87 Ellwood Street
87 Ellwood Street in Washington Heights, Manhattan, has 97 open HPD violations, 17 of them class C, and 52 of 51 units are rent-stabilized, as of Oct 25, 2026. StreetSpy grade: F (34/100).
Multi-family walk-up · 51 units · Built 1929
StreetSpy grade: F (Severe, 34/100)
- 17 immediately hazardous violations open (the class that covers no heat, pests, lead paint and similar).
- 6 open violations are classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a.
- 46 heat or hot water complaints to 311 in the last 12 months.
- 52 of 51 units are rent-stabilized; 50 on the 2007 tax bill.
More open violations per unit than 9 in 10 Manhattan buildings this size.
- Repairs: High (97 open, 17 class C), records as of Oct 25, 2026
- Heat and hot water: 46 complaints, 12 mo, records as of Oct 25, 2026
- Pests: Clear (Owner reported none, 3 yr), records as of Oct 27, 2026
- Safety: Clear (No open DOB violations), records as of Oct 23, 2026
- Registration: Through Sep 1, 2027, records as of Oct 3, 2026
Housing code violations (HPD)
97 open violations: 17 class C (immediately hazardous), 42 class B, 38 class A. 194 issued in the last 12 months. 963 on record. Oldest open violation issued 2020-12-30. Newest violation issued 2026-09-21.
110 closed in the last 90 days. Median 84 days from issue to close for the 165 violations closed in the last 12 months.
6 open violations are classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a. Section 302-a; NY Courts guidance on getting repairs.
- Class C: Rats (hallway). 567 (C) § 27-2017, 27-2017.1, 27-2017.4, 27-2017.5, 27-2017.8, 27-2019, 27-2021 HMC: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EVIDENCE OF RATS AND ALL UNDERLYING CAUSES CREATING THE PEST INFESTATIONS, BY USING INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT (IPM), ELIMINATE ALL BURROW ENTRY AND PASSAGEWAYS, PEST NESTS, HOLES, GAPS OR CRACKS IN WALLS, CEILINGS, FLOORS, FIXING LEAKS AND MANAGING GARBAGE IN PUBLIC AREAS. EVIDENCE FOUND AT THROUGHOUT AT CELLAR, issued 2026-09-18. HPD violation 19228143
- Class C: Roaches, throughout the apartment, 3rd floor. HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2G, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH (apt 2G), issued 2026-09-14. HPD violation 19215381
- Class C: Lead paint hazard, 2nd window frame from the west, north wall, 3rd room from the east, 1st floor. - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE - USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) 2nd WINDOW FRAME FROM WEST AT NORTH WALL IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT D, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST (apt D), issued 2026-09-01. HPD violation 19186662
- Class C: Rats, throughout the apartment, 1st floor. 567 (C) § 27-2017, 27-2017.1, 27-2017.4, 27-2017.5, 27-2017.8, 27-2019, 27-2021 HMC: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EVIDENCE OF RATS AND ALL UNDERLYING CAUSES CREATING THE PEST INFESTATIONS, BY USING INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT (IPM), ELIMINATE ALL BURROW ENTRY AND PASSAGEWAYS, PEST NESTS, HOLES, GAPS OR CRACKS IN WALLS, CEILINGS, FLOORS, FIXING LEAKS AND MANAGING GARBAGE IN PUBLIC AREAS. EVIDENCE FOUND AT .. IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT D, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST (apt D), issued 2026-09-01. HPD violation 19172128
- Class C: Damaged plaster or paint, ceiling, kitchen, 2nd floor. REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1E, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST (apt 1E), issued 2026-09-01. HPD violation 19172137
- Class C: Rats (hallway). 567 (C) § 27-2017, 27-2017.1, 27-2017.4, 27-2017.5, 27-2017.8, 27-2019, 27-2021 HMC: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EVIDENCE OF RATS AND ALL UNDERLYING CAUSES CREATING THE PEST INFESTATIONS, BY USING INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT (IPM), ELIMINATE ALL BURROW ENTRY AND PASSAGEWAYS, PEST NESTS, HOLES, GAPS OR CRACKS IN WALLS, CEILINGS, FLOORS, FIXING LEAKS AND MANAGING GARBAGE IN PUBLIC AREAS. EVIDENCE FOUND AT THROUGHOUT YARD, issued 2026-08-25. HPD violation 19157605
- Class C: Roaches, throughout the apartment, 2nd floor. HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT C, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH (apt C), issued 2026-07-20. HPD violation 19077173
- Class C: Damaged plaster or paint, ceiling, bathroom, 2nd floor. REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1B, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST (apt 1B), issued 2026-07-02. HPD violation 19037919
311 housing complaints
158 in the last 12 months, 357 in 5 years. Most common: Heat/Hot Water (46), Unsanitary Condition (35), Plumbing (31), Paint/Plaster (19), Water Leak (19).
Bedbugs
The owner reported 0 infested units in the last 3 years of filings. HPD's bedbug filings are self-reported by the owner once a year; HPD does not inspect to confirm them.
- 2026: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2025: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2024: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2023: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2022: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2021: Owner reported 0 infested units
Buildings department (DOB)
No open DOB violations. 0 DOB violations on record. Check on DOB BIS.
Evictions and housing court
4 executed evictions in the last 3 years (5 on record). 0 open HPD cases; 0 harassment findings.
Rent stabilization
52 of 51 units rent-stabilized as of 2024. Stabilized renewals: 0% for one year and 0% for two years under RGB Order #58 (Oct 1, 2026 to Sep 30, 2027).
Rent-stabilized units on city tax bills: 52 in 2024, 50 in 2007. Source: DOF tax bills for 2007 and 2024; years with no bill on file are left out.
Owner and management
Owner: 87 Realty NY LLC. Head officer: Joel Weiner. Managing agent: Jona Ruth. This owner has 33 buildings on record, 24 graded D or F. See the full portfolio.
Last HPD registration Jun 10, 2026, valid through Sep 1, 2027.
Tax lot and city IDs
BBL 1021740115, HPD building ID 21525. HPD Online, ACRIS, DOB BIS.
Nearest subway
- Dyckman St (1), 4 min walk
- Dyckman St (A), 6 min walk
- 190 St (A), 7 min walk
How the grade is calculated
| Factor | On record | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Open HPD violations | 97 open (17 class C, 42 class B, 38 class A). 6 rent-impairing | −40 |
| 311 housing complaints (12 mo) | 158 | −20 |
| Bedbug reports (3 yr) | None reported | 0 |
| Executed evictions (3 yr) | 4 | −6 |
| Housing litigation | No open cases | 0 |
| Open DOB violations | None | 0 |
Sources: NYC HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations, NYC 311 Service Requests, NYC HPD Bedbug Reporting, NYC Marshal Evictions (DOI), NYC HPD Housing Litigations, NYC DOB Violations, NYC DOF tax bills (via JustFix Who Owns What portfolio API, v2), NYC HPD Property Registration. Methodology. Report generated 2026-10-27.