HPD status codes
What VIOLATION OPEN means on an HPD violation.
violations carry the status Violation Open on the city record as of August 31, 2026.
What it marks on the record
The violation is outstanding on HPD's record. Nothing has been accepted as a correction and the item is still counted against the building.
What the record shows next
The record expects a correction and an accepted certification. Until one is filed and accepted, the violation keeps counting as open in every place the public record is read, including HPD Online and this site.
What to do
Correct the condition and certify it through HPD's eCertification. If the certify-by date has already passed, the status commonly moves to NOT COMPLIED WITH rather than closing on its own.
If you rent here
The city has an open, uncorrected violation on record for this building. Check the building's full history on HPD Online by address.
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.
How is VIOLATION OPEN different from NOV SENT OUT?
Both mark a violation as outstanding. NOV SENT OUT specifically records that the Notice of Violation was mailed to the registered address. The public record does not explain why one status was used rather than the other on a given case, and we do not guess.
Does an open violation expire?
Not on this record. An open violation stays open until a correction is certified and accepted, or the case is closed or dismissed another way. Age alone does not clear it.
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.