Harlem Building Violations & Compliance

Every building in Harlem (ZIP 10026, 10027, 10030, 10037, 10039) has a public NYC DOB Building Information System (BIS) record at a810-bisweb.nyc.gov and an HPD Online record at hpdonline.nyc.gov. Both are searchable by street address. Pijexa's free compliance check pulls DOB, HPD, ECB, FDNY, and OATH records for any Harlem address into a single report in about 30 seconds.

Based on NYC enforcement data, the leading violation categories in Harlem are: Lead paint hazard violations in pre-1960 buildings, No heat/hot water complaints (HPD Class C), Unpermitted renovation work in brownstones. These reflect the neighborhood's typical property stock — primarily Pre-war walk-ups and Brownstones — and the aging systems in those buildings.

Yes — most Harlem buildings fall under HPD jurisdiction. HPD enforces habitability standards: heat and hot water minimums, lead paint (Local Law 1), pest control, mold, and structural safety. HPD Class C (immediately hazardous) violations carry the highest penalties, up to $500 per day per apartment.

Five agencies actively cite Harlem properties: DOB (construction, permits, elevators, facades), HPD (habitability, heat, lead paint), FDNY (fire safety, sprinklers, exits), ECB/OATH (all citywide summonses adjudicated at OATH hearings), and DSNY (sanitation, receptacle rules). Pijexa monitors all five sources daily and alerts owners to new violations before fines escalate.

Fines depend on the issuing agency and violation class. DOB Class 1 (immediately hazardous) violations start at $2,500 and can reach $25,000+. DOB Class 2 (major) violations are $250-$5,000. HPD violations by class: Class A (non-hazardous) $10-$50/day, Class B (hazardous) $25-$100/day, Class C (immediately hazardous) $50-$500/day. ECB summonses in Harlem typically range from $50 to $2,000 per citation depending on category. Ongoing accrual on no heat/hot water complaints (hpd class c) makes early cure critical.