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Bronx · ZIP 10470 · BIN 2071915 · Wakefield-Woodlawn · Last violation May 26, 2026 · Last complaint May 23, 2026

NeighborhoodWakefield-Woodlawn
More violations than 94.9% of nearby buildings
More violations than 95% of buildings and more complaints than 100% of buildings in Wakefield-Woodlawn. 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: 332 violations · 2565 complaints
'21'26ViolationsComplaints
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Severityⓘopen violations
22 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 hazardous22Class Bhazardous25
Housing Preservation & Development Violations
Total violations since 2003
1,491
62 per year avg.↑ Up 19% in the last 2 years (332 vs 278 prior 2 yrs)
Open violations
55
Class C (immed. haz.)ⓘ22
Class B (hazardous)ⓘ25
Rent-impairingⓘ5
Open violation ages
▪ < 30 days7% (4)
▪ 30–90 days38% (21)
▪ 3–12 months42% (23)
▪ 1–3 years13% (7)
Housing Preservation & Development Complaints
Total complaints since 2003
6,057
252 per year avg.↑ Up 134% in the last 2 years (2,565 vs 1,097 prior 2 yrs)
Complaint Resolution
No access7%Violation issued12%No violation10%Phone resolved71%Other0%(6,057)
Urgency breakdown
Last 12 mo.

Top violation categories

5 yrsAll time
Maintenanceⓘ164 violations
Cleaningⓘ106 violations
Extermination & Rodent Eradicationⓘ84 violations
Paintingⓘ78 violations
Water Supplyⓘ55 violations
Egressⓘ50 violations
Carbon Monoxide Detecting Devicesⓘ38 violations
Lead-Based Paintⓘ38 violations
Top complaint groupsⓘ
5 yrsAll time
Heat / hot waterⓘ3,723 complaints
Mold & pestsⓘ93 complaints
Bldg maintenanceⓘ55 complaints
Water & plumbingⓘ51 complaints
Appliancesⓘ21 complaints
Electricalⓘ9 complaints
Elevatorⓘ7 complaints
Safety & fireⓘ5 complaints
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Violation log

736 violations · Class B

All classesClass AClass BClass CClass IAllOpenClosed
ClassStatusApt

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Prior 4 yr.
Immed. Emergency0%0%
Emergency98%94%
Non-Emergency1%5%
(1,323)
(2,684)
Issued
Description
Class BClosed—Jul 28, 2025REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ERRODED MORTAR JOINTS AT PARAPET WALL AT BUILDING FRONT
Class BClosed1FJul 28, 2025REPAIR 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 NORTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1F, 1st STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed1MJun 9, 2025REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS · WATER SUPPLY§ 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1M, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION AT WEST
Class BClosed1MJun 9, 2025ABATE THE NUISANCE · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF CRACKED VINYL FLOOR TILES IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 1M, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION AT WEST
Class BClosed1MJun 9, 2025REPAIR · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WINDOW STOOL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 1M, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION AT WEST
Class BClosed5CJun 3, 2025REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS · WATER SUPPLY§ 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 5C, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Class BClosed2FMay 27, 2025REPAIR 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 IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2F, 2nd STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed2FMay 27, 2025TRACE & REPAIR THE SOURCE & ABATE THE…MOLD · CLEANING§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... LESS THAN 30 SQ.FT. AT EAST WALL AND WINDOW FRAMES AT NORTH AND EAST WALLS IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2F, 2nd STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BOpen2FMay 27, 2025REPAIR 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 2F, 2nd STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed1MMay 22, 2025REPAIR OR REPLACE CO DETECTOR · CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICES§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1M, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Class BClosed1MMay 22, 2025REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT EAST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1M, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Class BClosed1MMay 22, 2025REPAIR 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 1M, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Class BClosed2JMay 22, 2025REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOODEN SUBFLOOR IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 2J, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed1MMay 22, 2025REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS · WATER SUPPLY§ 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT SHOWER BODY IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1M, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Class BClosed1MMay 22, 2025REFIT DOORS ETC. · EGRESS§ 27-2005 HMC: REFIT LOWER WINDOW SASH AT SECOND WINDOW FROM SOUTH AT WEST IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 1M, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Class BClosed2JMay 5, 2025REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE VINYL FLOOR TILES OVER HARDWOOD IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 2J, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosedRENT IMPAIRING—Apr 3, 2025REMOVE ENCUMBRANCES · EGRESS§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF DISCARDED HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AT PUBLIC HALL, 3rd STORY
Class BClosed5CMar 26, 2025REPAIR 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 5C, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Class BClosed1MMar 17, 2025REPAIR 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 1M, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Class BClosed1MMar 17, 2025REPAIR 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 1M, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Class BClosedRENT IMPAIRING—Mar 12, 2025REMOVE ENCUMBRANCES · EGRESS§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL (LUMBER,SHEET ROCK ) AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
Class BClosed5CMar 6, 2025REPAIR 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 BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 5C, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Class BClosed4CMar 6, 2025REPAIR 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 508 IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4C, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Class BClosed4CMar 6, 2025REPAIR 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 APT 4C, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Class BClosed1FMar 6, 2025REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT NORTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1F, 1st STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed2JMar 6, 2025TRACE & REPAIR THE SOURCE & ABATE THE…MOLD · CLEANING§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... GREATER THEN 10 SQ FT AT CEILING IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 2J, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed1FMar 6, 2025REPAIR 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 IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1F, 1st STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed5CMar 6, 2025REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING AND SOUTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 5C, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Class BClosed2JMar 4, 2025TRACE & REPAIR THE SOURCE & ABATE THE…MOLD · CLEANING§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... GREATER THAN 10 ST FT OF MOLD AT CEILING IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2J, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed2BFeb 25, 2025REPAIR · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LATCH IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 2B, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Class BClosed2HFeb 19, 2025REPAIR · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE DOOR AT ENTRANCE IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2H, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed2HFeb 19, 2025REPAIR 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 2H, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed2HFeb 19, 2025REPAIR 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 2H, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosedRENT IMPAIRING—Feb 7, 2025F/E ADJUST THE DROP LADDER · EGRESS§ 27-2005 ADM CODE FIRE ESCAPE DEFECTIVE. ADJUST THE DROPLADDER SO THAT IT WILL SLIDE EASILY IN THE GUIDE RODS DROPLADDER FULLY DESCENDED TO GROUND AT 1ST FIRE ESCAPE FROM NORTH AT EAST EXTERIOR WALL (BUILDING REAR) AT FIRE ESCAPE
Class BClosed—Feb 7, 2025REPAIR · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LATCH SET AT ROOF DOOR AT 1st PUBLIC HALL BULKHEAD FROM NORTH, 6th STORY
Class BClosedRENT IMPAIRING—Feb 7, 2025REMOVE ENCUMBRANCES · EGRESS§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF A BICYCLE CHAINED TO STAIRWAY RAILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 6th STORY
Class BClosed2JJan 22, 2025TRACE & REPAIR THE SOURCE & ABATE THE…MOLD · CLEANING§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... LESS THAN 10 SQ.FT. AT CEILING IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2J, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed2JJan 22, 2025REPAIR 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 NORTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2J, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed2JJan 22, 2025TRACE & REPAIR THE SOURCE & ABATE THE…MOLD · CLEANING§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... LESS THAN 10 SQ.FT. AT CEILING AND NORTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2J, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed2JJan 21, 2025TRACE & REPAIR THE SOURCE & ABATE THE…MOLD · CLEANING§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... MORE THAN 10 SQ. FT. AT EAST WALL IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 2J, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION ''WEST''
Class BClosed3LJan 7, 2025REPAIR 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 3L, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed3LJan 7, 2025REFIT DOORS ETC. · EGRESS§ 27-2005 HMC: REFIT LOWER WINDOW SASH AT WEST WALL IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 3L, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed3LJan 7, 2025REPAIR 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 3L, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed3LJan 7, 2025REPAIR · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ELECTRICAL OUTLET AT EAST WALL AND SOUTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3L, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed3LJan 7, 2025REPAIR 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 3L, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosedRENT IMPAIRING3LJan 7, 2025NO GAS · KITCHEN AND KITCHENETTES§ 27-2070 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF GAS TO THE FIXTURES AT RANGE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3L, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed6LDec 2, 2024REPAIR OR REPLACE CO DETECTOR · CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICES§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). DEFECTIVE DEVICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 6L, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed6LDec 2, 2024REPAIR OR REPLACE SMOKE DETECTOR · SMOKE DETECTING DEVICES§ 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR DEFECTIVE DEVICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 6L, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed—Oct 16, 2024POST MEANS OF EGRESS PLAN · FIRE EGRESS AND PROTECTION§ 67 M/D LAW POST A PRINTED SCALE FLOOR PLAN SHOWING MEANS OF EGRESS, AT ELEVATOR AT EAST WALL , 2nd STORY
Class BClosed—Oct 16, 2024REMOVE ACCUMULATION OR RUBBISH · CLEANING§ 27-2010, 2011, 2012 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE BUILDING REAR YARD
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