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Bronx · ZIP 10452 · BIN 2114107 · Highbridge · Last violation May 21, 2026 · Last complaint May 29, 2026

NeighborhoodHighbridge

More violations than 88.8% of nearby buildings

More violations than 89% of buildings and more complaints than 89% of buildings in Highbridge. Size-normalized against residential buildings in the neighborhood for issues in the last 10 years.

Activity TrendsLast 5 years

A steady level of activity over time

Last 2 yrs: 771 violations · 639 complaints

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Severityⓘopen violations

16 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.

Housing Preservation & Development Violations

Total violations since 2007

2,229

111 per year avg.↑ Up 135% in the last 2 years (771 vs 328 prior 2 yrs)

Open violations

Class C (immed. haz.)ⓘ16

Class B (hazardous)ⓘ29

Rent-impairingⓘ3

Housing Preservation & Development Complaints

Total complaints since 2003

2,661

111 per year avg.↑ Up 145% in the last 2 years (639 vs 261 prior 2 yrs)

Complaint Resolution

No access17%Violation issued26%No violation43%Phone resolved14%Other0%(2,661)

Urgency breakdown

Last 12 mo.

Top violation categories

5 yrs All time

Maintenanceⓘ461 violations

Extermination & Rodent Eradicationⓘ158 violations

Egressⓘ139 violations

Water Supplyⓘ130 violations

Cleaningⓘ91 violations

Sewers And Drainageⓘ58 violations

Paintingⓘ55 violations

Smoke Detecting Devicesⓘ47 violations

Top complaint groupsⓘ

5 yrs All time

Water & plumbingⓘ280 complaints

Bldg maintenanceⓘ220 complaints

Mold & pestsⓘ169 complaints

Heat / hot waterⓘ137 complaints

Electricalⓘ56 complaints

Safety & fireⓘ19 complaints

Appliancesⓘ17 complaints

Adminⓘ2 complaints

Elevatorⓘ1 complaints

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Complaint log

2,661 complaints

All categories PLUMBING UNSANITARY CONDITION PAINT/PLASTER HEAT/HOT WATER GENERALAll Open Closed

Type

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

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Non-emergency	Closed	3H	May 29, 2026	FLOORING/STAIRS · FLOORThe following complaint conditions are still open. HPD has already attempted to notify the property owner that the condition exists; the tenant should provide access for the owner to make the repair. HPD may attempt to contact the tenant by phone to verify the correction of the condition or an HPD Inspector may attempt to conduct an inspection.
Non-emergency	Closed	3H	May 29, 2026	PLUMBING · BATHTUB/SHOWERThe following complaint conditions are still open. HPD has already attempted to notify the property owner that the condition exists; the tenant should provide access for the owner to make the repair. HPD may attempt to contact the tenant by phone to verify the correction of the condition or an HPD Inspector may attempt to conduct an inspection.
Emergency	Closed	3H	May 29, 2026	PLUMBING · BATHTUB/SHOWERThe following complaint conditions are still open. HPD has already attempted to notify the property owner that the condition exists; the tenant should provide access for the owner to make the repair. HPD may attempt to contact the tenant by phone to verify the correction of the condition or an HPD Inspector may attempt to conduct an inspection.
Emergency	Closed	3H	May 29, 2026	PLUMBING · BASIN/SINKThe following complaint conditions are still open. HPD has already attempted to notify the property owner that the condition exists; the tenant should provide access for the owner to make the repair. HPD may attempt to contact the tenant by phone to verify the correction of the condition or an HPD Inspector may attempt to conduct an inspection.
Non-emergency	Closed	3H	May 29, 2026	GENERAL · BELL/BUZZER/INTERCOMThe following complaint conditions are still open. HPD has already attempted to notify the property owner that the condition exists; the tenant should provide access for the owner to make the repair. HPD may attempt to contact the tenant by phone to verify the correction of the condition or an HPD Inspector may attempt to conduct an inspection.
Emergency	Closed	5M	May 22, 2026	PLUMBING · BASIN/SINKThe following complaint conditions are still open. HPD has already attempted to notify the property owner that the condition exists; the tenant should provide access for the owner to make the repair. HPD may attempt to contact the tenant by phone to verify the correction of the condition or an HPD Inspector may attempt to conduct an inspection.
Emergency	Closed	5M	May 22, 2026	PLUMBING · BATHTUB/SHOWERThe following complaint conditions are still open. HPD has already attempted to notify the property owner that the condition exists; the tenant should provide access for the owner to make the repair. HPD may attempt to contact the tenant by phone to verify the correction of the condition or an HPD Inspector may attempt to conduct an inspection.
Non-emergency	Closed	7G	May 22, 2026	GENERAL · 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).
Non-emergency	Closed	7D	May 18, 2026	APPLIANCE · REFRIGERATORHPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed.
Emergency	Closed	3A	May 14, 2026	PLUMBING · BASIN/SINKHPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed.
Emergency	Closed	3L	May 14, 2026	UNSANITARY CONDITION · MOLDHPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergency	Closed	3L	May 14, 2026	WATER LEAK · SLOW LEAKHPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed.
Emergency	Closed	3A	May 14, 2026	PLUMBING · BATHTUB/SHOWERHPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed.
Emergency	Closed	3L	May 14, 2026	WATER LEAK · HEAVY FLOWHPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergency	Closed	3A	May 14, 2026	PAINT/PLASTER · WALLHPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergency	Closed	7D	May 10, 2026	APPLIANCE · REFRIGERATORHPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergency	Closed	5I	Apr 27, 2026	GENERAL · CABINETHPD 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).
Non-emergency	Closed	5I	Apr 27, 2026	GENERAL · 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).
Non-emergency	Closed	5I	Apr 27, 2026	PLUMBING · BATHTUB/SHOWERHPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed.
Emergency	Closed	3K	Apr 21, 2026	PLUMBING · BATHTUB/SHOWERThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergency	Closed	3K	Apr 21, 2026	GENERAL · CABINETThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	Apr 10, 2026	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGMore 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.
Emergency	Closed	6M	Apr 10, 2026	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGHPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed.
Emergency	Closed	3C	Apr 8, 2026	PLUMBING · BATHTUB/SHOWERThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Emergency	Closed	1F	Mar 26, 2026	WATER LEAK · HEAVY FLOWThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Emergency	Closed	1F	Mar 26, 2026	UNSANITARY CONDITION · MOLDThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Emergency	Closed	1F	Mar 26, 2026	SAFETY · SMOKE DETECTORThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergency	Closed	1F	Mar 26, 2026	PAINT/PLASTER · WALLThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergency	Closed	3K	Mar 25, 2026	PLUMBING · BATHTUB/SHOWERHPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergency	Closed	3K	Mar 25, 2026	GENERAL · CABINETHPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergency	Closed	7B	Mar 25, 2026	PAINT/PLASTER · WALLHPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed.
Emergency	Closed	7B	Mar 24, 2026	UNSANITARY CONDITION · MOLDHPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergency	Closed	1F	Mar 19, 2026	FLOORING/STAIRS · FLOORThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Emergency	Closed	1F	Mar 19, 2026	UNSANITARY CONDITION · MOLDThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergency	Closed	1F	Mar 19, 2026	PAINT/PLASTER · WALLThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergency	Closed	1F	Mar 19, 2026	PAINT/PLASTER · WALLThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Emergency	Closed	1F	Mar 19, 2026	WATER LEAK · HEAVY FLOWThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergency	Closed	1F	Mar 19, 2026	GENERAL · VENTILATION SYSTEMThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Emergency	Closed	1F	Mar 17, 2026	WATER LEAK · HEAVY FLOWThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Emergency	Closed	1G	Mar 15, 2026	HEAT/HOT WATER · APARTMENT ONLYMore 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-emergency	Closed	2K	Mar 14, 2026	PAINT/PLASTER · WALLThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Emergency	Closed	2K	Mar 14, 2026	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGHPD 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-emergency	Closed	2K	Mar 14, 2026	GENERAL · CABINETThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Emergency	Closed	6B	Mar 13, 2026	PLUMBING · BATHTUB/SHOWERHPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed.
Emergency	Closed	6B	Mar 11, 2026	DOOR/WINDOW · DOORHPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed.
Emergency	Closed	6B	Mar 11, 2026	FLOORING/STAIRS · FLOORHPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed.
Emergency	Closed	6B	Mar 11, 2026	PLUMBING · BATHTUB/SHOWERHPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed.
Emergency	Closed	6B	Mar 11, 2026	WATER LEAK · HEAVY FLOWHPD 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).
Emergency	Closed	6B	Mar 11, 2026	PLUMBING · TOILETHPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed.
Emergency	Closed	4C	Mar 6, 2026	PLUMBING · WATER SUPPLYHPD attempted to conduct an inspection in response to this complaint, but was unable to complete the inspection. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists. For more information on the reason why HPD was unable to inspect, contact HPD at the Tenant Information Messaging Service at 212-863-4951.