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Manhattan · ZIP 10036 · BIN 1024703 · Midtown-Times Square · On record since Feb 2, 1989 · Built 1920

NeighborhoodⓘMidtown-Times Square
Worse than most buildings in Midtown-Times Square
More complaints than 88% of residential buildings in Midtown-Times Square over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
88th pct
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaints have increased in the last 2 years
↑ Up 64% in the last 2 years (18 vs 11 prior 2 yrs)
1050'21'26
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
More serious complaints than most buildings nearby
161 Priority A and B complaints over 37 years — 7.8 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
7.8/yr89th pct(med. 0.3/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 1989
221
4 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
26
Total Priority Bⓘ
135
1 active
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
0%
0 complaints
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed Feb 2, 1989. Latest: Apr 24, 2026.

Complaint log
221total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
Jan 21, 2011

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDFeb 7, 2011
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Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 13, 2011

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDFeb 7, 2011

Please see complaint number

Sep 2, 2010

Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper

53

DCLOSEDSep 20, 2010

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 16, 2010

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDApr 2, 2010

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 2, 2009

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDDec 24, 2009

Buildings violation(s) served

May 5, 2009

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJul 14, 2009

Buildings violation(s) served

Apr 28, 2009

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDMay 18, 2009

Buildings violation(s) served

Mar 27, 2009

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDApr 27, 2009

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Nov 14, 2008

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDDec 4, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 7, 2008

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDOct 23, 2008

Please see complaint number

Oct 7, 2008

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDOct 23, 2008

Please see complaint number

Oct 7, 2008

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDOct 22, 2008

Buildings violation(s) served

Oct 7, 2008

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDOct 23, 2008

Please see complaint number

Oct 6, 2008

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDOct 23, 2008

Buildings violation(s) served

Oct 5, 2008

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDOct 23, 2008

Please see complaint number

Oct 5, 2008

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDOct 23, 2008

Please see complaint number

Oct 3, 2008

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDOct 23, 2008

Please see complaint number

Apr 28, 2007

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDMay 31, 2007

Buildings violation(s) served

Aug 31, 2006

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDSep 11, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 23, 2006

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJul 6, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 8, 2006

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJun 15, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 10, 2005

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDSep 14, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 28, 2005

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDAug 3, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 29, 2005

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDJul 25, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 26, 2004

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDNov 29, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 8, 2004

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJul 16, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 23, 2004

Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper

53

DCLOSEDJun 23, 2004

Complaint referred to department of environmental protection(dep)

Jun 20, 2004

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDJun 28, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 23, 2003

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDJan 7, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 14, 2003

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDOct 17, 2003

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 11, 2003

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDSep 26, 2003

Insufficient information/unable to locate address

Jun 11, 2003

Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper

53

DCLOSEDJun 18, 2003

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 3, 2002

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJul 9, 2002

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 28, 2001

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDJul 3, 2002

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 17, 2001

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDAug 7, 2001

Buildings violation(s) served

Jul 19, 2000

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDAug 4, 2000

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 14, 1999

Contrary to LL58/87 (Handicap Access)

77

CCLOSEDJun 29, 1999

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 9, 1999

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJul 20, 1999

Complaint resolved by periodic inspection

Dec 15, 1998

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDNov 24, 1999

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 6, 1998

Contrary to LL58/87 (Handicap Access)

77

CCLOSEDNov 24, 1998

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 2, 1998

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDNov 2, 1998

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 30, 1997

PA Permit – None

46

BCLOSEDAug 5, 1997

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Nov 4, 1996

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDSep 18, 1997

Complaint resolved by periodic inspection

Jun 5, 1995

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

66

BCLOSEDJun 6, 1995

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 2, 1994

Elevator: Danger Condition/Shaft Open/Unguarded

62

ACLOSEDMar 4, 1994

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 22, 1993

C of O – Not Being Complied With

32

CCLOSEDNov 29, 1993

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 22, 1993

Sidewalk Shed – None

24

BCLOSEDNov 29, 1993

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 22, 1993

Other

99

DCLOSEDNov 5, 1993

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 21, 1993

Elevator: Danger Condition/Shaft Open/Unguarded

62

ACLOSEDNov 8, 1993

Buildings violation(s) served

Aug 31, 1993

Sidewalk Shed – None

24

BCLOSEDSep 20, 1993

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jan 21, 2011
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Feb 7, 2011

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jan 13, 2011
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Feb 7, 2011

Please see complaint number

DCLOSED
Sep 2, 2010
Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper
53
Closed Sep 20, 2010

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 16, 2010
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Apr 2, 2010

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 2, 2009
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Dec 24, 2009

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
May 5, 2009
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Jul 14, 2009

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Apr 28, 2009
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed May 18, 2009

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Mar 27, 2009
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Apr 27, 2009

Stop work order fully rescinded n

BCLOSED
Nov 14, 2008
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Dec 4, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 7, 2008
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Oct 23, 2008

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Oct 7, 2008
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Oct 23, 2008

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Oct 7, 2008
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Oct 22, 2008

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Oct 7, 2008
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Oct 23, 2008

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Oct 6, 2008
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Oct 23, 2008

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Oct 5, 2008
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Oct 23, 2008

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Oct 5, 2008
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Oct 23, 2008

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Oct 3, 2008
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Oct 23, 2008

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Apr 28, 2007
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed May 31, 2007

Buildings violation(s) served

CCLOSED
Aug 31, 2006
Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO
31
Closed Sep 11, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jun 23, 2006
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Jul 6, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jun 8, 2006
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Jun 15, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Sep 10, 2005
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Sep 14, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Jul 28, 2005
Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO
31
Closed Aug 3, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Jun 29, 2005
Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO
31
Closed Jul 25, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Nov 26, 2004
Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO
31
Closed Nov 29, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jul 8, 2004
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Jul 16, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED
Jun 23, 2004
Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper
53
Closed Jun 23, 2004

Complaint referred to department of environmental protection(dep)

CCLOSED
Jun 20, 2004
Failure to Maintain
73
Closed Jun 28, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Dec 23, 2003
Failure to Maintain
73
Closed Jan 7, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 14, 2003
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Oct 17, 2003

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jun 11, 2003
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Sep 26, 2003

Insufficient information/unable to locate address

DCLOSED
Jun 11, 2003
Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper
53
Closed Jun 18, 2003

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jul 3, 2002
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Jul 9, 2002

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Sep 28, 2001
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Jul 3, 2002

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jul 17, 2001
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Aug 7, 2001

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Jul 19, 2000
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Aug 4, 2000

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Apr 14, 1999
Contrary to LL58/87 (Handicap Access)
77
Closed Jun 29, 1999

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Apr 9, 1999
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Jul 20, 1999

Complaint resolved by periodic inspection

BCLOSED
Dec 15, 1998
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Nov 24, 1999

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Nov 6, 1998
Contrary to LL58/87 (Handicap Access)
77
Closed Nov 24, 1998

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Nov 2, 1998
Failure to Maintain
73
Closed Nov 2, 1998

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jun 30, 1997
PA Permit – None
46
Closed Aug 5, 1997

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Nov 4, 1996
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Sep 18, 1997

Complaint resolved by periodic inspection

BCLOSED
Jun 5, 1995
Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)
66
Closed Jun 6, 1995

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Mar 2, 1994
Elevator: Danger Condition/Shaft Open/Unguarded
62
Closed Mar 4, 1994

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Oct 22, 1993
C of O – Not Being Complied With
32
Closed Nov 29, 1993

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 22, 1993
Sidewalk Shed – None
24
Closed Nov 29, 1993

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED
Oct 22, 1993
Other
99
Closed Nov 5, 1993

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Oct 21, 1993
Elevator: Danger Condition/Shaft Open/Unguarded
62
Closed Nov 8, 1993

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Aug 31, 1993
Sidewalk Shed – None
24
Closed Sep 20, 1993

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

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