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Manhattan · ZIP 10025 · BIN 1085590 · Upper West Side (Central) · Last violation May 20, 2026 · Last complaint May 26, 2026

NeighborhoodUpper West Side (Central)
More violations than 94.4% of nearby buildings
More violations than 94% of buildings and more complaints than 99% of buildings in Upper West Side (Central). Size-normalized against residential buildings in the neighborhood for issues in the last 10 years.
ViolationsComplaints
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
More activity recently than in past years
Last 2 yrs: 242 violations · 786 complaints
'21'26ViolationsComplaints
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Severityⓘopen violations
92 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 hazardous92Class Bhazardous131
Housing Preservation & Development Violations
Total violations since 2019
363
45 per year avg.↑ Up 290% in the last 2 years (242 vs 62 prior 2 yrs)
Open violations
255
Class C (immed. haz.)ⓘ92
Class B (hazardous)ⓘ131
Rent-impairingⓘ44
Housing Preservation & Development Complaints
Total complaints since 2018
1,193
133 per year avg.↑ Up 371% in the last 2 years (786 vs 167 prior 2 yrs)
Complaint Resolution
No access12%Violation issued12%No violation11%Phone resolved65%Other0%(1,193)
Urgency breakdown
Last 12 mo.

Top violation categories

5 yrsAll time
Maintenanceⓘ96 violations
Egressⓘ78 violations
Heat And Hot Waterⓘ34 violations
Extermination & Rodent Eradicationⓘ27 violations
Carbon Monoxide Detecting Devicesⓘ18 violations
Kitchen And Kitchenettesⓘ18 violations
Cleaningⓘ16 violations
Water Supplyⓘ15 violations
Top complaint groupsⓘ
5 yrsAll time
Heat / hot waterⓘ653 complaints
Safety & fireⓘ140 complaints
Mold & pestsⓘ92 complaints
Bldg maintenanceⓘ42 complaints
Elevatorⓘ40 complaints
Water & plumbingⓘ33 complaints
Appliancesⓘ29 complaints
Electricalⓘ13 complaints
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Complaint log

135 complaints · GENERAL

All categoriesHEAT/HOT WATERGENERALUNSANITARY CONDITIONPAINT/PLASTERLINE OF TRAVELAllOpenClosed
Type

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

Building Safety →
See something wrong? File a complaint with 311
Open violation ages
▪ < 30 days1% (2)
▪ 30–90 days11% (29)
▪ 3–12 months38% (96)
▪ 1–3 years31% (79)
▪ 3+ years19% (49)
Prior 4 yr.
Immed. Emergency1%0%
Emergency76%90%
Non-Emergency23%10%
(486)
(589)
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EmergencyClosed12JDec 17, 2025GENERAL · COOKING GASMore 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.
EmergencyClosed3GDec 16, 2025GENERAL · COOKING GASMore 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.
EmergencyClosed4JDec 16, 2025GENERAL · COOKING GASMore 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.
EmergencyClosed12JDec 15, 2025GENERAL · COOKING GASMore 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.
EmergencyClosed13JDec 14, 2025GENERAL · COOKING GASMore 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.
EmergencyClosed14ADec 13, 2025GENERAL · COOKING GASMore 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.
EmergencyClosed12JDec 13, 2025GENERAL · COOKING GASMore 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.
EmergencyClosed7GDec 12, 2025GENERAL · COOKING GASMore 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-emergencyClosed14CDec 11, 2025GENERAL · BELL/BUZZER/INTERCOMHPD inspected this condition so the complaint has been closed. Violations were issued. The law provides the property owner time to correct the condition(s). Violation descriptions and the dates for the property owner to correct any violations are available at HPDONLINE. If the owner has not corrected the condition by the date provided, you may wish to bring a case in housing court seeking the correction of these conditions.To find out more about how to start a housing court case, visit HPD's webpage on Housing Court (https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/housing-court.page).
EmergencyClosed4JDec 10, 2025GENERAL · COOKING GASMore 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.
EmergencyClosedBLDGDec 9, 2025GENERAL · COOKING GASMore 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.
EmergencyClosed12JDec 9, 2025GENERAL · COOKING GASMore 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.
EmergencyClosed12ADec 8, 2025GENERAL · COOKING GASMore 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.
EmergencyClosed13JDec 8, 2025GENERAL · COOKING GASMore 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.
EmergencyClosed11JDec 8, 2025GENERAL · COOKING GASMore 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.
EmergencyClosedBLDGDec 8, 2025GENERAL · COOKING GASHPD inspected this condition so the complaint has been closed. Violations were issued. The law provides the property owner time to correct the condition(s). Violation descriptions and the dates for the property owner to correct any violations are available at HPDONLINE. If the owner has not corrected the condition by the date provided, you may wish to bring a case in housing court seeking the correction of these conditions.To find out more about how to start a housing court case, visit HPD's webpage on Housing Court (https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/housing-court.page).
EmergencyClosed4JDec 8, 2025GENERAL · COOKING GASMore 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.
EmergencyClosed12IDec 8, 2025GENERAL · COOKING GASMore 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.
EmergencyClosed12JDec 7, 2025GENERAL · COOKING GASMore 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.
EmergencyClosedBLDGDec 6, 2025GENERAL · COOKING GASMore 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.
EmergencyClosedBLDGDec 5, 2025GENERAL · COOKING GASMore 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.
EmergencyClosed12ADec 5, 2025GENERAL · COOKING GASMore 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.
EmergencyClosed4KDec 5, 2025GENERAL · COOKING GASMore 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.
EmergencyClosed12JDec 4, 2025GENERAL · COOKING GASHPD inspected this condition so the complaint has been closed. Violations were issued. The law provides the property owner time to correct the condition(s). Violation descriptions and the dates for the property owner to correct any violations are available at HPDONLINE. If the owner has not corrected the condition by the date provided, you may wish to bring a case in housing court seeking the correction of these conditions.To find out more about how to start a housing court case, visit HPD's webpage on Housing Court (https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/housing-court.page).
EmergencyClosed9JDec 4, 2025GENERAL · COOKING GASMore 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-emergencyClosed8KFeb 4, 2025GENERAL · VENTILATION SYSTEMAn 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.
EmergencyClosed13DNov 17, 2023GENERAL · COOKING GASMore 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 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.
EmergencyClosed5DNov 13, 2023GENERAL · COOKING GASThe 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.
EmergencyClosed5DSep 8, 2023GENERAL · COOKING GASMore 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 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.
EmergencyClosed14CSep 5, 2023GENERAL · COOKING GASThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed8BMar 24, 2022GENERAL · BELL/BUZZER/INTERCOMThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed8BMar 24, 2022GENERAL · BELL/BUZZER/INTERCOMThe 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-emergencyClosed13IFeb 10, 2021GENERAL · VENTILATION SYSTEMThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed5ESep 5, 2019GENERAL · VENTILATION SYSTEMThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed5ESep 5, 2019GENERAL · VENTILATION SYSTEMThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
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