A housing code violation issued by Housing Preservation & Development for habitability and maintenance issues in residential buildings.
Last updated: March 2026 · 9.4M+ properties indexed
HPD violations are classified by severity: Class A (non-hazardous), Class B (hazardous, 30-day cure), and Class C (immediately hazardous, 24-hour cure). Common HPD violations include no heat/hot water (Class C), pests (Class B), and peeling paint (may be Class A or B).
HPD violations are critical for residential property due diligence. A building with extensive Class C violations may indicate systemic maintenance issues.
Immediately hazardous conditions that must be corrected within 24 hours. Examples: no heat/hot water, lead paint hazards, lack of fire escapes.
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