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149 WEST 96 STREET

Manhattan · ZIP 10025 · BIN 1055892 · Upper West Side (Central) · On record since Feb 3, 2006 · Built 1927

NeighborhoodⓘUpper West Side (Centr…
Worse than most buildings in Upper West Side (Central)
More complaints than 87% of residential buildings in Upper West Side (Central) over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
87th 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)
20100'23'26
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
More serious complaints than most buildings nearby
46 Priority A and B complaints over 20 years — 2.8 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
2.8/yr78th pct(med. 0.1/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 2006
79
11 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
7
Total Priority Bⓘ
39
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
11%
2 complaints
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed Feb 3, 2006. Latest: Jun 5, 2026.

Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
Complaint log
79total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
Jun 5, 2026

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CACTIVE—
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Jun 2, 2026

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CACTIVE——
May 7, 2026

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDMay 26, 2026

Ecb violation served

May 3, 2026

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CACTIVE——
May 2, 2026

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CACTIVE——
May 2, 2026

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CACTIVE——
Apr 28, 2026

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CACTIVE——
Apr 26, 2026

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDApr 30, 2026

Ecb violation served

Apr 26, 2026

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CACTIVE——
Apr 25, 2026

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CACTIVE——
Apr 25, 2026

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CACTIVE——
Apr 25, 2026

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CACTIVE——
Feb 28, 2026

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDMar 8, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 27, 2026

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDMar 3, 2026

Ecb violation served

Feb 27, 2026

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDMar 3, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 27, 2026

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDMar 23, 2026

Ecb violation served

Jan 28, 2026

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDFeb 25, 2026

Ecb violation served

Oct 17, 2025

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDOct 21, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Oct 16, 2025

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDMar 6, 2026

Access denied - 2nd attempt

Sep 1, 2025

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDSep 2, 2025

Ecb violation served

Aug 13, 2025

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDJan 22, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 5, 2025

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDAug 7, 2025

Ecb violation served

Mar 20, 2025

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDMar 20, 2025

Ecb violation served

Nov 15, 2024

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDNov 15, 2024

Buildings violation(s) served

Oct 9, 2024

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

23

BCLOSEDOct 9, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 13, 2024

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDMar 20, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 27, 2024

Demolition – Unsafe/Illegal/Mechanical Demo

12

ACLOSEDMar 28, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 10, 2023

Facade (LL11/98) – Unsafe Notification

2L

DACTIVEApr 17, 2026

Ll11 unsafe - action completed

May 6, 2023

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDMay 6, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 13, 2020

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDJul 13, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 12, 2020

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDJul 22, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 12, 2020

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDAug 27, 2020

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jul 7, 2020

Plumbing: Defective/Leaking/Not Maintained

94

CCLOSEDJul 24, 2020

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jul 2, 2020

Restroom Non-Compliance with Local Law 79/16

3G

CCLOSEDOct 28, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 2, 2020

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDJul 2, 2020

Ecb violation served

Jun 29, 2020

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDJul 6, 2020

Please see complaint number

May 12, 2020

COVID-19 Executive Order

2N

CCLOSEDMay 12, 2020H8
Apr 23, 2020

COVID-19 Executive Order

2N

CCLOSEDApr 23, 2020H7
Mar 24, 2020

Suspended (Hanging) Scaffolds – No Permit/License/Dangerous/Accident

1E

ACLOSEDJul 21, 2020

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Feb 17, 2020

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDFeb 17, 2020

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Dec 3, 2019

Construction Safety Compliance (CSC) Action

8A

BCLOSEDDec 3, 2019

Ecb violation served

Dec 3, 2019

Construction Safety Compliance (CSC) Action

8A

BCLOSEDDec 3, 2019

Ecb violation served

Jul 24, 2019

Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Work In-Progress

5G

BCLOSEDAug 5, 2019

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Jul 17, 2019

Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Work In-Progress

5G

BCLOSEDAug 5, 2019

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Jul 2, 2019

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDJul 2, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 1, 2019

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJul 11, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 4, 2019

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDJun 6, 2019

Ecb violation served

Jul 18, 2018

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDAug 23, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 8, 2018

Plumbing: Defective/Leaking/Not Maintained

94

CCLOSEDJul 13, 2018

Stop work order fully rescinded n

May 2, 2018

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDMay 15, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CACTIVE
Jun 5, 2026
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
CACTIVE
Jun 2, 2026
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
CCLOSED
May 7, 2026
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed May 26, 2026

Ecb violation served

CACTIVE
May 3, 2026
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
CACTIVE
May 2, 2026
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
CACTIVE
May 2, 2026
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
CACTIVE
Apr 28, 2026
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
CCLOSED
Apr 26, 2026
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Apr 30, 2026

Ecb violation served

CACTIVE
Apr 26, 2026
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
CACTIVE
Apr 25, 2026
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
CACTIVE
Apr 25, 2026
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
CACTIVE
Apr 25, 2026
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
BCLOSED
Feb 28, 2026
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Mar 8, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Feb 27, 2026
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Mar 3, 2026

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Feb 27, 2026
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Mar 3, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Feb 27, 2026
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Mar 23, 2026

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
Jan 28, 2026
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Feb 25, 2026

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Oct 17, 2025
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Oct 21, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Oct 16, 2025
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Mar 6, 2026

Access denied - 2nd attempt

ACLOSED
Sep 1, 2025
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed Sep 2, 2025

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
Aug 13, 2025
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Jan 22, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Jul 5, 2025
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Aug 7, 2025

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Mar 20, 2025
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Mar 20, 2025

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
Nov 15, 2024
Failure to Maintain
73
Closed Nov 15, 2024

Buildings violation(s) served

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

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Sep 13, 2024
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Mar 20, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Mar 27, 2024
Demolition – Unsafe/Illegal/Mechanical Demo
12
Closed Mar 28, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DACTIVE
Oct 10, 2023
Facade (LL11/98) – Unsafe Notification
2L
Closed Apr 17, 2026

Ll11 unsafe - action completed

BCLOSED
May 6, 2023
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed May 6, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jul 13, 2020
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Jul 13, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Jul 12, 2020
Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO
31
Closed Jul 22, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Jul 12, 2020
Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO
31
Closed Aug 27, 2020

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

CCLOSED
Jul 7, 2020
Plumbing: Defective/Leaking/Not Maintained
94
Closed Jul 24, 2020

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

CCLOSED
Jul 2, 2020
Restroom Non-Compliance with Local Law 79/16
3G
Closed Oct 28, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jul 2, 2020
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed Jul 2, 2020

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
Jun 29, 2020
Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO
31
Closed Jul 6, 2020

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
May 12, 2020
COVID-19 Executive Order
2N
Closed May 12, 2020
H8
CCLOSED
Apr 23, 2020
COVID-19 Executive Order
2N
Closed Apr 23, 2020
H7
ACLOSED
Mar 24, 2020
Suspended (Hanging) Scaffolds – No Permit/License/Dangerous/Accident
1E
Closed Jul 21, 2020

Stop work order fully rescinded n

BCLOSED
Feb 17, 2020
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Feb 17, 2020

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

BCLOSED
Dec 3, 2019
Construction Safety Compliance (CSC) Action
8A
Closed Dec 3, 2019

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Dec 3, 2019
Construction Safety Compliance (CSC) Action
8A
Closed Dec 3, 2019

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Jul 24, 2019
Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Work In-Progress
5G
Closed Aug 5, 2019

Stop work order fully rescinded n

BCLOSED
Jul 17, 2019
Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Work In-Progress
5G
Closed Aug 5, 2019

Stop work order fully rescinded n

ACLOSED
Jul 2, 2019
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed Jul 2, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jul 1, 2019
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Jul 11, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jun 4, 2019
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed Jun 6, 2019

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
Jul 18, 2018
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Aug 23, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Jun 8, 2018
Plumbing: Defective/Leaking/Not Maintained
94
Closed Jul 13, 2018

Stop work order fully rescinded n

BCLOSED
May 2, 2018
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed May 15, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

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