HPD status codes
What VIOLATION REOPEN means on an HPD violation.
violations carry the status Violation Reopen on the city record as of August 31, 2026.
What it marks on the record
A violation that had been closed was reopened on HPD's record. The item counts against the building again.
What the record shows next
The violation is treated as outstanding from here. It is the rarest status on the record, which is worth knowing when reading a building's history: a closed violation almost never comes back, so one that did is unusual.
What to do
Treat it as an open violation. Correct the condition and certify it, as with any other open item.
If you rent here
A violation at this building that had been closed is open again on the city's record.
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.
Why would a closed violation reopen?
The public record does not carry the reason. What it shows is the change of state, and this site does not guess at causes the data does not give.
How common is this?
It is the least common status HPD records. The live count is at the top of this page.
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.