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620 MALCOLM X BOULEVARD

Manhattan · ZIP 10037 · BIN 1053936 · Harlem (North) · On record since Aug 28, 1990 · Built 1961

NeighborhoodⓘHarlem (North)
About average for Harlem (North)
More complaints than 68% of residential buildings in Harlem (North) over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
68th pct
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaints have increased in the last 2 years
↑ Up 100% in the last 2 years (14 vs 7 prior 2 yrs)
20100'21'25
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
About as many serious complaints as similar buildings
65 Priority A and B complaints over 36 years — 2.5 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
2.5/yr57th pct(med. 0.1/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 1990
80
0 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
6
Total Priority Bⓘ
59
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
8%
2 complaints
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed Aug 28, 1990. Latest: Oct 14, 2025.

Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
Complaint log
80total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
Oct 14, 2025

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

23

BCLOSEDOct 18, 2025
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No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 25, 2025

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDJan 15, 2026

Ecb violation served

Jan 29, 2025

Construction Safety Compliance (CSC) Action

8A

BCLOSEDApr 22, 2025

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Jan 29, 2025

Construction Safety Compliance (CSC) Action

8A

BCLOSEDApr 22, 2025

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Dec 19, 2024

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDJan 3, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Dec 18, 2024

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDDec 18, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 11, 2024

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDDec 11, 2024

Ecb violation served

Dec 6, 2024

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDDec 9, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Dec 3, 2024

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

23

BCLOSEDDec 9, 2024

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Dec 2, 2024

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDDec 3, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 2, 2024

Construction Safety Compliance (CSC) Action

8A

BCLOSEDDec 2, 2024

Ecb violation served

Sep 26, 2024

Construction Safety Compliance (CSC) Action

8A

BCLOSEDSep 26, 2024

Ecb violation served

Sep 26, 2024

Construction Safety Compliance (CSC) Action

8A

BCLOSEDOct 17, 2024

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Jun 26, 2024

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDNov 25, 2024

Ecb violation served

May 18, 2024

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDMay 20, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 11, 2024

Debris – Excessive

09

BCLOSEDApr 16, 2024

Ecb violation served

Mar 29, 2024

2Y

2Y

CLOSEDApr 3, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 26, 2024

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

23

BCLOSEDFeb 27, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 20, 2023

Debris – Excessive

09

BCLOSEDFeb 12, 2024

Ecb violation served

Nov 8, 2023

Construction Safety Compliance (CSC) Action

8A

BCLOSEDNov 13, 2023

Ecb violation served

Nov 8, 2023

Construction Safety Compliance (CSC) Action

8A

BCLOSEDFeb 15, 2024

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Apr 28, 2023

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDJun 15, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 25, 2022

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

85

CCLOSEDSep 7, 2022

Ecb violation served

Mar 7, 2022

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDMar 31, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 12, 2021

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDFeb 4, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 19, 2021

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

23

BCLOSEDMay 19, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 28, 2021

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDJan 30, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 5, 2020

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDDec 7, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 28, 2020

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDDec 12, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 17, 2020

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDJun 17, 2020

Ecb violation served

Mar 15, 2018

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDMar 16, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 8, 2017

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDNov 14, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 30, 2017

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDSep 1, 2017

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Oct 1, 2015

Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper

53

DCLOSEDFeb 1, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 14, 2015

Site Conditions Endangering Workers

91

ACLOSEDSep 15, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 26, 2014

Safety Net/Guard Rail – Damaged/Inadequate/None (over 6-stories/75FT)

21

BCLOSEDJun 28, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 30, 2011

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDNov 23, 2012

Buildings violation(s) served

Aug 15, 2011

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDNov 9, 2011

Please see complaint number

Aug 15, 2011

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDNov 9, 2011

Please see complaint number

May 23, 2011

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDJun 6, 2011

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 28, 2011

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDMar 28, 2011

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 14, 2011

Contrary to LL58/87 (Handicap Access)

77

CCLOSEDMay 17, 2011

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 26, 2010

Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Electrical Work in Progress

3A

BCLOSEDAug 3, 2010

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 24, 2010

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDApr 20, 2010

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Mar 5, 2010

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDJul 8, 2010

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Feb 13, 2010

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDAug 10, 2010

Buildings violation(s) served

Oct 5, 2009

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDDec 31, 2009

Please see complaint number

Oct 5, 2009

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDDec 31, 2009

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 23, 2009

Safety Net/Guard Rail – Damaged/Inadequate/None (6-stories/75FT or Less)

88

BCLOSEDJun 1, 2009

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 13, 2009

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDJun 10, 2009

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 14, 2025
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Oct 18, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Jun 25, 2025
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Jan 15, 2026

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Jan 29, 2025
Construction Safety Compliance (CSC) Action
8A
Closed Apr 22, 2025

Stop work order fully rescinded n

BCLOSED
Jan 29, 2025
Construction Safety Compliance (CSC) Action
8A
Closed Apr 22, 2025

Stop work order fully rescinded n

ACLOSED
Dec 19, 2024
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Jan 3, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

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

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Dec 11, 2024
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Dec 11, 2024

Ecb violation served

ACLOSED
Dec 6, 2024
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Dec 9, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Dec 3, 2024
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Dec 9, 2024

Stop work order fully rescinded n

ACLOSED
Dec 2, 2024
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Dec 3, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Dec 2, 2024
Construction Safety Compliance (CSC) Action
8A
Closed Dec 2, 2024

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Sep 26, 2024
Construction Safety Compliance (CSC) Action
8A
Closed Sep 26, 2024

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Sep 26, 2024
Construction Safety Compliance (CSC) Action
8A
Closed Oct 17, 2024

Stop work order fully rescinded n

CCLOSED
Jun 26, 2024
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Nov 25, 2024

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
May 18, 2024
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed May 20, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Apr 11, 2024
Debris – Excessive
09
Closed Apr 16, 2024

Ecb violation served

CLOSED
Mar 29, 2024
2Y
2Y
Closed Apr 3, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Feb 26, 2024
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Feb 27, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Dec 20, 2023
Debris – Excessive
09
Closed Feb 12, 2024

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Nov 8, 2023
Construction Safety Compliance (CSC) Action
8A
Closed Nov 13, 2023

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Nov 8, 2023
Construction Safety Compliance (CSC) Action
8A
Closed Feb 15, 2024

Stop work order fully rescinded n

CCLOSED
Apr 28, 2023
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Jun 15, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Jul 25, 2022
Failure to Retain Water/Improper Drainage (LL103/89)
85
Closed Sep 7, 2022

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Mar 7, 2022
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Mar 31, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Dec 12, 2021
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Feb 4, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 19, 2021
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed May 19, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jan 28, 2021
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Jan 30, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Dec 5, 2020
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Dec 7, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Oct 28, 2020
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Dec 12, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Jun 17, 2020
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Jun 17, 2020

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Mar 15, 2018
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Mar 16, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Nov 8, 2017
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Nov 14, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 30, 2017
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Sep 1, 2017

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

DCLOSED
Oct 1, 2015
Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper
53
Closed Feb 1, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Sep 14, 2015
Site Conditions Endangering Workers
91
Closed Sep 15, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jun 26, 2014
Safety Net/Guard Rail – Damaged/Inadequate/None (over 6-stories/75FT)
21
Closed Jun 28, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 30, 2011
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Nov 23, 2012

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Aug 15, 2011
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Nov 9, 2011

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Aug 15, 2011
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Nov 9, 2011

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
May 23, 2011
Failure to Maintain
73
Closed Jun 6, 2011

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 28, 2011
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Mar 28, 2011

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Feb 14, 2011
Contrary to LL58/87 (Handicap Access)
77
Closed May 17, 2011

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jul 26, 2010
Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Electrical Work in Progress
3A
Closed Aug 3, 2010

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 24, 2010
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Apr 20, 2010

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Mar 5, 2010
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Jul 8, 2010

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Feb 13, 2010
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Aug 10, 2010

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Oct 5, 2009
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Dec 31, 2009

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Oct 5, 2009
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Dec 31, 2009

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 23, 2009
Safety Net/Guard Rail – Damaged/Inadequate/None (6-stories/75FT or Less)
88
Closed Jun 1, 2009

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 13, 2009
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Jun 10, 2009

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

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