Co-op City
The largest cooperative housing development in the world, with 35 massive residential towers in the northeastern Bronx housing over 50,000 residents in a self-contained community.
Co-op City Building Violation Profile
Pulled from 311 complaint density, HPD violation patterns, and building age data. Use this to set expectations before you sign or hire.
Based on 311 pest complaint density and HPD pest-related violation history.
HPD heat & hot water violation frequency during heating season (Oct–May).
Predominantly 1968-1973 construction (one of the largest urban housing projects of its era)
Most common HPD issues in Co-op City
Co-op City generates moderate complaint volumes given its enormous scale -- elevator maintenance and heat issues are the most common, but per-unit rates are below the Bronx average.
Co-op City sublets should verify cooperative board approval status -- illegal subletting is a risk in this complex. Check elevator and heat complaints via HPD before renting.
Services in Co-op City
Each service page is tailored to Co-op City’s building stock and common violation patterns.
Violation-Linked Repairs
For when Co-op City buildings already have open violations
Pre-Lease & Investigation
Audit a Co-op City building before you commit
Move-In Essentials
For after you’ve checked the building
Building Stock & Character
Massive cooperative tower blocks (35 buildings, 15,000+ units)
Massive cooperative community, middle-class, diverse, self-contained amenities, suburban Bronx
Bx28/Bx30/Bx12 buses, BxM7/BxM8 express buses; no subway
No subway, car very helpful, co-op ownership structure complexity, distance from Manhattan