Does 89-20 161st Street, Queens have HPD violations?

Yes, 89-20 161st Street, Queens currently has 23 open HPD housing violations: 3 Class A (non-hazardous), 9 Class B (hazardous), and 11 Class C (immediately hazardous). Data from NYC HPD via NYC Open Data, last updated July 9, 2026.

How many 311 complaints has 89-20 161st Street, Queens received?

89-20 161st Street, Queens has received 164 complaints in the last 12 months and 2 in the last 30 days. The most common complaint type is HEAT/HOT WATER with 121 complaints.

Is 89-20 161st Street, Queens safe to live in?

Based on NYC Open Data, 89-20 161st Street, Queens has a CRITICAL RISK safety rating. The building has 11 Class C (immediately hazardous) violations and should be investigated carefully before signing a lease.

What are the most common complaints at 89-20 161st Street, Queens?

The most common complaints filed at 89-20 161st Street, Queens in the last 12 months are: 1. HEAT/HOT WATER (121 complaints), 2. UNSANITARY CONDITION (13 complaints), 3. PAINT/PLASTER (6 complaints).

Are there Class C violations at 89-20 161st Street, Queens?

Yes. 89-20 161st Street, Queens currently has 11 Class C violations, which are classified as immediately hazardous by NYC HPD. These require urgent landlord certification of correction.

When was the last complaint filed at 89-20 161st Street, Queens?

The most recent 311 complaint at 89-20 161st Street, Queens was filed on June 26, 2026. In total, 305 complaints have been filed since January 2024. Data updated daily from NYC Open Data.

How serious are the violations at 89-20 161st Street, Queens?

89-20 161st Street, Queens currently has 23 open HPD violations: 3 Class A (non-hazardous), 9 Class B (hazardous), and 11 Class C (immediately hazardous). Class C violations are immediately hazardous and require urgent remediation by the landlord under NYC housing code. Data from NYC HPD via NYC Open Data.

Is 89-20 161st Street, Queens a good building to rent?

89-20 161st Street, Queens has 11 Class C (immediately hazardous) violations currently open — the most serious HPD category. Prospective renters should exercise significant caution, request a full HPD inspection history, and consult a tenant rights organization before signing any lease.

Who do I contact about violations at 89-20 161st Street, Queens?

To report a housing issue or follow up on violations at 89-20 161st Street, Queens, contact NYC's Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) by calling 311 or visiting hpd.nyc.gov. Tenants can file a new complaint via the 311 mobile app or website. For free legal assistance, contact Housing Court Answers (212-962-4795), MFY Legal Services, or Housing Rights Initiative.

89-20 161st Street, Queens

📍 Jamaica, Queens Built 1941 84 units Class D1 Residential

Registered to VED PARKASH LLC HPD registration · updated monthly

CRITICAL RISK

23 Open Violations

11C 9B 3A

164 Complaints (12 mo) ↓ down vs prior year

2 Last 30 Days

Renting here? This building has 11 unresolved immediately-hazardous violations — ask the landlord what's being done about them before you sign.

311 Complaint Summary

Last 30 Days

Last 90 Days

164

Last 365 Days

✅ Complaints are down 16% compared to the previous 6 months.

🐀 12 pest infestation complaints filed with HPD since 2024

Complaint Types (Last 12 Months)

HEAT/HOT WATER

121(75%)

UNSANITARY CONDITION

13(8%)

PAINT/PLASTER

6(4%)

GENERAL

5(3%)

ELECTRIC

5(3%)

APPLIANCE

5(3%)

WATER LEAK

3(2%)

DOOR/WINDOW

3(2%)

📅 Monthly Activity Heatmap (Last 12 Months)

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Source: NYC 311 / HPD · Synced daily · Covers HPD-managed residential buildings · Records from Jan 2024 onward

DOHMH Rat Inspection History

25 Inspections on Record

Passed Most Recent Result

2014-11-10 Most Recent Date

2014-11-10 Initial Passed

2013-11-25 Initial Passed

2013-07-03 Treatments Monitoring visit

2013-06-24 Treatments Bait applied

2013-06-12 Treatments Bait applied

2013-05-09 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity

2013-04-19 Initial Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason

2013-03-05 Treatments Bait applied

2013-02-27 Treatments Bait applied

2013-02-19 Treatments Bait applied

2013-02-06 Treatments Monitoring visit

2013-01-30 Treatments Bait applied

2013-01-14 Treatments Bait applied

2013-01-04 Treatments Bait applied

2013-01-04 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity

2012-12-27 Treatments Bait applied

2012-12-18 Treatments Bait applied

2012-12-12 Treatments Bait applied

2012-12-06 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity

2012-11-29 Initial Failed for Rat Activity

2012-10-19 Treatments Bait applied

2012-10-12 Treatments Bait applied

2012-10-03 Treatments Bait applied

2012-09-28 Treatments Bait applied

2012-08-30 Treatments Bait applied

Source: NYC DOHMH Rodent Inspections · Synced daily (30-day lookback) · Inspections may cover the building's block, not the exact address · DOHMH data publishes with ~10-day lag

HPD Housing Violations

3 Class A

9 Class B

11 Class C

Driving this immediately hazardous rating

Class C M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water temperature exceeds the allowable maximum of 130 degrees 2026-02-08

Class C Building door missing or defective self-close mechanism 2026-02-08

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Class C § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF HOT WATER TEMPERATURE EXCEEDS THE ALLOWABLE MAXIMUM OF 130 DEGREES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1N, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

2026-02-08 ▼

Violation ID: #18629528

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-02-08T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF HOT WATER TEMPERATURE EXCEEDS THE ALLOWABLE MAXIMUM OF 130 DEGREES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1N, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

Class C § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 1N, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

2026-02-08 ▼

Violation ID: #18629527

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-02-08T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 1N, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

Class C HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 6I, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''WEST''

2026-02-03 ▼

Violation ID: #18615835

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-02-03T00:00:00.000

Description: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 6I, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''WEST''

Class C HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2H, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''WEST''

2025-09-03 ▼

Violation ID: #18214936

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-09-03T00:00:00.000

Description: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2H, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''WEST''

Class C HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 6I, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT WEST

2025-01-04 ▼

Violation ID: #17594909

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-01-04T00:00:00.000

Description: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 6I, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT WEST

Class C HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5D, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

2024-12-19 ▼

Violation ID: #17566251

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-12-19T00:00:00.000

Description: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5D, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

Class C HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5D, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

2024-12-19 ▼

Violation ID: #17566252

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-12-19T00:00:00.000

Description: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5D, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

Class C § 27-2043.1 HMC INSTALL THE MISSING OR REPAIR/REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE WINDOW GUARD(S) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE NEW YORK CITY HEALTH CODE SECTION 24 RCNY CHAPTER 12. WG TO INSTALL = 1, WG TO REPLACE = 0, WG TO REPAIR = 0 IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4K, 4th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

2024-12-05 ▼

Violation ID: #17512088

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-12-05T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2043.1 HMC INSTALL THE MISSING OR REPAIR/REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE WINDOW GUARD(S) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE NEW YORK CITY HEALTH CODE SECTION 24 RCNY CHAPTER 12. WG TO INSTALL = 1, WG TO REPLACE = 0, WG TO REPAIR = 0 IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4K, 4th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

Class C § 27-2056.4(H) AND 27-2056.17 ADM CODE -CORRECT FAILURE TO PROVIDE TO THE DEPARTMENT WITHIN 45 DAYS OF DEMAND ALL RECORDS REQUIRED TO BE MAINTAINED BY OWNER PURSUANT TO LOCAL LAW 1 OF 2004 RELATED TO LEAD-BASED PAINT NOTICES, INSPECTIONS AND REMEDIATION/ABATEMENT ACTIVITIES.

2024-11-27 ▼

Violation ID: #17640803

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-11-27T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2056.4(H) AND 27-2056.17 ADM CODE -CORRECT FAILURE TO PROVIDE TO THE DEPARTMENT WITHIN 45 DAYS OF DEMAND ALL RECORDS REQUIRED TO BE MAINTAINED BY OWNER PURSUANT TO LOCAL LAW 1 OF 2004 RELATED TO LEAD-BASED PAINT NOTICES, INSPECTIONS AND REMEDIATION/ABATEMENT ACTIVITIES.

Class C HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1A, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

2024-10-02 ▼

Violation ID: #17332075

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-10-02T00:00:00.000

Description: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1A, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class C HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1A, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

2024-08-07 ▼

Violation ID: #17182311

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-08-07T00:00:00.000

Description: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1A, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING AND ALL WALLS IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1F, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

2026-03-19 ▼

Violation ID: #18732234

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-03-19T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING AND ALL WALLS IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1F, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

Class B HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1F, 1st STORY

2026-03-19 ▼

Violation ID: #18732241

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-03-19T00:00:00.000

Description: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1F, 1st STORY

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PORCELAIN ENAMEL GAZE AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1F, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

2026-03-19 ▼

Violation ID: #18732238

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-03-19T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PORCELAIN ENAMEL GAZE AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1F, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

Class B HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 6I, 6th STORY, 1st SECTION FROM SOUTH AT WEST

2026-03-19 ▼

Violation ID: #18732071

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-03-19T00:00:00.000

Description: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 6I, 6th STORY, 1st SECTION FROM SOUTH AT WEST

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PORCELAIN ENAMEL GLAZE AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2H, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION AT WEST

2025-07-30 ▼

Violation ID: #18134505

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-07-30T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PORCELAIN ENAMEL GLAZE AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2H, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION AT WEST

Class B § 27-2056.7, 27-2056.17 AND 27-2056.8 ADM CODE - CERTIFY COMPLIANCE WITH LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD CONTROL REQUIREMENTS DURING PERIOD OF UNIT VACANCY BY SUBMITTING REQUIRED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION AND AFFIDAVITS FOR APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1A, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , 1st SECTION FROM NORTH AT EAST

2025-01-29 ▼

Violation ID: #17667996

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-01-29T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2056.7, 27-2056.17 AND 27-2056.8 ADM CODE - CERTIFY COMPLIANCE WITH LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD CONTROL REQUIREMENTS DURING PERIOD OF UNIT VACANCY BY SUBMITTING REQUIRED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION AND AFFIDAVITS FOR APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1A, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , 1st SECTION FROM NORTH AT EAST

Class B § 27-2056.7, 27-2056.17 AND 27-2056.8 ADM CODE - CERTIFY COMPLIANCE WITH LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD CONTROL REQUIREMENTS DURING PERIOD OF UNIT VACANCY BY SUBMITTING REQUIRED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION AND AFFIDAVITS FOR APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1J, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , 1st SECTION FROM SOUTH AT WEST

2025-01-29 ▼

Violation ID: #17667997

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-01-29T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2056.7, 27-2056.17 AND 27-2056.8 ADM CODE - CERTIFY COMPLIANCE WITH LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD CONTROL REQUIREMENTS DURING PERIOD OF UNIT VACANCY BY SUBMITTING REQUIRED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION AND AFFIDAVITS FOR APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1J, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , 1st SECTION FROM SOUTH AT WEST

Class B § 27-2056.7, 27-2056.17 AND 27-2056.8 ADM CODE - CERTIFY COMPLIANCE WITH LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD CONTROL REQUIREMENTS DURING PERIOD OF UNIT VACANCY BY SUBMITTING REQUIRED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION AND AFFIDAVITS FOR APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1L, 1st STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , 1st SECTION FROM SOUTH AT WEST

2025-01-29 ▼

Violation ID: #17667998

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-01-29T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2056.7, 27-2056.17 AND 27-2056.8 ADM CODE - CERTIFY COMPLIANCE WITH LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD CONTROL REQUIREMENTS DURING PERIOD OF UNIT VACANCY BY SUBMITTING REQUIRED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION AND AFFIDAVITS FOR APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1L, 1st STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , 1st SECTION FROM SOUTH AT WEST

Class B § 27-2056.7, 27-2056.17 AND 27-2056.8 ADM CODE - CERTIFY COMPLIANCE WITH LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD CONTROL REQUIREMENTS DURING PERIOD OF UNIT VACANCY BY SUBMITTING REQUIRED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION AND AFFIDAVITS FOR APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3A, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , 1st SECTION FROM NORTH AT EAST

2025-01-29 ▼

Violation ID: #17667999

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-01-29T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2056.7, 27-2056.17 AND 27-2056.8 ADM CODE - CERTIFY COMPLIANCE WITH LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD CONTROL REQUIREMENTS DURING PERIOD OF UNIT VACANCY BY SUBMITTING REQUIRED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION AND AFFIDAVITS FOR APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3A, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , 1st SECTION FROM NORTH AT EAST

Class A § 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... LESS THAN 10SQ FEET AT WEST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1F, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

2026-03-19 ▼

Violation ID: #18732239

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-03-19T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... LESS THAN 10SQ FEET AT WEST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1F, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

Class A § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE CEILING IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1A, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

2025-09-03 ▼

Violation ID: #18276432

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-09-03T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE CEILING IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1A, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

Class A § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2H, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION AT WEST

2025-07-30 ▼

Violation ID: #18134503

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-07-30T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2H, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION AT WEST

⚠️ What does Class C mean?

Class C violations are classified as immediately hazardous by the HPD (e.g. lack of heat or hot water, active mold, severe rodent infestations, lead-based paint, or carbon monoxide detector issues). Landlords are legally required to resolve these immediately.

Source: NYC HPD Housing Violations · Synced daily · Open violations only — closed violations excluded · Class I (administrative/registration notices) excluded from counts

Neighborhood Comparison

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What This Means If You're Considering Renting Here

This building has 11 Class C (immediately hazardous) violations currently open — the most serious HPD category. With 164 complaints filed in the last 12 months, prospective renters should exercise significant caution, request a full HPD inspection history, and consult a tenant rights organization before signing any lease.

Data current as of July 9, 2026. Always verify independently with HPD before signing a lease.

Data last updated: July 9, 2026 · Source: NYC Open Data

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