About HPD Online
HPD Online is the city's portal for looking up housing code violations, building registrations, and complaint history. It's specifically focused on residential housing maintenance issues.
Head-to-Head Comparison
Violation sources: HPD Online = HPD only. RegWatch = HPD + DOB + ECB combined.
Context: HPD Online doesn't show DOB construction violations or ECB fines. RegWatch shows all three together.
Lien risk: HPD Online doesn't flag ECB judgment liens. RegWatch cross-references violation fines with lien records.
Additional data: HPD Online = violations only. RegWatch = violations + permits + tax + title + zoning + environmental.
The Verdict
HPD Online is valuable for housing-specific research. RegWatch includes the same HPD data but adds DOB, ECB, and 8 more agencies for complete property intelligence.
What You Get with RegWatch
- Save any building free
- In-app compliance alerts, free
- Email monitoring and unlimited AI chat with Pro
- 250+ source data aggregation
- < 3 second results
- Title abstracts from ACRIS
- One-time report snapshot from $15
- Risk scoring
Frequently Asked Questions
Is RegWatch better than HPD Online?
RegWatch and HPD Online serve different purposes. RegWatch excels at aggregating data from 250+ government sources into one search with automated reports and monitoring.
Can I use both?
Yes. Many professionals use RegWatch alongside other tools. RegWatch handles the data aggregation layer while other tools may offer specialized features.
Is there a free option?
Yes. Search any building and save it to your portfolio for free, with in-app compliance alerts and most report sections free to browse. Email monitoring and unlimited AI chat come with a Pro subscription ($15/mo); a one-time Full Analysis report ($15) is an optional snapshot with no monitoring. No credit card to start.
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