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NYC at a glance
Updated Oct 12, 2026- Properties
- 858.3K
- Homes (units)
- 3.7M
- HPD violations
- 11.3M
- Buildings with violations
- 224.9K
Where New York lives
Residential units by borough. Pick one to see its ZIP codes, its most-violated buildings and recent sales.
Residential units
- 1.1M
- 959K
- 890.3K
- 591.1K
- 180.2K
Manhattan
Dense, vertical and the priciest square feet in the country.
Brooklyn
The most housing units of any borough, from brownstones to towers.
Queens
The largest borough by land, with the most individual properties.
Bronx
Pre-war walk-ups and large rental buildings dominate the stock.
Staten Island
Mostly one- and two-family homes with yards and driveways.
Most-violated buildings
- 1735 Lincoln AvenueBrooklyn 1120818,6705,358 class C
- 2141 Beach 56 PlaceQueens 1169210,1912,315 class C
- 340 Richman PlazaBronx 104539,6211,833 class C
- 435 Holland AvenueStaten Island 103037,4921,567 class C
- 51936 East Tremont AvenueBronx 104627,3382,126 class C
- 62856 Bronx Park EastBronx 104677,1981,874 class C
- 71680 Bedford AvenueBrooklyn 112256,9402,012 class C
Latest inspections
- 341 East 146 StreetCImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) east wall in the foyer located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Bronx · inspected Oct 10, 2026
- 341 East 146 StreetCImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) east wall in the kitchen located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Bronx · inspected Oct 10, 2026
- 341 East 146 StreetANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 4th room from north, the bathroom located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Bronx · inspected Oct 10, 2026
- 2850 Claflin AvenueCImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface and either tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 or tested positive for lead content on a metal or ceramic substrate as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2). ceiling in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 405, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Bronx · inspected Oct 10, 2026
- 2850 Claflin AvenueCImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door from north at east wall, 1st door frame from north at east wall, south wall in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 405, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Bronx · inspected Oct 10, 2026
- 2850 Claflin AvenueCImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st closet from north at east wall door, 1st closet from north at east wall door frame in the private hallway located at apt 405, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Bronx · inspected Oct 10, 2026
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