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Manhattan · ZIP 10009 · BIN 1005198 · East Village · Last violation Oct 1, 2026 · Last complaint Sep 28, 2026

NeighborhoodEast Village
More violations than 90% of nearby buildings
More violations than 90% of buildings and more complaints than 97% of buildings in East Village. 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: 14 violations · 45 complaints
'21'26ViolationsComplaints
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Severityⓘopen violations
1 immediately hazardous (Class C) violation still open
Class C violations include lead paint, mold, pest infestations, heat/hot water failure, and structural hazards — the most serious category.
Class Cimmediately hazardous1Class Bhazardous4

What to watch forⓘ

  1. Hazardous violations are open, including building maintenance.
    Worth checking · AI-assistedⓘ
    Look at walls, ceilings, and the areas around windows and doors for cracks, holes, peeling paint, or signs of water damage.
    details ▸

    Deadlines vary by condition: immediate for heat and hot water, 14 days for self-closing doors, 21 days for lead paint, window guards, mold, and mice, cockroaches or rats, and 24 hours for everything else. They run from the date the owner is served, and mark when civil penalties can be sought in Housing Court. They are not a promise the condition is fixed by then. If the owner does not fix it, HPD can send its own contractor and bill them.

    • —Bldg maintenance — General building repair, upkeep, and maintenance related housing code violations.

    The violation list below shows which conditions are open and when each was cited. If one in your own apartment is still unaddressed, call 311.

    • ABCs of Housing
    • NYC HPD, Penalties and Fees
  2. Heat or hot water problems reported in the last five years.
Housing Preservation & Development Violations
Total violations since 2007
77
4 per year avg.↓ Down 62% in the last 2 years (14 vs 37 prior 2 yrs)
Open violations
11
Class C (immed. haz.)ⓘ1
Class B (hazardous)ⓘ4
Rent-impairingⓘ1
Housing Preservation & Development Complaints
Total complaints since 2004
91
4 per year avg.↑ Up 61% in the last 2 years (45 vs 28 prior 2 yrs)
Complaint Resolution
No access15%Violation issued20%No violation54%Phone resolved11%Other0%(91)
Urgency breakdown
Last 12 mo.

Top violation categories

5 yrsAll time
Maintenanceⓘ18 violations
Paintingⓘ9 violations
Egressⓘ9 violations
Smoke Detecting Devicesⓘ4 violations
Carbon Monoxide Detecting Devicesⓘ4 violations
Filing: Bedbugsⓘ3 violations
Sewers And Drainageⓘ3 violations
Water Supplyⓘ2 violations
Top complaint groupsⓘ
5 yrsAll time
Heat / hot waterⓘ18 complaints
Water & plumbingⓘ17 complaints
Bldg maintenanceⓘ12 complaints
Safety & fireⓘ11 complaints
Electricalⓘ4 complaints
Mold & pestsⓘ3 complaints
Elevatorⓘ3 complaints
Adminⓘ2 complaints
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Complaint log

15 complaints · HEAT/HOT WATER

All categoriesHEAT/HOT WATERSAFETYWATER LEAKDOOR/WINDOWGENERALAllOpenClosed
See something wrong? File a complaint with 311
Worth checking · AI-assistedⓘ
Turn on hot water at the kitchen sink and bathroom sink and feel the water temperature after running for one minute.
details ▸

Heat is required October 1 through May 31: at least 68°F from 6am to 10pm when it is below 55°F outside, and 62°F overnight whatever the temperature outside. Hot water must be at least 120°F, 24 hours a day, all year.

If your apartment is colder than that, file a complaint with 311 and keep the service request number so you can track it. Never use a gas oven or range for heat, which can produce dangerous levels of carbon monoxide.

  • ABCs of Housing
  • Mold reported in the last five years.
    Worth checking · AI-assistedⓘ
    Check corners, windowsills, and under sinks for discoloration, soft spots, or odor that might suggest mold.
    details ▸

    Mold can cause allergic reactions and irritation, and can trigger asthma in some people. It needs moisture to grow, so it generally indicates a leak or persistent damp.

    Report mold to the owner, who is expected to inspect annually and to respond to complaints, and call 311 if it is not addressed.

    • ABCs of Housing
    • Open violation ages
    ▪ < 30 days22% (2)
    ▪ 3–12 months11% (1)
    ▪ 1–3 years67% (6)
    Prior 4 yr.
    Immed. Emergency0%0%
    Emergency59%68%
    Non-Emergency41%32%
    (17)
    (56)
    Type
    Status
    Apt
    Received
    Category
    EmergencyClosed2BFeb 6, 2026HEAT/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.
    EmergencyClosed5ADec 23, 2025HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGMore 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.
    EmergencyClosed5ADec 23, 2025HEAT/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.
    EmergencyClosed2BDec 22, 2025HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGHPD responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water in the building. An occupant of the building confirmed heat and hot water had been restored when the Inspector attempted to conduct the inspection or contacted you at the phone number associated with the complaint. The complaint has been closed. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists.
    EmergencyClosed5ADec 24, 2024HEAT/HOT WATER · APARTMENT ONLYHPD 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.
    EmergencyClosed5ADec 24, 2024HEAT/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.
    EmergencyClosed5ADec 12, 2024HEAT/HOT WATER · APARTMENT ONLYHPD responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water in the building. An occupant of the building confirmed heat and hot water had been restored when the Inspector attempted to conduct the inspection or contacted you at the phone number associated with the complaint. The complaint has been closed. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists.
    EmergencyClosed5ADec 12, 2024HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
    EmergencyClosed5ADec 7, 2024HEAT/HOT WATER · APARTMENT ONLYHPD responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water. Heat was not required at the time of the inspection because the outside temperature was above 55° F; by law, violations can only be issued if the outside temperature is below 55 degrees. No violations were issued. If the temperature inside of your apartment is below 68 degrees when it is below 55 degrees outside between 6 am and 10pm OR the temperature inside of your apartment is below 62 degrees between 10 pm and 6 am, please file a new complaint with 311, using 311ONLINE or 311MOBILE.
    EmergencyClosed5ANov 18, 2024HEAT/HOT WATER · APARTMENT ONLYThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
    EmergencyClosed5AOct 21, 2024HEAT/HOT WATER · APARTMENT ONLYHPD responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water in the building. An occupant of the building confirmed heat and hot water had been restored when the Inspector attempted to conduct the inspection or contacted you at the phone number associated with the complaint. The complaint has been closed. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists.
    EmergencyClosed5AOct 17, 2024HEAT/HOT WATER · APARTMENT ONLYThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
    EmergencyClosedBLDGOct 19, 2022HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water and was advised by a tenant in the building that heat and hot water had been restored. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
    EmergencyClosed5AJan 1, 2020HEAT/HOT WATER · APARTMENT ONLYThe 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.
    Non-emergencyClosed5AJul 14, 2014HEAT/HOT WATER · APARTMENT ONLYThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
    EmergencyClosed
    Feb 6, 2026Apt 2B
    HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDING
    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.
    EmergencyClosed
    Dec 23, 2025Apt 5A
    HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDING
    More 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.
    EmergencyClosed
    Dec 23, 2025Apt 5A
    HEAT/HOT WATER · APARTMENT ONLY
    More 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.
    EmergencyClosed
    Dec 22, 2025Apt 2B
    HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDING
    HPD responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water in the building. An occupant of the building confirmed heat and hot water had been restored when the Inspector attempted to conduct the inspection or contacted you at the phone number associated with the complaint. The complaint has been closed. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists.
    EmergencyClosed
    Dec 24, 2024Apt 5A
    HEAT/HOT WATER · APARTMENT ONLY
    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.
    EmergencyClosed
    Dec 24, 2024Apt 5A
    HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDING
    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.
    EmergencyClosed
    Dec 12, 2024Apt 5A
    HEAT/HOT WATER · APARTMENT ONLY
    HPD responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water in the building. An occupant of the building confirmed heat and hot water had been restored when the Inspector attempted to conduct the inspection or contacted you at the phone number associated with the complaint. The complaint has been closed. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists.
    EmergencyClosed
    Dec 12, 2024Apt 5A
    HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDING
    The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
    EmergencyClosed
    Dec 7, 2024Apt 5A
    HEAT/HOT WATER · APARTMENT ONLY
    HPD responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water. Heat was not required at the time of the inspection because the outside temperature was above 55° F; by law, violations can only be issued if the outside temperature is below 55 degrees. No violations were issued. If the temperature inside of your apartment is below 68 degrees when it is below 55 degrees outside between 6 am and 10pm OR the temperature inside of your apartment is below 62 degrees between 10 pm and 6 am, please file a new complaint with 311, using 311ONLINE or 311MOBILE.
    EmergencyClosed
    Nov 18, 2024Apt 5A
    HEAT/HOT WATER · APARTMENT ONLY
    The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
    EmergencyClosed
    Oct 21, 2024Apt 5A
    HEAT/HOT WATER · APARTMENT ONLY
    HPD responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water in the building. An occupant of the building confirmed heat and hot water had been restored when the Inspector attempted to conduct the inspection or contacted you at the phone number associated with the complaint. The complaint has been closed. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists.
    EmergencyClosed
    Oct 17, 2024Apt 5A
    HEAT/HOT WATER · APARTMENT ONLY
    The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
    EmergencyClosed
    Oct 19, 2022Apt BLDG
    HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDING
    The Department of Housing Preservation and Development responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water and was advised by a tenant in the building that heat and hot water had been restored. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
    EmergencyClosed
    Jan 1, 2020Apt 5A
    HEAT/HOT WATER · APARTMENT ONLY
    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.
    Non-emergencyClosed
    Jul 14, 2014Apt 5A
    HEAT/HOT WATER · APARTMENT ONLY
    The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.