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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
Aug 24, 1993

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDAug 24, 1993
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Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 24, 1993

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDAug 24, 1993

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 21, 1993

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDDec 3, 1993

Please see complaint number

Jul 19, 1993

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDOct 28, 1993

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 8, 1993

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJul 12, 1993

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 1, 1993

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJul 27, 1993

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 11, 1993

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDJun 17, 1993

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 18, 1993

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDJun 7, 1993

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 18, 1993

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDNov 2, 1995

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 19, 1993

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDApr 7, 1993

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 5, 1992

Building – In Danger of Collapse

28

ACLOSEDOct 5, 1992

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 27, 1992

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDApr 30, 1992

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 3, 1992

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDApr 8, 1997

Complaint resolved by periodic inspection

Mar 2, 1992

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDApr 8, 1997

Complaint resolved by periodic inspection

Feb 14, 1992

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDMar 23, 1992

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 18, 1991

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDApr 8, 1997

Complaint resolved by periodic inspection

Oct 9, 1991

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDApr 8, 1997

Complaint resolved by periodic inspection

Apr 19, 1991

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDMay 1, 1991

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 4, 1991

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDMay 2, 1991

Buildings violation(s) served

Dec 20, 1989

Structural Stability Affected

43

ACLOSEDDec 28, 1989

Buildings violation(s) served

Feb 2, 1989

Other

99

DCLOSEDSep 4, 1991

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Aug 24, 1993
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed Aug 24, 1993

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Aug 24, 1993
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed Aug 24, 1993

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Jul 21, 1993
Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO
31
Closed Dec 3, 1993

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
Jul 19, 1993
Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO
31
Closed Oct 28, 1993

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jul 8, 1993
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Jul 12, 1993

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jul 1, 1993
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Jul 27, 1993

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jun 11, 1993
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed Jun 17, 1993

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
May 18, 1993
Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO
31
Closed Jun 7, 1993

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 18, 1993
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Nov 2, 1995

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 19, 1993
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Apr 7, 1993

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Oct 5, 1992
Building – In Danger of Collapse
28
Closed Oct 5, 1992

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Apr 27, 1992
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed Apr 30, 1992

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Apr 3, 1992
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Apr 8, 1997

Complaint resolved by periodic inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 2, 1992
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Apr 8, 1997

Complaint resolved by periodic inspection

BCLOSED
Feb 14, 1992
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Mar 23, 1992

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 18, 1991
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Apr 8, 1997

Complaint resolved by periodic inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 9, 1991
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Apr 8, 1997

Complaint resolved by periodic inspection

CCLOSED
Apr 19, 1991
Failure to Maintain
73
Closed May 1, 1991

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Apr 4, 1991
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed May 2, 1991

Buildings violation(s) served

ACLOSED
Dec 20, 1989
Structural Stability Affected
43
Closed Dec 28, 1989

Buildings violation(s) served

DCLOSED
Feb 2, 1989
Other
99
Closed Sep 4, 1991

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

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