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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

740 violations

All classesClass AClass BClass CClass IAllOpenClosed
ClassStatusApt

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Open violation ages
▪ 30–90 days3% (15)
▪ 3–12 months16% (71)
▪ 1–3 years23% (100)
▪ 3+ years57% (251)
Prior 4 yr.
Immed. Emergency3%4%
Emergency76%70%
Non-Emergency22%26%
(347)
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Description
Class AClosed—Sep 27, 2018POST 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. AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
Class AClosed—Sep 27, 2018POST 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 IMPROPER SIGN AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
Class BClosed—Sep 13, 2018REPAIR 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, 1st STORY
Class BClosed—Sep 13, 2018REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT CEILING. AT PUBLIC HALL, 23rd STORY
Class AOpen23GSep 11, 2018REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING. IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 23G, 23rd STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BOpen23GSep 11, 2018REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS · WATER SUPPLY§ 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT SHOWER BODY. IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 23G, 23rd STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class COpen23GSep 11, 2018REMOVE DOUBLE CYLINDER LOCK · EGRESS§ 27-2005, 2007 HMC: REMOVE THE ILLEGAL DOUBLE CYLINDER KEY OPERATED LOCKING DEVICE AT DOOR ... IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 23G, 23rd STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BOpen2JAug 9, 2018TRACE & REPAIR THE SOURCE & ABATE THE…MOLD · CLEANING§ 27-2005 HMC:TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MOLD ... AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2J, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BOpenRENT IMPAIRING2JAug 9, 2018INADEQUATE 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 2J, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BOpenRENT IMPAIRING2JAug 9, 2018INADEQUATE 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 2J, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BOpen2JAug 9, 2018REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE VINYL FLOOR TILE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2J, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class CClosed—Jan 24, 2018PROVIDE ACCESS TO BOILER ROOM · HEAT AND HOT WATER§ 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM LOCKED DOOR AT BASEMENT
Class COpenRENT IMPAIRING6FJan 24, 2018INADEQUATE HOT WATER · HEAT AND HOT WATER§ 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES LOCATED AT APT 6F, 6th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class AClosed6DJan 16, 2018PAINT · PAINTING§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE NORTH WALL IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 6D, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed6DJan 16, 2018TRACE & REPAIR THE SOURCE & ABATE THE…MOLD · CLEANING§ 27-2005 HMC:TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MOLD ... 2 SQUARE FEET AT SOUTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 6D, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BOpen6DJan 16, 2018RETIRED - REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN AND DEFECTIVE · RETIRED§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BASE CABINET AT SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 6D, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed6DJan 16, 2018REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE SOUTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 6D, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class CClosed15LJul 27, 2017INSTALL/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; IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 15L, 15th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class AClosed—Jul 27, 2017PAINT · PAINTING§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AT CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
Class BClosed—Jul 27, 2017REPAIR 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, 1st STORY
Class BClosed14AJul 11, 2017REPAIR OR REPLACE CO DETECTOR · CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICES§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). DEFECTIVE LOCATED AT APT 14A, 14th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed14AJul 11, 2017MAKE DOORS SELF-CLOSING · EGRESS§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE AT ENTRANCE TO APT LOCATED AT APT 14A, 14th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class AClosed—Jul 11, 2017PAINT · PAINTING§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AT PUBLIC HALL CEILING , 1st STORY
Class BClosed14AJul 11, 2017REPAIR OR REPLACE SMOKE DETECTOR · SMOKE DETECTING DEVICES§ 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR DEFECTIVE LOCATED AT APT 14A, 14th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed—Jul 11, 2017REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT PUBLIC HALL CEILING , 1st STORY
Class BClosedRENT IMPAIRING14AJul 11, 2017REPLACE DEFECTIVE SINK, WATER CLOSET, WASH TUB · SEWERS AND DRAINAGE§ 27-2026 ADM CODE REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE AND OR REGLAZE PORCELIN FINISH AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 14A, 14th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class AOpen14AJul 11, 2017FILE PLANS OR RESTORE · ALTERATIONS§ 300 M/D LAW FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION AND LEGALIZE THE FOLLOWING ALTERATION OR RESTORE TO THE LEGAL CONDITION EXISTING PRIOR TO THE MAKING OF SAID ALTERATION MIRRORS INSTALLED AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 14A, 14th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BOpen14LJul 10, 2017REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING AND SOUTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 14L, 14th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class AClosed—Jul 10, 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 AOpen15LJun 20, 2017REPAIR · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PORCELAIN INTERIOR FINISH AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 15L, 12th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class CClosed15LJun 20, 2017REPAIR 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 15L, 15th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed15LJun 20, 2017REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR ALL WALLS IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 15L, 12th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BOpen17AApr 26, 2017REPAIR 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 17A, 17th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BOpen17AApr 26, 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 17A, 17th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class AClosed—Apr 25, 2017IV-1. MAILBOXES PRESENT · POSTING/SIGNAGE§ 329, M/D LAW AND DEPT. RULES AND REGS. PROVIDE A COMPLETED CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION VISITS IN A PROPER FRAME AT OR NEAR MAILBOXES, BOTTOM EDGE OF FRAME BETWEEN 48-62 INCHES ABOVE FLOOR MISSING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
Class BClosed17AApr 25, 2017REPAIR 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 17A, 17th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BOpen16GApr 6, 2017REPAIR 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 16G, 16th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BOpen16GApr 6, 2017REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 16G, 16th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class AClosedRENT IMPAIRING16GApr 6, 2017REPLACE DEFECTIVE SINK, WATER CLOSET, WASH TUB · SEWERS AND DRAINAGE§ 27-2026 ADM CODE REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PORCELAIN FINISH REGLAZE BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 16G, 16th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosed22HFeb 6, 2017REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING AND NORTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 22H, 22nd STORY, 5th APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosedRENT IMPAIRING6DJan 20, 2017REPLACE DEFECTIVE SINK, WATER CLOSET, WASH TUB · SEWERS AND DRAINAGE§ 27-2026 ADM CODE REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CAPPED RADIATOR IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 6D, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosed6DJan 20, 2017REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE SOUTH WALL IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 6D, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BOpen6DJan 6, 2017REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT SOUTH WALL IN THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 6D, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BOpen6DJan 6, 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 PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 6D, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BOpen6DJan 6, 2017REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT EAST WALL IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 6D, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class CClosed6DJan 6, 2017ABATE THE NUISANCE · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MOISTURE PENATRATION AT SOUTH WALL IN THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 6D, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosedRENT IMPAIRING20HAug 22, 2016REMOVE OBSTRUCTIONS · SEWERS AND DRAINAGE§ 27-2026 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL OBSTRUCTIONS AND REPAIR ALL DEFECTS IN AT WASTELINE AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 20H, 20th STORY, 5th APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosed20HAug 22, 2016REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC TILE FLOOR IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 20H, 20th STORY, 5th APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BOpen21IJul 1, 2016REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCESECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BASE CABINET IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 21I, 21st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Class BOpen21IJul 1, 2016REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS · WATER SUPPLYSECTION 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT BATHTUB AT SOUTH BATH ROOM LOCATED AT APT 21I, 21st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
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