Does 131 Avenue A have HPD violations?

Yes, 131 Avenue A currently has 16 open HPD housing violations: 2 Class A (non-hazardous), 13 Class B (hazardous), and 1 Class C (immediately hazardous). Data from NYC HPD via NYC Open Data, last updated July 10, 2026.

How many 311 complaints has 131 Avenue A received?

131 Avenue A has received 0 complaints in the last 12 months and 0 in the last 30 days. No complaints were recorded in the last year.

Is 131 Avenue A safe to live in?

Based on NYC Open Data, 131 Avenue A has a CRITICAL RISK safety rating. The building has 1 Class C (immediately hazardous) violation and should be investigated carefully before signing a lease.

What are the most common complaints at 131 Avenue A?

No complaints have been recorded at 131 Avenue A in the last 12 months.

Are there Class C violations at 131 Avenue A?

Yes. 131 Avenue A currently has 1 Class C violation, which are classified as immediately hazardous by NYC HPD. These require urgent landlord certification of correction.

When was the last complaint filed at 131 Avenue A?

No complaints have been filed at 131 Avenue A. Data updated daily from NYC Open Data.

How serious are the violations at 131 Avenue A?

131 Avenue A currently has 16 open HPD violations: 2 Class A (non-hazardous), 13 Class B (hazardous), and 1 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.

Who do I contact about violations at 131 Avenue A?

To report a housing issue or follow up on violations at 131 Avenue A, 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.

131 Avenue A

Q: Is 131 Avenue A a good building to rent?

131 Avenue A has 1 Class C (immediately hazardous) violation 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.

📍 Lower East Side, Manhattan Built 1920 30 units Class C7 Residential

Registered to ERIC BORKOWSKI LLC / Partnership HPD registration · updated monthly

CRITICAL RISK

16 Open Violations

1C 13B 2A

0 Complaints (12 mo)

0 Last 30 Days

Renting here? This building has 1 unresolved immediately-hazardous violation — 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 have remained stable over the last year.

🐀 1 pest infestation complaint filed with HPD since 2024

Complaint Types (Last 12 Months)

No complaint types recorded in the last year.

📅 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

2026-02-13 Most Recent Date

2026-02-13 Initial Passed

2025-09-09 Compliance Passed

2025-08-08 Initial Failed for Rat Activity

2025-02-07 Initial Passed

2024-08-06 Initial Passed

2024-02-08 Initial Passed

2023-08-09 Initial Passed

2023-04-10 Compliance Passed

2023-04-03 Compliance Passed

2023-02-10 Initial Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason

2022-12-15 Stoppage Stoppage done

2022-11-02 Treatments Bait applied

2022-10-25 Treatments Bait applied

2022-09-30 Treatments Bait applied

2022-09-21 Treatments Bait applied

2022-09-09 Treatments Bait applied

2022-09-09 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity

2022-09-01 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity

2022-08-04 Initial Failed for Rat Activity

2022-07-20 Initial Failed for Rat Activity

2022-05-23 Compliance Passed

2022-04-15 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity

2022-03-15 Initial Failed for Rat Activity

2022-02-22 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

13 Class B

1 Class C

Driving this immediately hazardous rating

Class C Building door missing or defective self-close mechanism 2024-11-12

See all 16 violations ▼

Class C § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE LATCH AND LOCK SET AT DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 4, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

2024-11-12 ▼

Violation ID: #17428216

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-11-12T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE LATCH AND LOCK SET AT DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 4, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

Class B § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AT LANDING AT BULKHEAD

2024-11-12 ▼

Violation ID: #17428225

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-11-12T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AT LANDING AT BULKHEAD

Class B § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MARBLE TREAD THE 2ND TREAD FROM BOTTOM UP AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 1st STORY

2024-11-12 ▼

Violation ID: #17428228

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-11-12T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MARBLE TREAD THE 2ND TREAD FROM BOTTOM UP AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 1st STORY

Class B § 27-2037, 2038 HMC: PROVIDE A SAFE AND ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF ELECTRIC SERVICE TO THE FIXTURES AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 30, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

2024-11-12 ▼

Violation ID: #17428187

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-11-12T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2037, 2038 HMC: PROVIDE A SAFE AND ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF ELECTRIC SERVICE TO THE FIXTURES AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 30, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE ESCUTCHEON PLATE AT STEAM RISER AT CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 20, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

2024-11-12 ▼

Violation ID: #17428176

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-11-12T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE ESCUTCHEON PLATE AT STEAM RISER AT CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 20, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

2024-11-12 ▼

Violation ID: #17428207

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-11-12T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING ESCUTCHEON PLATE AT STEAM RISER AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

2024-11-12 ▼

Violation ID: #17428209

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-11-12T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING ESCUTCHEON PLATE AT STEAM RISER AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE MEDICINE CABINET AT WEST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

2024-11-12 ▼

Violation ID: #17428211

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-11-12T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE MEDICINE CABINET AT WEST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE SOUTH WALL AND WEST WALL IN THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 4, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

2024-11-12 ▼

Violation ID: #17428213

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-11-12T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE SOUTH WALL AND WEST WALL IN THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 4, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

Class B § 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

2024-11-12 ▼

Violation ID: #17428214

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-11-12T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

Class B § 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

2024-11-12 ▼

Violation ID: #17428215

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-11-12T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING AND NORTH WALL IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 30, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

2024-11-12 ▼

Violation ID: #17428189

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-11-12T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING AND NORTH WALL IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 30, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK AT CEILING IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 30, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

2024-11-12 ▼

Violation ID: #17428188

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-11-12T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK AT CEILING IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 30, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

Class B § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE COUNTERBALANCE AT LOWER WINDOW SASH AT INTERMEDIATE LANDING AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 5th STORY

2024-09-02 ▼

Violation ID: #17240351

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-09-02T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE COUNTERBALANCE AT LOWER WINDOW SASH AT INTERMEDIATE LANDING AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 5th STORY

Class A § 27-2005 ADM CODE PAINT METAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPT. REGULATION THE STEAM RISER IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

2024-11-12 ▼

Violation ID: #17428210

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-11-12T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PAINT METAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPT. REGULATION THE STEAM RISER IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

Class A § 27-2011 ADM CODE CLEANSE TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE THE FLOOR AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 6th STORY

2024-11-12 ▼

Violation ID: #17428224

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-11-12T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2011 ADM CODE CLEANSE TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE THE FLOOR AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 6th STORY

⚠️ 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 131 Avenue A compares to other tracked buildings in Lower East Side in the last 12 months.

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NYC Average

📊 That's 0.0× the Lower East Side average · top 33% most-complained in neighborhood

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What This Means If You're Considering Renting Here

This building has 1 Class C (immediately hazardous) violation currently open — the most serious HPD category. With 0 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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