Does 36 Ellwood Street, Manhattan have HPD violations?

Yes, 36 Ellwood Street, Manhattan currently has 21 open HPD housing violations: 1 Class A (non-hazardous), 10 Class B (hazardous), and 10 Class C (immediately hazardous). Data from NYC HPD via NYC Open Data, last updated July 8, 2026.

How many 311 complaints has 36 Ellwood Street, Manhattan received?

36 Ellwood Street, Manhattan has received 19 complaints in the last 12 months and 0 in the last 30 days. The most common complaint type is HEAT/HOT WATER with 7 complaints.

Is 36 Ellwood Street, Manhattan safe to live in?

Based on NYC Open Data, 36 Ellwood Street, Manhattan has a CRITICAL RISK safety rating. The building has 10 Class C (immediately hazardous) violations and should be investigated carefully before signing a lease.

What are the most common complaints at 36 Ellwood Street, Manhattan?

The most common complaints filed at 36 Ellwood Street, Manhattan in the last 12 months are: 1. HEAT/HOT WATER (7 complaints), 2. UNSANITARY CONDITION (3 complaints), 3. PLUMBING (3 complaints).

Are there Class C violations at 36 Ellwood Street, Manhattan?

Yes. 36 Ellwood Street, Manhattan currently has 10 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 36 Ellwood Street, Manhattan?

The most recent 311 complaint at 36 Ellwood Street, Manhattan was filed on May 23, 2026. In total, 42 complaints have been filed since January 2024. Data updated daily from NYC Open Data.

How serious are the violations at 36 Ellwood Street, Manhattan?

36 Ellwood Street, Manhattan currently has 21 open HPD violations: 1 Class A (non-hazardous), 10 Class B (hazardous), and 10 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 36 Ellwood Street, Manhattan a good building to rent?

36 Ellwood Street, Manhattan has 10 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 36 Ellwood Street, Manhattan?

To report a housing issue or follow up on violations at 36 Ellwood Street, 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.

36 Ellwood Street, Manhattan

📍 Washington Heights, Manhattan Built 1935 62 units Class D7 Residential

Registered to SUSAN M EDELSTEIN LLC / Partnership HPD registration · updated monthly

CRITICAL RISK

21 Open Violations

10C 10B 1A

19 Complaints (12 mo) ↓ down vs prior year

0 Last 30 Days

Renting here? This building has 10 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 down 54% compared to the previous 6 months.

🐀 2 pest infestation complaints filed with HPD since 2024

Complaint Types (Last 12 Months)

HEAT/HOT WATER

7(37%)

UNSANITARY CONDITION

3(16%)

PLUMBING

3(16%)

WATER LEAK

2(11%)

SAFETY

1(5%)

PAINT/PLASTER

1(5%)

FLOORING/STAIRS

1(5%)

APPLIANCE

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

Failed for Other Reason Most Recent Result

2026-02-04 Most Recent Date

2026-02-04 Compliance Failed for Other Reason

2025-12-15 Treatments Bait applied

2025-12-08 Treatments Bait applied

2025-12-01 Treatments Bait applied

2025-11-17 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity

2025-10-14 Initial Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason

2025-09-25 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason

2025-08-13 Initial Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason

2024-12-30 Stoppage Stoppage done

2024-12-13 Compliance Passed

2024-11-06 Initial Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason

2023-12-27 Initial Passed

2022-06-21 Initial Passed

2022-03-28 Compliance Failed for Other Reason

2021-08-03 Initial Failed for Other Reason

2021-07-21 Compliance Failed for Other Reason

2021-05-24 Initial Failed for Other Reason

2021-05-24 Compliance Failed for Other Reason

2021-04-21 Initial Failed for Other Reason

2020-10-23 Compliance Passed

2020-09-08 Initial Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason

2019-11-06 Treatments Monitoring visit

2019-10-11 Treatments Monitoring visit

2019-08-19 Treatments Bait applied

2019-08-19 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason

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

1 Class A

10 Class B

10 Class C

Driving this immediately hazardous rating

Class C Building door missing or defective self-close mechanism 2025-11-25

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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 HINGES OF 1ST DOOR FROM SOUTH AT WEST AT BUILDING ENTRANCE IN THE PUBLIC HALL LOCATED AT PUBLIC PARTS, 1st STORY

2025-11-25 ▼

Violation ID: #18473394

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000

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 HINGES OF 1ST DOOR FROM SOUTH AT WEST AT BUILDING ENTRANCE IN THE PUBLIC HALL LOCATED AT PUBLIC PARTS, 1st STORY

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 HINGES IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT D2, 4th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

2025-11-25 ▼

Violation ID: #18473398

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000

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 HINGES IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT D2, 4th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

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 SET IN THE COMPACTOR CLOSET LOCATED AT PUBLIC PARTS, 4th STORY

2025-11-25 ▼

Violation ID: #18474072

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000

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 SET IN THE COMPACTOR CLOSET LOCATED AT PUBLIC PARTS, 4th STORY

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 HINGES, DOOR AND LATCH SET IN THE COMPACTOR CLOSET LOCATED AT PUBLIC PARTS, 3rd STORY

2025-11-25 ▼

Violation ID: #18474082

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000

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 HINGES, DOOR AND LATCH SET IN THE COMPACTOR CLOSET LOCATED AT PUBLIC PARTS, 3rd STORY

2025-11-25 ▼

Violation ID: #18474095

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000

2025-11-25 ▼

Violation ID: #18474099

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000

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 DOOR AND LATCH SET AT FIRE EXIT DOOR TO YARD FROM BASEMENT LOCATED AT PUBLIC PARTS, 1st PUBLIC PARTS FROM SOUTH AT WEST

2025-11-25 ▼

Violation ID: #18474110

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000

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 DOOR AND LATCH SET AT FIRE EXIT DOOR TO YARD FROM BASEMENT LOCATED AT PUBLIC PARTS, 1st PUBLIC PARTS FROM SOUTH AT WEST

Class C HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT F9, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

2025-10-22 ▼

Violation ID: #18318415

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-10-22T00:00:00.000

Description: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT F9, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class C HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT F9, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

2025-10-22 ▼

Violation ID: #18318414

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-10-22T00:00:00.000

Description: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT F9, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class C § 27-2033 ADM CODE 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 MISSING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

2025-10-22 ▼

Violation ID: #18318419

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-10-22T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2033 ADM CODE 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 MISSING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING OPERABLE HANDLE AT HOPPER DOOR IN THE COMPACTOR CLOSET LOCATED AT PUBLIC PARTS, 1st STORY

2025-11-25 ▼

Violation ID: #18474102

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING OPERABLE HANDLE AT HOPPER DOOR IN THE COMPACTOR CLOSET LOCATED AT PUBLIC PARTS, 1st STORY

Class B § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LATCH SET AT DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT C9, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

2025-11-25 ▼

Violation ID: #18473407

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LATCH SET AT DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT C9, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class B § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LATCH SET AT DOOR IN THE COMPACTOR CLOSET LOCATED AT PUBLIC PARTS, 5th STORY

2025-11-25 ▼

Violation ID: #18474058

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LATCH SET AT DOOR IN THE COMPACTOR CLOSET LOCATED AT PUBLIC PARTS, 5th STORY

Class B § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LATCH SET AT DOOR IN THE COMPACTOR CLOSET LOCATED AT PUBLIC PARTS, 4th STORY

2025-11-25 ▼

Violation ID: #18474075

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LATCH SET AT DOOR IN THE COMPACTOR CLOSET LOCATED AT PUBLIC PARTS, 4th STORY

Class B § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LATCH SET AT DOOR IN THE COMPACTOR CLOSET LOCATED AT PUBLIC PARTS, 3rd STORY

2025-11-25 ▼

Violation ID: #18474084

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LATCH SET AT DOOR IN THE COMPACTOR CLOSET LOCATED AT PUBLIC PARTS, 3rd STORY

Class B § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LATCH SET AT DOOR IN THE COMPACTOR CLOSET LOCATED AT PUBLIC PARTS, 2nd STORY

2025-11-25 ▼

Violation ID: #18474098

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LATCH SET AT DOOR IN THE COMPACTOR CLOSET LOCATED AT PUBLIC PARTS, 2nd STORY

Class B § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LATCH SET AT DOOR IN THE COMPACTOR CLOSET LOCATED AT PUBLIC PARTS, 1st STORY

2025-11-25 ▼

Violation ID: #18474101

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LATCH SET AT DOOR IN THE COMPACTOR CLOSET LOCATED AT PUBLIC PARTS, 1st STORY

Class B § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LATCH SET AT FIRE EXIT DOOR FROM BASEMENT TO YARD LOCATED AT PUBLIC PARTS, 1st PUBLIC PARTS FROM SOUTH AT WEST

2025-11-25 ▼

Violation ID: #18474122

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LATCH SET AT FIRE EXIT DOOR FROM BASEMENT TO YARD LOCATED AT PUBLIC PARTS, 1st PUBLIC PARTS FROM SOUTH AT WEST

Class B § 27-2045(B)(1)(B) HMC, § 12-06, § 12-07, § 12-09 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT F9, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

2025-10-22 ▼

Violation ID: #18318417

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-10-22T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2045(B)(1)(B) HMC, § 12-06, § 12-07, § 12-09 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT F9, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class B § 27-2045(B)(1)(A) HMC, § 12-01, § 12-03 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL SMOKE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS RULES AND REGULATIONS DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT F9, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

2025-10-22 ▼

Violation ID: #18318416

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-10-22T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2045(B)(1)(A) HMC, § 12-01, § 12-03 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL SMOKE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS RULES AND REGULATIONS DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT F9, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class A §27-2045(B)(5) HMC, § 12-06, 12-10 RCNY POST A PROPER NOTICE OF CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE REQUIREMENTS, IN A FORM APPROVED BY COMMISSIONER, IN A COMMON AREA OF A CLASS A MULTIPLE DWELLING NEAR INSPECTION CERTIFICATE OR PROVIDE NOTICE TO TENANTS IN PRIVATE DWELLINGS MISSING

2025-10-22 ▼

Violation ID: #18318418

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-10-22T00:00:00.000

Description: §27-2045(B)(5) HMC, § 12-06, 12-10 RCNY POST A PROPER NOTICE OF CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE REQUIREMENTS, IN A FORM APPROVED BY COMMISSIONER, IN A COMMON AREA OF A CLASS A MULTIPLE DWELLING NEAR INSPECTION CERTIFICATE OR PROVIDE NOTICE TO TENANTS IN PRIVATE DWELLINGS MISSING

⚠️ 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 36 Ellwood Street, Manhattan compares to other tracked buildings in Washington Heights in the last 12 months.

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📊 That's 1.1× the Washington Heights average · top 62% most-complained in neighborhood

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What This Means If You're Considering Renting Here

This building has 10 Class C (immediately hazardous) violations currently open — the most serious HPD category. With 19 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 8, 2026. Always verify independently with HPD before signing a lease.

Data last updated: July 8, 2026 · Source: NYC Open Data

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