1683 University Avenue
Bronx, NY 10453BBL 2-02878-0100Map
Owner of record: 1683 Unico,
1683 University Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1923 in Bronx, 10453. It has 51 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 1683 Unico,. HPD has recorded 184 housing violations here, most recently on October 16, 2026. 2 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 49 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 184
- DOB violations
- 11
- ECB violations
- 20
- HPD complaints
- 551
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 · 184
- ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
Oct 16, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''1683''
Oct 16, 2026 · Apt 1A
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom system located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 24, 2026 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of excessive storage of material household items, in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, apartment at north , section ''1685''
Dec 3, 2024 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 20, 2024 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly secure the loose tiles at north side of tub in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''north''
Sep 13, 2024 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wood door in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''north''
Sep 13, 2024 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective caulking at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''north''
Sep 13, 2024 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''north''
Sep 13, 2024 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder tack welded secure with appropriate nuts and bolts at 1st from south at east at courtyard at building front at fire escape
Sep 2, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- ANon-hazardous
§ 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder tack welded secure with appropriate nuts and bolts at 1st from south at east at fire escape
Sep 2, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide escutcheon plate at riser at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''1683''
Sep 2, 2024 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''1683''
Sep 2, 2024 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''1683''
Sep 2, 2024 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at all walls and ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''1683''
Sep 2, 2024 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak over ceiling and behind west wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''1683''
Sep 2, 2024 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at all walls and ceiling in the 1st private hallway from north located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''1683''
Sep 2, 2024 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder tack welded secure with appropriate nuts and bolts at 2nd from south at east at fire escape
Sep 2, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at all walls and ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''1683''
Sep 2, 2024 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak over ceiling and behind north wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''1683''
Sep 2, 2024 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide escutcheon plates at riser at ceiling and floor in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''1683''
Sep 2, 2024 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''1683''
Sep 2, 2024 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 sq ft at ceiling, south, west and north walls in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''1683''
Sep 2, 2024 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak over ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''1683''
Sep 2, 2024 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of a shopping cart and flower pots on balcony at fire escape at , 5th story
Jul 21, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder bent shoe at 1st fire escape from south at east building front at fire escape, 1st story
Jul 21, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''1683''
Jul 9, 2024 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and north wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''1683''
Jul 9, 2024 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and north wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''1683''
Jul 9, 2024 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''1683''
Jul 9, 2024 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line at wash basin, in the bathroom located at apt 5c, 5th story, apartment at west
May 13, 2024 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling, in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Apr 19, 2024 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 19, 2024 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 19, 2024 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective entrance door locking assembly in the entrance located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 11, 2024 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wash basin wood vanity in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 11, 2024 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective water supply pipe at washbasin drain in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 11, 2024 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 11, 2024 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 4 sqft at north wall approx 2 sqft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 11, 2024 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from east at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''north''
Feb 21, 2024 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of padlockable slide bolt in the entrance located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''north''
Feb 21, 2024 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the foyer located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''north''
Feb 21, 2024 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 4th room from north located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''north''
Feb 21, 2024 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective radiator air valve shooting water in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''north''
Feb 21, 2024 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''north''
Feb 21, 2024 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from south at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''north''
Feb 21, 2024 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from south at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''north''
Feb 21, 2024 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 4th room from north, the foyer , the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''north''
Feb 21, 2024 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from south at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''north''
Feb 21, 2024 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''north''
Feb 21, 2024 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 11
- Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 2, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 3, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
May 10, 1994
Vpw*-violation unserved ecb-work without permit-dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
May 10, 1994
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed - Electric signs none
Es-electric signs none
Nov 26, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Electric signs none
Es-electric signs none
Nov 26, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
May 18, 1992
Vpw-violation unserved ecb-work without permit-active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
May 18, 1992
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - Plumbing none
P-plumbing none
May 18, 1992
Vpw-violation unserved ecb-work without permit-active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Dec 7, 1990
Vpw-violation unserved ecb-work without permit-active
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- Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Dec 4, 1990
Vpw-violation unserved ecb-work without permit-active
ECB violations · 20
- Class - 2
Partial swo issued for supported scaffold pursuant 28-207.2 and postedon premises.temporary construction equipment on site-expired permit.noted:at time of inspection permit for supported scaffold that installed
Sep 15, 2017 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Temporary construction equipment on site-expired permit.noted:at time of inspection permit for the sidewalk shed that installed at exp#4 expired on 01/03/17.rem:renew shed permit.
Sep 15, 2017 · Penalty $830
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to properly bond electrical systems. bsmt service switches: 2 400 amp service switches neutral bars not bonded to enclosure. remedy:provide proper bonding.
Sep 3, 2013 · Penalty $750
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to ground electrical systems. bsmt service ground equipment: no water main ground provided. remedy: provide grounding.
Sep 3, 2013 · Penalty $4,800
Resolve - Class - 2
Unapproved/unsafe/unsuitable electrical equipment,apparatus,materials,devices, appliances or wiring in use. bsmt service equipment: open wiring from the plp to main disconnect, box not covered, sub panel not
Sep 3, 2013 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit.approx 40'high & 40' long supporting pipe scaffold on a shed erected w/o a permit,@ front facade (exposure#1)of the bldg.sidewalk shed permit#220067521.remedy:obtain permit.
Jul 9, 2010 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Hazardous
Work w/o a permit. hazardous work noted: masonry front entry court yd excavated exposing corroded gas pipes being replaced at time of insp w/o first obtaining a work permit. make site safe forthwith. stop all
Oct 4, 2006 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain:plaster:spalling buldging & cracking due to water leaks. from exterior window lentils. apt 5b. remedy:make all necessaryrepair, maintain property
May 1, 2006
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior walls. defect noted: parapit wall keaning out of plans 4' to 6' being supposted by angle irons crached brick between fire escape windows 6 floor front all lentils rotted & pitted. l
Apr 14, 2003 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. <constructed store front and roll down gates. remedy: obtain a permit if feasible or restore premises to prior legal condition
Jun 13, 1994
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by certificate of occupancy #1032-23 legal use 1 first floor apt changed to garage that repairs cars (parkes) repaire shop. remedy: discontinue llegaluse obtain a valid c of o
Jun 13, 1994 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy co 1032-23 legal use 1st floor apt changed to garage that repairs carscalled popeyes auto sounds. remedy: discontinue illegal use.
Feb 4, 1993 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit noted constructed store front and roll down gatesub divided partition office. remedy: obtain a permit if feasible or restore premises to prior legal condition.
Feb 4, 1993 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Unknown
Plumbing work without a permit. remedy: obtain a permit if feasible orrestore to prior legal condition. an illegal toilet is installed at the rear of the supermarket.
May 18, 1992
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy#1032-23 legal use 1st floor apartment changed to garage that repairs cars called popeye's and repair shop.remedy:discontinue illegal use if fea
May 18, 1992
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit.work noted:constructed store fronts and roll down gates.remedy:file plan and obtain permit or discontinue illegal use and restore to former lawful use.
May 18, 1992
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Illegal use in a residential district(r7-1) having changed 1st floor room to a garage that repairs cars colled popeyes and repair shop which is located in a residential district contrary to zoning resol.
Aug 8, 1991 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Unknown
Work without permit. work noted: constructed store fronts and roll down gates. remedy: file plan and obtain permit or discontinue illegal use and restore to fromer lawful use.
Dec 4, 1990 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Illegal us in a residential district <b7-1> having changed 1st floor rooms to a garage that repairs car colled popeyes. and repair shop (chieves) which is located in a residential district contrary to zoning
Dec 4, 1990 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contraryb to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy # c/o 1032-23 legal use 1st floor apartment changed to garage that repair car called popeyes, and repair shop (ehieves) remedy: discontiune
Dec 4, 1990 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 5C
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 5C
Close - Electric
Lighting
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 5C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 5C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 5C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 5C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 5A
Open - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 18, 2026 · Apt 5C
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 18, 2026 · Apt 5C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 18, 2026 · Apt 5C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 18, 2026 · Apt 5C
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jun 25, 2026 · Apt 4A
Open - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 22, 2026 · Apt 5C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 22, 2026 · Apt 5C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 22, 2026 · Apt 5C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 22, 2026 · Apt 5C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 22, 2026 · Apt 5C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 30, 2026 · Apt 5D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 22, 2026 · Apt 5C
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Mar 22, 2026 · Apt 5C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 5C
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 5C
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 5C
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Nov 9, 2025 · Apt 2D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 28, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 7, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Sep 26, 2025 · Apt 3E
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 4, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jul 30, 2025 · Apt 2E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 30, 2025 · Apt 2E
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 24, 2025 · Apt 5D
Close - Electric
Power outage
Mar 28, 2025 · Apt 5C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 24, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 24, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 13, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 8, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 16, 2024 · Apt 5C
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 16, 2024 · Apt 5C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 6, 2024 · Apt 4C
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 6, 2024 · Apt 4C
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Dec 6, 2024 · Apt 4C
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Dec 6, 2024 · Apt 4C
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 6, 2024 · Apt 2D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 29, 2024 · Apt 4A
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 29, 2024 · Apt 4A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 29, 2024 · Apt 4A
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 29, 2024 · Apt 4A
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1923
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 51
- Building area
- 57,636 ft²
- Lot area
- 12,250 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-1
- Community board
- 205
- Council district
- 14
- Block / lot
- 2878 / 100
- Assessed value
- $1,822,950
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #208643, last renewed Jul 22, 2026.
Questions about 1683 University Avenue
Who owns 1683 University Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 1683 Unico,.
Does 1683 University Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 184 housing violations at this property.
Is 1683 University Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 49 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 96% of its 51 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 1683 University Avenue built?
City records list 1923 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1683 University Avenue?
It has 51 residential units and 57 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.