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Manhattan · ZIP 10007 · BIN 1001649 · Tribeca-Civic Center · On record since Dec 3, 1993 · Built 1910

NeighborhoodⓘTribeca-Civic Center
Worse than most buildings in Tribeca-Civic Center
More complaints than 83% of residential buildings in Tribeca-Civic Center over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
83rd pct
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaints have increased in the last 2 years
↑ Up 286% in the last 2 years (27 vs 7 prior 2 yrs)
20100'21'26
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
More serious complaints than most buildings nearby
70 Priority A and B complaints over 33 years — 4.2 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
4.2/yr80th pct(med. 0.2/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 1993
103
0 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
15
Total Priority Bⓘ
55
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
0%
0 complaints
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed Dec 3, 1993. Latest: Jun 4, 2026.

Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
Complaint log
103total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
Jul 26, 2017

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDJul 31, 2017
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Ecb violation served

Jul 21, 2017

Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit

23

BCLOSEDJul 25, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 24, 2017

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDApr 26, 2017

Ecb violation served

Apr 20, 2017

Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit

23

BCLOSEDApr 24, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 17, 2017

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDFeb 21, 2017

Ecb violation served

Jul 13, 2016

Gas Utility Referral

1L

BCLOSEDJul 21, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 12, 2016

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDAug 3, 2016

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jul 12, 2016

Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)

66

BCLOSEDAug 2, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 12, 2016

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDJul 18, 2016

Ecb violation served

Apr 20, 2016

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDMar 1, 2018

Ecb violation served

Mar 23, 2016

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDMar 29, 2016

Please see complaint number

Mar 22, 2016

Elevator Not Inspected/Illegal/No Permit

80

DCLOSEDMar 29, 2016

Ecb violation served

Jan 8, 2016

Enforcement Work Order (DOB)

1Z

DCLOSEDJan 8, 2016

Ecb violation served

Aug 31, 2015

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDAug 31, 2015

Ecb violation served

Aug 14, 2015

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDAug 14, 2015

Ecb violation served

Aug 7, 2013

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDAug 7, 2013

Ecb violation served

Jan 25, 2012

SEP – Professional Certification Compliance Audit

4B

BCLOSEDMar 30, 2012

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 9, 2011

Debris – Excessive

09

BCLOSEDJun 17, 2011

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 11, 2011

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDFeb 14, 2011

Ecb violation served

Oct 5, 2010

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDOct 12, 2010

Ecb & buildings violations served

May 21, 2010

Site Conditions Endangering Workers

91

ACLOSEDMay 21, 2010

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 19, 2010

Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit

23

BCLOSEDApr 19, 2010

Ecb & buildings violations served

Mar 17, 2010

Storefront or Business Sign/Awning/Marquee/Canopy – Illegal

49

CCLOSEDMar 17, 2010

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 2, 2009

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDJan 12, 2010

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Jul 27, 2009

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDJul 30, 2009

Please see complaint number

Jul 27, 2009

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDJul 30, 2009

Ecb violation served

Jun 3, 2009

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDJun 5, 2009

Ecb & buildings violations served

Feb 11, 2009

Contrary to LL58/87 (Handicap Access)

77

CCLOSEDMar 5, 2009

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 3, 2009

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDFeb 4, 2009

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 5, 2008

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDOct 22, 2015

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Nov 20, 2008

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJan 16, 2009

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Nov 20, 2008

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDNov 21, 2008

Ecb & buildings violations served

Jul 16, 2008

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDJul 17, 2008

Ecb & buildings violations served

Jul 8, 2008

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDJul 9, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 8, 2008

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDAug 18, 2008

Buildings violation(s) served

Jul 2, 2008

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJul 25, 2008

Buildings violation(s) served

Jan 4, 2008

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDJan 9, 2008

Please see complaint number

Sep 4, 2007

Site Conditions Endangering Workers

91

ACLOSEDSep 6, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 14, 2007

Storefront or Business Sign/Awning/Marquee/Canopy – Illegal

49

CCLOSEDJun 15, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 6, 2007

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDJun 14, 2007

Ecb & buildings violations served

May 1, 2007

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDMay 14, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 21, 2007

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDApr 23, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 1, 2006

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDNov 2, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 17, 2005

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDSep 12, 2005

Buildings violation(s) served

Aug 29, 2001

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDSep 4, 2001

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 1, 2001

Storefront or Business Sign/Awning/Marquee/Canopy – Illegal

49

CCLOSEDMar 1, 2001

Buildings violation(s) served

Mar 1, 2001

Storefront or Business Sign/Awning/Marquee/Canopy – Illegal

49

CCLOSEDMar 1, 2001

Buildings violation(s) served

Jun 25, 1998

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDJun 25, 1998

Buildings violation(s) served

Jan 4, 1994

Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)

66

BCLOSEDJan 10, 1994

Buildings violation(s) prepared & attempt to serve will be made

Jan 4, 1994

Structural Stability Affected

43

ACLOSEDJan 6, 1994

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jul 26, 2017
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Jul 31, 2017

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Jul 21, 2017
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Jul 25, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Apr 24, 2017
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Apr 26, 2017

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Apr 20, 2017
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Apr 24, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Feb 17, 2017
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Feb 21, 2017

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Jul 13, 2016
Gas Utility Referral
1L
Closed Jul 21, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jul 12, 2016
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Aug 3, 2016

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Jul 12, 2016
Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)
66
Closed Aug 2, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jul 12, 2016
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Jul 18, 2016

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
Apr 20, 2016
Failure to Maintain
73
Closed Mar 1, 2018

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Mar 23, 2016
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Mar 29, 2016

Please see complaint number

DCLOSED
Mar 22, 2016
Elevator Not Inspected/Illegal/No Permit
80
Closed Mar 29, 2016

Ecb violation served

DCLOSED
Jan 8, 2016
Enforcement Work Order (DOB)
1Z
Closed Jan 8, 2016

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
Aug 31, 2015
Failure to Maintain
73
Closed Aug 31, 2015

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
Aug 14, 2015
Failure to Maintain
73
Closed Aug 14, 2015

Ecb violation served

ACLOSED
Aug 7, 2013
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed Aug 7, 2013

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Jan 25, 2012
SEP – Professional Certification Compliance Audit
4B
Closed Mar 30, 2012

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jun 9, 2011
Debris – Excessive
09
Closed Jun 17, 2011

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Feb 11, 2011
Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO
31
Closed Feb 14, 2011

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
Oct 5, 2010
Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO
31
Closed Oct 12, 2010

Ecb & buildings violations served

ACLOSED
May 21, 2010
Site Conditions Endangering Workers
91
Closed May 21, 2010

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Apr 19, 2010
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Apr 19, 2010

Ecb & buildings violations served

CCLOSED
Mar 17, 2010
Storefront or Business Sign/Awning/Marquee/Canopy – Illegal
49
Closed Mar 17, 2010

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Dec 2, 2009
Failure to Maintain
73
Closed Jan 12, 2010

Stop work order fully rescinded n

BCLOSED
Jul 27, 2009
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed Jul 30, 2009

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Jul 27, 2009
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed Jul 30, 2009

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Jun 3, 2009
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed Jun 5, 2009

Ecb & buildings violations served

CCLOSED
Feb 11, 2009
Contrary to LL58/87 (Handicap Access)
77
Closed Mar 5, 2009

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Feb 3, 2009
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed Feb 4, 2009

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Dec 5, 2008
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Oct 22, 2015

Stop work order fully rescinded n

BCLOSED
Nov 20, 2008
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Jan 16, 2009

Stop work order fully rescinded n

CCLOSED
Nov 20, 2008
Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO
31
Closed Nov 21, 2008

Ecb & buildings violations served

ACLOSED
Jul 16, 2008
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Jul 17, 2008

Ecb & buildings violations served

ACLOSED
Jul 8, 2008
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Jul 9, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jul 8, 2008
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Aug 18, 2008

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Jul 2, 2008
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Jul 25, 2008

Buildings violation(s) served

CCLOSED
Jan 4, 2008
Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO
31
Closed Jan 9, 2008

Please see complaint number

ACLOSED
Sep 4, 2007
Site Conditions Endangering Workers
91
Closed Sep 6, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Jun 14, 2007
Storefront or Business Sign/Awning/Marquee/Canopy – Illegal
49
Closed Jun 15, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Jun 6, 2007
Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO
31
Closed Jun 14, 2007

Ecb & buildings violations served

BCLOSED
May 1, 2007
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed May 14, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Apr 21, 2007
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Apr 23, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Nov 1, 2006
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Nov 2, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 17, 2005
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Sep 12, 2005

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Aug 29, 2001
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Sep 4, 2001

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Mar 1, 2001
Storefront or Business Sign/Awning/Marquee/Canopy – Illegal
49
Closed Mar 1, 2001

Buildings violation(s) served

CCLOSED
Mar 1, 2001
Storefront or Business Sign/Awning/Marquee/Canopy – Illegal
49
Closed Mar 1, 2001

Buildings violation(s) served

ACLOSED
Jun 25, 1998
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed Jun 25, 1998

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Jan 4, 1994
Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)
66
Closed Jan 10, 1994

Buildings violation(s) prepared & attempt to serve will be made

ACLOSED
Jan 4, 1994
Structural Stability Affected
43
Closed Jan 6, 1994

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

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