801 Saratoga Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11212BBL 3-03583-0023Map
Owner of record: Mcqueen, Joseph
801 Saratoga Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11212. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Mcqueen, Joseph. HPD has recorded 167 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 12 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 167
- DOB violations
- 9
- ECB violations
- 26
- HPD complaints
- 109
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 167
- 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.
May 5, 2026
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 19, 2025
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.
Jun 10, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective rubber gasket at refrigerator door in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 29, 2025 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 29, 2025 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges, to building front at cellar
Mar 7, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch at boiler room door at cellar
Mar 7, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch, to boiler room at cellar
Mar 7, 2025
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 7; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 7, 2025 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges, at stairs leading to public hall at cellar
Mar 7, 2025
Closed — Violation closed
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- CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water temperature exceeding the maximum of 130 at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 24, 2025 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar at boiler room
Feb 24, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 24, 2025 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at public hall, 1st story
Feb 7, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 7, 2025 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at basement
Jan 24, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 4th room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 24, 2025 · Apt 1F
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 22, 2025 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 7, 2025 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 7, 2025 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar at boiler room
Jan 7, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 7, 2025 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
Dec 2, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening slide bolt capable of being padlocked at bulkhead door leading to roof at public hall, 2nd story
Dec 2, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at bulkhead door leading to roof at public hall, 2nd story
Dec 2, 2024
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
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.
Dec 2, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Dec 2, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at basement at boiler room
Nov 22, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 22, 2024 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate in the 4th room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 22, 2024 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 22, 2024 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 22, 2024 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 16, 2024 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 16, 2024 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 12 sq.ft at west wall in the 5th room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 29, 2024 · Apt 1F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 29, 2024 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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.
Apr 29, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
Apr 29, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Apr 29, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 10 sq.ft. at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 29, 2024 · Apt 1F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 5, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 29, 2024 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - 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 11, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 6, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 3, 2024 · Apt 1F
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 public hall, 1st story
Mar 3, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 3 sq feet at south wall, 2sq feet at ceiling in the 5th room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 16714905 issued 03-mar-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Mar 3, 2024 · Apt 1F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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
Mar 3, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Mar 3, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 at public hall, 1st story
Mar 3, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
Mar 3, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box at public hall, 1st story
Mar 3, 2024
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 9
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 23, 2021
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 23, 2021
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 23, 2021
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 11, 2019
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 11, 2019
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 4, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 9, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 28, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 15, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 26
- Class - 1
Work without a permit.noted at time of inspection observation was madeat exposure 1,2,&3 front of above premises facade parapet wall reconstructed replaced with new bricks and mortar.further inspection at roof
Mar 24, 2021 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.noted at time ofinspection observation of excessive debris bricks in driveway yard at ground level.further inspection at roof level scattered brick debris a
Mar 24, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway.noted at time of inspection observation was made at exposure 1 front of above premises a erected scaffold approx 20ft high,10ft wide with cross members blocking m
Mar 24, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by cthe certificate of occupancy noted premises is a two story building with cellar space presnet and converted to a ban.reset having full stainless steel kitchem a ban 2 rest
Sep 13, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Work w.o permit noted cellar space has been converted toa club.bar/red having full kocthen commercial rotted stainless steel ban 3 piece bathroom conform to c of o 2 with no permits taken work 100% complete pic
Sep 13, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c of c w/the dept of buildings for notice of violation #34611606z issued on 12/28/08 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. for occupancy conditions.
Jul 26, 2012 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order to correct conditions contained in nov #34611606z issued 12/28/08 for occupancy conditions. remedy comply w/the comm's order.
May 7, 2012 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #34611606z issued on 12/28/08. single-room occupancies at cellar. remedy: comply w/the comm's order.
Mar 14, 2012 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in notice ofviolation #34611606z issued on 12-28-08 for single room occupancies atcellar. rem:comply with the commissioner's order.
Jan 14, 2012 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation # 34611606z issued on 12/28/08. ( sro's @ cellar ) remedy: comply w/ the commissioner's order
Nov 16, 2011 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ the comms order contained in nov#34611606z issued on 1/28/08 for construction work etc done w/o a permit.rem:comply w/ the comms order.
Sep 9, 2011 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to correct violating conditions noted in ecb nov #34611606z for work done w/o a permit plumbing, construction etc. remedy: comply w/the commissioner's order.
Jul 5, 2011 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to correct condition(s) cited in nov#34611606z for work done w/o a permit(plumbing,construction etc)rem:correct conditions cited
Apr 11, 2011 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts. failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner. respondent failed to correct the conditions cited in nov 34611606z. work w/o permit. at cellar installed illegal plumbing & partitions.
Feb 2, 2011 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/comm's order to correct vio #346116062 for work w/o permit @ cellar installed illegal plumbing/partitions. no record of correction. remedy: comply w/comm's order & obtain permit.
Nov 18, 2010 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner. noted: respondent failed to correct the conditions cited in the prior nov 34611606z for work w/o a permit; 3 pc bathroom installed and full height partitions
Oct 30, 2010 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c/o & dob records. 5 rooms created at cellar thru/out flr to ceiling partitions erected. 2 full bathrooms created. remedy: discontinue illegal use of amended c/o.
Oct 13, 2010 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/comm's order to correct vio #34611606z for work w/o permit. @ cellar installed plumbing/partitions. no record of correction. remedy: comply w/comm's order & obtain permit.
Sep 16, 2010 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to correct condition(s) cited in nov 34611606z for work done w/o a permit ( erected partitions, bathroom etc @ cellar ) remedy: correct condition(s) cited
Apr 9, 2010 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts fail to comply w.comm order. noted: respondent failed tocorrect the conditions cited on the prior nov # 34611606a, having constructed full height partitions in the cellar creating 4 rms, a 3pc bat
Nov 20, 2009 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Provision of law 28-201.1 failure to comply with the commissioner's order to obtain a permit per violation #34611606z, issued 01/28/08 for"work without permit" cellar. note: see prior nov334711288k issued 11/17
Jun 5, 2009 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 28-201.1 failure to comply with the commissioner's order to obtain a permit per violation #34611606z in that partitions have been erected in the cellar creating 4 rooms & a 3pc bathroom. no record of filin
Nov 17, 2008 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to comply w/ comms order to correct vio #34611602z for work w/o permit @ cellar installed partitions for 4 rooms & new 3pc bthrm. nopermit no record of correction. remedy: comply w/ comms order & obtain
May 29, 2008 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families. illegal alteration noted: dept records indicate cellar level to be used as play room, storage room & boiler
Jan 28, 2008 · Penalty $3,050
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit - hazardous. illegal work noted: at cellar level space was illegally converted into sro's. observed 4 rooms constructed ofgypsum board & studs as well as new 3 pc bathroom sink, stand in
Jan 28, 2008 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by bldg dept records - hazardous. note: dept records indicate cellar level to be occupied as a play room,storage room & boiler room. at time of inspection cellar level being
Jan 28, 2008
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
May 27, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
May 27, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 27, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 20, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Apr 25, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 2, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 20, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 6, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 30, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close
Show 40 more ↓
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 30, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Jan 30, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Jan 30, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 30, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 30, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 26, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 24, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 21, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 20, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 14, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 12, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 9, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 7, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 5, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 1, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 27, 2024 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 22, 2024 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 3, 2024 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 29, 2024 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 25, 2024 · Apt 1FFLOO
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 20, 2024 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 13, 2024 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 9, 2024 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 28, 2024 · Apt 1F
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Apr 26, 2024 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 1, 2024 · Apt 1F
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 27, 2024 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 27, 2024 · Apt 1F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 27, 2024 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 27, 2024 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 24, 2024 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 15, 2024 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 2, 2024 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 29, 2024 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 22, 2024 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 9, 2024 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 24, 2023 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 11, 2023 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 7, 2023 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 6, 2023 · Apt 1F
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 3,280 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 316
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 3583 / 23
- Assessed value
- $204,750
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #301461, last renewed Dec 19, 2025.
Questions about 801 Saratoga Avenue
Who owns 801 Saratoga Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Mcqueen, Joseph.
Does 801 Saratoga Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 167 housing violations at this property.
Is 801 Saratoga 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 801 Saratoga Avenue built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 801 Saratoga Avenue?
It has 4 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.