HPD status codes
What DEFECT LETTER ISSUED means on an HPD violation.
violations carry the status Defect Letter Issued on the city record as of August 27, 2026.
What it marks on the record
HPD reviewed the certification of correction and found it defective: the paperwork failed, not necessarily the repair. The violation remains open as uncertified.
What the record shows next
The record expects a corrected certification. Until one is accepted, the violation reads as open, and for hazardous classes the penalty clock context continues.
What to do
Read the defect letter for the specific failure: wrong dates, missing signature, wrong form are the common ones. Fix the paperwork and resubmit promptly.
If you rent here
If you rent here, the paperwork the owner filed failed HPD's review, not necessarily the repair itself. The violation still reads as open; check HPD Online for whether a corrected certification has since been filed.
If you own or manage this building, correct the violation and file the certification directly with HPD. This page only tracks the public record. How to read it, and check your own building.
Does a defect letter mean the repair was rejected?
It means the certification document failed review. The condition may well be fixed: the record does not show it as certified until the paperwork passes.
Statuses describe the public record, not legal advice: confirm current status on the city record before acting. Count queried from NYC Open Data (HPD violations) at build time. All status codes, the record by borough, citywide, ViolationScout.