HPD VIOLATIONS NYC
Every HPD violation filed against a NYC building is public record. Most renters never see it. Look up any address and get the open violations by class, the complaints behind them, and what got fixed.
Open heat complaints
Tenant complaints on record
Violation records
Buildings tracked
As of Aug 27, 2026
BROWSE BY ISSUE
These are real complaint categories from NYC's HPD database — filed by tenants, tracked by the city, and largely invisible to anyone searching on listing sites.
NYC requires heat on a legal schedule from October 1 through May 31, plus hot water year-round. It's the most-filed complaint every winter.
Not just gross — typically a Class B violation landlords must fix within 30 days. Many don't. Recurring pest complaints signal a building-wide infestation the landlord won't address.
Chronic leaks lead to mold. Mold leads to respiratory issues. Thousands of buildings have had the same water leak complaint for over a year with no fix in sight.
Faulty wiring and broken plumbing are serious safety hazards. Plumbing complaints are one of the most common categories in NYC — and thousands stay open for months.
Peeling paint in pre-1978 buildings can indicate lead paint — a serious health hazard, especially for children. Landlords are required to remediate and many don't.
Broken locks, damaged windows, and missing window guards are safety violations. Thousands of door, window, and safety complaints stay open across NYC at any given time.
UNDERSTANDING VIOLATIONS
The class sets how dangerous the city considers an issue — and how fast the landlord is legally required to fix it.
Fix required: 24 hours
The most serious violations. Lead paint, no heat, no hot water, broken smoke detectors, vermin infestations. These directly threaten health and safety.
Fix required: 30 days
Serious but not immediately life-threatening. Leaks, mold, pests, peeling paint in non-lead situations. Recurring Class B violations signal a negligent landlord.
Fix required: 90 days
Minor maintenance issues — chipped paint, broken tiles, missing door hardware. A high number of open Class A violations can signal general neglect.
Every violation is public record. Brix pulls all of it — class, description, date filed, and whether the landlord fixed it.
