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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

14 complaints · SAFETY

All categoriesHEAT/HOT WATERSAFETYWATER LEAKDOOR/WINDOWGENERALAllOpenClosed
Type
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)
    Status
    Apt
    Received
    Category
    EmergencyClosed5ASep 28, 2026SAFETY · CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORHPD 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.
    EmergencyClosed5AMar 14, 2025SAFETY · CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORHPD 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.
    EmergencyClosed5AMar 14, 2025SAFETY · SMOKE DETECTORHPD 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.
    EmergencyClosed5AMar 10, 2025SAFETY · FIRE ESCAPEThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were previously issued for these conditions. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd.
    EmergencyClosed5AFeb 19, 2025SAFETY · FIRE ESCAPEHPD 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.
    EmergencyClosed5ADec 7, 2024SAFETY · FIRE ESCAPEHPD 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.
    EmergencyClosed5ANov 15, 2024SAFETY · FIRE ESCAPEHPD 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.
    EmergencyClosed5ANov 14, 2024SAFETY · FIRE ESCAPEAn 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.
    EmergencyClosed5AJun 5, 2023SAFETY · WINDOW GUARD BROKEN/MISSINGThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
    EmergencyClosed5AJun 5, 2023SAFETY · WINDOW GUARD BROKEN/MISSINGThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
    EmergencyClosed5AMay 26, 2023SAFETY · SMOKE DETECTORThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
    EmergencyClosed5AOct 17, 2014SAFETY · CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
    EmergencyClosed5AOct 17, 2014SAFETY · FIRE ESCAPEThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
    EmergencyClosed5AOct 17, 2014SAFETY · SMOKE DETECTORThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
    EmergencyClosed
    Sep 28, 2026Apt 5A
    SAFETY · CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR
    HPD 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.
    EmergencyClosed
    Mar 14, 2025Apt 5A
    SAFETY · CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR
    HPD 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.
    EmergencyClosed
    Mar 14, 2025Apt 5A
    SAFETY · SMOKE DETECTOR
    HPD 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.
    EmergencyClosed
    Mar 10, 2025Apt 5A
    SAFETY · FIRE ESCAPE
    The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were previously issued for these conditions. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd.
    EmergencyClosed
    Feb 19, 2025Apt 5A
    SAFETY · FIRE ESCAPE
    HPD 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.
    EmergencyClosed
    Dec 7, 2024Apt 5A
    SAFETY · FIRE ESCAPE
    HPD 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.
    EmergencyClosed
    Nov 15, 2024Apt 5A
    SAFETY · FIRE ESCAPE
    HPD 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.
    EmergencyClosed
    Nov 14, 2024Apt 5A
    SAFETY · FIRE ESCAPE
    An 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.
    EmergencyClosed
    Jun 5, 2023Apt 5A
    SAFETY · WINDOW GUARD BROKEN/MISSING
    The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
    EmergencyClosed
    Jun 5, 2023Apt 5A
    SAFETY · WINDOW GUARD BROKEN/MISSING
    The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
    EmergencyClosed
    May 26, 2023Apt 5A
    SAFETY · SMOKE DETECTOR
    The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
    EmergencyClosed
    Oct 17, 2014Apt 5A
    SAFETY · CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR
    The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
    EmergencyClosed
    Oct 17, 2014Apt 5A
    SAFETY · FIRE ESCAPE
    The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
    EmergencyClosed
    Oct 17, 2014Apt 5A
    SAFETY · SMOKE DETECTOR
    The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.