320 Columbus Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10023BBL 1-01147-0029Map
Owner of record: Cha Realty LLC
320 Columbus Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1890 in Manhattan, 10023. It has 20 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Cha Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 55 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 12 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 20 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 55
- DOB violations
- 32
- ECB violations
- 19
- HPD complaints
- 81
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 55
- ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 29, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower sash at window at public hall stairs, 5th story
Sep 25, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower sash at window at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Sep 25, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower window sash at public hall stairs, 6th story
Sep 25, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at north and east walls at public hall stairs, 4th story
Sep 25, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at north and east walls at public hall stairs, 4th story
Sep 25, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 18, 2024 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 18, 2024 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latchset in the entrance located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 18, 2024 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 26, 2024 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 26, 2024 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 26, 2024 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 26, 2024 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 26, 2024 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the 1st room from east located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 26, 2024 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the 4th room from east located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 26, 2024 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 26, 2024 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Mar 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 1, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 5, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner protuding beyond window sill at 6 story balcony east stack 2nd window from west
Jul 5, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 13, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell-buzzer/intercom system from 1st story public hall vestibule to foyer located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 13, 2018 · Apt 6A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 13, 2018 · Apt 6A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). - missing located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 13, 2018 · Apt 6A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at apartment entrance located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 13, 2018 · Apt 6A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at bulkhead exit to roof
Apr 13, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 13, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
Apr 13, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Feb 2, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story
Feb 2, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 4, 2015 · Apt 5D
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 17, 2013 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceremic tile east wall in the bathroom located at apt 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 3, 2013 · Apt 5D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures stove in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, section at east
Feb 6, 2012 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 2d, 2nd story, apartment at east
Feb 6, 2012 · Apt 2D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots 5th storybalcony 1st from west at south
Aug 6, 2009
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 300 watts. at front areaway
Aug 18, 2000
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 4 & 5 sty balcony southeast front fire escape.
Jul 19, 1999
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 2 3 & 5 sty balcony northeast front fire escape.
Jul 19, 1999
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building.
Jul 19, 1999
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box sign missing at 1 sty public hall.
Jul 19, 1999
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system at or near mailboxes 1 sty public hall.
Jul 19, 1999
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen and bathroom 3 sty southeast apt 3c. located at apt 3c
May 12, 1997 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system 1 sty public hall and on boiler room door.
May 12, 1997
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system cellar door locked.
May 12, 1997
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen and bathroom 2 sty east apt 2d. located at apt 2d
May 12, 1997 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit windows 4 sty east apt 4d thru out. , section '' ''
Aug 7, 1991 · Apt 4D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane 4 sty east apt 4d southwest room top sash. , section '' ''
Aug 7, 1991 · Apt 4D
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 32
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 21, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 15, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 7, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 31, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 22, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 19, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 12, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 28, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 3, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 18, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 13, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
C/u
Jul 2, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 16, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 9, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 6, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 2, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p8563
Apr 19, 1999
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 24, 1993
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed - Electric signs none
Es-electric signs none
Jun 4, 1992
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 10, 1992
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed - Landmark none
Landmrk-landmark none
Jan 25, 1991
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 26, 1989
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
(51) provide capacity plate in cab
Feb 27, 1989
Dob violation - resolved - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Nov 1, 1988
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Aug 3, 1988
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 19
- Class - 1
At front of building, arched entry way has spalling of finish, crack and bulge at right side,pieces missing on frame,also at 5th floor, decorative concrete trim beneath ledge missing., maintain exterior buildin
Jun 24, 2024 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Permanent dwelling used/converted for other than permanent-residentialpurposes. dept. of buildings records indicates building to legally approved as a class "a" multiple dwelling. now apt. #4b on 4th floor has
Apr 8, 2024
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. lack of required number of means egress for every floor per bc 1018.1(2008 code); 27-366; bc 1021.1(2014 code) for transient use at apt. 4b. remedy: discon
Apr 8, 2024
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. lack of a system of automatic sprinklers where is required as per bc 903.2 and 27-954, for transient use at apartment #4b on 4th floor. remedy: discontinue
Apr 8, 2024
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide fire alarm system class "j" for transient use at apt. 4b. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy.
Apr 8, 2024
Resolve - Class - 2
12q03,70p16,40p16,37p16. 12q03-provide in car light guards; 70p16 provide means of access to pit; 40p16-provide means of access to motorroom; 37p16-provide means of access to overhead.
Sep 20, 2018 · Penalty $312
Resolve - Class - 2
11b07,37t07,39b07,40b07,70b07,37d06,37x10. 11b-comply with seciton 8.1 (basement lockout); 37t-label door; 37d-lock missing; 39b-unable to gain access due to 11b basement lockout drop key holes on lobby and ba
Apr 24, 2018 · Penalty $312
Resolve - Class - 2
2x10,3e10,11b7,40b7,70b7. (2x)2-way communication, inoperable. (3e)rubbing/scraping on up & down travel. (11b)comply w/ section 8.1 (basement lockout). (40b)comply w/ section 8.1 (machine room). (70b)comply w/
Mar 19, 2018 · Penalty $655
Resolve - Class - 1
Cu05a,10,02x10,37b07,52m07,55b07,61b07. 05a10-cease use item. door zone restrictor has been tampered with/disabled and rendered inoperative.this is a safety device to ensure elevator passenger safety. repair
Mar 13, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
98bb05,37d06,11#07,40#07,70#07,05m07,39#07. 98bb-expre tag; 37d06-secure with lock; 05m07-missing door restrictor; 11#07-comply with section 8.1 basement floor; 40#07-comply with section 8.1 machine room;70#07
Jan 20, 2016 · Penalty $500
Resolve
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- Class - 1
42g11 illegal jumper in controller behind fuse. cease use!!!
Nov 20, 2015 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain defect noted loose plasterized debris @ engaged composite columns @ stoop adj to bldg entrance @ 1 story @ south elevation.remedy:repair defect noted
Aug 22, 2006 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior bldg walls noted:loose plasterized debrisat engaged composite columns stoop bldg entry 1st story @ south elevation,& at decorative molding same location.
Apr 12, 2006 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior bldg. walls. defects noted. (1) observed loose plasterized debris at engaged composite columns, stoop bldg. entry, 1st sty, south elev. (2) loose debris at decorative molding betwee
Dec 29, 2005 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
46h15-75u05-06l01-08j01-40m07-57o02. 06-l-01 car door closing too hard. 08-j-01 1,2 & 3 floors. 40-m-07 providelt in gov. space.
Jul 16, 2001 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
33w6,33o2,8v1,2x11,1x11,15#1,3m12,36w6. 1- alarm part. 15- to self close.
Mar 10, 2000 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
02l, 02 remove to ring when in use stop sw +alarm sw.
Jan 23, 1995
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit.work noted:installed fire suppression system & exhaust hood.remedy:file plans obtain approvals permits,& sign off.
Jul 28, 1992
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior buiklding wall defects are cement stucco unkeyed location roof parapet at front west remedy remove unkeyed cement stucco and repalce with similar material
Jun 2, 1988 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 1, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 6, 2025 · Apt 4A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Nov 15, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Sep 24, 2024 · Apt ALL
Close - Elevator
Maintenance
Sep 24, 2024 · Apt ALL
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Sep 24, 2024 · Apt ALL
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Sep 24, 2024 · Apt ALL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 19, 2024 · Apt 2A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 19, 2024 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 14, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 13, 2023 · Apt 6A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 23, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 6, 2022 · Apt 2D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 7, 2019 · Apt 2D
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Mar 27, 2018 · Apt 6A
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Mar 14, 2018 · Apt D
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Jan 16, 2018 · Apt 5D
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 16, 2018 · Apt 5D
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Nov 5, 2017 · Apt 5D
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jul 26, 2017 · Apt 5D
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jul 20, 2017 · Apt 5D
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Mar 10, 2017 · Apt 5D
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 30, 2016 · Apt 5D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 9, 2016 · Apt 6
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 30, 2015 · Apt 5D
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 30, 2015 · Apt 5D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 27, 2015 · Apt 5D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 27, 2015 · Apt 5D
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jun 2, 2015 · Apt 5D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 26, 2015 · Apt 5D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 21, 2015 · Apt 5D
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jul 26, 2013 · Apt 6B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 24, 2013 · Apt 6B
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jul 24, 2013 · Apt 6B
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Apr 3, 2013 · Apt 5D
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 3, 2013 · Apt 5D
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 30, 2013 · Apt 5D
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 30, 2013 · Apt 5D
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 30, 2013 · Apt 5D
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 30, 2013 · Apt 5D
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 30, 2013 · Apt 5D
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Mar 30, 2013 · Apt 5D
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 22, 2013 · Apt 5D
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 19, 2013 · Apt 5D
Close - General
Cooking gas
Mar 9, 2012 · Apt 2D
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jan 28, 2012 · Apt 2D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 17, 2011 · Apt 3D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 17, 2011 · Apt 3D
Close - Electric
Lighting
Sep 15, 2009 · Apt 2D
Close - General
Mold
Sep 15, 2009 · Apt 2D
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1890
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 20
- Building area
- 13,915 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,567 ft²
- Zoning
- C1-8A
- Community board
- 107
- Council district
- 6
- Block / lot
- 1147 / 29
- Assessed value
- $2,679,750
- Landmark / historic district
- Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District
HPD registration #126992, last renewed Jul 23, 2026.
Questions about 320 Columbus Avenue
Who owns 320 Columbus Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Cha Realty LLC.
Does 320 Columbus Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 55 housing violations at this property.
Is 320 Columbus Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 20 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 320 Columbus Avenue built?
City records list 1890 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 320 Columbus Avenue?
It has 20 residential units and 22 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.