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196 Clinton Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11205BBL 3-01901-0007Map

Owner of record: Sylvia Ray Assoc. INC.

196 Clinton Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1903 in Brooklyn, 11205. It has 98 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Sylvia Ray Assoc. INC.. HPD has recorded 563 housing violations here, most recently on September 8, 2026. 7 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 56 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
563
DOB violations
14
ECB violations
17
HPD complaints
1,551

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 8, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
56
About 57% of the building's 98 apartments
Up from 55 in 2023

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 563

  • B

    Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.

    Sep 8, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • 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.

    May 4, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at boiler room

    Mar 2, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt b53, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 2, 2026 · Apt B53

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective guillotine mechanism at upper sash window at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt b53, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 2, 2026 · Apt B53

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt b53, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 2, 2026 · Apt B53

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 sq ft at west, south walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt b53, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 2, 2026 · Apt B53

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt b53, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 2, 2026 · Apt B53

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt b52, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 2, 2026 · Apt B52

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection at waste line under washbasin in the bathroom located at apt b52, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 2, 2026 · Apt B52

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt b52, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 2, 2026 · Apt B52

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling in the bathroom located at apt b52, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 2, 2026 · Apt B52

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt b52, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 2, 2026 · Apt B52

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective cracked glass pane at upper sash at public hall, 2nd story

    Jan 27, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 1st marble stair tread from bottom up at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Jan 27, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 1st and 14th marble stair from bottom up at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Jan 27, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective cracked glass pane at lower sash at public hall, 3rd story

    Jan 27, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace the broken or defective wash basin in the bathroom located at apt d24, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Dec 10, 2025 · Apt D24

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall in the bathroom located at apt d4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section ''d''

    Nov 17, 2025 · Apt D4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt d4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section ''d''

    Nov 17, 2025 · Apt D4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt d4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section ''d''

    Nov 17, 2025 · Apt D4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction material at public hall, 4th story

    Oct 24, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge in the entrance located at apt d44, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Oct 24, 2025 · Apt D44

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt d44, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Oct 24, 2025 · Apt D44

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening bracket with eye on metal gate at 1st fire passageway from south at west at building front

    Aug 9, 2025

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt d45, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''d''

    Jul 9, 2025 · Apt D45

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt d45, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''d''

    Jul 9, 2025 · Apt D45

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt d45, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''d''

    Jul 9, 2025 · Apt D45

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection at waste line under wash basin in the bathroom located at apt d45, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''d''

    Jul 9, 2025 · Apt D45

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt d45, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''d''

    Jul 9, 2025 · Apt D45

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots at 2nd story balcony at 1st stack from east at north at center court at fire escape

    Jun 18, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance door , 1st story, section ''d''

    Jun 18, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots at 4th story balcony at 1st stack from east at south at center court at fire escape

    Jun 18, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor [ missing frame ] at public hall, 1st story, section ''d''

    Jun 18, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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, section ''d''

    Jun 18, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Jun 9, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing wall cabinet at south in the kitchen located at apt c41, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''north'', at west

    May 16, 2025 · Apt C41

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Apr 17, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    Apr 17, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 4th story

    Apr 17, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 7th stair marble tread from bottom up at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Apr 17, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 1st, 4th and 5th marble stair treads from bottom up in vestibule

    Apr 17, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wasteline at sink in the bathroom located at apt b52, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 9, 2024 · Apt B52

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt c4, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''c''

    Jun 17, 2024 · Apt C4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt c4, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''c''

    Jun 17, 2024 · Apt C4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at east wall and ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt c4, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''c''

    Jun 17, 2024 · Apt C4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall and ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt c4, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''c''

    Jun 17, 2024 · Apt C4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt c4, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''c''

    Jun 17, 2024 · Apt C4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt c4, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''c''

    Jun 17, 2024 · Apt C4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 4 sq. ft. at ceiling, and 6 sq. ft. at east wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt c4, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''c''

    Jun 17, 2024 · Apt C4

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 14

  • Failure to submit eer none

    Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2023)

    Jun 23, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Failure to maintain building. noted at exposure #1, 36ft diameter tree (10ft from main entrance) south-east of the property has one of its branches spanning across (overhead) main entrance. the overhead tree branch is defective and has potential to detach from the main tree. a letter of arborist is required to determine the strength of the tree.

    Nov 27, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to submit eer none

    Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2022)

    Apr 22, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to submit eer none

    Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 in 2021

    Aug 21, 2022

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Sep 2, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Sep 2, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Sep 2, 2020

    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, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Jun 2, 2016

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jun 17, 2015

    Dob violation - active
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  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Jan 1, 2012

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Hazardous

    Nov 8, 2000

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jul 25, 1994

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 17

  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner-lack of a system of automatic sprinklers where required per bc 903.2;27-954: at the time of inspection, observed at basement level, laundromat with 10 comme

    Aug 1, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or building department records: at the time of inspection, observed at basement level, laundry room with 10 commercial gas dryers and 8 washers

    Aug 1, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner lack of requirednumber of means of egress for every floor per bc1018.1(2008 code)27-366;bc1021.1(2014 code)for transient use at apartment b24 on 2nd floor r

    Dec 26, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Bc907.2.8/failure to provide fire alarm system for transient use at apartment b24 on 2nd floor.rem:discontinue illegal occupancy.

    Dec 26, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.lack of system of automatic sprinkler where is required as per bc903.2 and 27-954 for transient use found at apartment b24 on 2nd floor.rem:discontinue ille

    Dec 26, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Permanent dwelling used converted for other than permanent residentialpurposes c of o #121014 class "a" now at apartment b24 having guest staying without the hoist present for less than 30 day booked through ai

    Dec 26, 2019 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Sec. 25-621 zoning non-conforming-location of accessory parking pad. front yard-exp31 being used or open accessory off street parking area. in violation of zr 25-621. black toyota highlander w/ny plate#hrk-5182

    Jun 19, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Violation of parking regulations in a residential district. dead storage of motor vehicle. observed champagne honda-cry parked on property lot accessible from vanderbilt ave-exp#1 front yard w/o plates or regis

    Jun 19, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit. inspection time 12:02pm at above date. at time of inspection i observed a new gas shut off valve and new gas piping installed behind the stove in apt b21 on teh 2nd flr.no permit with dob

    Mar 16, 2015 · Penalty $1,600

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner. inspection time 12:02pm at above date. at time of inspection i observed the gas meter located in the basement for apt b21 was locked by the utility company

    Mar 16, 2015 · Penalty $250

    Active
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  • Class - 3

    Violation of parking regulation in a residential district. 1 motor vehicle being stored at concrete set back at 1st fl at vanderbilt ave. 1)blue toyota sienna passager van w/ny state lic plate #axg 9172.

    Jan 24, 2012

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o a permit. work noted: existing 6" concrete curb altered to create 10 foot long curb cut w/yellow no parking lines & signs indicating "no parking" posted in front. (located at vanderbilt ave).

    Jan 24, 2012

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    50a/50e/50f/50c/50b/40/15/24b/32b/34b/50a/50c/50a-open contains of fuel oil/50b-no test chains/50e-jacket rotted & porus/50fspill switch jumped out/50c-no rear sight glass/50h-rear insp dr scorched

    Nov 10, 2009 · Penalty $200

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    B4a,16,32a,40,50,50a,50b,50c,50d,50e,50f,50g.50-waste oil,debris and storage in boiler room.50a-access door to oil tank room broken,debris in tankroom.50b-shutoff valve missing at oil tank.50c-anti syphon valve

    May 19, 2004

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain note:apt d 42.on fourth fl bathroom their exist holes in ceiling joist.as well as a sagging ceiling in possible danger of collaspsing.note:approx note 1'x4'hole in bathroom wall exposing pl

    Nov 8, 2000 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    40b,29i, 40b-provide up overspeed tripping swith and certify to proper calibration as per ansi a:17.1 section 206.6a and 206.4 (3) 29i-replace broken c.w.t shackle springs.

    Mar 7, 1998

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    40b,29i,30i, 40b-provide up overspeed tripping switch and certify to properly calibration as per ansi a:17.1 sections 206.4a and 206.4b (3) 29i-replace broken cwt shackle springs 30-patch big holes.

    Mar 7, 1998

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 27, 2026 · Apt D51

    Open
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Sep 27, 2026 · Apt D51

    Open
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Aug 26, 2026 · Apt A33

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 26, 2026 · Apt A33

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 13, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 27, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 27, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 27, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 27, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    May 5, 2026 · Apt D45

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    May 5, 2026 · Apt D45

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Apr 17, 2026 · Apt D1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Apr 12, 2026 · Apt D45

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Apr 12, 2026 · Apt D45

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Apr 2, 2026 · Apt A2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 6, 2026 · Apt B2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 6, 2026 · Apt B2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 25, 2026 · Apt B52

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Feb 25, 2026 · Apt B52

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 25, 2026 · Apt B52

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roofing

    Feb 25, 2026 · Apt B52

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 10, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 10, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Feb 10, 2026 · Apt D1

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Feb 10, 2026 · Apt D1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 10, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 10, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 10, 2026 · Apt A34

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 10, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Feb 10, 2026 · Apt D1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 10, 2026 · Apt D1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 10, 2026 · Apt D1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 10, 2026 · Apt D1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 9, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Feb 9, 2026 · Apt ANON

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 9, 2026 · Apt ANON

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 9, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 4, 2026 · Apt A42

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 4, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Feb 4, 2026 · Apt D3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 2, 2026 · Apt A42

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 23, 2026 · Apt A42

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Dec 24, 2025 · Apt D1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Dec 24, 2025 · Apt D1

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Dec 24, 2025 · Apt D1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Dec 24, 2025 · Apt D1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Dec 24, 2025 · Apt D1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Dec 24, 2025 · Apt D1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 16, 2025 · Apt A42

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 15, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C1)
Year built
1903
Floors
5
Residential units
98
Building area
72,147 ft²
Lot area
25,017 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
302
Council district
35
Block / lot
1901 / 7
Assessed value
$3,401,550
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #347800, last renewed Jul 13, 2026.

Questions about 196 Clinton Avenue

Who owns 196 Clinton Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Sylvia Ray Assoc. INC..

Does 196 Clinton Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 563 housing violations at this property.

Is 196 Clinton Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 56 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 57% of its 98 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 196 Clinton Avenue built?

City records list 1903 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 196 Clinton Avenue?

It has 98 residential units.

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