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20 FIFTH AVENUE

Manhattan · ZIP 10011 · BIN 1009429 · Greenwich Village · On record since Aug 10, 1998 · Built 1940

NeighborhoodⓘGreenwich Village
Among the most complained-about buildings in Greenwich Village
More complaints than 100% of residential buildings in Greenwich Village over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
100th pct
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaints have increased in the last 2 years
↑ Up 4640% in the last 2 years (237 vs 5 prior 2 yrs)
160800'21'26
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
Among the highest rates of serious complaints nearby
257 Priority A and B complaints over 28 years — 24.1 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
24.1/yr98th pct(med. 0.2/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 1998
271
2 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
216
Total Priority Bⓘ
41
1 active
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
6%
15 complaints
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed Aug 10, 1998. Latest: Jul 3, 2026.

Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
Complaint log
271total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
Jul 3, 2026

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDJul 3, 2026
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No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 2, 2026

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDJul 2, 2026

Please see complaint number

Jul 2, 2026

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDJul 2, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 1, 2026

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDJul 1, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 1, 2026

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDJul 1, 2026

Please see complaint number

Jun 27, 2026

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDJun 29, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 27, 2026

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

23

BCLOSEDJun 29, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 24, 2026

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

23

BCLOSEDJun 26, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 24, 2026

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDJun 25, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 24, 2026

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDJun 25, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 23, 2026

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDJun 23, 2026

Please see complaint number

Jun 23, 2026

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDJun 23, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 19, 2026

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDJun 21, 2026

Please see complaint number

Jun 19, 2026

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDJun 20, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 19, 2026

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

23

BCLOSEDJun 22, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 18, 2026

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDJun 18, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 15, 2026

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDJun 16, 2026

Please see complaint number

Jun 13, 2026

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDJun 15, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 13, 2026

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDJun 15, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 13, 2026

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

23

BACTIVE——
Jun 12, 2026

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDJun 12, 2026

Please see complaint number

Jun 12, 2026

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

23

BCLOSEDJun 12, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 11, 2026

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

23

BCLOSEDJun 11, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 11, 2026

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDJun 11, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 9, 2026

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDJun 12, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 9, 2026

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

23

BCLOSEDJun 9, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 6, 2026

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDJun 7, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 6, 2026

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

23

BCLOSEDJun 8, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 5, 2026

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDJun 5, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 3, 2026

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

23

BCLOSEDJun 4, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 3, 2026

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDJun 4, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 2, 2026

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDJun 2, 2026

Please see complaint number

May 31, 2026

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

23

BCLOSEDJun 1, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 30, 2026

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDJun 1, 2026

Please see complaint number

May 29, 2026

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDMay 30, 2026

Please see complaint number

May 28, 2026

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDMay 28, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 28, 2026

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDMay 28, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 28, 2026

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDMay 28, 2026

Please see complaint number

May 27, 2026

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDMay 27, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 27, 2026

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDMay 27, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 26, 2026

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDMay 26, 2026

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

May 25, 2026

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

23

BCLOSEDMay 25, 2026

Ecb violation served

May 25, 2026

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDMay 26, 2026

Please see complaint number

May 23, 2026

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDMay 24, 2026

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

May 23, 2026

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDMay 24, 2026

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

May 22, 2026

CSE: Tracking Compliance

7F

DACTIVE——
May 22, 2026

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDMay 22, 2026

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

May 21, 2026

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDMay 22, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 21, 2026

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

23

BCLOSEDMay 22, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 20, 2026

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

23

BCLOSEDMay 22, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jul 3, 2026
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed Jul 3, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jul 2, 2026
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed Jul 2, 2026

Please see complaint number

ACLOSED
Jul 2, 2026
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed Jul 2, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jul 1, 2026
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed Jul 1, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jul 1, 2026
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed Jul 1, 2026

Please see complaint number

ACLOSED
Jun 27, 2026
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed Jun 29, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jun 27, 2026
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Jun 29, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jun 24, 2026
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Jun 26, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jun 24, 2026
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed Jun 25, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jun 24, 2026
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed Jun 25, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jun 23, 2026
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed Jun 23, 2026

Please see complaint number

ACLOSED
Jun 23, 2026
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed Jun 23, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jun 19, 2026
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed Jun 21, 2026

Please see complaint number

ACLOSED
Jun 19, 2026
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed Jun 20, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jun 19, 2026
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Jun 22, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jun 18, 2026
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed Jun 18, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jun 15, 2026
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed Jun 16, 2026

Please see complaint number

ACLOSED
Jun 13, 2026
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed Jun 15, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jun 13, 2026
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed Jun 15, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BACTIVE
Jun 13, 2026
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
ACLOSED
Jun 12, 2026
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed Jun 12, 2026

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Jun 12, 2026
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Jun 12, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jun 11, 2026
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Jun 11, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jun 11, 2026
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed Jun 11, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jun 9, 2026
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed Jun 12, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jun 9, 2026
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Jun 9, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jun 6, 2026
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed Jun 7, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jun 6, 2026
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Jun 8, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jun 5, 2026
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed Jun 5, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jun 3, 2026
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Jun 4, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jun 3, 2026
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed Jun 4, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jun 2, 2026
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed Jun 2, 2026

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
May 31, 2026
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Jun 1, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
May 30, 2026
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed Jun 1, 2026

Please see complaint number

ACLOSED
May 29, 2026
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed May 30, 2026

Please see complaint number

ACLOSED
May 28, 2026
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed May 28, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
May 28, 2026
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed May 28, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
May 28, 2026
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed May 28, 2026

Please see complaint number

ACLOSED
May 27, 2026
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed May 27, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
May 27, 2026
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed May 27, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
May 26, 2026
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed May 26, 2026

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

BCLOSED
May 25, 2026
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed May 25, 2026

Ecb violation served

ACLOSED
May 25, 2026
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed May 26, 2026

Please see complaint number

ACLOSED
May 23, 2026
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed May 24, 2026

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

ACLOSED
May 23, 2026
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed May 24, 2026

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

DACTIVE
May 22, 2026
CSE: Tracking Compliance
7F
ACLOSED
May 22, 2026
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed May 22, 2026

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

ACLOSED
May 21, 2026
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed May 22, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 21, 2026
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed May 22, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 20, 2026
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed May 22, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

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