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Manhattan · ZIP 10040 · BIN 1063994 · Washington Heights (North) · Last violation Aug 20, 2026 · Last complaint Aug 20, 2026

NeighborhoodWashington Heights (North)
More violations than 86% of nearby buildings
More violations than 86% of buildings and more complaints than 92% of buildings in Washington Heights (North). Size-normalized against residential buildings in the neighborhood for issues in the last 10 years.
ViolationsComplaints
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
A steady level of activity over time
Last 2 yrs: 233 violations · 406 complaints
'21'26ViolationsComplaints
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Severityⓘopen violations
18 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 hazardous18Class Bhazardous16

What to watch forⓘ

  1. Hazardous violations are open, including mold and pests.
    Worth checking · AI-assistedⓘ
    Look along baseboards, in corners, and under the kitchen sink for droppings, dead insects, or live rodents.
    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.

    • —Mold & pests — Rodent, cockroach, bedbug, or other pest infestation and extermination related issues.

    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 2006
1,170
56 per year avg.↑ Up 47% in the last 2 years (233 vs 159 prior 2 yrs)
Open violations
40
Class C (immed. haz.)ⓘ18
Class B (hazardous)ⓘ16
Rent-impairingⓘ0
Housing Preservation & Development Complaints
Total complaints since 2003
5,480
228 per year avg.↑ Up 40% in the last 2 years (406 vs 290 prior 2 yrs)
Complaint Resolution
No access27%Violation issued19%No violation48%Phone resolved6%Other0%(5,480)
Urgency breakdown
Last 12 mo.

Top violation categories

5 yrsAll time
Maintenanceⓘ223 violations
Extermination & Rodent Eradicationⓘ72 violations
Water Supplyⓘ41 violations
Paintingⓘ34 violations
Egressⓘ18 violations
Sewers And Drainageⓘ17 violations
Lead-Based Paintⓘ16 violations
Smoke Detecting Devicesⓘ11 violations
Top complaint groupsⓘ
5 yrsAll time
Mold & pestsⓘ199 complaints
Water & plumbingⓘ195 complaints
Bldg maintenanceⓘ157 complaints
Heat / hot waterⓘ80 complaints
Appliancesⓘ43 complaints
Electricalⓘ27 complaints
Safety & fireⓘ14 complaints
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Complaint log

5,480 complaints

All categoriesGENERALPLUMBINGPAINT/PLASTERNONCONSTAPPLIANCEAllOpenClosed
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
  • Lead-paint violations on record.
    Worth checking · AI-assistedⓘ
    Look for paint that is peeling, chipped, or cracked on interior walls, trim, windows, doors, and door frames.
    details ▸

    Buildings built before 1960 may still contain lead-based paint, which causes behavioral and learning problems in young children, who can swallow dust and paint chips from windowsills and floors.

    If a child under six lives with you, or spends 10 or more hours a week in your apartment, tell the owner in writing, which is what obliges them to inspect annually. Report peeling paint, and call 311 if it is not fixed or if repair work is raising dust that is not being contained.

    • ABCs of Housing
    • Open violation ages
    ▪ < 30 days10% (4)
    ▪ 30–90 days48% (19)
    ▪ 3–12 months23% (9)
    ▪ 1–3 years13% (5)
    ▪ 3+ years8% (3)
    Prior 4 yr.
    Immed. Emergency2%4%
    Emergency42%46%
    Non-Emergency57%50%
    (122)
    (717)
    Status
    Apt
    Received
    Category
    EmergencyClosed5CSep 15, 2003GENERAL · FLOORThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
    Non-emergencyClosed5CSep 15, 2003PAINT/PLASTER · WALLThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
    Non-emergencyClosed5CSep 15, 2003NONCONST · VERMINThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
    EmergencyClosed3HAug 28, 2003GENERAL · FLOORThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
    Non-emergencyClosed3HAug 28, 2003PLUMBING · BATHTUB/SHOWERThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
    Non-emergencyClosed3HAug 28, 2003PLUMBING · BASIN/SINKThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
    Non-emergencyClosed3HAug 28, 2003PAINT/PLASTER · CEILINGThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
    Non-emergencyClosed3HAug 28, 2003NONCONST · VERMINThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
    Non-emergencyClosed3HAug 28, 2003NONCONST · VERMINThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
    Non-emergencyClosed1EAug 22, 2003PAINT/PLASTER · CEILINGThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
    Non-emergencyClosed5CAug 21, 2003NONCONST · VERMINThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
    Non-emergencyClosed5CJun 4, 2003PAINT/PLASTER · WALLThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
    Non-emergencyClosed5CJun 4, 2003GENERAL · CABINETThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
    EmergencyClosedACJun 2, 2003PLUMBING · TOILETThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
    Non-emergencyClosedACJun 2, 2003GENERAL · FLOORThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
    Non-emergencyClosed4DApr 7, 2003PAINT/PLASTER · CEILINGThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
    EmergencyClosed4DApr 7, 2003PLUMBING · WATER-LEAKSThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
    EmergencyClosed4DApr 7, 2003PLUMBING · WATER-LEAKSThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
    EmergencyClosed4DApr 7, 2003GENERAL · MOLDThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
    Non-emergencyClosed4DApr 7, 2003PAINT/PLASTER · CEILINGThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
    EmergencyClosed4DApr 7, 2003PLUMBING · WATER-LEAKSThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
    EmergencyClosed4DApr 7, 2003GENERAL · MOLDThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
    EmergencyClosed4DMar 3, 2003GENERAL · MOLDThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
    EmergencyClosed4DMar 3, 2003PLUMBING · WATER-LEAKSThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
    EmergencyClosedBLDGFeb 25, 2003HEATING · HEAT RELATEDMore 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.
    EmergencyClosedBLDGFeb 25, 2003HEATING · HEAT RELATEDMore 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.
    EmergencyClosed4EFeb 25, 2003ELECTRIC · LIGHTINGThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
    EmergencyClosedA-CFeb 25, 2003HEATING · HEAT RELATEDMore 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 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.
    EmergencyClosed4EFeb 25, 2003HEATING · HEAT RELATEDMore 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 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.
    EmergencyClosedACFeb 24, 2003HEATING · HEAT RELATEDThe 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
    Sep 15, 2003Apt 5C
    GENERAL · FLOOR
    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
    Non-emergencyClosed
    Sep 15, 2003Apt 5C
    PAINT/PLASTER · WALL
    The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
    Non-emergencyClosed
    Sep 15, 2003Apt 5C
    NONCONST · VERMIN
    The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
    EmergencyClosed
    Aug 28, 2003Apt 3H
    GENERAL · FLOOR
    The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
    Non-emergencyClosed
    Aug 28, 2003Apt 3H
    PLUMBING · BATHTUB/SHOWER
    The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
    Non-emergencyClosed
    Aug 28, 2003Apt 3H
    PLUMBING · BASIN/SINK
    The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
    Non-emergencyClosed
    Aug 28, 2003Apt 3H
    PAINT/PLASTER · CEILING
    The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
    Non-emergencyClosed
    Aug 28, 2003Apt 3H
    NONCONST · VERMIN
    The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
    Non-emergencyClosed
    Aug 28, 2003Apt 3H
    NONCONST · VERMIN
    The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
    Non-emergencyClosed
    Aug 22, 2003Apt 1E
    PAINT/PLASTER · CEILING
    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
    Non-emergencyClosed
    Aug 21, 2003Apt 5C
    NONCONST · VERMIN
    The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
    Non-emergencyClosed
    Jun 4, 2003Apt 5C
    PAINT/PLASTER · WALL
    The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
    Non-emergencyClosed
    Jun 4, 2003Apt 5C
    GENERAL · CABINET
    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
    Jun 2, 2003Apt AC
    PLUMBING · TOILET
    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
    Non-emergencyClosed
    Jun 2, 2003Apt AC
    GENERAL · FLOOR
    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
    Non-emergencyClosed
    Apr 7, 2003Apt 4D
    PAINT/PLASTER · CEILING
    The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
    EmergencyClosed
    Apr 7, 2003Apt 4D
    PLUMBING · WATER-LEAKS
    The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
    EmergencyClosed
    Apr 7, 2003Apt 4D
    PLUMBING · WATER-LEAKS
    The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
    EmergencyClosed
    Apr 7, 2003Apt 4D
    GENERAL · MOLD
    The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
    Non-emergencyClosed
    Apr 7, 2003Apt 4D
    PAINT/PLASTER · CEILING
    The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
    EmergencyClosed
    Apr 7, 2003Apt 4D
    PLUMBING · WATER-LEAKS
    The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
    EmergencyClosed
    Apr 7, 2003Apt 4D
    GENERAL · MOLD
    The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
    EmergencyClosed
    Mar 3, 2003Apt 4D
    GENERAL · MOLD
    The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
    EmergencyClosed
    Mar 3, 2003Apt 4D
    PLUMBING · WATER-LEAKS
    The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
    EmergencyClosed
    Feb 25, 2003Apt BLDG
    HEATING · HEAT RELATED
    More 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.
    EmergencyClosed
    Feb 25, 2003Apt BLDG
    HEATING · HEAT RELATED
    More 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.
    EmergencyClosed
    Feb 25, 2003Apt 4E
    ELECTRIC · LIGHTING
    The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
    EmergencyClosed
    Feb 25, 2003Apt A-C
    HEATING · HEAT RELATED
    More 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 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.
    EmergencyClosed
    Feb 25, 2003Apt 4E
    HEATING · HEAT RELATED
    More 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 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.
    EmergencyClosed
    Feb 24, 2003Apt AC
    HEATING · HEAT RELATED
    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.
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