970 42 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11219BBL 3-05595-0034Map
Owner of record: Borough Park Courtsasso
970 42 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1923 in Brooklyn, 11219. It has 40 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Borough Park Courtsasso. HPD has recorded 94 housing violations here, most recently on July 29, 2026. 17 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 94
- DOB violations
- 40
- ECB violations
- 13
- HPD complaints
- 385
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 · 94
- BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wash basin in the 2nd bathroom from east located at apt 4j, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 29, 2026 · Apt 4J
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around sink counter top at west in the kitchen located at apt 4j, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 29, 2026 · Apt 4J
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose base cabinets in the kitchen located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''north''
Feb 15, 2024 · Apt 4E
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''north''
Feb 15, 2024 · Apt 4E
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''north''
Feb 15, 2024 · Apt 4E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''north''
Feb 15, 2024 · Apt 4E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''north''
Feb 15, 2024 · Apt 4E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 4j, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section at west
May 3, 2023 · Apt 4J
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace the broken or defective wash basin in the 2nd bathroom from east located at apt 4j, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section at west
May 3, 2023 · Apt 4J
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective at cerimic floor tiles in the 2nd bathroom from east located at apt 4j, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section at west
May 3, 2023 · Apt 4J
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door at east wall in the 1st bathroom from east located at apt 4j, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section at west
May 3, 2023 · Apt 4J
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of expose electric cords wire from south wall to fan ceiling in the 5th room from east located at apt 4j, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section at west
May 3, 2023 · Apt 4J
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electric outlet cover at south wall in the 5th room from east located at apt 4j, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section at west
May 3, 2023 · Apt 4J
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls in the 5th room from east located at apt 4j, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section at west
May 3, 2023 · Apt 4J
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4j, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section at west
May 3, 2023 · Apt 4J
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4j, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section at west
May 3, 2023 · Apt 4J
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots on 3rd story balcony stack from east at north at building front at fire escape
Nov 5, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story, section ''north''
Nov 5, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4e, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section at north
Nov 29, 2021 · Apt 4E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4e, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section at north
Nov 29, 2021 · Apt 4E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash, 1st window from north at east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 4e, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section at north
Nov 29, 2021 · Apt 4E
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit closet door at west wall in the private hallway located at apt 4e, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section at north
Nov 29, 2021 · Apt 4E
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit closet door at south wall in the foyer located at apt 4e, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section at north
Nov 29, 2021 · Apt 4E
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at south and west walls in the bathroom located at apt 4e, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section at north
Nov 29, 2021 · Apt 4E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at electrical outlets at east and north walls in the 1st room from east located at apt 4e, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section at north
Nov 29, 2021 · Apt 4E
Open — Nov sent out - 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 6, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 31, 2020 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide support brackets below the air conditioning units at front of building, 3rd and 4th story.
May 31, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the 2nd room from east at south, the 4th room from east located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 31, 2020 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - 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 south at west
May 31, 2020 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 4th room from east, the 2nd room from east at south, the 1st room from east at south, the foyer , the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 27, 2020 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 27, 2020 · Apt 3A
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 = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 27, 2020 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 27, 2020 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 27, 2020 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures light fixture at ceilingg in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 27, 2020 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures light fixtuure at ceiling in the kitchenette located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 27, 2020 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures light fixture at ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 27, 2020 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 1 sq.ft. at east and south walls in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 22, 2019 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at north one lower window sash in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 22, 2019 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 22, 2019 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood flooring in the foyer located at apt 2h, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at west
Mar 20, 2019 · Apt 2H
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 2h, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at west
Mar 20, 2019 · Apt 2H
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 2h, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at west
Mar 20, 2019 · Apt 2H
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the foyer located at apt 2h, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at west
Mar 20, 2019 · Apt 2H
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2h, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at west
Mar 20, 2019 · Apt 2H
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2h, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at west
Mar 20, 2019 · Apt 2H
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioner unit installed in fire escape window in the 5th room from east located at apt 2h, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at west
Mar 20, 2019 · Apt 2H
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2h, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at west
Mar 20, 2019 · Apt 2H
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2h, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at west
Mar 20, 2019 · Apt 2H
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 40
- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 14, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 14, 2021
Dob violation - active - Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Apr 29, 2021
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 19, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 19, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 20, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 20, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 17, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 17, 2018
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 28, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 28, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst
May 30, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst
May 30, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst
May 30, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 27, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 27, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 15, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 15, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 7, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 3, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 3, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 13, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 13, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 29, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 29, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 25, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 25, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 29, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 29, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
3p7633
Oct 23, 2000
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
3p7634
Oct 23, 2000
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
2
Oct 12, 1989
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
51)provide access to motor room 52)renew car flooring
Nov 16, 1988
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
(45)clean car top
Jul 28, 1988
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 28, 1988
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 13
- Class - 2
Provide designated lobby braille tags. braille tags not mounted as per ada code. repalce worn gibs where needed. secure gibs where needed. misalinged cab mirror. inoperative car phone.
Feb 11, 2026 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Provide designated lobby braille tags. braille tags not mounted as per ada code. repalce worn gibs where needed. secure gibs where needed. misalinged cab mirror. inoperative car phone. missing in case of fire s
Feb 11, 2026 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Pedestrian protection does not meet code specification. note:observed sidewalk shed is in place sws parapet wall is missing, that does meet code specification # 3307.6.4.6.remedy:comply with code.
Aug 5, 2016 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Pedestrian protection does not meet code specification.note:observed sidewalk shed is in place.sidewalk shed lights are not operating at time of inspection 8:25pm,that does not meet code specifications #3307.6.
Aug 5, 2016 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
11q3,73o2,57o2,18q3. 11 install guards inside elev.
May 16, 2001
Resolve - Non-hazardous
11q3,73o02,57o2,18q3.
May 16, 2001
Resolve - Non-hazardous
37b09,31q03,15b11,11q3,22d06,55x11,57o02,30d03, 37- b- remove jumper from side control . 31q- install cover for power wires (el. box on oil tank ) 15b- hoistway doors - must be self closing 30d- install guard s
Mar 15, 2000 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
11q43u74b07l 43u-perform 5 year test & tag 74b-restore fire service 07l-restore elect. eye.
Apr 13, 1998 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
11q43u08d74b 43u-perform 3 year test & tag 8d-install t.o.e. guard. 74b-restore fire service.
Apr 13, 1998 · Penalty $100
Resolve - Non-hazardous
57o.
Mar 10, 1995
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
10l,21l,37r,55l,57o,
Mar 27, 1992
Resolve - Non-hazardous
10,21,55,57, (37) jumpers on control board
Mar 27, 1992
Resolve - Unknown
Failure to have apporved pa plans avaiable for inspection. remedy: provide approved pa plans for inspection.
Sep 13, 1989 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 5, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open - Electric
Outlet/switch
Aug 7, 2026 · Apt 4J
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 21, 2026 · Apt 4J
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jun 7, 2026 · Apt 4J
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jun 7, 2026 · Apt 4J
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 7, 2026 · Apt 4J
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jun 7, 2026 · Apt 4J
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 14, 2025 · Apt 3C
Close - General
Cabinet
Feb 13, 2024 · Apt 4E
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 13, 2024 · Apt 4E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 13, 2024 · Apt 4E
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt 4B
Close - Electric
Wiring
Apr 26, 2023 · Apt 4J
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 26, 2023 · Apt 4J
Close - Electric
Wiring
Apr 26, 2023 · Apt 4J
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 26, 2023 · Apt 4J
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 26, 2023 · Apt 4J
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 3, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 13, 2023 · Apt 2H
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 13, 2023 · Apt 2H
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 29, 2022 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 29, 2022 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 4, 2022 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 24, 2022 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 20, 2022 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 20, 2022 · Apt 4B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 29, 2022 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 18, 2022 · Apt 4B
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Nov 19, 2021 · Apt 4E
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 19, 2021 · Apt 4E
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 19, 2021 · Apt 4E
Close - Electric
Power outage
May 23, 2021 · Apt 4J
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 26, 2021 · Apt 3A
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Jan 26, 2021 · Apt 3A
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 26, 2021 · Apt 3A
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 23, 2021 · Apt 3A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 16, 2020 · Apt 4J
Close - Electric
Power outage
Aug 16, 2020 · Apt 4J
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 17, 2020 · Apt 3A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 26, 2020 · Apt 3A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 26, 2020 · Apt 3A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 26, 2020 · Apt 3A
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Feb 26, 2020 · Apt 3A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 26, 2020 · Apt 3A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 26, 2020 · Apt 3A
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 26, 2020 · Apt 3A
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 26, 2020 · Apt 3A
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Sep 19, 2019 · Apt 2D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 19, 2019 · Apt 2D
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1923
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 40
- Building area
- 44,800 ft²
- Lot area
- 14,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 312
- Council district
- 38
- Block / lot
- 5595 / 34
- Assessed value
- $2,044,800
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #327376, last renewed Jul 8, 2025.
Questions about 970 42 Street
Who owns 970 42 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Borough Park Courtsasso.
Does 970 42 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 94 housing violations at this property.
Is 970 42 Street 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 970 42 Street built?
City records list 1923 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 970 42 Street?
It has 40 residential units and 41 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.