Does 75 Ellwood St have HPD violations?

Yes, 75 Ellwood St currently has 23 open HPD housing violations: 0 Class A (non-hazardous), 20 Class B (hazardous), and 3 Class C (immediately hazardous). Data from NYC HPD via NYC Open Data, last updated July 10, 2026.

How many 311 complaints has 75 Ellwood St received?

75 Ellwood St has received 37 complaints in the last 12 months and 0 in the last 30 days. The most common complaint type is WATER LEAK with 9 complaints.

Is 75 Ellwood St safe to live in?

Based on NYC Open Data, 75 Ellwood St has a CRITICAL RISK safety rating. The building has 3 Class C (immediately hazardous) violations and should be investigated carefully before signing a lease.

What are the most common complaints at 75 Ellwood St?

The most common complaints filed at 75 Ellwood St in the last 12 months are: 1. WATER LEAK (9 complaints), 2. PAINT/PLASTER (6 complaints), 3. UNSANITARY CONDITION (5 complaints).

Are there Class C violations at 75 Ellwood St?

Yes. 75 Ellwood St currently has 3 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 75 Ellwood St?

The most recent 311 complaint at 75 Ellwood St was filed on May 23, 2026. In total, 202 complaints have been filed since January 2024. Data updated daily from NYC Open Data.

How serious are the violations at 75 Ellwood St?

75 Ellwood St currently has 23 open HPD violations: 0 Class A (non-hazardous), 20 Class B (hazardous), and 3 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 75 Ellwood St?

To report a housing issue or follow up on violations at 75 Ellwood St, 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.

75 Ellwood St

Q: Is 75 Ellwood St a good building to rent?

75 Ellwood St has 3 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.

📍 Washington Heights, Manhattan Built 1940 52 units Class C1 Residential

Registered to MORDECHAI APPLEBAUM LLC / Partnership HPD registration · updated monthly

CRITICAL RISK

23 Open Violations

3C 20B

37 Complaints (12 mo) ↓ down vs prior year

0 Last 30 Days

Renting here? This building has 3 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 5% compared to the previous 6 months.

🐀 6 pest infestation complaints filed with HPD since 2024

Complaint Types (Last 12 Months)

WATER LEAK

9(26%)

PAINT/PLASTER

6(18%)

UNSANITARY CONDITION

5(15%)

APPLIANCE

4(12%)

PLUMBING

3(9%)

ELECTRIC

3(9%)

HEAT/HOT WATER

2(6%)

GENERAL

2(6%)

📅 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 Rat Activity and Other Reason Most Recent Result

2025-06-17 Most Recent Date

2025-06-17 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason

2025-04-15 Initial Failed for Rat Activity

2025-03-26 Initial Passed

2024-11-08 Treatments Bait applied

2024-10-29 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity

2024-08-26 Initial Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason

2024-03-11 Treatments Bait applied

2024-01-24 Treatments Bait applied

2023-12-04 Treatments Bait applied

2023-09-18 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity

2023-09-12 Treatments Bait applied

2023-08-21 Initial Failed for Rat Activity

2023-08-15 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity

2023-07-14 Treatments Bait applied

2023-06-20 Treatments Bait applied

2023-05-22 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity

2023-04-28 Treatments Bait applied

2023-03-28 Treatments Bait applied

2023-02-24 Treatments Bait applied

2023-01-24 Treatments Bait applied

2022-12-24 Treatments Bait applied

2022-12-21 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity

2022-12-18 Treatments Bait applied

2022-12-01 Initial Failed for Rat Activity

2022-11-26 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

0 Class A

20 Class B

3 Class C

Driving this immediately hazardous rating

Class C Active mice infestation 2026-06-15

Class C Building door missing or defective self-close mechanism 2024-10-26

See all 23 violations ▼

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

2026-06-15 ▼

Violation ID: #19006800

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-06-15T00:00:00.000

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

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 LATCHSET AT DOOR LEADING TO EAST YARD AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORY, SECTION ''75''

2024-10-26 ▼

Violation ID: #17376217

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-10-26T00:00:00.000

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 LATCHSET AT DOOR LEADING TO EAST YARD AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORY, SECTION ''75''

Class C HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5D, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

2024-02-15 ▼

Violation ID: #16674853

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-02-15T00:00:00.000

Description: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5D, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

Class B § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK ABOVE CEILING AND EAST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1G, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

2026-06-15 ▼

Violation ID: #19006798

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-06-15T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK ABOVE CEILING AND EAST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1G, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING AND EAST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1G, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

2026-06-15 ▼

Violation ID: #19006799

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-06-15T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING AND EAST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1G, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

Class B § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK ABOVE CEILING AND EAST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1G, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

2026-06-15 ▼

Violation ID: #19006802

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-06-15T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK ABOVE CEILING AND EAST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1G, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING AND EAST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1G, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

2026-06-15 ▼

Violation ID: #19006803

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-06-15T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING AND EAST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1G, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

Class B § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2E, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

2025-03-04 ▼

Violation ID: #17734178

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-03-04T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2E, 2nd 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 AT CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2E, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

2025-03-04 ▼

Violation ID: #17734179

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-03-04T00:00:00.000

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

Class B § 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... LESS THAN 30 SQ FTS AT CEILING, EAST AND NORTH WALLS IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4E, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

2024-08-22 ▼

Violation ID: #17215750

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-08-22T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... LESS THAN 30 SQ FTS AT CEILING, EAST AND NORTH WALLS IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4E, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK OVER WINDOW HEADER CEILING AT NORTH WALL IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 5J, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

2024-04-19 ▼

Violation ID: #16904221

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-04-19T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK OVER WINDOW HEADER CEILING AT NORTH WALL IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 5J, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK AT OVER EAST AND WEST WINDOWS HEADER CEILING IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 5J, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

2024-04-19 ▼

Violation ID: #16904219

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-04-19T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK AT OVER EAST AND WEST WINDOWS HEADER CEILING IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 5J, 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 EAST AND WEST WINDOWS HEADER CEILING IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 5J, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

2024-04-19 ▼

Violation ID: #16904220

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-04-19T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR EAST AND WEST WINDOWS HEADER CEILING IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 5J, 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 WINDOW HEADER CEILING AT NORTH WALL IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 5J, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

2024-04-19 ▼

Violation ID: #16904222

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-04-19T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR WINDOW HEADER CEILING AT NORTH WALL IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 5J, 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 CEILING AND ALL WALLS IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 5J, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

2024-04-19 ▼

Violation ID: #16904223

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-04-19T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING AND ALL WALLS IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 5J, 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 AND SOUTH WALL IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 5D, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

2024-02-15 ▼

Violation ID: #16674854

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-02-15T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING AND SOUTH WALL IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 5D, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK OVER PUBLIC HALL STAIRS AT 1st PUBLIC HALL BULKHEAD FROM NORTH, 6th STORY

2024-02-15 ▼

Violation ID: #16674842

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-02-15T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK OVER PUBLIC HALL STAIRS AT 1st PUBLIC HALL BULKHEAD FROM NORTH, 6th STORY

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT EAST WALL IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 5D, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

2024-02-15 ▼

Violation ID: #16674849

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-02-15T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT EAST WALL IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 5D, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK OVER CEILING IN THE 4th ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 5D, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

2024-02-15 ▼

Violation ID: #16674850

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-02-15T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK OVER CEILING IN THE 4th ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 5D, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE 4th ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 5D, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

2024-02-15 ▼

Violation ID: #16674851

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-02-15T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE 4th ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 5D, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT CEILING AND NORTH, SOUTH, EAST AND WEST WALLS AT 1st PUBLIC HALL BULKHEAD FROM NORTH, 6th STORY

2024-02-15 ▼

Violation ID: #16674841

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-02-15T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT CEILING AND NORTH, SOUTH, EAST AND WEST WALLS AT 1st PUBLIC HALL BULKHEAD FROM NORTH, 6th STORY

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK OVER CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 5D, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

2024-02-15 ▼

Violation ID: #16674846

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-02-15T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK OVER CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 5D, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING AND SOUTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 5D, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

2024-02-15 ▼

Violation ID: #16674847

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-02-15T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING AND SOUTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 5D, 6th STORY, 1st 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

Neighborhood Comparison

How 75 Ellwood St compares to other tracked buildings in Washington Heights in the last 12 months.

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📊 That's 2.1× 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 3 Class C (immediately hazardous) violations currently open — the most serious HPD category. With 37 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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