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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)
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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
Apr 22, 2007

Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper

53

DCLOSEDApr 27, 2007
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Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 24, 2007

Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper

53

DCLOSEDApr 4, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 31, 2007

Elevator: Danger Condition/Shaft Open/Unguarded

62

ACLOSEDFeb 1, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 29, 2006

Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper

53

DCLOSEDJan 8, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 23, 2006

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJan 18, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 16, 2006

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDNov 17, 2006

Please see complaint number

Nov 8, 2006

Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper

53

DCLOSEDNov 24, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 29, 2006

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDOct 30, 2006

Ecb & buildings violations served

Sep 16, 2006

Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper

53

DCLOSEDOct 5, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 19, 2006

Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper

53

DCLOSEDAug 29, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 24, 2006

Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper

53

DCLOSEDAug 2, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 28, 2006

Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper

53

DCLOSEDJul 24, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 13, 2006

Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper

53

DCLOSEDJun 27, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 4, 2006

Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper

53

DCLOSEDJun 12, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 3, 2006

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDMay 12, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 26, 2006

Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper

53

DCLOSEDMay 2, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 20, 2006

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDMay 5, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 24, 2006

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDFeb 3, 2006

Buildings violation(s) served

Jan 7, 2006

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJan 20, 2006

Buildings violation(s) served

Dec 27, 2005

Wall/Retaining Wall – Bulging/Cracked

54

BCLOSEDJan 12, 2006

Ecb & buildings violations served

Nov 28, 2005

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDDec 16, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 31, 2005

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDOct 31, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 31, 2005

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDOct 31, 2005

Please see complaint number

Oct 12, 2005

Wall/Retaining Wall – Bulging/Cracked

54

BCLOSEDOct 24, 2005

Ecb & buildings violations served

Jul 19, 2005

Elevator Not Inspected/Illegal/No Permit

80

DCLOSEDAug 1, 2005

Buildings violation(s) served

Jun 1, 2005

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDFeb 28, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 4, 2005

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDMar 4, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 3, 2005

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDMar 3, 2005

Please see complaint number

Mar 3, 2005

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDMar 3, 2005

Ecb & buildings violations served

Feb 1, 2005

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDJan 10, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 13, 2004

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDOct 20, 2004

Ecb & buildings violations served

Sep 23, 2004

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDNov 15, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 31, 2004

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDNov 8, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 20, 2004

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDAug 23, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 15, 2001

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDOct 9, 2001

Buildings violation(s) served

Jan 29, 2001

Storefront or Business Sign/Awning/Marquee/Canopy – Illegal

49

CCLOSEDJan 29, 2001

Buildings violation(s) served

Jul 21, 2000

Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit

23

BCLOSEDJul 21, 2000

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 26, 2000

Storefront or Business Sign/Awning/Marquee/Canopy – Illegal

49

CCLOSEDApr 26, 2000

Buildings violation(s) served

Feb 2, 2000

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDFeb 2, 2000

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 8, 1998

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDSep 8, 1998

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 20, 1996

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJun 27, 1996

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 25, 1994

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDApr 7, 1994

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 4, 1993

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDMay 4, 1993

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 6, 1992

Demolition – No Permit

11

BCLOSEDApr 23, 1992

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 4, 1992

Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper

53

DCLOSEDMar 12, 1992

Insufficient information/unable to locate address

Dec 17, 1991

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJan 23, 1992

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

May 15, 1991

C of O – Not Being Complied With

32

CCLOSEDJan 23, 1992

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Mar 18, 1991

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDMay 22, 1991

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 15, 1990

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJul 2, 1990

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 1, 1990

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJun 21, 1991

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

DCLOSED
Apr 22, 2007
Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper
53
Closed Apr 27, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED
Mar 24, 2007
Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper
53
Closed Apr 4, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jan 31, 2007
Elevator: Danger Condition/Shaft Open/Unguarded
62
Closed Feb 1, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED
Dec 29, 2006
Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper
53
Closed Jan 8, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Dec 23, 2006
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Jan 18, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Nov 16, 2006
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Nov 17, 2006

Please see complaint number

DCLOSED
Nov 8, 2006
Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper
53
Closed Nov 24, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Oct 29, 2006
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Oct 30, 2006

Ecb & buildings violations served

DCLOSED
Sep 16, 2006
Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper
53
Closed Oct 5, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED
Aug 19, 2006
Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper
53
Closed Aug 29, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED
Jul 24, 2006
Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper
53
Closed Aug 2, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED
Jun 28, 2006
Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper
53
Closed Jul 24, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED
Jun 13, 2006
Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper
53
Closed Jun 27, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED
Jun 4, 2006
Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper
53
Closed Jun 12, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 3, 2006
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed May 12, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED
Apr 26, 2006
Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper
53
Closed May 2, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Apr 20, 2006
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed May 5, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jan 24, 2006
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Feb 3, 2006

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Jan 7, 2006
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Jan 20, 2006

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Dec 27, 2005
Wall/Retaining Wall – Bulging/Cracked
54
Closed Jan 12, 2006

Ecb & buildings violations served

CCLOSED
Nov 28, 2005
Failure to Maintain
73
Closed Dec 16, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Oct 31, 2005
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed Oct 31, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Oct 31, 2005
Failure to Maintain
73
Closed Oct 31, 2005

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Oct 12, 2005
Wall/Retaining Wall – Bulging/Cracked
54
Closed Oct 24, 2005

Ecb & buildings violations served

DCLOSED
Jul 19, 2005
Elevator Not Inspected/Illegal/No Permit
80
Closed Aug 1, 2005

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Jun 1, 2005
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Feb 28, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Mar 4, 2005
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Mar 4, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Mar 3, 2005
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Mar 3, 2005

Please see complaint number

ACLOSED
Mar 3, 2005
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed Mar 3, 2005

Ecb & buildings violations served

BCLOSED
Feb 1, 2005
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Jan 10, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 13, 2004
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Oct 20, 2004

Ecb & buildings violations served

BCLOSED
Sep 23, 2004
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Nov 15, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 31, 2004
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Nov 8, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 20, 2004
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Aug 23, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 15, 2001
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Oct 9, 2001

Buildings violation(s) served

CCLOSED
Jan 29, 2001
Storefront or Business Sign/Awning/Marquee/Canopy – Illegal
49
Closed Jan 29, 2001

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Jul 21, 2000
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Jul 21, 2000

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Apr 26, 2000
Storefront or Business Sign/Awning/Marquee/Canopy – Illegal
49
Closed Apr 26, 2000

Buildings violation(s) served

CCLOSED
Feb 2, 2000
Failure to Maintain
73
Closed Feb 2, 2000

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Sep 8, 1998
Failure to Maintain
73
Closed Sep 8, 1998

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jun 20, 1996
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Jun 27, 1996

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 25, 1994
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Apr 7, 1994

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Feb 4, 1993
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed May 4, 1993

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Apr 6, 1992
Demolition – No Permit
11
Closed Apr 23, 1992

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED
Feb 4, 1992
Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper
53
Closed Mar 12, 1992

Insufficient information/unable to locate address

BCLOSED
Dec 17, 1991
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Jan 23, 1992

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

CCLOSED
May 15, 1991
C of O – Not Being Complied With
32
Closed Jan 23, 1992

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

CCLOSED
Mar 18, 1991
Failure to Maintain
73
Closed May 22, 1991

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jun 15, 1990
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Jul 2, 1990

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jun 1, 1990
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Jun 21, 1991

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

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