Housing Violations in NYC Jumped 24% This Year. We Mapped Them By Neighborhood.

The article from City Limits Magazine reports a 24% increase in housing code violations in New York City in fiscal year 2024 compared to the previous year. The violations are concentrated in Bronx and Brooklyn neighborhoods, with issues such as self-closing doors and rain-related damage showing the biggest upticks. Tenants in buildings with longstanding violations express frustration over slow repairs, while landlords cite financial challenges in maintaining regulated buildings. The city's Department of Housing, Preservation and Development is increasing enforcement efforts to address the rise in violations. [Extracted from the article]