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Manhattan · ZIP 10040 · BIN 1063994 · Washington Heights (North) · Last violation Jun 11, 2026 · Last complaint Jun 10, 2026

NeighborhoodWashington Heights (North)
More violations than 86.6% of nearby buildings
More violations than 87% 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: 239 violations · 404 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 Bhazardous9
Housing Preservation & Development Violations
Total violations since 2006
1,159
55 per year avg.↑ Up 34% in the last 2 years (239 vs 179 prior 2 yrs)
Open violations
35
Class C (immed. haz.)ⓘ20
Class B (hazardous)ⓘ9
Rent-impairingⓘ0
Open violation ages
▪ < 30 days37% (13)
▪ 30–90 days11% (4)
▪ 3–12 months34% (12)
▪ 1–3 years9% (3)
▪ 3+ years9% (3)
Housing Preservation & Development Complaints
Total complaints since 2003
5,466
228 per year avg.↑ Up 34% in the last 2 years (404 vs 301 prior 2 yrs)
Complaint Resolution
No access27%Violation issued19%No violation48%Phone resolved6%Other0%(5,466)
Urgency breakdown
Last 12 mo.

Top violation categories

5 yrsAll time
Maintenanceⓘ259 violations
Extermination & Rodent Eradicationⓘ79 violations
Water Supplyⓘ45 violations
Paintingⓘ43 violations
Egressⓘ28 violations
Lead-Based Paintⓘ23 violations
Sewers And Drainageⓘ18 violations
Smoke Detecting Devicesⓘ15 violations
Top complaint groupsⓘ
5 yrsAll time
Mold & pestsⓘ199 complaints
Water & plumbingⓘ198 complaints
Bldg maintenanceⓘ155 complaints
Heat / hot waterⓘ81 complaints
Appliancesⓘ44 complaints
Electricalⓘ27 complaints
Safety & fireⓘ15 complaints
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Complaint log

5,466 complaints

All categoriesGENERALPLUMBINGPAINT/PLASTERNONCONSTAPPLIANCEAllOpenClosed
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Prior 4 yr.
Immed. Emergency2%4%
Emergency41%47%
Non-Emergency57%49%
(144)
(701)
Status
Apt
Received
Category
Non-emergencyClosed5DFeb 20, 2014NONCONST · 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.
EmergencyClosed5DFeb 20, 2014GENERAL · LOCKSThe 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-emergencyClosed5DFeb 20, 2014NONCONST · 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-emergencyClosed5DFeb 20, 2014PLUMBING · 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-emergencyClosed5DFeb 11, 2014PAINT/PLASTER · WALLThe 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-emergencyClosed5DFeb 11, 2014APPLIANCE · REFRIGERATORThe 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-emergencyClosed5DFeb 11, 2014NONCONST · 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-emergencyClosed5DFeb 11, 2014NONCONST · 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.
EmergencyClosed5DFeb 11, 2014PLUMBING · WATER SUPPLYThe 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.
EmergencyClosed5DFeb 11, 2014APPLIANCE · ELECTRIC/GAS RANGEThe 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.
EmergencyClosed5DFeb 11, 2014PLUMBING · WATER SUPPLYThe 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.
EmergencyClosed5DFeb 11, 2014APPLIANCE · ELECTRIC/GAS RANGEThe 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-emergencyClosed5DFeb 11, 2014PAINT/PLASTER · WALLThe 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-emergencyClosed5DFeb 11, 2014PAINT/PLASTER · WALLThe 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.
EmergencyClosed5DFeb 11, 2014PLUMBING · 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.
Non-emergencyClosed5DFeb 11, 2014PAINT/PLASTER · WALLThe 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-emergencyClosedACFeb 10, 2014ELECTRIC · BELL-BUZZER/INTERCOMThe 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.
EmergencyClosedACFeb 4, 2014GENERAL · 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-emergencyClosedACFeb 4, 2014PLUMBING · 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.
EmergencyClosedACFeb 4, 2014APPLIANCE · ELECTRIC/GAS RANGEThe 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-emergencyClosedACFeb 4, 2014GENERAL · 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.
EmergencyClosed5DJan 7, 2014GENERAL · 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.
EmergencyClosed5DJan 7, 2014GENERAL · 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-emergencyClosed5DJan 7, 2014PAINT/PLASTER · WALLThe 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.
EmergencyClosed5DJan 7, 2014PLUMBING · RADIATORThe 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-emergencyClosed5DJan 7, 2014PAINT/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.
EmergencyClosed5DJan 7, 2014GENERAL · 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.
Non-emergencyClosed5DJan 7, 2014NONCONST · 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.
EmergencyClosed5DJan 7, 2014GENERAL · 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-emergencyClosed5DJan 7, 2014PAINT/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-emergencyClosed5DJan 7, 2014APPLIANCE · REFRIGERATORThe 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.
EmergencyClosedACDec 13, 2013APPLIANCE · ELECTRIC/GAS RANGEThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosedACDec 13, 2013PLUMBING · 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
EmergencyClosedACDec 13, 2013GENERAL · WINDOWSThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosedACDec 13, 2013GENERAL · LOCKSThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosedACDec 13, 2013GENERAL · LOCKSThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosedACDec 13, 2013GENERAL · 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
EmergencyClosedACDec 13, 2013GENERAL · LOCKSThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed5Nov 14, 2013PAINT/PLASTER · WALLThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed5Nov 14, 2013PLUMBING · WATER-LEAKSThe 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-emergencyClosed5Nov 14, 2013GENERAL · FLOORThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed5DOct 1, 2013GENERAL · FLOORThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed5DOct 1, 2013GENERAL · FLOORThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed5DOct 1, 2013GENERAL · CABINETThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed5DOct 1, 2013GENERAL · MOLDThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed5DOct 1, 2013GENERAL · 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-emergencyClosed5DOct 1, 2013PAINT/PLASTER · WALLThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed5DOct 1, 2013PAINT/PLASTER · CEILINGThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed1GSep 28, 2013NONCONST · VERMINThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
EmergencyClosed1GSep 28, 2013NONCONST · VERMINThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed
Feb 20, 2014Apt 5D
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.
EmergencyClosed
Feb 20, 2014Apt 5D
GENERAL · LOCKS
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
Feb 20, 2014Apt 5D
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
Feb 20, 2014Apt 5D
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
Feb 11, 2014Apt 5D
PAINT/PLASTER · WALL
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
Feb 11, 2014Apt 5D
APPLIANCE · REFRIGERATOR
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
Feb 11, 2014Apt 5D
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
Feb 11, 2014Apt 5D
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.
EmergencyClosed
Feb 11, 2014Apt 5D
PLUMBING · WATER SUPPLY
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 11, 2014Apt 5D
APPLIANCE · ELECTRIC/GAS RANGE
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 11, 2014Apt 5D
PLUMBING · WATER SUPPLY
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 11, 2014Apt 5D
APPLIANCE · ELECTRIC/GAS RANGE
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
Feb 11, 2014Apt 5D
PAINT/PLASTER · WALL
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
Feb 11, 2014Apt 5D
PAINT/PLASTER · WALL
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 11, 2014Apt 5D
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.
Non-emergencyClosed
Feb 11, 2014Apt 5D
PAINT/PLASTER · WALL
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
Feb 10, 2014Apt AC
ELECTRIC · BELL-BUZZER/INTERCOM
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 4, 2014Apt AC
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
Feb 4, 2014Apt AC
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 4, 2014Apt AC
APPLIANCE · ELECTRIC/GAS RANGE
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
Feb 4, 2014Apt AC
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.
EmergencyClosed
Jan 7, 2014Apt 5D
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
Jan 7, 2014Apt 5D
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
Jan 7, 2014Apt 5D
PAINT/PLASTER · WALL
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
Jan 7, 2014Apt 5D
PLUMBING · RADIATOR
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
Jan 7, 2014Apt 5D
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.
EmergencyClosed
Jan 7, 2014Apt 5D
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.
Non-emergencyClosed
Jan 7, 2014Apt 5D
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.
EmergencyClosed
Jan 7, 2014Apt 5D
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
Jan 7, 2014Apt 5D
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
Jan 7, 2014Apt 5D
APPLIANCE · REFRIGERATOR
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 13, 2013Apt AC
APPLIANCE · ELECTRIC/GAS RANGE
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed
Dec 13, 2013Apt AC
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
EmergencyClosed
Dec 13, 2013Apt AC
GENERAL · WINDOWS
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed
Dec 13, 2013Apt AC
GENERAL · LOCKS
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed
Dec 13, 2013Apt AC
GENERAL · LOCKS
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed
Dec 13, 2013Apt AC
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
Dec 13, 2013Apt AC
GENERAL · LOCKS
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed
Nov 14, 2013Apt 5
PAINT/PLASTER · WALL
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed
Nov 14, 2013Apt 5
PLUMBING · WATER-LEAKS
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
Nov 14, 2013Apt 5
GENERAL · FLOOR
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed
Oct 1, 2013Apt 5D
GENERAL · FLOOR
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed
Oct 1, 2013Apt 5D
GENERAL · FLOOR
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed
Oct 1, 2013Apt 5D
GENERAL · CABINET
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed
Oct 1, 2013Apt 5D
GENERAL · MOLD
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed
Oct 1, 2013Apt 5D
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
Oct 1, 2013Apt 5D
PAINT/PLASTER · WALL
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed
Oct 1, 2013Apt 5D
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
Sep 28, 2013Apt 1G
NONCONST · VERMIN
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
Sep 28, 2013Apt 1G
NONCONST · VERMIN
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
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