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239 GRAND STREET

Manhattan · ZIP 10002 · BIN 1003931 · Chinatown-Two Bridges · On record since Apr 28, 1994 · Built 1900

NeighborhoodⓘChinatown-Two Bridges
Among the most complained-about buildings in Chinatown-Two Bridges
More complaints than 99% of residential buildings in Chinatown-Two Bridges over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
99th pct
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaints have increased in the last 2 years
↑ Up 3000% in the last 2 years (31 vs 1 prior 2 yrs)
50250'21'26
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
Among the highest rates of serious complaints nearby
65 Priority A and B complaints over 32 years — 2.7 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
2.7/yr95th pct(med. 0.2/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 1994
86
1 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
12
Total Priority Bⓘ
53
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
13%
4 complaints
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed Apr 28, 1994. Latest: May 28, 2026.

Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
Complaint log
86total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
May 28, 2026

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDMay 30, 2026
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Ecb violation served

May 18, 2026

Tenant Safety Inspection

6V

CCLOSEDMay 18, 2026

Please see complaint number

May 18, 2026

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDMay 18, 2026

Partial stop work order p

May 13, 2026

Local Law Audits

6Y

DCLOSEDMay 13, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 6, 2026

Illegal Activity

5H

BCLOSEDMay 6, 2026

Partial stop work order p

May 6, 2026

Illegal Activity

5H

BCLOSEDMay 6, 2026

Ecb violation served

May 6, 2026

Illegal Activity

5H

BCLOSEDMay 6, 2026

Ecb violation served

May 1, 2026

Local Law Audits

6Y

DCLOSEDMay 1, 2026

Partial stop work order p

Apr 30, 2026

Local Law Audits

6Y

DCLOSEDApr 30, 2026

Compliance inspection performed

Apr 25, 2026

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDApr 27, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 20, 2026

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDApr 24, 2026

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Apr 14, 2026

Local Law Audits

6Y

DCLOSEDApr 14, 2026

Partial stop work order p

Apr 14, 2026

Local Law Audits

6Y

DCLOSEDApr 14, 2026

Ecb violation served

Apr 10, 2026

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDApr 15, 2026

Please see complaint number

Apr 6, 2026

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDApr 9, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 6, 2026

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDApr 8, 2026

Access denied - 2nd attempt

Apr 1, 2026

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDApr 2, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 30, 2026

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDMar 30, 2026

Please see complaint number

Mar 30, 2026

SRO: Illegal Work/No Permit/Change in Occupancy Use

71

BCLOSEDApr 1, 2026

Please see complaint number

Mar 30, 2026

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDMar 30, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 24, 2026

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDMar 25, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 17, 2026

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CACTIVE——
Dec 15, 2025

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDFeb 6, 2026

Please see complaint number

Dec 6, 2025

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDFeb 6, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 11, 2025

Building Under Structural Monitoring

2F

DCLOSEDSep 12, 2025N1
Sep 10, 2025

7R

7R

CLOSEDSep 12, 2025

Ecb violation served

Aug 30, 2025

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDSep 2, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Aug 1, 2025

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDAug 4, 2025

Ecb violation served

Jul 8, 2025

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDJul 16, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Apr 15, 2025

Site Conditions Endangering Workers

91

ACLOSEDApr 16, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 28, 2025

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDMar 28, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 19, 2021

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDOct 20, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 16, 2021

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDMar 17, 2021

Ecb violation served

Feb 6, 2021

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDFeb 11, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 28, 2020

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDNov 4, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 18, 2020

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDMar 27, 2020

Ecb violation served

May 9, 2013

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDMay 12, 2013

Ecb violation served

Dec 5, 2011

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDJan 10, 2012

Buildings violation(s) served

Dec 5, 2011

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDDec 6, 2011

Ecb violation served

Aug 21, 2011

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDNov 14, 2011

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Aug 21, 2011

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDNov 14, 2011

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Aug 21, 2011

Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Electrical Work in Progress

3A

BCLOSEDAug 30, 2011

Insufficient information/unable to locate address

Aug 21, 2011

SRO: Illegal Work/No Permit/Change in Occupancy Use

71

BCLOSEDNov 14, 2011

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Jan 25, 2011

Plumbing: Defective/Leaking/Not Maintained

94

CCLOSEDFeb 17, 2011

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 27, 2010

SRO: Illegal Work/No Permit/Change in Occupancy Use

71

BCLOSEDNov 3, 2010

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 9, 2010

SRO: Illegal Work/No Permit/Change in Occupancy Use

71

BCLOSEDAug 23, 2010

Please see complaint number

Aug 9, 2010

SRO: Illegal Work/No Permit/Change in Occupancy Use

71

BCLOSEDAug 23, 2010

Please see complaint number

Aug 9, 2010

SRO: Illegal Work/No Permit/Change in Occupancy Use

71

BCLOSEDAug 23, 2010

Ecb violation served

Aug 25, 2009

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDOct 23, 2009

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 22, 2008

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDJun 27, 2008

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
May 28, 2026
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed May 30, 2026

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
May 18, 2026
Tenant Safety Inspection
6V
Closed May 18, 2026

Please see complaint number

ACLOSED
May 18, 2026
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed May 18, 2026

Partial stop work order p

DCLOSED
May 13, 2026
Local Law Audits
6Y
Closed May 13, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 6, 2026
Illegal Activity
5H
Closed May 6, 2026

Partial stop work order p

BCLOSED
May 6, 2026
Illegal Activity
5H
Closed May 6, 2026

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
May 6, 2026
Illegal Activity
5H
Closed May 6, 2026

Ecb violation served

DCLOSED
May 1, 2026
Local Law Audits
6Y
Closed May 1, 2026

Partial stop work order p

DCLOSED
Apr 30, 2026
Local Law Audits
6Y
Closed Apr 30, 2026

Compliance inspection performed

ACLOSED
Apr 25, 2026
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Apr 27, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Apr 20, 2026
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Apr 24, 2026

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

DCLOSED
Apr 14, 2026
Local Law Audits
6Y
Closed Apr 14, 2026

Partial stop work order p

DCLOSED
Apr 14, 2026
Local Law Audits
6Y
Closed Apr 14, 2026

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Apr 10, 2026
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed Apr 15, 2026

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Apr 6, 2026
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Apr 9, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Apr 6, 2026
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Apr 8, 2026

Access denied - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Apr 1, 2026
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Apr 2, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 30, 2026
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Mar 30, 2026

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Mar 30, 2026
SRO: Illegal Work/No Permit/Change in Occupancy Use
71
Closed Apr 1, 2026

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Mar 30, 2026
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Mar 30, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 24, 2026
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Mar 25, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CACTIVE
Mar 17, 2026
Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO
31
BCLOSED
Dec 15, 2025
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Feb 6, 2026

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Dec 6, 2025
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Feb 6, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED
Sep 11, 2025
Building Under Structural Monitoring
2F
Closed Sep 12, 2025
N1
CLOSED
Sep 10, 2025
7R
7R
Closed Sep 12, 2025

Ecb violation served

ACLOSED
Aug 30, 2025
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed Sep 2, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Aug 1, 2025
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Aug 4, 2025

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Jul 8, 2025
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Jul 16, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

ACLOSED
Apr 15, 2025
Site Conditions Endangering Workers
91
Closed Apr 16, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 28, 2025
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Mar 28, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 19, 2021
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Oct 20, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 16, 2021
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Mar 17, 2021

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Feb 6, 2021
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Feb 11, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 28, 2020
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Nov 4, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 18, 2020
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Mar 27, 2020

Ecb violation served

ACLOSED
May 9, 2013
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed May 12, 2013

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Dec 5, 2011
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Jan 10, 2012

Buildings violation(s) served

ACLOSED
Dec 5, 2011
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed Dec 6, 2011

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Aug 21, 2011
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Nov 14, 2011

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

CCLOSED
Aug 21, 2011
Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO
31
Closed Nov 14, 2011

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

BCLOSED
Aug 21, 2011
Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Electrical Work in Progress
3A
Closed Aug 30, 2011

Insufficient information/unable to locate address

BCLOSED
Aug 21, 2011
SRO: Illegal Work/No Permit/Change in Occupancy Use
71
Closed Nov 14, 2011

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

CCLOSED
Jan 25, 2011
Plumbing: Defective/Leaking/Not Maintained
94
Closed Feb 17, 2011

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Sep 27, 2010
SRO: Illegal Work/No Permit/Change in Occupancy Use
71
Closed Nov 3, 2010

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 9, 2010
SRO: Illegal Work/No Permit/Change in Occupancy Use
71
Closed Aug 23, 2010

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Aug 9, 2010
SRO: Illegal Work/No Permit/Change in Occupancy Use
71
Closed Aug 23, 2010

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Aug 9, 2010
SRO: Illegal Work/No Permit/Change in Occupancy Use
71
Closed Aug 23, 2010

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Aug 25, 2009
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Oct 23, 2009

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Apr 22, 2008
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Jun 27, 2008

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

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