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342-50 WEST 71 STREET

Manhattan · ZIP 10023 · BIN 1030942 · Upper West Side-Lincoln Square · On record since Apr 30, 1993 · Built 1901

NeighborhoodⓘUpper West Side-Lincol…
Among the most complained-about buildings in Upper West Side-Lincoln Square
More complaints than 99% of residential buildings in Upper West Side-Lincoln Square over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
99th pct
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaints have decreased in recent years
↓ Down 13% in the last 2 years (40 vs 46 prior 2 yrs)
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Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
Among the highest rates of serious complaints nearby
204 Priority A and B complaints over 33 years — 8.9 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
8.9/yr99th pct(med. 0.2/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 1993
258
2 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
29
Total Priority Bⓘ
175
1 active
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
20%
21 complaints
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed Apr 30, 1993. Latest: May 16, 2026.

Complaint log
258total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
Mar 28, 2007

Illegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings

4A

BCLOSEDMay 16, 2008
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Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor

Please see complaint number

Jan 21, 2007

Illegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings

4A

BCLOSEDMay 16, 2008

Please see complaint number

Nov 26, 2006

Illegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings

4A

BCLOSEDMay 16, 2008

Please see complaint number

Nov 3, 2006

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDDec 29, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 1, 2006

Illegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings

4A

BCLOSEDMay 16, 2008

Please see complaint number

Oct 31, 2006

Illegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings

4A

BCLOSEDMay 16, 2008

Please see complaint number

Oct 5, 2006

Illegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings

4A

BCLOSEDMay 16, 2008

Please see complaint number

May 22, 2006

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDJul 19, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 17, 2006

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDJul 17, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 9, 2006

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDMar 16, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 17, 2005

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDAug 24, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 31, 2005

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDAug 22, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 1, 2005

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDAug 1, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 21, 2005

Site Conditions Endangering Workers

91

ACLOSEDJun 21, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 13, 2005

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDApr 22, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 14, 2005

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDMar 14, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 14, 2005

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDMar 14, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 14, 2005

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDMar 23, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 9, 2004

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDSep 24, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 9, 2004

Sprinkler System – Inadequate

52

BCLOSEDOct 26, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 10, 2004

SRO: Illegal Work/No Permit/Change in Occupancy Use

71

BCLOSEDAug 16, 2004

Please see complaint number

Jul 16, 2004

SRO: Illegal Work/No Permit/Change in Occupancy Use

71

BCLOSEDJul 26, 2004

Complaint referred to housing preservation and development (hpd)

Mar 8, 2004

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDMar 16, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 20, 2003

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDOct 27, 2003

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 20, 2003

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDOct 31, 2003

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 9, 2003

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

66

BCLOSEDSep 10, 2003

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 9, 2003

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDSep 25, 2003

Buildings violation(s) served

Jun 19, 2003

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDJul 7, 2003

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 22, 2003

SRO: Illegal Work/No Permit/Change in Occupancy Use

71

BCLOSEDJun 9, 2003

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 25, 2002

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

66

BCLOSEDDec 9, 2002

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 24, 2002

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDNov 15, 2002

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 25, 2002

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDAug 2, 2002

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 25, 2002

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDAug 5, 2002

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 24, 2002

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDJul 2, 2002

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 11, 2002

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDJan 16, 2002

Insufficient information/unable to locate address

Jan 11, 2002

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

66

BCLOSEDJan 11, 2002

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Jan 11, 2002

Gas Hook-Up/Piping – Illegal or Defective

65

ACLOSEDJan 11, 2002

Buildings violation(s) served

Aug 30, 2001

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDSep 6, 2001

Ecb & buildings violations served

Aug 24, 2001

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDAug 28, 2001

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 13, 2001

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDOct 24, 2001

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 26, 2001

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDAug 15, 2001

Buildings violation(s) served

Jul 5, 2001

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDAug 14, 2001

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 17, 2001

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDApr 23, 2001

Buildings violation(s) served

Mar 14, 2001

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDMar 16, 2001

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 6, 2001

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDMar 12, 2001

Buildings violation(s) served

Feb 14, 2001

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDFeb 26, 2001

Buildings violation(s) served

Jan 8, 2001

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDJan 11, 2001

Buildings violation(s) served

Dec 13, 2000

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDApr 19, 2001

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 24, 2000

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDFeb 1, 2001

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 25, 2000

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDOct 30, 2000

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Mar 28, 2007
Illegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings
4A
Closed May 16, 2008

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Jan 21, 2007
Illegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings
4A
Closed May 16, 2008

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Nov 26, 2006
Illegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings
4A
Closed May 16, 2008

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
Nov 3, 2006
Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO
31
Closed Dec 29, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Nov 1, 2006
Illegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings
4A
Closed May 16, 2008

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Oct 31, 2006
Illegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings
4A
Closed May 16, 2008

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Oct 5, 2006
Illegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings
4A
Closed May 16, 2008

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
May 22, 2006
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Jul 19, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Mar 17, 2006
Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO
31
Closed Jul 17, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 9, 2006
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Mar 16, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Aug 17, 2005
Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO
31
Closed Aug 24, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jul 31, 2005
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Aug 22, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jul 1, 2005
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Aug 1, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jun 21, 2005
Site Conditions Endangering Workers
91
Closed Jun 21, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Apr 13, 2005
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Apr 22, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Mar 14, 2005
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Mar 14, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Mar 14, 2005
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Mar 14, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Mar 14, 2005
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Mar 23, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Sep 9, 2004
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Sep 24, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Sep 9, 2004
Sprinkler System – Inadequate
52
Closed Oct 26, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 10, 2004
SRO: Illegal Work/No Permit/Change in Occupancy Use
71
Closed Aug 16, 2004

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Jul 16, 2004
SRO: Illegal Work/No Permit/Change in Occupancy Use
71
Closed Jul 26, 2004

Complaint referred to housing preservation and development (hpd)

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

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 20, 2003
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Oct 27, 2003

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 20, 2003
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Oct 31, 2003

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Sep 9, 2003
Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)
66
Closed Sep 10, 2003

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Sep 9, 2003
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Sep 25, 2003

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Jun 19, 2003
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Jul 7, 2003

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 22, 2003
SRO: Illegal Work/No Permit/Change in Occupancy Use
71
Closed Jun 9, 2003

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Nov 25, 2002
Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)
66
Closed Dec 9, 2002

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Sep 24, 2002
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Nov 15, 2002

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jul 25, 2002
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Aug 2, 2002

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jun 25, 2002
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Aug 5, 2002

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jun 24, 2002
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Jul 2, 2002

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jan 11, 2002
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Jan 16, 2002

Insufficient information/unable to locate address

BCLOSED
Jan 11, 2002
Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)
66
Closed Jan 11, 2002

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

ACLOSED
Jan 11, 2002
Gas Hook-Up/Piping – Illegal or Defective
65
Closed Jan 11, 2002

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Aug 30, 2001
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed Sep 6, 2001

Ecb & buildings violations served

BCLOSED
Aug 24, 2001
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Aug 28, 2001

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Aug 13, 2001
Failure to Maintain
73
Closed Oct 24, 2001

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jul 26, 2001
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Aug 15, 2001

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Jul 5, 2001
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Aug 14, 2001

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Apr 17, 2001
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Apr 23, 2001

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Mar 14, 2001
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Mar 16, 2001

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 6, 2001
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Mar 12, 2001

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Feb 14, 2001
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Feb 26, 2001

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Jan 8, 2001
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Jan 11, 2001

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Dec 13, 2000
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Apr 19, 2001

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Nov 24, 2000
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Feb 1, 2001

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 25, 2000
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Oct 30, 2000

Buildings violation(s) served

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