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251 WEST 92 STREET

Manhattan · ZIP 10025 · BIN 1033611 · Upper West Side (Central) · On record since Feb 8, 1989 · Built 1925

NeighborhoodⓘUpper West Side (Centr…
Among the most complained-about buildings in Upper West Side (Central)
More complaints than 98% of residential buildings in Upper West Side (Central) over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
98th pct
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaints have decreased in recent years
↓ Down 41% in the last 2 years (60 vs 102 prior 2 yrs)
80400'21'26
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
Among the highest rates of serious complaints nearby
256 Priority A and B complaints over 37 years — 16.7 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
16.7/yr96th pct(med. 0.1/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 1989
406
3 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
40
Total Priority Bⓘ
216
1 active
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
3%
6 complaints
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed Feb 8, 1989. Latest: Jun 2, 2026.

Complaint log
406total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
Jun 2, 2026

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BACTIVE—
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Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
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Jun 1, 2026

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDJun 1, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 21, 2026

Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper

53

DACTIVEMay 22, 2026

Complaint assigned to boiler unit

Apr 23, 2026

Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper

53

DACTIVE——
Mar 1, 2026

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDApr 7, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 17, 2026

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDFeb 17, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 17, 2026

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDMar 7, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 3, 2026

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDFeb 3, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 30, 2026

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDMar 6, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 28, 2026

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDFeb 25, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 6, 2026

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDFeb 25, 2026

Please see complaint number

Jan 6, 2026

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDJan 7, 2026

Please see complaint number

Jan 3, 2026

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDJan 5, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 1, 2026

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDJan 30, 2026

Ecb violation served

Dec 3, 2025

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDDec 9, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 1, 2025

Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper

53

DCLOSEDDec 9, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 26, 2025

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDNov 28, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Nov 25, 2025

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDNov 26, 2025

Please see complaint number

Nov 24, 2025

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDNov 25, 2025

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Nov 7, 2025

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDNov 10, 2025

Access denied - 2nd attempt

Oct 28, 2025

Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper

53

DCLOSEDOct 29, 2025

Please see complaint number

Oct 27, 2025

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDOct 29, 2025

Ecb violation served

Oct 24, 2025

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDOct 25, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 16, 2025

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDOct 16, 2025

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Oct 4, 2025

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDOct 21, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 4, 2025

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDOct 21, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 3, 2025

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDOct 21, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 12, 2025

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDOct 6, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 12, 2025

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

66

BCLOSEDOct 27, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 3, 2025

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDNov 14, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 2, 2025

Posted Notice or Order Removed/Tampered With

2A

BCLOSEDJul 28, 2025

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Jun 2, 2025

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDJul 23, 2025

Stop work order fully rescinded n

May 28, 2025

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDMay 28, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 7, 2025

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDMay 7, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 1, 2025

Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper

53

DCLOSEDSep 4, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 28, 2025

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDMar 28, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 28, 2025

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDJan 28, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 28, 2025

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDJun 24, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 13, 2025

Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper

53

DCLOSEDFeb 14, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 26, 2024

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDNov 13, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 4, 2024

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDOct 5, 2024

Please see complaint number

Oct 2, 2024

Enforcement Work Order (DOB)

1Y

DCLOSEDOct 4, 2024

Ecb violation served

Oct 1, 2024

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDOct 25, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 26, 2024

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDOct 4, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 18, 2024

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDSep 19, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 18, 2024

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDSep 18, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 6, 2024

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDSep 6, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 13, 2024

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDAug 21, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 18, 2024

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDJul 22, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 18, 2024

Posted Notice or Order Removed/Tampered With

2A

BCLOSEDJul 22, 2024

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

BACTIVE
Jun 2, 2026
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
ACLOSED
Jun 1, 2026
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Jun 1, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DACTIVE
May 21, 2026
Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper
53
Closed May 22, 2026

Complaint assigned to boiler unit

DACTIVE
Apr 23, 2026
Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper
53
BCLOSED
Mar 1, 2026
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Apr 7, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Feb 17, 2026
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Feb 17, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Feb 17, 2026
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Mar 7, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Feb 3, 2026
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Feb 3, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Jan 30, 2026
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Mar 6, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jan 28, 2026
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Feb 25, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jan 6, 2026
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Feb 25, 2026

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
Jan 6, 2026
Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO
31
Closed Jan 7, 2026

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Jan 3, 2026
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Jan 5, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Jan 1, 2026
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Jan 30, 2026

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
Dec 3, 2025
Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO
31
Closed Dec 9, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED
Dec 1, 2025
Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper
53
Closed Dec 9, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Nov 26, 2025
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Nov 28, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

CCLOSED
Nov 25, 2025
Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO
31
Closed Nov 26, 2025

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
Nov 24, 2025
Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO
31
Closed Nov 25, 2025

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

BCLOSED
Nov 7, 2025
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Nov 10, 2025

Access denied - 2nd attempt

DCLOSED
Oct 28, 2025
Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper
53
Closed Oct 29, 2025

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Oct 27, 2025
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Oct 29, 2025

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Oct 24, 2025
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Oct 25, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Oct 16, 2025
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Oct 16, 2025

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

CCLOSED
Oct 4, 2025
Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO
31
Closed Oct 21, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Oct 4, 2025
Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO
31
Closed Oct 21, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Oct 3, 2025
Failure to Maintain
73
Closed Oct 21, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Sep 12, 2025
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Oct 6, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Sep 12, 2025
Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)
66
Closed Oct 27, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Sep 3, 2025
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Nov 14, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jun 2, 2025
Posted Notice or Order Removed/Tampered With
2A
Closed Jul 28, 2025

Stop work order fully rescinded n

BCLOSED
Jun 2, 2025
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Jul 23, 2025

Stop work order fully rescinded n

BCLOSED
May 28, 2025
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed May 28, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 7, 2025
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed May 7, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED
May 1, 2025
Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper
53
Closed Sep 4, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 28, 2025
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Mar 28, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jan 28, 2025
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Jan 28, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Jan 28, 2025
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Jun 24, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED
Jan 13, 2025
Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper
53
Closed Feb 14, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 26, 2024
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Nov 13, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Oct 4, 2024
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Oct 5, 2024

Please see complaint number

DCLOSED
Oct 2, 2024
Enforcement Work Order (DOB)
1Y
Closed Oct 4, 2024

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Oct 1, 2024
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed Oct 25, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Sep 26, 2024
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Oct 4, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Sep 18, 2024
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Sep 19, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Sep 18, 2024
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Sep 18, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Sep 6, 2024
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Sep 6, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 13, 2024
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Aug 21, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jul 18, 2024
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Jul 22, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jul 18, 2024
Posted Notice or Order Removed/Tampered With
2A
Closed Jul 22, 2024

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

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