete the inspection. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists. For more information on the reason why HPD was unable to inspect, contact HPD at the Tenant Information Messaging Service at 212-863-4951.
EmergencyClosedF3Sep 19, 2025PLUMBING · WATER SUPPLYAn HPD Inspector was not able to gain access to inspect this complaint. The Inspector left a card at the time of the inspection and a letter was sent from HPD after the inspection attempt to encourage you to call to schedule an inspection. HPD did not receive a timely response from you and the complaint has been closed. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists.
Non-emergencyClosedC2Dec 20, 2024PLUMBING · BATHTUB/SHOWERHPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosedF8Dec 29, 2022PLUMBING · WATER SUPPLYThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosedC11Jan 22, 2016PLUMBING · STEAM PIPE/RISERThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosedC4Nov 17, 2014PLUMBING · TOILETThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
EmergencyClosedB5Sep 9, 2014PLUMBING · 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.
EmergencyClosed2AJun 17, 2014PLUMBING · BATHTUB/SHOWERThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosedA3Mar 14, 2014PLUMBING · TOILETThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosedA3Mar 14, 2014PLUMBING · TOILETThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosedE12Dec 8, 2013PLUMBING · RADIATORThe 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.
EmergencyClosed10DAug 23, 2013PLUMBING · RADIATORThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed10BAug 7, 2013PLUMBING · RADIATORThe 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.
EmergencyClosed10DMay 8, 2013PLUMBING · WATER-LEAKSThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
EmergencyClosed10DMay 8, 2013PLUMBING · RADIATORThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed10DMay 8, 2013PLUMBING · TOILETThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosedB5Jul 27, 2011PLUMBING · 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-emergencyClosedC11Jun 28, 2011PLUMBING · 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.
EmergencyClosedC11Jun 28, 2011PLUMBING · 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.
EmergencyClosedF1Mar 17, 2011PLUMBING · WATER-LEAKSThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
EmergencyClosedF1Mar 17, 2011PLUMBING · WATER-LEAKSThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
EmergencyClosedD11Feb 10, 2011PLUMBING · BATHTUB/SHOWERThe 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-emergencyClosedC11Nov 19, 2010PLUMBING · WATER-LEAKSThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosedC11Nov 2, 2010PLUMBING · WATER-LEAKSThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosedF1Jan 29, 2010PLUMBING · 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.
EmergencyClosedF1Jan 29, 2010PLUMBING · 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.
EmergencyClosedC11Aug 23, 2009PLUMBING · WATER SUPPLYThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed2AFeb 9, 2009PLUMBING · 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.
EmergencyClosed2AFeb 2, 2009PLUMBING · BASIN/SINKThe 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-emergencyClosed2AFeb 2, 2009PLUMBING · 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.
EmergencyClosed4FNov 24, 2006PLUMBING · WATER SUPPLYThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed4FNov 24, 2006PLUMBING · WATER SUPPLYThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed4FNov 22, 2006PLUMBING · BATHTUB/SHOWERThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed4FNov 22, 2006PLUMBING · WATER SUPPLYThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosedF4Nov 1, 2006PLUMBING · WATER SUPPLYThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosedC10Oct 27, 2006PLUMBING · WATER SUPPLYThe 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-emergencyClosedF4Jun 21, 2006PLUMBING · WATER SUPPLYThe 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-emergencyClosedA10Jul 4, 2004PLUMBING · WATER SUPPLYThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosedC-11Jun 6, 2004PLUMBING · WATER SUPPLYThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.