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Manhattan · ZIP 10011 · BIN 1013795 · Chelsea-Hudson Yards · On record since Mar 19, 2014 · Built 1930

NeighborhoodⓘChelsea-Hudson Yards
Among the most complained-about buildings in Chelsea-Hudson Yards
More complaints than 95% of residential buildings in Chelsea-Hudson Yards over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
95th pct
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaints have decreased in recent years
↓ Down 64% in the last 2 years (13 vs 36 prior 2 yrs)
50250'21'26
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
More serious complaints than most buildings nearby
35 Priority A and B complaints over 12 years — 2.9 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
2.9/yr89th pct(med. 0.2/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 2014
112
2 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
11
Total Priority Bⓘ
24
1 active
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
8%
5 complaints
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed Mar 19, 2014. Latest: May 19, 2026.

Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
Complaint log
112total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
Sep 22, 2017

Illegal Activity

5H

BCLOSEDSep 25, 2017
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No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 22, 2017

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJun 15, 2017

Ecb violation served

Feb 4, 2017

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDFeb 7, 2017

Ecb violation served

Oct 8, 2016

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDOct 19, 2016

Ecb violation served

Apr 13, 2016

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDApr 29, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 1, 2014

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDOct 4, 2014

Please see complaint number

Aug 22, 2014

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDAug 23, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 24, 2014

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDJul 24, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 5, 2014

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDJul 6, 2014

Ecb violation served

Jun 27, 2014

Wall/Retaining Wall – Bulging/Cracked

54

BCLOSEDJul 11, 2014

Ecb violation served

Jun 20, 2014

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDJun 23, 2014

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Mar 19, 2014

SST Tracking Complaint

4F

DCLOSEDApr 10, 2014

Stop work order fully rescinded n

BCLOSED
Sep 22, 2017
Illegal Activity
5H
Closed Sep 25, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 22, 2017
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Jun 15, 2017

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Feb 4, 2017
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Feb 7, 2017

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Oct 8, 2016
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Oct 19, 2016

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Apr 13, 2016
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Apr 29, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Sep 1, 2014
Failure to Maintain
73
Closed Oct 4, 2014

Please see complaint number

ACLOSED
Aug 22, 2014
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Aug 23, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jul 24, 2014
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Jul 24, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jul 5, 2014
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Jul 6, 2014

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Jun 27, 2014
Wall/Retaining Wall – Bulging/Cracked
54
Closed Jul 11, 2014

Ecb violation served

ACLOSED
Jun 20, 2014
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Jun 23, 2014

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

DCLOSED
Mar 19, 2014
SST Tracking Complaint
4F
Closed Apr 10, 2014

Stop work order fully rescinded n

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