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Manhattan · ZIP 10034 · BIN 1065067 · Inwood · Last violation Jun 1, 2026 · Last complaint Jun 11, 2026

NeighborhoodInwood
Above-average violations for the neighborhood
More violations than 63% of buildings and more complaints than 95% of buildings in Inwood. 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: 103 violations · 491 complaints
'21'26ViolationsComplaints
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Severityⓘopen violations
19 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 hazardous19Class Bhazardous20
Housing Preservation & Development Violations
Total violations since 2009
424
24 per year avg.↑ Up 110% in the last 2 years (103 vs 49 prior 2 yrs)
Open violations
47
Class C (immed. haz.)ⓘ19
Class B (hazardous)ⓘ20
Rent-impairingⓘ1
Open violation ages
▪ < 30 days2% (1)
▪ 30–90 days36% (17)
▪ 3–12 months6% (3)
▪ 1–3 years45% (21)
▪ 3+ years11% (5)
Housing Preservation & Development Complaints
Total complaints since 2003
1,875
78 per year avg.↑ Up 211% in the last 2 years (491 vs 158 prior 2 yrs)
Complaint Resolution
No access10%Violation issued4%No violation13%Phone resolved72%Other0%(1,875)
Urgency breakdown
Last 12 mo.

Top violation categories

5 yrsAll time
Maintenanceⓘ57 violations
Egressⓘ27 violations
Extermination & Rodent Eradicationⓘ17 violations
Cleaningⓘ14 violations
Water Supplyⓘ11 violations
Paintingⓘ10 violations
Smoke Detecting Devicesⓘ9 violations
Carbon Monoxide Detecting Devicesⓘ8 violations
Top complaint groupsⓘ
5 yrsAll time
Heat / hot waterⓘ583 complaints
Water & plumbingⓘ39 complaints
Mold & pestsⓘ32 complaints
Bldg maintenanceⓘ29 complaints
Elevatorⓘ4 complaints
Electricalⓘ2 complaints
Appliancesⓘ2 complaints
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Violation log

424 violations

All classesClass AClass BClass CClass IAllOpenClosed
ClassStatusApt
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Prior 4 yr.
Immed. Emergency2%1%
Emergency84%90%
Non-Emergency14%9%
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Issued
Description
Class BClosed6HSep 24, 2009MAKE DOORS SELF-CLOSING · EGRESS§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS - IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 6H, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed6HSep 24, 2009REMOVE VERMIN · EXTERMINATION & RODENT ERADICATION§ 27-2018 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN MICE AND ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 6H, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed4ISep 24, 2009REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 4I, 4th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class CClosed2BSep 24, 2009ABATE THE NUISANCE · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF KEY OPERATED DOUBLE CYLINDER LOCK 2 STORY NORTH SECTION APT 2B ENTRANCE DOOR. LOCATED AT APT 2B
Class CClosed3JSep 24, 2009ABATE THE NUISANCE · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF KEY OPERATED DOUBLE CYLINDER LOCK 3 STORY SOUTH SECTION WEST APT 3J ENTRANCE DOOR. LOCATED AT APT 3J
Class CClosedRENT IMPAIRING—Sep 24, 2009FIRE ESCAPE DEFECTIVE. REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN · EGRESS§ 27-2005 ADM CODE FIRE ESCAPE DEFECTIVE. REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN, DEFECTIVE AND/OR MISSING BOTTOM RETURN RAIL 4 STY NORTH FRONT.
Class CClosedRENT IMPAIRING—Sep 24, 2009FIRE ESCAPE DEFECTIVE. REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN · EGRESS§ 27-2005 ADM CODE FIRE ESCAPE DEFECTIVE. REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN, DEFECTIVE AND/OR MISSING FLOOR SLATO NORTH END 4 STY FRONT.
Class AClosed1FSep 24, 2009PAINT · PAINTING§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT WALLS & CEILING ALL ROOMS ETC 1 STY EAST APT 1F. , SECTION '' ''
Class BClosed3CSep 24, 2009REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS · WATER SUPPLY§ 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS HOT & COLD WATER FAUCET WASHBASIN 3 STY WEST AT NORTH APT 3C BATHROOM , SECTION '' ''
Class BClosed6BSep 24, 2009REPAIR · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ENTRANCE DOOR FRAME 6 STY APT 6B. , SECTION '' ''
Class BClosed5ASep 24, 2009RETIRED - REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN AND DEFECTIVE · RETIRED§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SEAL WATERCLOSET BASE BATHROOM 5 STY WEST APT 5A , SECTION '' ''
Class BClosed5ASep 24, 2009REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC TILE FLOOR BATHROOM 5 STY WEST APT 5A , SECTION '' ''
Class BClosed5ASep 24, 2009RETIRED - REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN AND DEFECTIVE · RETIRED§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE METAL CABINET BASE KITCHEN 5 STY WEST APT 5A , SECTION '' ''
Class BClosed5ASep 24, 2009REMOVE VERMIN · EXTERMINATION & RODENT ERADICATION§ 27-2018 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN MICE & ROACHES KITCHEN & BATHROOM 5 STY WEST APT 5A , SECTION '' ''
Class BClosed5ASep 24, 2009RETIRED - REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN AND DEFECTIVE · RETIRED§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ELECTRICAL NORTH WALL OUTLET KITCHEN 5 STY SOUTHWEST APT 5A. , SECTION '' ''
Class BClosed5ASep 24, 2009REMOVE VERMIN · EXTERMINATION & RODENT ERADICATION§ 27-2018 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN MICE & ROACHES THROUGHOUT 5 STY SOUTHWEST APT 5A. , SECTION '' ''
Class BClosed—Sep 24, 2009REMOVE ENCUMBRANCE · EGRESS§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES TREE LIM 2ND & 3RD STY FRONT NORTH FIRE ESCAPE.
Class AClosed3CSep 24, 2009PAINT · PAINTING§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT CEILINGS AND WALLS 3 STY NORTHEAST APT 3C THROUGHOUT , SECTION '' ''
Class BClosed5CSep 24, 2009REMOVE VERMIN · EXTERMINATION & RODENT ERADICATION§ 27-2018 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN CONSISTING OF ROACHES & MICE 5 STY NORTHWEST APT 5C. , SECTION '' ''
Class CClosed3CSep 24, 2009REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING BATHROOM 3 STY NORTHWEST APT 3C. , SECTION '' ''
Class BClosed3CSep 24, 2009ABATE THE NUISANCE · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EVIDENCE CONCEALED WATER LEAK CEILING BATHROOM 3 STY NORTHWEST APT 3C. , SECTION '' ''
Class CClosed5CSep 24, 2009ABATE THE NUISANCE · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF SCALDING HOT WATER KITCHEN & BATHROOM 5 STY NORTH WEST APT 5C TEMP 150 F 33504 ER1. , SECTION '' ''
Class BClosed—Sep 24, 2009REPAIR BROKEN PAYING · PAVING AND GRADING§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PAVING REAR YARD.
Class BClosed4ISep 24, 2009MAKE DOORS SELF-CLOSING · EGRESS§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS ENTRANCE IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 4I, 4th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosed
Sep 24, 2009Apt 6H
MAKE DOORS SELF-CLOSING · EGRESS
§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS - IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 6H, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed
Sep 24, 2009Apt 6H
REMOVE VERMIN · EXTERMINATION & RODENT ERADICATION
§ 27-2018 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN MICE AND ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 6H, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed
Sep 24, 2009Apt 4I
REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 4I, 4th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class CClosed
Sep 24, 2009Apt 2B
ABATE THE NUISANCE · MAINTENANCE
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF KEY OPERATED DOUBLE CYLINDER LOCK 2 STORY NORTH SECTION APT 2B ENTRANCE DOOR. LOCATED AT APT 2B
Class CClosed
Sep 24, 2009Apt 3J
ABATE THE NUISANCE · MAINTENANCE
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF KEY OPERATED DOUBLE CYLINDER LOCK 3 STORY SOUTH SECTION WEST APT 3J ENTRANCE DOOR. LOCATED AT APT 3J
Class CClosedRENT IMPAIRING
Sep 24, 2009
FIRE ESCAPE DEFECTIVE. REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN · EGRESS
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE FIRE ESCAPE DEFECTIVE. REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN, DEFECTIVE AND/OR MISSING BOTTOM RETURN RAIL 4 STY NORTH FRONT.
Class CClosedRENT IMPAIRING
Sep 24, 2009
FIRE ESCAPE DEFECTIVE. REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN · EGRESS
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE FIRE ESCAPE DEFECTIVE. REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN, DEFECTIVE AND/OR MISSING FLOOR SLATO NORTH END 4 STY FRONT.
Class AClosed
Sep 24, 2009Apt 1F
PAINT · PAINTING
§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT WALLS & CEILING ALL ROOMS ETC 1 STY EAST APT 1F. , SECTION '' ''
Class BClosed
Sep 24, 2009Apt 3C
REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS · WATER SUPPLY
§ 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS HOT & COLD WATER FAUCET WASHBASIN 3 STY WEST AT NORTH APT 3C BATHROOM , SECTION '' ''
Class BClosed
Sep 24, 2009Apt 6B
REPAIR · MAINTENANCE
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ENTRANCE DOOR FRAME 6 STY APT 6B. , SECTION '' ''
Class BClosed
Sep 24, 2009Apt 5A
RETIRED - REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN AND DEFECTIVE · RETIRED
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SEAL WATERCLOSET BASE BATHROOM 5 STY WEST APT 5A , SECTION '' ''
Class BClosed
Sep 24, 2009Apt 5A
REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCE
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC TILE FLOOR BATHROOM 5 STY WEST APT 5A , SECTION '' ''
Class BClosed
Sep 24, 2009Apt 5A
RETIRED - REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN AND DEFECTIVE · RETIRED
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE METAL CABINET BASE KITCHEN 5 STY WEST APT 5A , SECTION '' ''
Class BClosed
Sep 24, 2009Apt 5A
REMOVE VERMIN · EXTERMINATION & RODENT ERADICATION
§ 27-2018 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN MICE & ROACHES KITCHEN & BATHROOM 5 STY WEST APT 5A , SECTION '' ''
Class BClosed
Sep 24, 2009Apt 5A
RETIRED - REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN AND DEFECTIVE · RETIRED
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ELECTRICAL NORTH WALL OUTLET KITCHEN 5 STY SOUTHWEST APT 5A. , SECTION '' ''
Class BClosed
Sep 24, 2009Apt 5A
REMOVE VERMIN · EXTERMINATION & RODENT ERADICATION
§ 27-2018 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN MICE & ROACHES THROUGHOUT 5 STY SOUTHWEST APT 5A. , SECTION '' ''
Class BClosed
Sep 24, 2009
REMOVE ENCUMBRANCE · EGRESS
§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES TREE LIM 2ND & 3RD STY FRONT NORTH FIRE ESCAPE.
Class AClosed
Sep 24, 2009Apt 3C
PAINT · PAINTING
§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT CEILINGS AND WALLS 3 STY NORTHEAST APT 3C THROUGHOUT , SECTION '' ''
Class BClosed
Sep 24, 2009Apt 5C
REMOVE VERMIN · EXTERMINATION & RODENT ERADICATION
§ 27-2018 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN CONSISTING OF ROACHES & MICE 5 STY NORTHWEST APT 5C. , SECTION '' ''
Class CClosed
Sep 24, 2009Apt 3C
REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING BATHROOM 3 STY NORTHWEST APT 3C. , SECTION '' ''
Class BClosed
Sep 24, 2009Apt 3C
ABATE THE NUISANCE · MAINTENANCE
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EVIDENCE CONCEALED WATER LEAK CEILING BATHROOM 3 STY NORTHWEST APT 3C. , SECTION '' ''
Class CClosed
Sep 24, 2009Apt 5C
ABATE THE NUISANCE · MAINTENANCE
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF SCALDING HOT WATER KITCHEN & BATHROOM 5 STY NORTH WEST APT 5C TEMP 150 F 33504 ER1. , SECTION '' ''
Class BClosed
Sep 24, 2009
REPAIR BROKEN PAYING · PAVING AND GRADING
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PAVING REAR YARD.
Class BClosed
Sep 24, 2009Apt 4I
MAKE DOORS SELF-CLOSING · EGRESS
§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS ENTRANCE IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 4I, 4th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
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