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Manhattan · ZIP 10037 · BIN 1083988 · Harlem (North) · Last violation May 21, 2026 · Last complaint May 29, 2026

NeighborhoodHarlem (North)

Above-average violations for the neighborhood

More violations than 72% of buildings and more complaints than 82% of buildings in Harlem (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: 227 violations · 450 complaints

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Severityⓘopen violations

29 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 2009

828

46 per year avg.↑ Up 45% in the last 2 years (227 vs 157 prior 2 yrs)

Open violations

128

Class C (immed. haz.)ⓘ29

Class B (hazardous)ⓘ86

Rent-impairingⓘ10

Open violation ages

▪ < 30 days5% (6)

▪ 3–12 months30% (38)

▪ 1–3 years43% (54)

▪ 3+ years22% (28)

Housing Preservation & Development Complaints

Total complaints since 2003

2,476

103 per year avg.↑ Up 82% in the last 2 years (450 vs 247 prior 2 yrs)

Complaint Resolution

No access21%Violation issued15%No violation26%Phone resolved38%Other0%(2,476)

Urgency breakdown

Last 12 mo.

Top violation categories

5 yrs All time

Maintenanceⓘ155 violations

Egressⓘ61 violations

Cleaningⓘ47 violations

Water Supplyⓘ38 violations

Smoke Detecting Devicesⓘ23 violations

Carbon Monoxide Detecting Devicesⓘ23 violations

Paintingⓘ20 violations

Heat And Hot Waterⓘ20 violations

Top complaint groupsⓘ

5 yrs All time

Heat / hot waterⓘ245 complaints

Bldg maintenanceⓘ187 complaints

Water & plumbingⓘ145 complaints

Mold & pestsⓘ109 complaints

Appliancesⓘ25 complaints

Electricalⓘ20 complaints

Safety & fireⓘ9 complaints

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Violation log

828 violations

All classes Class A Class B Class C Class IAll Open Closed

Class	Status	Apt

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

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Class A	Closed	LS	Mar 30, 2022	REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT SOUTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT BSMT-APT LS, 1st BSMT-APT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class B	Closed	16A	Mar 9, 2022	RETIRED - REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN AND DEFECTIVE · RETIRED§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE GASKET SEAL AT REFRIGERATOR DOOR IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 16A, 16th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Class A	Closed	—	Mar 8, 2022	FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT · FILING: BEDBUGS(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.
Class A	Closed	9B	Mar 4, 2022	SECURE LOOSE MATTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE MEDICINE CABINET AT EAST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 9B, 10th STORY, 5th APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class C	Closed	9B	Mar 4, 2022	INSTALL/REPLACE/REPAIR WINDOW GUARDS (APT) · WINDOW GUARDS§ 27-2043.1 HMC INSTALL THE MISSING OR REPAIR/REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE WINDOW GUARD(S) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE NEW YORK CITY HEALTH CODE SECTION 24 RCNY CHAPTER 12. WG TO INSTALL = 1; WG TO REPLACE = 0; WG TO REPAIR = 0; LOCATED AT APT 9B, 10th STORY, 5th APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class A	Closed	9B	Mar 4, 2022	REPAIR 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 EAST WALL AND AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 9B, 10th STORY, 5th APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class C	Closed	8L	Feb 22, 2022	MAKE DOORS SELF-CLOSING · EGRESS§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 8L, 8th STORY, 6th APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class B	Closed	8L	Feb 22, 2022	REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT WEST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 8L, 8th STORY, 6th APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class B	Closed	8L	Feb 22, 2022	REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 8L, 8th STORY, 6th APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class B	Closed	1B	Jan 31, 2022	REPAIR 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 1B, 2nd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class A	Closed	1B	Jan 31, 2022	REFIT DOORS ETC. · EGRESS§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REFIT MISALIGNED DOOR AT HINGES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1B, 2nd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class B	Closed	1B	Jan 31, 2022	REPAIR OR REPLACE SMOKE DETECTOR · SMOKE DETECTING DEVICES§ 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1B, 2nd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class B	Closed	11P	Jan 26, 2022	REPAIR 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 11P, 11th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class B	ClosedRENT IMPAIRING	11P	Jan 26, 2022	INADEQUATE HOT WATER SUPPLY (VOLUME) · WATER SUPPLY§ 27-2024 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT WATER FOR THE FIXTURES AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 11P, 11th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class B	Closed	11P	Jan 26, 2022	REPAIR OR REPLACE SMOKE DETECTOR · SMOKE DETECTING DEVICES§ 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 11P, 11th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class B	Open	LS	Nov 29, 2021	TRACE & REPAIR THE SOURCE & ABATE THE…MOLD · CLEANING§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... AT THE CEILING IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT LS, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST ORIGINAL VIOLATION 14442989 ISSUED 27-JUL-21 HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO CLASS B PER ADMINISTRATIVE CODE §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Class B	Open	LS	Nov 29, 2021	TRACE & REPAIR THE SOURCE & ABATE THE…MOLD · CLEANING§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... AT THE CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT LS, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST ORIGINAL VIOLATION 14442993 ISSUED 27-JUL-21 HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO CLASS B PER ADMINISTRATIVE CODE §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Class B	Open	LS	Nov 29, 2021	TRACE & REPAIR THE SOURCE & ABATE THE…MOLD · CLEANING§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... AT THE CLOSET CEILING IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT LS, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST ORIGINAL VIOLATION 14442991 ISSUED 27-JUL-21 HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO CLASS B PER ADMINISTRATIVE CODE §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Class B	Open	7A	Sep 7, 2021	REPAIR OR REPLACE SMOKE DETECTOR · SMOKE DETECTING DEVICES§ 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 7A, 7th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class B	Open	7A	Sep 7, 2021	REPAIR 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 7A, 7th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class B	Closed	9B	Aug 26, 2021	REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 9B, 9th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class A	Closed	LS	Jul 28, 2021	TRACE & REPAIR THE SOURCE & ABATE THE…MOLD · CLEANING§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... AT THE CLOSET CEILING IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT LS, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class A	Closed	LS	Jul 28, 2021	PAINT · PAINTING§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE CLOSET CEILING IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT LS, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class A	Closed	LS	Jul 28, 2021	REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT LS, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class A	Closed	LS	Jul 28, 2021	TRACE & REPAIR THE SOURCE & ABATE THE…MOLD · CLEANING§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... AT THE CEILING IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT LS, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class B	Open	LS	Jul 28, 2021	REPAIR · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MECHANICAL AIR VENT SYSTEM AT EAST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT LS, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class A	Closed	LS	Jul 28, 2021	TRACE & REPAIR THE SOURCE & ABATE THE…MOLD · CLEANING§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... AT THE CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT LS, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class A	Closed	LS	Jul 28, 2021	REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT LS, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class B	Closed	16A	Apr 22, 2021	TRACE & REPAIR THE SOURCE & ABATE THE…MOLD · CLEANING§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... APPROXIMATELY 8 SQ FT AT CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 16A, 16th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST ORIGINAL VIOLATION 13893885 ISSUED 22-DEC-20 HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO CLASS B PER ADMINISTRATIVE CODE §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Class B	Open	2M	Mar 23, 2021	TRACE & REPAIR THE SOURCE & ABATE THE…MOLD · CLEANING§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... AT NORTH WALL IN THE 1st BATHROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2M, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST ORIGINAL VIOLATION 13835740 ISSUED 19-NOV-20 HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO CLASS B PER ADMINISTRATIVE CODE §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Class B	Open	1L	Mar 16, 2021	TRACE & REPAIR THE SOURCE & ABATE THE…MOLD · CLEANING§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... AT THE CEILING,NORTH AND WEST WALLS IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1L, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class C	Closed	1L	Mar 16, 2021	REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING AND EAST WALL IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 1L, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class A	Closed	1L	Mar 16, 2021	TRACE & REPAIR THE SOURCE & ABATE THE…MOLD · CLEANING§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... AT THE CEILING IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 1L, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class C	Closed	1L	Mar 16, 2021	REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING,NORTH AND WEST WALLS IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1L, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class A	Closed	1L	Mar 16, 2021	TRACE & REPAIR THE SOURCE & ABATE THE…MOLD · CLEANING§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... AT THE CLOSET CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1L, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class C	Closed	1L	Mar 16, 2021	REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CLOSET CEILING AND SOUTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1L, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class B	Closed	16A	Mar 8, 2021	REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD WINDOW STOOL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 16A, 16th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class B	Closed	16A	Mar 8, 2021	TRACE & REPAIR THE SOURCE & ABATE THE…MOLD · CLEANING§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... ON ALL THE WALLS IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 16A, 16th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class C	Closed	16A	Mar 8, 2021	REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 16A, 16th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class B	Closed	16A	Mar 8, 2021	REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR ALL THE WALLS IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 16A, 16th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class B	Closed	16A	Mar 8, 2021	REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE THE WOOD WINDOW STOOL IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 16A, 16th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class B	Closed	16A	Mar 8, 2021	REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING AND WEST WALL IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 16A, 16th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class B	Closed	16A	Mar 8, 2021	TRACE & REPAIR THE SOURCE & ABATE THE…MOLD · CLEANING§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... AT THE WEST WALL IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 16A, 16th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class B	Closed	14M	Feb 8, 2021	REPAIR · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE INTERCOM SYSTEM FROM BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR TO APARTMENT IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 14M, 14th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Class C	ClosedRENT IMPAIRING	14M	Feb 8, 2021	INADEQUATE HOT WATER · HEAT AND HOT WATER§ 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 14M, 14th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class B	Closed	16D	Feb 2, 2021	REPAIR 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 16D, 16th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class B	Closed	16D	Feb 2, 2021	REPAIR 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 16D, 16th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class B	Closed	15A	Jan 15, 2021	REPAIR · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE INTERCOM SYSTEM LOCATED AT APT 15A, 15th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class C	Closed	10A	Jan 4, 2021	MAKE DOORS SELF-CLOSING · EGRESS§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE .. IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 10A, 10th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class B	Closed	10A	Jan 4, 2021	REPAIR 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 10A, 10th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST