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Manhattan · ZIP 10040 · BIN 1063994 · Washington Heights (North) · Last violation Jul 23, 2026 · Last complaint Jul 21, 2026

NeighborhoodWashington Heights (North)
More violations than 86% of nearby buildings
More violations than 86% of buildings and more complaints than 91% 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: 229 violations · 405 complaints
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Severityⓘopen violations
21 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 hazardous21Class Bhazardous14
Housing Preservation & Development Violations
Total violations since 2006
1,166
56 per year avg.↑ Up 44% in the last 2 years (229 vs 159 prior 2 yrs)
Open violations
41
Class C (immed. haz.)ⓘ21
Class B (hazardous)ⓘ14
Rent-impairingⓘ0
Housing Preservation & Development Complaints
Total complaints since 2003
5,479
228 per year avg.↑ Up 40% in the last 2 years (405 vs 290 prior 2 yrs)
Complaint Resolution
No access27%Violation issued19%No violation48%Phone resolved6%Other0%(5,479)
Urgency breakdown
Last 12 mo.

Top violation categories

5 yrsAll time
Maintenanceⓘ223 violations
Extermination & Rodent Eradicationⓘ71 violations
Water Supplyⓘ41 violations
Paintingⓘ38 violations
Lead-Based Paintⓘ23 violations
Egressⓘ19 violations
Sewers And Drainageⓘ17 violations
Smoke Detecting Devicesⓘ11 violations
Top complaint groupsⓘ
5 yrsAll time
Mold & pestsⓘ198 complaints
Water & plumbingⓘ196 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

5,479 complaints

All categoriesGENERALPLUMBINGPAINT/PLASTERNONCONSTAPPLIANCEAllOpenClosed
Type
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Open violation ages
▪ < 30 days17% (7)
▪ 30–90 days32% (13)
▪ 3–12 months37% (15)
▪ 1–3 years7% (3)
▪ 3+ years7% (3)
Prior 4 yr.
Immed. Emergency1%4%
Emergency41%47%
Non-Emergency58%49%
(144)
(695)
Status
Apt
Received
Category
Non-emergencyClosed4DJun 29, 2021UNSANITARY CONDITION · PESTSThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
EmergencyClosed4DJun 29, 2021UNSANITARY CONDITION · 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-emergencyClosed4DJun 29, 2021PLUMBING · BATHTUB/SHOWERThe 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-emergencyClosed4DJun 29, 2021FLOORING/STAIRS · 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
EmergencyClosed2CJun 25, 2021PAINT/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
EmergencyClosed4DJun 24, 2021UNSANITARY CONDITION · MOLDThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed4DJun 24, 2021PLUMBING · BATHTUB/SHOWERThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed4DJun 24, 2021FLOORING/STAIRS · FLOORThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed3CJun 20, 2021PAINT/PLASTER · CEILINGThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed3CJun 19, 2021PAINT/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-emergencyClosed3CJun 16, 2021PAINT/PLASTER · CEILINGThe 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.
EmergencyClosed3CJun 16, 2021PAINT/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
EmergencyClosed2CJun 15, 2021PAINT/PLASTER · CEILINGThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was unable to access the rooms where the following conditions were reported. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed2CJun 15, 2021DOOR/WINDOW · DOORThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed2CJun 15, 2021PAINT/PLASTER · CEILINGThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was unable to access the rooms where the following conditions were reported. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed2CJun 15, 2021PAINT/PLASTER · CEILINGThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was unable to access the rooms where the following conditions were reported. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed2CJun 15, 2021PAINT/PLASTER · WALLThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was unable to access the rooms where the following conditions were reported. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed2CJun 15, 2021WATER LEAK · SLOW LEAKThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was unable to access the rooms where the following conditions were reported. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed3CJun 14, 2021PAINT/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
EmergencyClosed3CJun 14, 2021DOOR/WINDOW · DOORThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
EmergencyClosed3CJun 14, 2021UNSANITARY CONDITION · MOLDThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed3CJun 14, 2021FLOORING/STAIRS · 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
EmergencyClosed3CJun 14, 2021DOOR/WINDOW · WINDOW FRAMEThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed3CJun 14, 2021SAFETY · WINDOW GUARD BROKEN/MISSINGThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed3CJun 11, 2021WATER LEAK · HEAVY FLOWThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed4DJun 11, 2021APPLIANCE · REFRIGERATORThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed1EJun 10, 2021UNSANITARY CONDITION · PESTSThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed2CJun 10, 2021APPLIANCE · REFRIGERATORThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed1EJun 10, 2021PLUMBING · TOILETThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed1EJun 10, 2021UNSANITARY CONDITION · SEWAGEThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed3CJun 10, 2021ELECTRIC · OUTLET/SWITCHThe 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-emergencyClosed3CJun 10, 2021FLOORING/STAIRS · 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
EmergencyClosed3CJun 10, 2021WATER LEAK · HEAVY FLOWThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed3CJun 10, 2021DOOR/WINDOW · WINDOW FRAMEThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
EmergencyClosed3CJun 10, 2021PLUMBING · RADIATORThe 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-emergencyClosed3CJun 10, 2021APPLIANCE · REFRIGERATORThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed3CJun 10, 2021DOOR/WINDOW · DOORThe 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-emergencyClosed4DJun 9, 2021PLUMBING · BATHTUB/SHOWERThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
EmergencyClosed4DJun 5, 2021WATER LEAK · HEAVY FLOWThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed5FJun 4, 2021PLUMBING · BASIN/SINKThe 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-emergencyClosedBLDGMay 6, 2021UNSANITARY CONDITION · GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGEThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosedBLDGMay 6, 2021GENERAL · COOKING GASThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosedBLDGMay 3, 2021HEAT/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.
EmergencyClosedACMay 1, 2021HEAT/HOT WATER · APARTMENT ONLYThe 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.
EmergencyClosedBLDGApr 22, 2021HEAT/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.
EmergencyClosedACApr 19, 2021PLUMBING · BATHTUB/SHOWERThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosedACApr 19, 2021DOOR/WINDOW · DOORThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosedACApr 19, 2021FLOORING/STAIRS · FLOORThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosedACApr 19, 2021UNSANITARY CONDITION · PESTSThe 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-emergencyClosedACApr 19, 2021PAINT/PLASTER · WALLThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was unable to access the rooms where the following conditions were reported. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed
Jun 29, 2021Apt 4D
UNSANITARY CONDITION · PESTS
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 29, 2021Apt 4D
UNSANITARY CONDITION · 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
Jun 29, 2021Apt 4D
PLUMBING · BATHTUB/SHOWER
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 29, 2021Apt 4D
FLOORING/STAIRS · 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
EmergencyClosed
Jun 25, 2021Apt 2C
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
EmergencyClosed
Jun 24, 2021Apt 4D
UNSANITARY CONDITION · MOLD
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed
Jun 24, 2021Apt 4D
PLUMBING · BATHTUB/SHOWER
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed
Jun 24, 2021Apt 4D
FLOORING/STAIRS · FLOOR
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed
Jun 20, 2021Apt 3C
PAINT/PLASTER · CEILING
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed
Jun 19, 2021Apt 3C
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
Jun 16, 2021Apt 3C
PAINT/PLASTER · CEILING
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
Jun 16, 2021Apt 3C
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
EmergencyClosed
Jun 15, 2021Apt 2C
PAINT/PLASTER · CEILING
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was unable to access the rooms where the following conditions were reported. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed
Jun 15, 2021Apt 2C
DOOR/WINDOW · DOOR
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed
Jun 15, 2021Apt 2C
PAINT/PLASTER · CEILING
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was unable to access the rooms where the following conditions were reported. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed
Jun 15, 2021Apt 2C
PAINT/PLASTER · CEILING
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was unable to access the rooms where the following conditions were reported. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed
Jun 15, 2021Apt 2C
PAINT/PLASTER · WALL
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was unable to access the rooms where the following conditions were reported. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed
Jun 15, 2021Apt 2C
WATER LEAK · SLOW LEAK
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was unable to access the rooms where the following conditions were reported. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed
Jun 14, 2021Apt 3C
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
EmergencyClosed
Jun 14, 2021Apt 3C
DOOR/WINDOW · DOOR
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 14, 2021Apt 3C
UNSANITARY CONDITION · MOLD
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed
Jun 14, 2021Apt 3C
FLOORING/STAIRS · 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
EmergencyClosed
Jun 14, 2021Apt 3C
DOOR/WINDOW · WINDOW FRAME
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed
Jun 14, 2021Apt 3C
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 11, 2021Apt 3C
WATER LEAK · HEAVY FLOW
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed
Jun 11, 2021Apt 4D
APPLIANCE · REFRIGERATOR
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed
Jun 10, 2021Apt 1E
UNSANITARY CONDITION · PESTS
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed
Jun 10, 2021Apt 2C
APPLIANCE · REFRIGERATOR
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed
Jun 10, 2021Apt 1E
PLUMBING · TOILET
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed
Jun 10, 2021Apt 1E
UNSANITARY CONDITION · SEWAGE
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed
Jun 10, 2021Apt 3C
ELECTRIC · OUTLET/SWITCH
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 10, 2021Apt 3C
FLOORING/STAIRS · 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
EmergencyClosed
Jun 10, 2021Apt 3C
WATER LEAK · HEAVY FLOW
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed
Jun 10, 2021Apt 3C
DOOR/WINDOW · WINDOW FRAME
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 10, 2021Apt 3C
PLUMBING · RADIATOR
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 10, 2021Apt 3C
APPLIANCE · REFRIGERATOR
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed
Jun 10, 2021Apt 3C
DOOR/WINDOW · DOOR
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 9, 2021Apt 4D
PLUMBING · BATHTUB/SHOWER
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 5, 2021Apt 4D
WATER LEAK · HEAVY FLOW
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed
Jun 4, 2021Apt 5F
PLUMBING · BASIN/SINK
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 6, 2021Apt BLDG
UNSANITARY CONDITION · GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGE
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed
May 6, 2021Apt BLDG
GENERAL · COOKING GAS
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed
May 3, 2021Apt BLDG
HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDING
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
May 1, 2021Apt AC
HEAT/HOT WATER · APARTMENT ONLY
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
Apr 22, 2021Apt 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
Apr 19, 2021Apt AC
PLUMBING · BATHTUB/SHOWER
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed
Apr 19, 2021Apt AC
DOOR/WINDOW · DOOR
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed
Apr 19, 2021Apt AC
FLOORING/STAIRS · FLOOR
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed
Apr 19, 2021Apt AC
UNSANITARY CONDITION · PESTS
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 19, 2021Apt AC
PAINT/PLASTER · WALL
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was unable to access the rooms where the following conditions were reported. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
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