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12 EAST 31 STREET

Manhattan · ZIP 10016 · BIN 1016980 · Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square · On record since Apr 27, 1994 · Built 1903

NeighborhoodⓘMidtown South-Flatiron…
Among the most complained-about buildings in Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square
More complaints than 91% of residential buildings in Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
91st pct
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaint rate has been consistent over time
→ Stable in the last 2 years (16 vs 15 prior 2 yrs)
20100'21'26
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
More serious complaints than most buildings nearby
24 Priority A and B complaints over 32 years — 1.0 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
1.0/yr74th pct(med. 0.2/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 1994
79
4 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
3
Total Priority Bⓘ
21
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
0%
0 complaints
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed Apr 27, 1994. Latest: Jan 14, 2026.

Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
Complaint log
79total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
Sep 19, 2017

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDSep 19, 2017
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Ecb violation served

Sep 2, 2015

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDOct 27, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 3, 2015

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDAug 5, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 10, 2012

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDDec 16, 2012

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 23, 2010

Contrary to LL58/87 (Handicap Access)

77

CCLOSEDOct 6, 2010

Ecb violation(s) prepared & attempt to serve will be made

Dec 12, 2009

Contrary to LL58/87 (Handicap Access)

77

CCLOSEDJan 19, 2010

Ecb violation(s) prepared & attempt to serve will be made

Dec 12, 2009

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDDec 13, 2009

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 13, 2009

Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper

53

DCLOSEDNov 5, 2009

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 24, 2005

Contrary to LL58/87 (Handicap Access)

77

CCLOSEDNov 29, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 22, 2005

Contrary to LL58/87 (Handicap Access)

77

CCLOSEDNov 21, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 8, 2005

Contrary to LL58/87 (Handicap Access)

77

CCLOSEDMay 17, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 18, 2003

Contrary to LL58/87 (Handicap Access)

77

CCLOSEDApr 27, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 31, 2002

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDAug 14, 2002

Ecb & buildings violations served

May 10, 2002

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDMay 22, 2002

Buildings violation(s) served

Oct 29, 2001

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDNov 7, 2001

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 31, 2001

Contrary to LL58/87 (Handicap Access)

77

CCLOSEDSep 7, 2001

Buildings violation(s) served

Aug 15, 2001

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDAug 23, 2001

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 7, 2001

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDAug 16, 2001

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 30, 2001

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDAug 14, 2001

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 25, 2001

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDJul 24, 2001

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 13, 2001

Wall/Retaining Wall – Bulging/Cracked

54

BCLOSEDJun 18, 2001

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 14, 2001

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDJun 19, 2001

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 14, 2001

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDMar 19, 2001

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 1, 2001

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDFeb 6, 2001

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 1, 2001

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDFeb 23, 2001

Buildings violation(s) served

Jan 22, 2001

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJan 31, 2001

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 28, 2000

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDSep 18, 2000

Ecb & buildings violations served

Mar 3, 1998

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDMar 9, 1998

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 27, 1994

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDApr 8, 1997

Complaint resolved by periodic inspection

BCLOSED
Sep 19, 2017
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Sep 19, 2017

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
Sep 2, 2015
Failure to Maintain
73
Closed Oct 27, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Aug 3, 2015
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Aug 5, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Dec 10, 2012
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Dec 16, 2012

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Mar 23, 2010
Contrary to LL58/87 (Handicap Access)
77
Closed Oct 6, 2010

Ecb violation(s) prepared & attempt to serve will be made

CCLOSED
Dec 12, 2009
Contrary to LL58/87 (Handicap Access)
77
Closed Jan 19, 2010

Ecb violation(s) prepared & attempt to serve will be made

ACLOSED
Dec 12, 2009
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed Dec 13, 2009

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED
Oct 13, 2009
Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper
53
Closed Nov 5, 2009

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Oct 24, 2005
Contrary to LL58/87 (Handicap Access)
77
Closed Nov 29, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Sep 22, 2005
Contrary to LL58/87 (Handicap Access)
77
Closed Nov 21, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Mar 8, 2005
Contrary to LL58/87 (Handicap Access)
77
Closed May 17, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Dec 18, 2003
Contrary to LL58/87 (Handicap Access)
77
Closed Apr 27, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Jul 31, 2002
Failure to Maintain
73
Closed Aug 14, 2002

Ecb & buildings violations served

BCLOSED
May 10, 2002
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed May 22, 2002

Buildings violation(s) served

CCLOSED
Oct 29, 2001
Failure to Maintain
73
Closed Nov 7, 2001

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Aug 31, 2001
Contrary to LL58/87 (Handicap Access)
77
Closed Sep 7, 2001

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Aug 15, 2001
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Aug 23, 2001

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 7, 2001
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Aug 16, 2001

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jul 30, 2001
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Aug 14, 2001

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jun 25, 2001
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Jul 24, 2001

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jun 13, 2001
Wall/Retaining Wall – Bulging/Cracked
54
Closed Jun 18, 2001

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 14, 2001
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Jun 19, 2001

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Mar 14, 2001
Failure to Maintain
73
Closed Mar 19, 2001

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Feb 1, 2001
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Feb 6, 2001

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Feb 1, 2001
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Feb 23, 2001

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Jan 22, 2001
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Jan 31, 2001

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Mar 28, 2000
Failure to Maintain
73
Closed Sep 18, 2000

Ecb & buildings violations served

CCLOSED
Mar 3, 1998
Failure to Maintain
73
Closed Mar 9, 1998

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Apr 27, 1994
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Apr 8, 1997

Complaint resolved by periodic inspection

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