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Manhattan · ZIP 10039 · BIN 1083993 · Harlem (North) · Last violation May 7, 2026 · Last complaint May 25, 2026

NeighborhoodHarlem (North)
Around average violations for the neighborhood
More violations than 59% of buildings and more complaints than 68% of buildings in Harlem (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: 201 violations · 463 complaints
'21'26ViolationsComplaints
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Severityⓘopen violations
76 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 hazardous76Class Bhazardous262
Housing Preservation & Development Violations
Total violations since 1973
740
14 per year avg.↑ Up 40% in the last 2 years (201 vs 144 prior 2 yrs)
Open violations
438
Class C (immed. haz.)ⓘ76
Class B (hazardous)ⓘ262
Rent-impairingⓘ36
Housing Preservation & Development Complaints
Total complaints since 2003
1,363
57 per year avg.↑ Up 259% in the last 2 years (463 vs 129 prior 2 yrs)
Complaint Resolution
No access13%Violation issued14%No violation30%Phone resolved43%Other0%(1,363)
Urgency breakdown
Last 12 mo.

Top violation categories

5 yrsAll time
Maintenanceⓘ139 violations
Paintingⓘ46 violations
Cleaningⓘ40 violations
Water Supplyⓘ39 violations
Heat And Hot Waterⓘ35 violations
Egressⓘ31 violations
Extermination & Rodent Eradicationⓘ20 violations
Smoke Detecting Devicesⓘ18 violations
Top complaint groupsⓘ
5 yrsAll time
Heat / hot waterⓘ342 complaints
Water & plumbingⓘ101 complaints
Mold & pestsⓘ100 complaints
Bldg maintenanceⓘ45 complaints
Electricalⓘ10 complaints
Outdoor / structuralⓘ3 complaints
Appliancesⓘ1 complaints
Adminⓘ1 complaints
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Violation log

349 violations · Class B

All classesClass AClass BClass CClass IAllOpenClosed
ClassStatusApt

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Open violation ages
▪ < 30 days1% (6)
▪ 30–90 days2% (9)
▪ 3–12 months16% (71)
▪ 1–3 years23% (100)
▪ 3+ years57% (251)
Prior 4 yr.
Immed. Emergency3%4%
Emergency76%70%
Non-Emergency22%26%
(347)
(305)
Issued
Description
Class BOpen8EJun 23, 2022REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING AND WALLS IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 8E, 8th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BOpen8EJun 23, 2022TRACE & REPAIR THE SOURCE & ABATE THE…MOLD · CLEANING§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... 16 SQ FT AT THE SOUTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 8E, 8th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BOpen8EJun 23, 2022REPAIR · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MECHANICAL AIR VENT AT SOUTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 8E, 8th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BOpen8EJun 23, 2022REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC FLOOR TILES IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 8E, 8th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BOpen8EJun 23, 2022REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC WALL TILES AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 8E, 8th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosed2HJun 9, 2022REPAIR 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 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2H, 2nd STORY, 5th APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BOpen12JJun 9, 2022REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING AND SOUTH WALL IN THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 12J, 12th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BOpen12JJun 9, 2022REPAIR 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 AND SOUTH WALL IN THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 12J, 12th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed2HJun 9, 2022REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE VINYL TILES AT FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2H, 2nd STORY, 5th APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BOpen2HJun 9, 2022REPAIR 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 AND EAST WALL IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2H, 2nd STORY, 5th APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosed—May 13, 2022REPLACE · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING ELECTRICAL OUTLET COVERS AT EAST WALL AT PUBLIC HALL , 2nd STORY
Class BClosed—Mar 18, 2022REPLACE · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING COVERPLATE TO OUTLET AT EAST WALL AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORY
Class BClosed15CMar 18, 2022REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE VINYL FLOOR TILES IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 15C, 15th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed—Nov 23, 2021REPAIR/ABATE UNSAFE WIRES · ARTIFICIAL LIGHTING§ 27-2005, 2006, 2037 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR AND ABATE UNSAFE ELECTRIC WIRING CONDITION CONSISTING OF EXPOSED ELECTICAL WIRES AT CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 5th STORY
Class BClosed—Nov 23, 2021REPLACE · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING ELECTRICAL OUTLET COVER AT EAST WALL AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORY
Class BClosed—Nov 23, 2021REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 27th STORY
Class BClosed4CSep 20, 2021REPAIR 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 4C, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed—Sep 20, 2021REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT CEILING AND ALL WALLS AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
Class BOpen4CSep 20, 2021TRACE & REPAIR THE SOURCE & ABATE THE…MOLD · CLEANING§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... APROX. 10 SQ FT AT WEST WALL AND CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4C, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed4CSep 20, 2021REPAIR 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 4C, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BOpen6DSep 20, 2021REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 6D, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BOpen6DSep 17, 2021TRACE & REPAIR THE SOURCE & ABATE THE…MOLD · CLEANING§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... APPROXIMATELY 10 SQUARE FEET AT SOUTH WALL IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 6D, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosed—Sep 14, 2021REPAIR 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 PIPE AT CEILING AT 1st PUBLIC HALL BULKHEAD FROM EAST
Class BClosed—Sep 14, 2021ABATE THE NUISANCE · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF WATER ACCUMULATION PENETRATING AT 1st PUBLIC HALL BULKHEAD FROM EAST
Class BOpen2LSep 7, 2021REPAIR · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SPRING BALANCE AT LOWER WINDOW SASH IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2L, 2nd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BOpenRENT IMPAIRING26GSep 7, 2021INADEQUATE HOT WATER SUPPLY (VOLUME) · WATER SUPPLY§ 27-2024 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT WATER FOR THE FIXTURES AT SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 26G, 26th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BOpenRENT IMPAIRING26GSep 7, 2021INADEQUATE COLD WATER · WATER SUPPLY§ 27-2024 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF COLD WATER FOR THE FIXTURES AT SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 26G, 26th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BOpen5JAug 19, 2021TRACE & 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 AND EAST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 5J, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST ORIGINAL VIOLATION 14057560 ISSUED 20-APR-21 HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO CLASS B PER ADMINISTRATIVE CODE §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Class BClosed—Aug 9, 2021REPLACE · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING ELECTRIC OUTLET COVER AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORY
Class BOpen19IJul 7, 2021TRACE & 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 AND EAST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 19I, 19th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH ORIGINAL VIOLATION 13995500 ISSUED 08-MAR-21 HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO CLASS B PER ADMINISTRATIVE CODE §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Class BClosed—Jul 7, 2021REPLACE · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING ELECTRICAL OUTLET COVER AT EAST WALL AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORY
Class BClosed—Jun 7, 2021REPLACE · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING ELECTRIC OUTLET COVER EAST WALL, AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORY
Class BClosedRENT IMPAIRING—May 7, 2021INADEQUATE LIGHTING · ARTIFICIAL LIGHTING§ 27-2038 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING FOR BY STAIRS (SECTION A) AT CELING AT COMPACTOR CLOSET, 4th STORY
Class BOpen5JApr 21, 2021REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING AND ALL WALLS IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 5J, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosedRENT IMPAIRING—Apr 15, 2021INADEQUATE LIGHTING · ARTIFICIAL LIGHTING§ 27-2038 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING FOR AT COMPACTOR ROOM BY STAIRS <A> , 4th STORY
Class BOpen19IMar 9, 2021REPAIR 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 BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 19I, 19th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Class BOpen19IMar 9, 2021REPAIR 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 LOCATED AT APT 19I, 19th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Class BClosed—Feb 18, 2021RETIRED - REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN AND DEFECTIVE · RETIRED§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE DOOR CRACKED GLASS PANE AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 15th STORY, SECTION ''NORTH''
Class BClosed—Feb 18, 2021REPLACE · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING HAND RAIL AT WEST WALL AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 20th STORY, SECTION ''SOUTH''
Class BOpen8HJan 15, 2021REPAIR 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 8H, 8th STORY, 5th APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BOpen8HJan 15, 2021REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE NORTH WALL IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 8H, 8th STORY, 5th APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BOpen8HJan 15, 2021REPAIR 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 8H, 8th STORY, 5th APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BOpen8HJan 15, 2021REPAIR 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 8H, 8th STORY, 5th APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BOpen8HJan 15, 2021REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 8H, 8th STORY, 5th APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BOpen8HJan 15, 2021REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE VINYL FLOOR TILES IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 8H, 8th STORY, 5th APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BOpen8HJan 15, 2021REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD CLOSET DOORS IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 8H, 8th STORY, 5th APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BOpen6EDec 14, 2020REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 6E, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BOpen4DDec 10, 2020REPAIR 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 4D, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BOpen4DDec 10, 2020REPAIR 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 4D, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BOpen8HDec 2, 2020REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOODEN FLOOR IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 8H, 8th STORY, 5th APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
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