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Manhattan · ZIP 10026 · BIN 1054981 · Harlem (South) · On record since Mar 15, 1996 · Built 1900

NeighborhoodⓘHarlem (South)
Among the most complained-about buildings in Harlem (South)
More complaints than 98% of residential buildings in Harlem (South) over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
98th pct
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaint rate has been consistent over time
↓ Down 50% in the last 2 years (1 vs 2 prior 2 yrs)
20100'21'25
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
Among the highest rates of serious complaints nearby
53 Priority A and B complaints over 30 years — 5.1 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
5.1/yr99th pct(med. 0.1/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 1996
67
0 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
17
Total Priority Bⓘ
36
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
50%
2 complaints
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed Mar 15, 1996. Latest: Jun 11, 2025.

Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
Complaint log
67total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
Jun 11, 2025

8P

8P

CLOSEDJun 23, 2025

Ecb violation served

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Nov 3, 2023

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

B
CLOSED
Nov 14, 2023

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Nov 3, 2023

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDNov 8, 2023

Complaint referred to nyc housing authority (nycha)

Mar 10, 2022

Gas Utility Referral

1L

BCLOSEDJul 29, 2022

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Apr 5, 2021

Fence – None/Inadequate/Illegal

15

BCLOSEDApr 14, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 4, 2021

Building – Vacant, Open and Unguarded

29

CCLOSEDApr 14, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 20, 2021

CSE: Tracking Compliance

7F

DCLOSEDJan 27, 2021

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Jan 19, 2021

Demolition – Unsafe/Illegal/Mechanical Demo

12

ACLOSEDJan 21, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jan 13, 2021

Debris – Excessive

09

BCLOSEDJan 15, 2021

Please see complaint number

Jan 13, 2021

Local Law 188/17 Compliance Inspections – Active Jobs

7K

DCLOSEDJan 26, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 13, 2021

Local Law 188/17 Compliance Inspections – Active Jobs

7K

DCLOSEDJan 26, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 13, 2021

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDJan 14, 2021

Ecb violation served

Jan 13, 2021

Inadequate Support/Shoring

16

ACLOSEDJan 13, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 12, 2021

Inadequate Support/Shoring

16

ACLOSEDJan 14, 2021

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Jan 11, 2021

Structural Stability Impacted – New Building Under Construction

5C

ACLOSEDJan 11, 2021

Please see complaint number

Jan 5, 2021

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDJan 5, 2021

Please see complaint number

Jan 5, 2021

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDJan 5, 2021

Ecb violation served

Jan 4, 2021

COVID-19 Executive Order

2N

CCLOSEDJan 4, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 4, 2021

CSE: Tracking Compliance

7F

DCLOSEDJan 27, 2021

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Dec 30, 2020

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

23

BCLOSEDDec 30, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 30, 2020

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJan 11, 2021

Ecb violation served

Dec 30, 2020

Debris – Excessive

09

BCLOSEDJan 7, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 28, 2020

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDDec 28, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 28, 2020

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDDec 28, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 22, 2020

COVID-19 Executive Order

2N

CCLOSEDDec 24, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 22, 2020

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

23

BCLOSEDDec 24, 2020

Ecb violation served

Dec 22, 2020

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDDec 23, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 14, 2020

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDDec 14, 2020

Ecb violation served

Dec 14, 2020

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDDec 15, 2020

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Dec 10, 2020

Demolition – Unsafe/Illegal/Mechanical Demo

12

ACLOSEDDec 29, 2020

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Dec 2, 2020

Special Operations Compliance Inspection

1U

DCLOSEDJan 7, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 26, 2020

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDJun 26, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 26, 2020

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDJun 26, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 3, 2020

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDJun 3, 2020

Ecb violation served

May 27, 2020

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

88

BCLOSEDMay 27, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 24, 2020

Enforcement Work Order (DOB)

1Y

DCLOSEDMar 5, 2020

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jan 1, 2020

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

23

BCLOSEDJan 7, 2020

Ecb violation served

Sep 27, 2019

Construction Safety Compliance (CSC) Action

8A

BCLOSEDOct 1, 2019

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Sep 4, 2019

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

23

BCLOSEDSep 17, 2019

Please see complaint number

Aug 23, 2019

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

23

BCLOSEDAug 28, 2019

Please see complaint number

Aug 22, 2019

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

23

BCLOSEDAug 28, 2019

Ecb violation served

May 30, 2019

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDJun 25, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 2, 2019

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

23

BCLOSEDMar 7, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 23, 2019

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

23

BCLOSEDFeb 26, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 22, 2019

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

23

BCLOSEDFeb 25, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 5, 2018

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

23

BCLOSEDSep 10, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 5, 2018

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

88

BCLOSEDSep 10, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 17, 2018

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

23

BCLOSEDAug 29, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 12, 2018

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

23

BCLOSEDAug 29, 2018

Please see complaint number

Jun 8, 2018

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

23

BCLOSEDJun 12, 2018

Ecb violation served

CLOSED
Jun 11, 2025
8P
8P
Closed Jun 23, 2025

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Nov 3, 2023
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Nov 14, 2023

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Nov 3, 2023
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Nov 8, 2023

Complaint referred to nyc housing authority (nycha)

BCLOSED
Mar 10, 2022
Gas Utility Referral
1L
Closed Jul 29, 2022

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Apr 5, 2021
Fence – None/Inadequate/Illegal
15
Closed Apr 14, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Apr 4, 2021
Building – Vacant, Open and Unguarded
29
Closed Apr 14, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED
Jan 20, 2021
CSE: Tracking Compliance
7F
Closed Jan 27, 2021

Stop work order fully rescinded n

ACLOSED
Jan 19, 2021
Demolition – Unsafe/Illegal/Mechanical Demo
12
Closed Jan 21, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Jan 13, 2021
Debris – Excessive
09
Closed Jan 15, 2021

Please see complaint number

DCLOSED
Jan 13, 2021
Local Law 188/17 Compliance Inspections – Active Jobs
7K
Closed Jan 26, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED
Jan 13, 2021
Local Law 188/17 Compliance Inspections – Active Jobs
7K
Closed Jan 26, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jan 13, 2021
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Jan 14, 2021

Ecb violation served

ACLOSED
Jan 13, 2021
Inadequate Support/Shoring
16
Closed Jan 13, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jan 12, 2021
Inadequate Support/Shoring
16
Closed Jan 14, 2021

Stop work order fully rescinded n

ACLOSED
Jan 11, 2021
Structural Stability Impacted – New Building Under Construction
5C
Closed Jan 11, 2021

Please see complaint number

ACLOSED
Jan 5, 2021
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Jan 5, 2021

Please see complaint number

ACLOSED
Jan 5, 2021
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Jan 5, 2021

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
Jan 4, 2021
COVID-19 Executive Order
2N
Closed Jan 4, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED
Jan 4, 2021
CSE: Tracking Compliance
7F
Closed Jan 27, 2021

Stop work order fully rescinded n

BCLOSED
Dec 30, 2020
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Dec 30, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Dec 30, 2020
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Jan 11, 2021

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Dec 30, 2020
Debris – Excessive
09
Closed Jan 7, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Dec 28, 2020
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Dec 28, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Dec 28, 2020
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Dec 28, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Dec 22, 2020
COVID-19 Executive Order
2N
Closed Dec 24, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Dec 22, 2020
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Dec 24, 2020

Ecb violation served

ACLOSED
Dec 22, 2020
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Dec 23, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Dec 14, 2020
Failure to Maintain
73
Closed Dec 14, 2020

Ecb violation served

ACLOSED
Dec 14, 2020
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Dec 15, 2020

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

ACLOSED
Dec 10, 2020
Demolition – Unsafe/Illegal/Mechanical Demo
12
Closed Dec 29, 2020

Stop work order fully rescinded n

DCLOSED
Dec 2, 2020
Special Operations Compliance Inspection
1U
Closed Jan 7, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jun 26, 2020
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed Jun 26, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jun 26, 2020
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed Jun 26, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jun 3, 2020
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Jun 3, 2020

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
May 27, 2020
Safety Net/Guard Rail – Damaged/Inadequate/None (6-stories/75FT or Less)
88
Closed May 27, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED
Feb 24, 2020
Enforcement Work Order (DOB)
1Y
Closed Mar 5, 2020

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Jan 1, 2020
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Jan 7, 2020

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Sep 27, 2019
Construction Safety Compliance (CSC) Action
8A
Closed Oct 1, 2019

Stop work order fully rescinded n

BCLOSED
Sep 4, 2019
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Sep 17, 2019

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Aug 23, 2019
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Aug 28, 2019

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Aug 22, 2019
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Aug 28, 2019

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
May 30, 2019
Failure to Maintain
73
Closed Jun 25, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 2, 2019
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Mar 7, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Feb 23, 2019
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Feb 26, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Feb 22, 2019
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Feb 25, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Sep 5, 2018
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Sep 10, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Sep 5, 2018
Safety Net/Guard Rail – Damaged/Inadequate/None (6-stories/75FT or Less)
88
Closed Sep 10, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 17, 2018
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Aug 29, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 12, 2018
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Aug 29, 2018

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Jun 8, 2018
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Jun 12, 2018

Ecb violation served

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