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1940 7 Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10026BBL 1-01923-0029Map

Owner of record: NYC Housing Authority

1940 7 Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10026. It has 32 residential units across 7 floors. The owner of record is NYC Housing Authority. HPD has recorded 44 housing violations here, most recently on August 22, 2026. 27 of the 44 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
44
DOB violations
27
ECB violations
19
HPD complaints
34

What to know

Concern
5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Aug 22, 2026

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 44

  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 22, 2026 · Apt 4E

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the foyer located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 17, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the mold on grout and ceramic tiles at the north wall and the east wall in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 17, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 17, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 17, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balances at lower sash of 1st window from east at south in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 17, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 7f, 7th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 28, 2026 · Apt 7F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 7f, 7th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 28, 2026 · Apt 7F

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 7f, 7th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 28, 2026 · Apt 7F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 7f, 7th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 28, 2026 · Apt 7F

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • A

    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
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at east wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 28, 2026 · Apt 4E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and west wall in the kitchen located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 28, 2026 · Apt 4E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening unacceptable electromagnetic locking device requiring two motion operation at entrance door to building , 1st story

    Apr 28, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel finish at basin sink in the bathroom located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 28, 2026 · Apt 4E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide security by installing a heavy duty lock and latchset at building entrance door in the event of a power outage , 1st story

    Apr 28, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floors in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 28, 2026 · Apt 4E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 9, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at 1st door frame from north at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 9, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 9, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 9, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 2nd room from north at east, the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 9, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at north wall, south wall, west wall in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 9, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 9, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 9, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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) north wall in the kitchen located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 9, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    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). 1st door frame from south at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 9, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 9, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit entrance door in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 31, 2017 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 31, 2017 · Apt 2F

    Open — Certification postponment granted
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 31, 2017 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation heat riser in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 31, 2017 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 31, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 31, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 31, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening of an unacceptable electromagnetic locking device installed at the building entrance door. at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 31, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide security in the event of a power outage by means of an acceptable mechanical heavy duty lock and latch set at the building entrance door. at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 31, 2017

    Open — Certification postponment denied
  • A

    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

    Jul 31, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Jul 31, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 31, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective intercom system at east wall in the private hallway located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 31, 2017 · Apt 2F

    Open — Certification postponment granted
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 31, 2017 · Apt 2F

    Open — Certification postponment granted
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 6, 2007 · Apt 4E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 6, 2007 · Apt 4E

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 27

  • Construction other optional

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner: at time of inspection observed fence at roof was damaged with openings & bendings at multiple locations. roof gravel distributed in patches throughout the roof was observed adding extra weight. exp4(e ele) opening @ parapet cornice observed. remedy: repair and/or replace

    May 12, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required

    Failed to file fisp cycle 9c technical report by 2/21/2024

    Feb 22, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required

    Failed to file fisp cycle 9c technical report by 2/21/2024

    Feb 22, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Nycha elevator periodic inspection/test elevatorrequired

    Failure to perform category 5 inspection

    Dec 17, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Nycha elevator periodic inspection/test elevatorrequired

    Failure to perform category 5 inspection

    Dec 17, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to submit eer none

    Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2020)

    Jun 20, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to submit eer none

    Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2019)

    Jun 29, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Facade safety program facade required

    Nycha cyle 8 unsafe report filed

    Feb 20, 2020

    Dob violation - active
  • Facade safety program facade required

    Fisp-facade safety program facade required

    Feb 5, 2020

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to nycha elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst

    Sep 6, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required

    Failed to file fisp cycle 8c technical report by 02/21/2019

    Apr 30, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to submit eer none

    Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2017)

    Mar 27, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to submit eer none

    Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2016)

    Feb 16, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to nycha elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst

    Jan 3, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to nycha elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst

    Jan 3, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to submit eer none

    Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years(2015)

    Jun 1, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to submit eer none

    Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years

    Jun 1, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required

    Failed to file fisp cycle 7c technical report by 02/21/2013

    Dec 31, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to submit eer none

    Failure to submit an energy efficiency report (eer) per ad. code sec. 28-308.4

    Dec 31, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Facade facade optional

    Ll1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional

    Nov 30, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Facade facade optional

    Ll11/98-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional

    Jan 29, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Facade facade required

    L1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade required

    Aug 8, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    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

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 19

  • Class - 2

    Found federal boile mod# fst-150 in lock out . spill switch needed. mulitple defects . ______________________________________________________________________

    Jun 23, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Observed sidewalk shed erected at exp.#4 with information panel not in compliance with section (3301.9.2.1.2)., comply with code

    Apr 11, 2024

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Project information panel/sidewalk shed parapet panel/construction sign not in compliance with section. observed sws installed at exp 4 with info panel not in compliance with section, (3301.9.2.1.2) of bc 2014.

    Oct 31, 2023 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide safety measures such as sidewalk shed, fence netting etc to protect public from unsafe facade conditions noted @time of inspection partial sidewalk shed was in place @exp.2 east eleven(7th av

    May 29, 2020 · Penalty $25,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building exterior walls/facades and appurtenances exposure 4, east elevation:6th story broken window sill 4th story air conditioner supproted by brick.maintain building exterior walls/facad

    Feb 12, 2020 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide adequate safety measures such as shed netting etc where required to protect and secure public safety from a documented unsafe facade and filed by qewi on 02-05-2020 note at the time of my ins

    Feb 12, 2020 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to submit acceptable 7th round report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior walls and appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control #706688.rem:submit required technical report.

    Mar 7, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg roof boiler brick enclosure for chimney- verticle- roof flashing dropped- parapet verticla cracks- coping/camel back chipped & broken. courtyard- aluminum chimney abandoned anc

    Apr 25, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg. note: metal cornice pitted, cracked. dislodged a/c units not supported w/ brackets horizontal metal bans eroded mortar one south eku. exp#1 general notes above & cracked mason

    Apr 18, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    15m07,68m07,70z09,16m07,100m07,16j01. 15m- certificate & frame. 68m- main log. 70z- water in pit- check all electrical switches upon removal16m- brake tags. 100m- fl numbers. 16j- car stops when 2 fl deck pulle

    Mar 23, 2010

    Resolve
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  • Class - 2

    37r10.56m7.14l11 37r repair fl in overhead to walk around machine space 37x repair light in overhead 45b repair noise coming from governor 16b provide blt for use of a drop key on1st and 2nd fl 56m provide cov

    Jun 10, 2009

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Cu 52j10.08e10.58b10.9805bb.34o02.60b07.60q03.35d06.52j10 hoist ropes are rubbing against cwt ropes repair 08e10 car saddle banging facias in shaft repair 58b10 worn gear bearing knocking on machine repair 98

    Jan 5, 2009

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Cease use/45l10/76k10/02x10/05i11/39x10/71x10/77m07/77x10/98bb05/cease use items 45-l-10 repair defective governor 76-k-10 repair frozen safety 05-i-11 replace damage vision glass in car door 39-x-10 repair lig

    Dec 18, 2008

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    39o02/39x10/41t07/42d06/71x10/77x10/ 39-x-10 repair light on top of car 42-d-06 secure relay on controller 77-x-10 repair light under car

    Dec 18, 2008

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to file an amended fifth round report accpetable to this department indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11/98 report.remedy:file an amended report following remedia

    May 26, 2004

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to file an amended fifth round report acceptable to this department indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in intial local law 11/98 round 5 report. remedy : file an amended report followi

    Mar 26, 2004

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o permit : expired permit upon inspection at above address : - sidewalk shed was installed permit # 102913867 exp. 12/31/01 as per office record remedy : renew / obtian permit

    Aug 20, 2002

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Expired permit shed permit expired 7/2002. new permit not issued shed up dob reocrds show no new permit on file. remedy: stop all work on shed re-apply foe shed permit.

    Aug 7, 2002

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Expired permit: shed permit expired 12/01. no new permit reissued for sued. sued is up dob records sued no reissued/ renwed permit on file. remedy: stop all woerk on sued; reapply for new permit

    Aug 7, 2002

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Sep 8, 2026 · Apt 4E

    Open
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Aug 21, 2026 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Aug 19, 2026 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 13, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 13, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Aug 13, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 13, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Aug 13, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Jul 28, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 26, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 23, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jun 6, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Open
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jun 6, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Open
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jun 6, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Open
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 26, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 26, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    May 21, 2026 · Apt 7F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 24, 2026 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Apr 24, 2026 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Apr 24, 2026 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Apr 24, 2026 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 27, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Elevator

    Maintenance

    Feb 24, 2026 · Apt 7C

    Close
  • Elevator

    Maintenance

    Feb 24, 2026 · Apt 7C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Feb 18, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 10, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 27, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 27, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 7D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 21, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 21, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 26, 2006 · Apt 3D

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D9)
Year built
1910
Floors
7
Residential units
32
Building area
76,307 ft²
Lot area
13,193 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
110
Council district
9
Block / lot
1923 / 29
Assessed value
$3,321,450
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #145389, last renewed Jul 31, 2026.

Questions about 1940 7 Avenue

Who owns 1940 7 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is NYC Housing Authority.

Does 1940 7 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 44 housing violations at this property.

Is 1940 7 Avenue rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 1940 7 Avenue built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1940 7 Avenue?

It has 32 residential units and 36 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.