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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
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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

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ClassStatusApt

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Prior 4 yr.
Immed. Emergency0%0%
Emergency98%94%
Non-Emergency1%5%
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(2,684)
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Description
Class BClosed3DAug 10, 2017REPLACE · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 3D, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION AT EAST
Class AClosed3DAug 10, 2017PAINT METAL · PAINTING§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PAINT METAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPT. REGULATION WINDOW FRAME AT NORTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3D, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION AT EAST
Class BClosed3DAug 10, 2017REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING AND ALL WALLS IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3D, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION AT EAST
Class BClosed3JAug 10, 2017REPAIR OR REPLACE CO DETECTOR · CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICES§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). MISSING LOCATED AT APT 3J, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class CClosed6KAug 10, 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 = 3; WG TO REPLACE = 0; WG TO REPAIR = 0; IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 6K, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed6BAug 10, 2017MAKE DOORS SELF-CLOSING · EGRESS§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS ... IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 6B, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Class BClosed6KAug 10, 2017ABATE THE NUISANCE OF ROACHES · EXTERMINATION & RODENT ERADICATION§ 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 6K, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed4KAug 10, 2017REPAIR OR REPLACE SMOKE DETECTOR · SMOKE DETECTING DEVICES§ 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING LOCATED AT APT 4K, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed6EAug 10, 2017REPAIR OR REPLACE CO DETECTOR · CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICES§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). MISSING LOCATED AT APT 6E, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosed6EAug 10, 2017REPAIR OR REPLACE SMOKE DETECTOR · SMOKE DETECTING DEVICES§ 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR DEFECTIVE LOCATED AT APT 6E, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class AClosed6DAug 10, 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 PARTITION WALL CREATED FROM FLOOR TO CEILING SUB-DIVIDING THE ROOM IN THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 6D, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosed6DAug 10, 2017REPAIR OR REPLACE CO DETECTOR · CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICES§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). MISSING LOCATED AT APT 6D, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class AClosed—Aug 10, 2017PAINT · PAINTING§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AT CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 6th STORY
Class BClosed—Aug 10, 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, 6th STORY
Class AClosed3JAug 10, 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 PARTITION WALL CREATED FROM FLOOR TO CEILING SUB-DIVIDING THE ROOM IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 3J, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed6CAug 10, 2017REPAIR OR REPLACE SMOKE DETECTOR · SMOKE DETECTING DEVICES§ 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR DEFECTIVE LOCATED AT APT 6C, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Class CClosed3JAug 10, 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 = 2; WG TO REPLACE = 0; WG TO REPAIR = 0; IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3J, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class CClosed3AAug 10, 2017ABATE THE NUISANCE · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF AIR CONDITION AT WINDOW LEADING TO FIRE ESCAPE IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 3A, 3rd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Class BClosed4KAug 10, 2017REPAIR OR REPLACE CO DETECTOR · CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICES§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). MISSING LOCATED AT APT 4K, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class CClosed5KAug 10, 2017ABATE THE NUISANCE · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF AIR CONDITION AT WINDOW LEADING TO FIRE ESCAPE IN THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 5K, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class CClosed6MAug 10, 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 = 2; WG TO REPLACE = 0; WG TO REPAIR = 0; IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 6M, 6th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Class BClosed3DAug 10, 2017REPAIR 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 KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3D, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION AT EAST
Class AClosed3DAug 10, 2017REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR NORTH WALL UNDER SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3D, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION AT EAST
Class BClosed3DAug 10, 2017REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3D, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION AT EAST
Class AClosed3DAug 10, 2017PAINT · PAINTING§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT EAST WALL IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 3D, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION AT EAST
Class AClosed4KAug 10, 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 PARTITION WALL CREATED FROM FLOOR TO CEILING SUB-DIVIDING THE ROOM IN THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 4K, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed—Jul 24, 2017NO LIGHT AT ENTRANCE TO BUILDING · ARTIFICIAL LIGHTING§ 27-2040 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT OR NEAR THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCEWAY OF THE BUILDING AND KEEP SAME BURNING FROM SUNSET EVERY DAY TO SUNRISE ON THE DAY FOLLOWING MINIMUN OF 100 WATTS LEFT HAND SIDE FRONT COURT
Class BClosed3MJun 15, 2017REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS · WATER SUPPLY§ 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3M, 3rd STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Class AClosed—Jun 15, 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
Class CClosed1GJun 6, 2017REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1G, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed1GJun 6, 2017ABATE THE NUISANCE OF ROACHES · EXTERMINATION & RODENT ERADICATION§ 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1G, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed3KMar 31, 2017ABATE THE NUISANCE OF MICE · EXTERMINATION & RODENT ERADICATION§ 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3K, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT WEST
Class BClosed3KMar 31, 2017REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 3K, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT WEST
Class BClosed3KMar 31, 2017REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3K, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT WEST
Class BClosed3KMar 31, 2017REPAIR 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 CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3K, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT WEST
Class BClosed3KMar 31, 2017ABATE THE NUISANCE OF ROACHES · EXTERMINATION & RODENT ERADICATION§ 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3K, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT WEST
Class BClosed3KMar 31, 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 3K, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT WEST
Class CClosed—Mar 30, 2017RETIRED - REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN AND DEFECTIVE · RETIRED§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE GLASS PANE AT LOWER SASH OF WINDOW IN THE SOUTH WALL AT LOBBY, 1st STORY
Class BClosed4DFeb 23, 2017ABATE THE NUISANCE OF ROACHES · EXTERMINATION & RODENT ERADICATION§ 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4D, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosed4DFeb 23, 2017REPAIR 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, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class CClosedRENT IMPAIRING4DFeb 23, 2017INADEQUATE 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 4D, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosed4DFeb 23, 2017REPAIR 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, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosed4JFeb 13, 2017REPAIR · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MORTISE LOCK IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 4J, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed4JFeb 13, 2017REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS · WATER SUPPLY§ 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4J, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed4JFeb 13, 2017REPAIR · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ELECTRICAL LIGHT SWICTH AT EAST WALL IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 4J, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed3DJan 30, 2017MAKE DOORS SELF-CLOSING · EGRESS§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS .. IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 3D, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class CClosed4DJan 5, 2017RETIRED - REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN AND DEFECTIVE · RETIRED§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LOWER SASH AT WINDOW IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 4D, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class CClosed4DJan 5, 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 = 5; WG TO REPLACE = 0; WG TO REPAIR = 0; IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4D, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosed4DJan 5, 2017ABATE THE NUISANCE OF ROACHES · EXTERMINATION & RODENT ERADICATION§ 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4D, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosed4DJan 5, 2017ABATE THE NUISANCE OF MICE · EXTERMINATION & RODENT ERADICATION§ 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4D, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
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