Data Sources

Building Health X aggregates data from 55+ official NYC government sources to give you a complete picture of any building before you sign a lease. Every data point links back to a real public record.

55+
Official NYC data sources
Daily
Data refresh cadence
1M+
NYC properties indexed

Data is sourced from public government databases and may have processing delays of up to 24–72 hours. Building Health X does not create or modify source records. For critical decisions, always verify information directly with the relevant NYC agency.

HPD — Housing Preservation and Development

Official site
HPD Building Violations: Open, pending, and resolved Housing Maintenance Code violations by building
HPD Complaints: Tenant-initiated complaints about building conditions including heat, hot water, and pests
HPD Registration: Landlord and property registration records required by NYC law
HPD Litigations: Court cases and legal proceedings initiated by HPD against building owners
HPD Vacate Orders: Emergency and non-emergency vacate orders issued for buildings deemed unsafe

DOB — Department of Buildings

Official site
DOB Building Jobs: Active and historical construction permits, filings, and work orders
DOB Complaints: Complaints filed about construction, unsafe conditions, and code violations
DOB Violations: Formal violations issued by DOB inspectors
DOB Certificate of Occupancy: Legal occupancy status and permitted use of each building
Elevator Inspections: Elevator safety inspection results and violation history
Boiler Inspections: Boiler safety records and compliance status

311 — NYC Service Requests

Official site
311 Service Requests: All resident-submitted service requests by address, including heat, hot water, noise, rodents, and more — 30 days, 90 days, 1 year, and 3 year views

DOHMH — Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Official site
Rodent Inspections: Results of NYC Health Department rodent inspections by property
Pest Inspection Results: Bed bug, cockroach, and general pest inspection history and outcomes

ACRIS — Automated City Register Information System

Official site
Property Deeds: Ownership history, sale transactions, and deed transfers
Liens and Encumbrances: Mortgages, mechanic's liens, and other financial claims against a property
Property Sales History: Recent and historical sale prices and transfer dates

NYC Rent Guidelines Board

Official site
Rent Stabilisation Status: Whether a building contains rent-stabilised units and approximate unit counts

FDNY — Fire Department of New York

Official site
FDNY Inspections: Fire safety inspection records, violations, and compliance status by building
Sprinkler and Fire Safety Systems: Status of fire suppression and alarm systems

NYC Open Data Portal

Official site
Multiple Agency Datasets: Building Health X pulls from numerous additional datasets hosted on the NYC Open Data portal, updated daily by participating city agencies

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