Do I need an API key to use this NYC housing data?

No. Vinkius hosts the connection, so you can use these capabilities without managing your own API keys.

How recent is the HMC complaint data?

The search_hmc_complaints capability defaults to a 90-day window, but you can adjust this window up to 365 days.

Can I search for specific buildings?

Yes. You can use the building ID or address to look up jurisdiction programs, OMO charges, or litigation cases.

Is the data from official sources?

Yes. This MCP pulls data from NYC Open Data, including HPD and DOB records.

Which AI capabilities can I use with this MCP?

You can use this with any MCP-compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.

Do I need an API key?

No. NYC Open Data serves all public datasets anonymously over its SODA API (data.cityofnewyork.us). This MCP defines no credentials and needs nothing configured.

Why do HMC complaint searches use a date window?

The HPD HMC complaints table is very large, so search_hmc_complaints applies a received-date window by default (90 days back; pass after to shift it) and top_hmc_problem_codes ranks codes over a days window (90 by default, max 365). The other datasets are small and need no window.

Which borough values do the housing datasets use?

They differ per dataset: HMC complaints store boroughs in UPPERCASE ("MANHATTAN"), the OMO charge table in title case ("Brooklyn"), and vacate orders use two-letter codes ("BK"). Text filters are case-insensitive partial matches, so "manhattan" works in the HMC table.

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Connect Nyc Housing Buildings Hpd to ChatGPT and Claude

Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. Get direct access to New York City building and maintenance records.

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Complete set · 8 capabilities

The complete NYC Open Data capability set.

These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with NYC Open Data.

Capability set01 / 02

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 8 available through NYC Open Data.

01
List heat sensor buildings
This capability lists buildings equipped with HPD heat sensors. You can filter the results by borough or current status to find specific locations.
02
Lookup building programs
Use this to check a building's jurisdiction program status. You need the DOB building ID to get the management program and record status.
03
Search hmc complaints
This capability searches HPD Housing Maintenance Code complaints. It uses a 90-day window by default to manage the large volume of complaint data.
04
Search housing litigations
This capability searches through housing litigation cases. You can filter by case type, status, respondent, or building ID to find specific legal records.

Capability set02 / 02

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4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 8 available through NYC Open Data.

05
Search nycha violations
Use this to find NYCHA HMC violations. It provides details on hazard classes and inspection dates for specific developments.
06
Search omo charges
This capability searches DOB open-market order charges. It returns award amounts, work types, and lifecycle stages for specific buildings.
07
Search vacate orders
This capability searches for HPD repair and vacate orders. It returns the reason for a vacate order, the type, and the number of units affected.
08
Top hmc problem codes
This capability identifies the most frequently reported HMC problem codes within a specific time window, up to 365 days.

One connector, every AI

NYC Open Data works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put NYC Open Data to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 8 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of NYC Open Data, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with NYC Open Data. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

NYC Open Data Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_JjcPwgKiIlpOehqQsjvmCT0x5aYbomDw3xXTPAke/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
3Click Add and start a new chat — NYC Open Data capabilities are ready to use.

Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "nyc-housing-buildings-hpd-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_JjcPwgKiIlpOehqQsjvmCT0x5aYbomDw3xXTPAke/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Claude
ChatGPT
Cursor
VS Code
Windsurf
Claude Code
JetBrains
Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? How to give Claude access to NYC Open Data

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work NYC Open Data owners hand off.

This MCP is built for professionals working with New York City property and regulatory data.

01
Housing Researchers
Use the agent to aggregate complaint trends and problem code rankings.
02
Property Due Diligence Teams
Check building histories, litigation, and vacate orders during acquisitions.
03
Code Enforcement Officers
Query specific violations and HPD orders for targeted inspections.
04
Urban Policy Analysts
Analyze housing maintenance patterns and heat sensor deployment across boroughs.

FAQ

Questions NYC Open Data owners ask.

01
Do I need an API key to use this NYC housing data?
No. Vinkius hosts the connection, so you can use these capabilities without managing your own API keys.
02
How recent is the HMC complaint data?
The search_hmc_complaints capability defaults to a 90-day window, but you can adjust this window up to 365 days.
03
Can I search for specific buildings?
Yes. You can use the building ID or address to look up jurisdiction programs, OMO charges, or litigation cases.
04
Is the data from official sources?
Yes. This MCP pulls data from NYC Open Data, including HPD and DOB records.
05
Which AI capabilities can I use with this MCP?
You can use this with any MCP-compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.
06
Do I need an API key?
No. NYC Open Data serves all public datasets anonymously over its SODA API (data.cityofnewyork.us). This MCP defines no credentials and needs nothing configured.
07
Why do HMC complaint searches use a date window?
The HPD HMC complaints table is very large, so search_hmc_complaints applies a received-date window by default (90 days back; pass after to shift it) and top_hmc_problem_codes ranks codes over a days window (90 by default, max 365). The other datasets are small and need no window.
08
Which borough values do the housing datasets use?
They differ per dataset: HMC complaints store boroughs in UPPERCASE ("MANHATTAN"), the OMO charge table in title case ("Brooklyn"), and vacate orders use two-letter codes ("BK"). Text filters are case-insensitive partial matches, so "manhattan" works in the HMC table.

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Connect NYC Open Data to Claude, Cursor, ChatGPT & more

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

List heat sensor buildings

Lookup building programs

Search hmc complaints

Search housing litigations

Search nycha violations

Search omo charges

Search vacate orders

Top hmc problem codes

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

NYC Open Data Connector

Claude Desktop

Housing Researchers

Property Due Diligence Teams

Code Enforcement Officers

Urban Policy Analysts

Do I need an API key to use this NYC housing data?

How recent is the HMC complaint data?

Can I search for specific buildings?

Is the data from official sources?

Which AI capabilities can I use with this MCP?

Do I need an API key?

Why do HMC complaint searches use a date window?

Which borough values do the housing datasets use?

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