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16 EAST 28 STREET

Manhattan · ZIP 10016 · BIN 1016894 · Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square · On record since Jul 5, 1994 · Built 1912

NeighborhoodⓘMidtown South-Flatiron…
Worse than most buildings in Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square
More complaints than 83% of residential buildings in Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
83rd pct
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaints have decreased in recent years
↓ Down 11% in the last 2 years (31 vs 35 prior 2 yrs)
50250'21'26
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
More serious complaints than most buildings nearby
75 Priority A and B complaints over 32 years — 6.0 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
6.0/yr76th pct(med. 0.2/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 1994
157
5 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
8
Total Priority Bⓘ
67
2 active
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
6%
5 complaints
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed Jul 5, 1994. Latest: May 25, 2026.

Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
Complaint log
157total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
May 25, 2026

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CACTIVE—
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A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
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May 1, 2026

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDMay 2, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 16, 2026

Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper

53

DACTIVE——
Apr 11, 2026

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BACTIVE——
Apr 4, 2026

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BACTIVE——
Mar 22, 2026

Sprinkler System – Inadequate

52

BCLOSEDApr 17, 2026

Access denied - 2nd attempt

Mar 1, 2026

Plumbing: Defective/Leaking/Not Maintained

94

CCLOSEDApr 8, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 12, 2026

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDFeb 25, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 1, 2026

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDMar 18, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 21, 2026

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDFeb 12, 2026

Ecb violation served

Jan 21, 2026

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDJan 22, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 4, 2025

Plumbing: Defective/Leaking/Not Maintained

94

CCLOSEDJan 7, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 22, 2025

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDJan 15, 2026

Ecb violation served

Oct 3, 2025

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDOct 16, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Sep 29, 2025

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDOct 2, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 24, 2025

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDAug 26, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 18, 2025

Plumbing: Defective/Leaking/Not Maintained

94

CCLOSEDDec 3, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 1, 2025

Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper

53

DCLOSEDNov 14, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 16, 2025

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDOct 9, 2025

Ecb violation served

Apr 22, 2025

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

66

BCLOSEDApr 23, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 18, 2025

Plumbing: Defective/Leaking/Not Maintained

94

CCLOSEDApr 23, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 11, 2025

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

66

BCLOSEDApr 21, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Mar 17, 2025

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDMay 9, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 7, 2025

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDJan 17, 2025

Ecb violation served

Dec 24, 2024

Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper

53

DCLOSEDMay 13, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 16, 2024

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDJan 30, 2025

Ecb violation served

Jun 23, 2024

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDJun 25, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 23, 2024

Wall/Retaining Wall – Bulging/Cracked

54

BCLOSEDJul 17, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 22, 2024

Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper

53

DCLOSEDJul 17, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 22, 2024

Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper

53

DCLOSEDJul 17, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 17, 2024

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDJun 22, 2024

Access denied - 2nd attempt

Jun 11, 2024

Landmark Building – Illegal Work

20

BCLOSEDJun 21, 2024

Access denied - 2nd attempt

May 20, 2024

Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper

53

DCLOSEDMay 21, 2024

Please see complaint number

May 14, 2024

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDMay 14, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 10, 2024

Unlicensed/Illegal Activity

90

CCLOSEDMay 14, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 26, 2024

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDMay 4, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 19, 2024

CSE: Sweep

7G

DCLOSEDApr 30, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 29, 2024

Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper

53

DCLOSEDApr 5, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 28, 2024

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDJan 30, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 12, 2023

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDNov 14, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 13, 2023

CSE: Sweep

7G

DCLOSEDOct 13, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 20, 2023

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDNov 16, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 5, 2023

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

23

BCLOSEDSep 6, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 25, 2023

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDAug 28, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 24, 2023

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDSep 15, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 23, 2023

Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper

53

DCLOSEDJul 27, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 17, 2023

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDMay 19, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 12, 2023

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDMay 16, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 9, 2023

Unlicensed/Illegal Activity

90

CCLOSEDMay 11, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 15, 2023

Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper

53

DCLOSEDJul 21, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CACTIVE
May 25, 2026
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
ACLOSED
May 1, 2026
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed May 2, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DACTIVE
Apr 16, 2026
Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper
53
BACTIVE
Apr 11, 2026
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
BACTIVE
Apr 4, 2026
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
BCLOSED
Mar 22, 2026
Sprinkler System – Inadequate
52
Closed Apr 17, 2026

Access denied - 2nd attempt

CCLOSED
Mar 1, 2026
Plumbing: Defective/Leaking/Not Maintained
94
Closed Apr 8, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Feb 12, 2026
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Feb 25, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Feb 1, 2026
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Mar 18, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Jan 21, 2026
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Feb 12, 2026

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Jan 21, 2026
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Jan 22, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Dec 4, 2025
Plumbing: Defective/Leaking/Not Maintained
94
Closed Jan 7, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Oct 22, 2025
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Jan 15, 2026

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Oct 3, 2025
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Oct 16, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Sep 29, 2025
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Oct 2, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 24, 2025
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Aug 26, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Jul 18, 2025
Plumbing: Defective/Leaking/Not Maintained
94
Closed Dec 3, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED
Jul 1, 2025
Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper
53
Closed Nov 14, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Jun 16, 2025
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Oct 9, 2025

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Apr 22, 2025
Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)
66
Closed Apr 23, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Apr 18, 2025
Plumbing: Defective/Leaking/Not Maintained
94
Closed Apr 23, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Apr 11, 2025
Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)
66
Closed Apr 21, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

CCLOSED
Mar 17, 2025
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed May 9, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jan 7, 2025
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Jan 17, 2025

Ecb violation served

DCLOSED
Dec 24, 2024
Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper
53
Closed May 13, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Nov 16, 2024
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Jan 30, 2025

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Jun 23, 2024
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Jun 25, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jun 23, 2024
Wall/Retaining Wall – Bulging/Cracked
54
Closed Jul 17, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED
Jun 22, 2024
Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper
53
Closed Jul 17, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED
Jun 22, 2024
Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper
53
Closed Jul 17, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jun 17, 2024
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Jun 22, 2024

Access denied - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Jun 11, 2024
Landmark Building – Illegal Work
20
Closed Jun 21, 2024

Access denied - 2nd attempt

DCLOSED
May 20, 2024
Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper
53
Closed May 21, 2024

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
May 14, 2024
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed May 14, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
May 10, 2024
Unlicensed/Illegal Activity
90
Closed May 14, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Apr 26, 2024
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed May 4, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED
Apr 19, 2024
CSE: Sweep
7G
Closed Apr 30, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED
Jan 29, 2024
Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper
53
Closed Apr 5, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jan 28, 2024
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Jan 30, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Nov 12, 2023
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Nov 14, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED
Oct 13, 2023
CSE: Sweep
7G
Closed Oct 13, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Sep 20, 2023
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Nov 16, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Sep 5, 2023
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Sep 6, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 25, 2023
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Aug 28, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Jul 24, 2023
Failure to Maintain
73
Closed Sep 15, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED
Jul 23, 2023
Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper
53
Closed Jul 27, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 17, 2023
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed May 19, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 12, 2023
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed May 16, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
May 9, 2023
Unlicensed/Illegal Activity
90
Closed May 11, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED
Apr 15, 2023
Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper
53
Closed Jul 21, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

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