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Manhattan · ZIP 10032 · BIN 1062690 · Washington Heights (South) · Last violation Jun 2, 2026 · Last complaint Apr 13, 2026

NeighborhoodWashington Heights (South)
More violations than 94.2% of nearby buildings
More violations than 94% of buildings and more complaints than 100% of buildings in Washington Heights (South). 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: 162 violations · 535 complaints
'21'26ViolationsComplaints
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Severityⓘopen violations
20 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 hazardous20Class Bhazardous68
Housing Preservation & Development Violations
Total violations since 2003
636
27 per year avg.↑ Up 138% in the last 2 years (162 vs 68 prior 2 yrs)
Open violations
114
Class C (immed. haz.)ⓘ20
Class B (hazardous)ⓘ68
Rent-impairingⓘ12
Open violation ages
▪ < 30 days29% (33)
▪ 30–90 days4% (5)
▪ 3–12 months30% (34)
▪ 1–3 years22% (25)
▪ 3+ years15% (17)
Housing Preservation & Development Complaints
Total complaints since 2003
1,440
60 per year avg.↑ Up 400% in the last 2 years (535 vs 107 prior 2 yrs)
Complaint Resolution
No access14%Violation issued14%No violation20%Phone resolved52%Other0%(1,440)
Urgency breakdown
Last 12 mo.

Top violation categories

5 yrsAll time
Maintenanceⓘ89 violations
Heat And Hot Waterⓘ35 violations
Egressⓘ33 violations
Water Supplyⓘ24 violations
Paintingⓘ21 violations
Cleaningⓘ8 violations
Extermination & Rodent Eradicationⓘ6 violations
Carbon Monoxide Detecting Devicesⓘ5 violations
Top complaint groupsⓘ
5 yrsAll time
Heat / hot waterⓘ550 complaints
Water & plumbingⓘ43 complaints
Mold & pestsⓘ13 complaints
Electricalⓘ11 complaints
Elevatorⓘ7 complaints
Bldg maintenanceⓘ3 complaints
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Complaint log

86 complaints · GENERAL

All categoriesHEAT/HOT WATERHEATINGPAINT/PLASTERPLUMBINGGENERALAllOpenClosed
Type
See something wrong? File a complaint with 311
Prior 4 yr.
Immed. Emergency1%1%
Emergency91%91%
Non-Emergency8%7%
(280)
(367)
Status
Apt
Received
Category
EmergencyClosed2WSep 4, 2010GENERAL · LOCKSThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed2WSep 4, 2010GENERAL · DOORSThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed31Aug 17, 2010GENERAL · MOLDThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
EmergencyClosed3Feb 23, 2010GENERAL · MOLDThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed31Feb 11, 2010GENERAL · DOORSThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
EmergencyClosed31Feb 11, 2010GENERAL · MOLDThe 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-emergencyClosed44Dec 8, 2009GENERAL · FLOORThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed24Dec 2, 2009GENERAL · LOCKSThe 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-emergencyClosed24Nov 27, 2009GENERAL · DOORSThe 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-emergencyClosed24Nov 27, 2009GENERAL · DOORSThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed34Sep 28, 2009GENERAL · MOLDThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
EmergencyClosed32Mar 18, 2009GENERAL · 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-emergencyClosed32Mar 18, 2009GENERAL · DOORSThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed33Oct 5, 2008GENERAL · FLOORThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed3CMay 5, 2008GENERAL · DOORSThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed31Apr 20, 2007GENERAL · 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.
EmergencyClosed31Apr 20, 2007GENERAL · 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-emergencyClosed24Mar 19, 2007GENERAL · DOORSThe 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.
EmergencyClosed24Mar 19, 2007GENERAL · 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.
EmergencyClosed24Mar 19, 2007GENERAL · 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.
EmergencyClosed22Feb 22, 2007GENERAL · FIRE-ESCAPEThe 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-emergencyClosed3Jan 23, 2007GENERAL · FLOORThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed3Jan 23, 2007GENERAL · CERAMIC-TILEThe 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-emergencyClosed3Jan 23, 2007GENERAL · 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-emergencyClosed3Jan 23, 2007GENERAL · DOORSThe 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-emergencyClosed3Jan 23, 2007GENERAL · DOORSThe 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-emergencyClosed31Jul 10, 2006GENERAL · DOORSThe 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-emergencyClosed31Jul 10, 2006GENERAL · 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.
EmergencyClosed31Jul 10, 2006GENERAL · CABINETThe 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-emergencyClosed31Jul 10, 2006GENERAL · DOORSThe 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.
EmergencyClosed31Dec 29, 2005GENERAL · CERAMIC-TILEThe 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.
EmergencyClosed32Nov 18, 2005GENERAL · MOLDThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
EmergencyClosed32May 17, 2005GENERAL · 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
Non-emergencyClosed32May 17, 2005GENERAL · CABINETThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed34Aug 26, 2004GENERAL · DOORSThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosedBEJun 2, 2004GENERAL · DOORSThe 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
Sep 4, 2010Apt 2W
GENERAL · LOCKS
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed
Sep 4, 2010Apt 2W
GENERAL · DOORS
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed
Aug 17, 2010Apt 31
GENERAL · MOLD
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
Feb 23, 2010Apt 3
GENERAL · MOLD
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed
Feb 11, 2010Apt 31
GENERAL · DOORS
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
Feb 11, 2010Apt 31
GENERAL · MOLD
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
Dec 8, 2009Apt 44
GENERAL · FLOOR
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed
Dec 2, 2009Apt 24
GENERAL · LOCKS
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
Nov 27, 2009Apt 24
GENERAL · DOORS
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
Nov 27, 2009Apt 24
GENERAL · DOORS
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed
Sep 28, 2009Apt 34
GENERAL · MOLD
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
Mar 18, 2009Apt 32
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
Mar 18, 2009Apt 32
GENERAL · DOORS
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed
Oct 5, 2008Apt 33
GENERAL · FLOOR
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed
May 5, 2008Apt 3C
GENERAL · DOORS
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed
Apr 20, 2007Apt 31
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.
EmergencyClosed
Apr 20, 2007Apt 31
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
Mar 19, 2007Apt 24
GENERAL · DOORS
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 19, 2007Apt 24
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.
EmergencyClosed
Mar 19, 2007Apt 24
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.
EmergencyClosed
Feb 22, 2007Apt 22
GENERAL · FIRE-ESCAPE
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
Jan 23, 2007Apt 3
GENERAL · FLOOR
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed
Jan 23, 2007Apt 3
GENERAL · CERAMIC-TILE
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
Jan 23, 2007Apt 3
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
Jan 23, 2007Apt 3
GENERAL · DOORS
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
Jan 23, 2007Apt 3
GENERAL · DOORS
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
Jul 10, 2006Apt 31
GENERAL · DOORS
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
Jul 10, 2006Apt 31
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.
EmergencyClosed
Jul 10, 2006Apt 31
GENERAL · CABINET
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
Jul 10, 2006Apt 31
GENERAL · DOORS
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
Dec 29, 2005Apt 31
GENERAL · CERAMIC-TILE
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
Nov 18, 2005Apt 32
GENERAL · MOLD
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
May 17, 2005Apt 32
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
Non-emergencyClosed
May 17, 2005Apt 32
GENERAL · CABINET
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed
Aug 26, 2004Apt 34
GENERAL · DOORS
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed
Jun 2, 2004Apt BE
GENERAL · DOORS
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
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