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475 LEXINGTON AVENUE

Manhattan · ZIP 10017 · BIN 1036200 · East Midtown-Turtle Bay · On record since Jul 25, 1990 · Built 1924

NeighborhoodⓘEast Midtown-Turtle Ba…
Worse than most buildings in East Midtown-Turtle Bay
More complaints than 86% of residential buildings in East Midtown-Turtle Bay over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
86th pct
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaints have increased in the last 2 years
↑ Up 1200% in the last 2 years (26 vs 2 prior 2 yrs)
50250'22'25
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
About as many serious complaints as similar buildings
84 Priority A and B complaints over 36 years — 3.3 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
3.3/yr70th pct(med. 0.2/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 1990
105
0 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
40
Total Priority Bⓘ
44
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
0%
0 complaints
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed Jul 25, 1990. Latest: Dec 20, 2025.

Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
Complaint log
105total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
Jul 13, 2011

Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Plumbing Work In-Progress

76

ACLOSEDJul 25, 2011
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No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 12, 2011

Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Electrical Work in Progress

3A

BCLOSEDJul 20, 2011

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 12, 2011

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDNov 3, 2011

Please see complaint number

Jul 12, 2011

Gas Hook-Up/Piping – Illegal or Defective

65

ACLOSEDJan 17, 2012

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Jul 11, 2011

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDAug 9, 2011

Please see complaint number

Jun 20, 2011

Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Electrical Work in Progress

3A

BCLOSEDJun 30, 2011

Buildings violation(s) served

Jun 20, 2011

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDOct 4, 2011

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 20, 2011

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

66

BCLOSEDJan 17, 2012

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Jun 17, 2011

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJun 24, 2011

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Jun 17, 2011

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJun 24, 2011

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Jun 17, 2011

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJul 26, 2011

Please see complaint number

Jun 7, 2011

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDAug 9, 2011

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

May 18, 2011

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

71

BCLOSEDAug 25, 2011

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 5, 2010

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDMay 4, 2011

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 19, 2010

Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper

53

DCLOSEDJan 20, 2011

Please see complaint number

Aug 19, 2010

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDAug 20, 2010

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 17, 2010

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJan 19, 2011

Please see complaint number

Aug 14, 2010

Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Plumbing Work In-Progress

76

ACLOSEDAug 19, 2010

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 30, 2010

Elevator: Danger Condition/Shaft Open/Unguarded

62

ACLOSEDAug 3, 2010

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 24, 2010

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDJun 3, 2010

Ecb violation served

Mar 5, 2010

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDMar 11, 2010

Buildings violation(s) served

Sep 8, 2009

Failure to Retain Water/Improper Drainage (LL103/89)

85

CCLOSEDOct 23, 2009

Ecb violation served

May 23, 2009

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDMay 24, 2009

Please see complaint number

May 23, 2009

Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Plumbing Work In-Progress

76

ACLOSEDMay 24, 2009

Buildings violation(s) served

May 23, 2009

Demolition – Unsafe/Illegal/Mechanical Demo

12

ACLOSEDMay 24, 2009

Buildings violation(s) served

Feb 27, 2009

Unlicensed/Illegal Activity

90

CCLOSEDSep 15, 2009

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Feb 24, 2009

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDMar 4, 2009

Please see complaint number

Feb 24, 2009

Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Plumbing Work In-Progress

76

ACLOSEDFeb 27, 2009

Please see complaint number

Feb 21, 2009

Elevator Not Inspected/Illegal/No Permit

80

DCLOSEDMar 2, 2009

Buildings violation(s) served

Feb 21, 2009

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDMar 9, 2009

Please see complaint number

Nov 9, 2007

Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper

53

DCLOSEDFeb 25, 2008

Ecb & buildings violations served

Sep 1, 2005

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDSep 15, 2005

Buildings violation(s) served

Aug 10, 2005

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDAug 31, 2005

Buildings violation(s) served

Apr 1, 2005

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDMay 10, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 15, 2004

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDOct 20, 2004

Ecb & buildings violations served

Oct 15, 2004

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDOct 20, 2004

Ecb & buildings violations served

Oct 14, 2004

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDOct 15, 2004

Complaint referred to housing preservation and development (hpd)

Oct 7, 2004

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDOct 8, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 31, 2004

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDMar 31, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 2, 2004

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDApr 23, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 11, 2003

Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper

53

DCLOSEDJun 18, 2003

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 3, 2002

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

49

CCLOSEDJun 25, 2002

Buildings violation(s) served

Jun 25, 1999

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJul 9, 1999

Buildings violation(s) served

Apr 15, 1999

Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper

53

DCLOSEDOct 26, 1999

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 9, 1998

Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper

53

DCLOSEDFeb 5, 1999

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 21, 1994

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDApr 8, 1997

Complaint resolved by periodic inspection

Mar 2, 1994

Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper

53

DCLOSEDMar 11, 1994

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

Jan 10, 1994

Egress: No Secondary Means

39

ACLOSEDFeb 17, 1994

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

Sep 24, 1993

C of O – Not Being Complied With

32

CCLOSEDFeb 10, 1994

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 9, 1993

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDSep 27, 1993

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

ACLOSED
Jul 13, 2011
Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Plumbing Work In-Progress
76
Closed Jul 25, 2011

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jul 12, 2011
Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Electrical Work in Progress
3A
Closed Jul 20, 2011

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jul 12, 2011
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Nov 3, 2011

Please see complaint number

ACLOSED
Jul 12, 2011
Gas Hook-Up/Piping – Illegal or Defective
65
Closed Jan 17, 2012

Stop work order fully rescinded n

BCLOSED
Jul 11, 2011
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Aug 9, 2011

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Jun 20, 2011
Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Electrical Work in Progress
3A
Closed Jun 30, 2011

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Jun 20, 2011
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Oct 4, 2011

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jun 20, 2011
Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)
66
Closed Jan 17, 2012

Stop work order fully rescinded n

BCLOSED
Jun 17, 2011
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Jun 24, 2011

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

BCLOSED
Jun 17, 2011
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Jun 24, 2011

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

BCLOSED
Jun 17, 2011
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Jul 26, 2011

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Jun 7, 2011
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed Aug 9, 2011

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

BCLOSED
May 18, 2011
SRO: Illegal Work/No Permit/Change in Occupancy Use
71
Closed Aug 25, 2011

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Dec 5, 2010
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed May 4, 2011

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED
Aug 19, 2010
Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper
53
Closed Jan 20, 2011

Please see complaint number

ACLOSED
Aug 19, 2010
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed Aug 20, 2010

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 17, 2010
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Jan 19, 2011

Please see complaint number

ACLOSED
Aug 14, 2010
Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Plumbing Work In-Progress
76
Closed Aug 19, 2010

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jul 30, 2010
Elevator: Danger Condition/Shaft Open/Unguarded
62
Closed Aug 3, 2010

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
May 24, 2010
Failure to Maintain
73
Closed Jun 3, 2010

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Mar 5, 2010
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Mar 11, 2010

Buildings violation(s) served

CCLOSED
Sep 8, 2009
Failure to Retain Water/Improper Drainage (LL103/89)
85
Closed Oct 23, 2009

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
May 23, 2009
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed May 24, 2009

Please see complaint number

ACLOSED
May 23, 2009
Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Plumbing Work In-Progress
76
Closed May 24, 2009

Buildings violation(s) served

ACLOSED
May 23, 2009
Demolition – Unsafe/Illegal/Mechanical Demo
12
Closed May 24, 2009

Buildings violation(s) served

CCLOSED
Feb 27, 2009
Unlicensed/Illegal Activity
90
Closed Sep 15, 2009

Stop work order fully rescinded n

BCLOSED
Feb 24, 2009
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Mar 4, 2009

Please see complaint number

ACLOSED
Feb 24, 2009
Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Plumbing Work In-Progress
76
Closed Feb 27, 2009

Please see complaint number

DCLOSED
Feb 21, 2009
Elevator Not Inspected/Illegal/No Permit
80
Closed Mar 2, 2009

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Feb 21, 2009
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Mar 9, 2009

Please see complaint number

DCLOSED
Nov 9, 2007
Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper
53
Closed Feb 25, 2008

Ecb & buildings violations served

CCLOSED
Sep 1, 2005
Failure to Maintain
73
Closed Sep 15, 2005

Buildings violation(s) served

CCLOSED
Aug 10, 2005
Failure to Maintain
73
Closed Aug 31, 2005

Buildings violation(s) served

CCLOSED
Apr 1, 2005
Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO
31
Closed May 10, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Oct 15, 2004
Failure to Maintain
73
Closed Oct 20, 2004

Ecb & buildings violations served

CCLOSED
Oct 15, 2004
Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO
31
Closed Oct 20, 2004

Ecb & buildings violations served

ACLOSED
Oct 14, 2004
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed Oct 15, 2004

Complaint referred to housing preservation and development (hpd)

ACLOSED
Oct 7, 2004
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed Oct 8, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Mar 31, 2004
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed Mar 31, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 2, 2004
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Apr 23, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

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

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Jun 3, 2002
Storefront or Business Sign/Awning/Marquee/Canopy – Illegal
49
Closed Jun 25, 2002

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Jun 25, 1999
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Jul 9, 1999

Buildings violation(s) served

DCLOSED
Apr 15, 1999
Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper
53
Closed Oct 26, 1999

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED
Dec 9, 1998
Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper
53
Closed Feb 5, 1999

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 21, 1994
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Apr 8, 1997

Complaint resolved by periodic inspection

DCLOSED
Mar 2, 1994
Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper
53
Closed Mar 11, 1994

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

ACLOSED
Jan 10, 1994
Egress: No Secondary Means
39
Closed Feb 17, 1994

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

CCLOSED
Sep 24, 1993
C of O – Not Being Complied With
32
Closed Feb 10, 1994

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Sep 9, 1993
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed Sep 27, 1993

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

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