Top 100 Worst Landlords Watchlist Overview

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On this year's Worst Landlord Watchlist, there were a total of 691 buildings that house a total of 15,739 units. Over the time period from November 2024 to October 2025, these Watchlist buildings averaged 122 open Housing Preservation and Development violations.

Immediately Hazardous Violations

2025 Watchlist buildings averaged 2.5 immediately hazardous "C" Level Violations per unit while buildings across New York City averaged 0.2 immediately hazardous "C" level violations per unit.

Hazardous Violations

2025 Watchlist buildings averaged 4.5 hazardous "B" Level violations per unit while buildings across New York City averaged 0.8 hazardous "B" level violation per unit.