461 Ft Washington Avenue, Manhattan

📍 Washington Heights, Manhattan Built 1909 34 units Class D7 Residential
Registered to ROBERT GERSHON LLC / Partnership HPD registration · updated monthly
CRITICAL RISK
9 Open Violations
4C 1B 4A
12 Complaints (12 mo) ↑ up vs prior year
4 Last 30 Days
Renting here? This building has 4 unresolved immediately-hazardous violations — ask the landlord what's being done about them before you sign.

311 Complaint Summary

4
Last 30 Days
4
Last 90 Days
12
Last 365 Days
⚠️ Complaints are up 100% compared to the previous 6 months.
🐀 2 pest infestation complaints filed with HPD since 2024
Complaint Types (Last 12 Months)
UNSANITARY CONDITION
4(33%)
PLUMBING
3(25%)
DOOR/WINDOW
3(25%)
HEAT/HOT WATER
2(17%)
📅 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
2026-02-05 Most Recent Date
2026-02-05 Compliance Passed
2025-10-30 Initial Failed for Other Reason
2025-07-09 Compliance Failed for Other Reason
2024-10-29 Initial Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason
2023-12-21 Initial Passed
2022-06-23 Initial Passed
2019-07-19 Initial Passed
2018-11-02 Initial Passed
2018-05-23 Compliance Passed
2018-05-04 Initial Failed for Rat Activity
2017-09-13 Compliance Passed
2017-08-01 Initial Failed for Other Reason
2017-07-24 Initial Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason
2017-05-23 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason
2017-04-14 Compliance Failed for Other Reason
2017-02-02 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason
2017-01-03 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason
2016-11-04 Initial Failed for Rat Activity
2016-10-13 Treatments Bait applied
2016-09-29 Treatments Bait applied
2016-09-23 Treatments Bait applied
2016-09-14 Treatments Bait applied
2016-09-06 Treatments Bait applied
2016-08-30 Treatments Bait applied
2016-08-23 Treatments Bait applied

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

4 Class A
1 Class B
4 Class C
Driving this immediately hazardous rating
Class C Boiler room locked — no access to heating system 2026-01-25
Class C Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment 2026-01-25
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Class C § 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED AT BASEMENT AT BOILER ROOM
2026-01-25

Violation ID: #18595464

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-01-25T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED AT BASEMENT AT BOILER ROOM

Class C § 27-2029 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FOR THE APARTMENT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 24, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
2026-01-25

Violation ID: #18595463

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-01-25T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2029 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FOR THE APARTMENT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 24, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

Class C § 27-2029 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FOR THE APARTMENT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 26B, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2026-01-25

Violation ID: #18595465

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-01-25T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2029 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FOR THE APARTMENT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 26B, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class C HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 45, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
2024-02-27

Violation ID: #16704721

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-02-27T00:00:00.000

Description: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 45, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE SOUTH WALL, WEST WALL, AND CEILING. IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 45, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
2024-02-27

Violation ID: #16704716

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-02-27T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE SOUTH WALL, WEST WALL, AND CEILING. IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 45, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

Class A § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SLOPING WOOD FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 45, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
2024-02-27

Violation ID: #16704717

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-02-27T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SLOPING WOOD FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 45, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

Class A § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE GROUT AT FLOOR TILE AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 45, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
2024-02-27

Violation ID: #16704718

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-02-27T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE GROUT AT FLOOR TILE AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 45, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

Class A § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 45, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
2024-02-27

Violation ID: #16704719

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-02-27T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 45, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

Class A § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SLOPING WOOD FLOOR IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 45, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
2024-02-27

Violation ID: #16704720

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-02-27T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SLOPING WOOD FLOOR IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 45, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

⚠️ 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

What This Means If You're Considering Renting Here

This building has 4 Class C (immediately hazardous) violations currently open — the most serious HPD category. With 12 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 9, 2026. Always verify independently with HPD before signing a lease.

Data last updated: July 9, 2026 · Source: NYC Open Data

⚠️ Serious Concerns Found

This building has 12 complaints and 4 Class C (immediately hazardous) violations on record in the last 12 months. Review the full violation list carefully before signing any lease.

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About This Data

Complaint data is sourced from the NYC 311 Service Requests dataset (NYC Open Data). Violation data is from the HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations dataset. Building info is based on NYC PLUTO by NYC Department of City Planning.

All records are public-domain municipal data provided as-is. Updated daily. Last verified: July 9, 2026.