Building SafetyHousing Conditions
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.
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaints have increased in the last 2 years
↑ Up 5375% in the last 2 years (219 vs 4 prior 2 yrs)
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
Among the highest rates of serious complaints nearby
237 Priority A and B complaints over 28 years — 22.1 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 1998
251
1 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
200
Total Priority Bⓘ
37
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
7%
15 complaints
Complaint log
251total
| Date | Complaint type | Priority | Status | Closed | Outcome | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2026 | 10 | A | CLOSED | Apr 3, 2026 |