NYC Building Violations Lookup
Check any NYC building for HPD violations, DOB complaints, bedbug history, and housing issues before you sign a lease. Free, instant results from official city data.
Check a Building NowWhat We Check
Our building health score analyzes violations and complaints across multiple categories to give you a complete picture.
Heat & Hot Water
HPD violations for inadequate heating or hot water supply
Critical in winter monthsBedbug Reports
Annual bedbug infestation filings required by NYC law
Check before signingDOB Violations
Department of Buildings code violations and complaints
Structural safetyElevator Issues
Elevator violations and maintenance complaints
Important for high-risesPlumbing & Leaks
Water damage, leaks, and plumbing violations
Mold risk indicatorElectrical Hazards
Electrical code violations and safety issues
Fire safety concernHow Building Health Scoring Works
Enter Any NYC Address
Type in the building address you want to check. We support all five boroughs and can look up any residential or mixed-use building in New York City.
We Query Official City Databases
DwellCheck instantly queries HPD violations, HPD complaints, DOB violations, bedbug reports, and other official NYC Open Data sources to compile a complete history.
Get a Building Health Score
We analyze the severity, recency, and frequency of violations to calculate a building health score. Severe or recent violations have more impact than old, corrected issues.
Review Detailed Breakdown
See exactly what violations exist, when they were filed, and whether they have been corrected. Identify patterns like recurring heat complaints or persistent maintenance issues.
Official Data Sources
All building health data comes directly from NYC government databases through the NYC Open Data Portal.
HPD Violations
4M+Housing violations from NYC Housing Preservation & Development
Dataset ID: wvxf-dwi5
HPD Complaints
8M+Tenant complaints filed with HPD since 2014
Dataset ID: uwyv-629c
DOB Violations
2M+Building code violations from Dept of Buildings
Dataset ID: 3h2n-5cm9
Bedbug Reports
200K+Annual bedbug infestation filings by landlords
Dataset ID: wz6d-d3jb
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check if a NYC building has violations?
Enter the building address on DwellCheck to instantly see all HPD violations, DOB complaints, bedbug reports, and other housing issues. We aggregate data from multiple NYC government sources into one comprehensive report.
What is an HPD violation?
HPD violations are issued by NYC Housing Preservation & Development when buildings fail to meet housing code standards. Class A violations are non-hazardous, Class B are hazardous, and Class C are immediately hazardous conditions that must be corrected within 24 hours.
How recent is the building violation data?
DwellCheck pulls data directly from NYC Open Data, which is updated daily by city agencies. Our reports reflect violations and complaints filed within the past 24-48 hours in most cases.
Can I see bedbug history for a building?
Yes. NYC landlords are required by law to file annual bedbug infestation reports. DwellCheck shows this history so you can see if a building has had recurring bedbug problems before signing a lease.
What should I do if a building has many violations?
Multiple open violations, especially Class B or C HPD violations, are red flags. Consider: 1) How quickly were past violations corrected? 2) Are violations recurring issues? 3) Are there recent complaints? A pattern of slow repairs or repeated issues suggests poor management.
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