Does 20 Morningside Avenue, Manhattan have HPD violations?

Yes, 20 Morningside Avenue, Manhattan currently has 11 open HPD housing violations: 2 Class A (non-hazardous), 7 Class B (hazardous), and 2 Class C (immediately hazardous). Data from NYC HPD via NYC Open Data, last updated July 10, 2026.

How many 311 complaints has 20 Morningside Avenue, Manhattan received?

20 Morningside Avenue, Manhattan has received 22 complaints in the last 12 months and 0 in the last 30 days. The most common complaint type is HEAT/HOT WATER with 13 complaints.

Is 20 Morningside Avenue, Manhattan safe to live in?

Based on NYC Open Data, 20 Morningside Avenue, Manhattan has a CRITICAL RISK safety rating. The building has 2 Class C (immediately hazardous) violations and should be investigated carefully before signing a lease.

What are the most common complaints at 20 Morningside Avenue, Manhattan?

The most common complaints filed at 20 Morningside Avenue, Manhattan in the last 12 months are: 1. HEAT/HOT WATER (13 complaints), 2. PLUMBING (2 complaints), 3. PAINT/PLASTER (2 complaints).

Are there Class C violations at 20 Morningside Avenue, Manhattan?

Yes. 20 Morningside Avenue, Manhattan currently has 2 Class C violations, which are classified as immediately hazardous by NYC HPD. These require urgent landlord certification of correction.

When was the last complaint filed at 20 Morningside Avenue, Manhattan?

The most recent 311 complaint at 20 Morningside Avenue, Manhattan was filed on June 8, 2026. In total, 65 complaints have been filed since January 2024. Data updated daily from NYC Open Data.

How serious are the violations at 20 Morningside Avenue, Manhattan?

20 Morningside Avenue, Manhattan currently has 11 open HPD violations: 2 Class A (non-hazardous), 7 Class B (hazardous), and 2 Class C (immediately hazardous). Class C violations are immediately hazardous and require urgent remediation by the landlord under NYC housing code. Data from NYC HPD via NYC Open Data.

Is 20 Morningside Avenue, Manhattan a good building to rent?

20 Morningside Avenue, Manhattan has 2 Class C (immediately hazardous) violations currently open — the most serious HPD category. Prospective renters should exercise significant caution, request a full HPD inspection history, and consult a tenant rights organization before signing any lease.

Who do I contact about violations at 20 Morningside Avenue, Manhattan?

To report a housing issue or follow up on violations at 20 Morningside Avenue, Manhattan, contact NYC's Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) by calling 311 or visiting hpd.nyc.gov. Tenants can file a new complaint via the 311 mobile app or website. For free legal assistance, contact Housing Court Answers (212-962-4795), MFY Legal Services, or Housing Rights Initiative.

20 Morningside Avenue, Manhattan

📍 Harlem, Manhattan Built 1900 53 units Class D1 Residential

Registered to FREDERICK CAMERATA LLC / Partnership HPD registration · updated monthly

CRITICAL RISK

11 Open Violations

2C 7B 2A

22 Complaints (12 mo) ↑ up vs prior year

0 Last 30 Days

Renting here? This building has 2 unresolved immediately-hazardous violations — ask the landlord what's being done about them before you sign.

311 Complaint Summary

Last 30 Days

Last 90 Days

Last 365 Days

⚠️ Complaints are up 75% compared to the previous 6 months.

🐀 1 pest infestation complaint filed with HPD since 2024

Complaint Types (Last 12 Months)

HEAT/HOT WATER

13(59%)

PLUMBING

2(9%)

PAINT/PLASTER

2(9%)

FLOORING/STAIRS

2(9%)

WATER LEAK

1(5%)

ELECTRIC

1(5%)

DOOR/WINDOW

1(5%)

📅 Monthly Activity Heatmap (Last 12 Months)

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Source: NYC 311 / HPD · Synced daily · Covers HPD-managed residential buildings · Records from Jan 2024 onward

DOHMH Rat Inspection History

25 Inspections on Record

Passed Most Recent Result

2026-06-08 Most Recent Date

2026-06-08 Initial Passed

2025-11-25 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity

2025-10-23 Initial Failed for Rat Activity

2025-06-30 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason

2025-04-30 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity

2025-04-02 Initial Failed for Rat Activity

2024-12-31 Stoppage Stoppage done

2024-12-03 Initial Passed

2024-06-05 Initial Passed

2023-12-07 Initial Passed

2023-08-22 Compliance Passed

2023-07-21 Stoppage Stoppage done

2023-06-30 Initial Passed

2023-06-06 Initial Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason

2022-10-24 Initial Passed

2022-09-12 Compliance Passed

2022-07-22 Initial Failed for Rat Activity

2022-05-20 Initial Passed

2021-12-22 Initial Passed

2021-10-25 Initial Passed

2019-10-23 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity

2019-08-29 Initial Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason

2019-01-16 Initial Passed

2018-09-05 Initial Passed

2018-03-13 Initial Passed

Source: NYC DOHMH Rodent Inspections · Synced daily (30-day lookback) · Inspections may cover the building's block, not the exact address · DOHMH data publishes with ~10-day lag

HPD Housing Violations

2 Class A

7 Class B

2 Class C

Driving this immediately hazardous rating

Class C M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water above 130 degrees, found 136 degrees in the… 2026-06-09

Class C Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 2026-03-27

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Class C § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF SCALDING HOT WATER ABOVE 130 DEGREES, FOUND 136 DEGREES IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1C, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

2026-06-09 ▼

Violation ID: #18992794

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF SCALDING HOT WATER ABOVE 130 DEGREES, FOUND 136 DEGREES IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1C, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class C § 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1C, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

2026-03-27 ▼

Violation ID: #18743096

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1C, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC TILES AT SOUTH IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1C, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

2026-06-09 ▼

Violation ID: #18992796

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC TILES AT SOUTH IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1C, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class B § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CLOSET DOORS AT EAST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 1C, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

2026-03-27 ▼

Violation ID: #18743099

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CLOSET DOORS AT EAST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 1C, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class B § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LIGHT FIXTURE AT CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1C, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

2026-03-27 ▼

Violation ID: #18743097

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LIGHT FIXTURE AT CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1C, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class B § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BELL BUZZER/INTERCOM SYSTEM FROM THE BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR TO THE APARTMENT WALL PANEL AT WEST WALL IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 5D, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''WEST''

2025-08-28 ▼

Violation ID: #18192059

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-08-28T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BELL BUZZER/INTERCOM SYSTEM FROM THE BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR TO THE APARTMENT WALL PANEL AT WEST WALL IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 5D, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''WEST''

Class B § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SPRING BALANCE AT UPPER AND LOWER SASH AT 2ND WINDOW FROM EAST AT SOUTH WALL IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 5D, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''WEST''

2025-08-28 ▼

Violation ID: #18192060

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-08-28T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SPRING BALANCE AT UPPER AND LOWER SASH AT 2ND WINDOW FROM EAST AT SOUTH WALL IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 5D, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''WEST''

Class B § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SPRING BALANCE AT UPPER SASH AT 2ND WINDOW FROM SOUTH AT WEST WALL IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 5D, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''WEST''

2025-08-28 ▼

Violation ID: #18192061

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-08-28T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SPRING BALANCE AT UPPER SASH AT 2ND WINDOW FROM SOUTH AT WEST WALL IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 5D, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''WEST''

Class B § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SPRING BALANCE AT UPPER AND LOWER SASH AT WINDOW AT WEST WALL IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 5D, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''WEST''

2025-08-28 ▼

Violation ID: #18192062

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-08-28T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SPRING BALANCE AT UPPER AND LOWER SASH AT WINDOW AT WEST WALL IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 5D, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''WEST''

Class A § 27-2011 ADM CODE CLEANSE TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE MOLD AT GROUT ON CERAMIC TILES AROUND BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1C, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

2026-06-09 ▼

Violation ID: #18992795

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2011 ADM CODE CLEANSE TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE MOLD AT GROUT ON CERAMIC TILES AROUND BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1C, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class A § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AT CEILING IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 1C, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

2026-03-27 ▼

Violation ID: #18743098

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AT CEILING IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 1C, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

⚠️ What does Class C mean?

Class C violations are classified as immediately hazardous by the HPD (e.g. lack of heat or hot water, active mold, severe rodent infestations, lead-based paint, or carbon monoxide detector issues). Landlords are legally required to resolve these immediately.

Source: NYC HPD Housing Violations · Synced daily · Open violations only — closed violations excluded · Class I (administrative/registration notices) excluded from counts

Neighborhood Comparison

How 20 Morningside Avenue, Manhattan compares to other tracked buildings in Harlem in the last 12 months.

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📊 That's 2.4× the Harlem average · top 36% most-complained in neighborhood

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What This Means If You're Considering Renting Here

This building has 2 Class C (immediately hazardous) violations currently open — the most serious HPD category. With 22 complaints filed in the last 12 months, prospective renters should exercise significant caution, request a full HPD inspection history, and consult a tenant rights organization before signing any lease.

Data current as of July 10, 2026. Always verify independently with HPD before signing a lease.

Data last updated: July 10, 2026 · Source: NYC Open Data

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