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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
May 2, 2018

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDMay 23, 2018
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Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jun 19, 2017

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDSep 5, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 8, 2017

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDNov 15, 2017

Stop work order fully rescinded n

May 20, 2017

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDMay 25, 2017

Ecb violation served

May 15, 2017

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDAug 7, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 30, 2017

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDApr 7, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 20, 2017

Illegal Commercial/Manufacturing Use in Residential Zone

74

CCLOSEDApr 7, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 12, 2016

Enforcement Work Order (DOB)

1Z

DCLOSEDJul 16, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 20, 2016

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDMay 24, 2016

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jan 15, 2016

Enforcement Work Order (DOB)

1Z

DCLOSEDJan 15, 2016

Ecb violation served

Apr 8, 2015

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

66

BCLOSEDMay 5, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 8, 2015

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDApr 20, 2015

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Apr 7, 2015

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJun 23, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 20, 2015

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDMar 31, 2015

Ecb violation served

Mar 19, 2015

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDMar 25, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 24, 2013

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDSep 26, 2013

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Feb 28, 2013

Debris – Excessive

09

BCLOSEDJun 3, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 3, 2011

Illegal Commercial/Manufacturing Use in Residential Zone

74

CCLOSEDJan 20, 2012

Please see complaint number

May 6, 2011

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDAug 25, 2011

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 15, 2011

Illegal Commercial/Manufacturing Use in Residential Zone

74

CCLOSEDMay 5, 2011

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 10, 2009

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDOct 18, 2009

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 3, 2009

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDOct 5, 2009

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 29, 2009

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDAug 27, 2009

Buildings violation(s) served

Sep 23, 2007

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDDec 17, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 27, 2006

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDApr 3, 2006

Please see complaint number

Mar 10, 2006

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDMar 31, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 16, 2006

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDFeb 24, 2006

Please see complaint number

Feb 16, 2006

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDFeb 24, 2006

Please see complaint number

Feb 3, 2006

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDFeb 24, 2006

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
May 2, 2018
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed May 23, 2018

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Jun 19, 2017
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Sep 5, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jun 8, 2017
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Nov 15, 2017

Stop work order fully rescinded n

BCLOSED
May 20, 2017
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed May 25, 2017

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
May 15, 2017
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Aug 7, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 30, 2017
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Apr 7, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Mar 20, 2017
Illegal Commercial/Manufacturing Use in Residential Zone
74
Closed Apr 7, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED
Aug 12, 2016
Enforcement Work Order (DOB)
1Z
Closed Jul 16, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 20, 2016
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed May 24, 2016

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

DCLOSED
Jan 15, 2016
Enforcement Work Order (DOB)
1Z
Closed Jan 15, 2016

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Apr 8, 2015
Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)
66
Closed May 5, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Apr 8, 2015
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Apr 20, 2015

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Apr 7, 2015
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Jun 23, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 20, 2015
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Mar 31, 2015

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Mar 19, 2015
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Mar 25, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Sep 24, 2013
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed Sep 26, 2013

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Feb 28, 2013
Debris – Excessive
09
Closed Jun 3, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Oct 3, 2011
Illegal Commercial/Manufacturing Use in Residential Zone
74
Closed Jan 20, 2012

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
May 6, 2011
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Aug 25, 2011

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Feb 15, 2011
Illegal Commercial/Manufacturing Use in Residential Zone
74
Closed May 5, 2011

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 10, 2009
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Oct 18, 2009

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 3, 2009
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Oct 5, 2009

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jul 29, 2009
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Aug 27, 2009

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Sep 23, 2007
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Dec 17, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 27, 2006
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Apr 3, 2006

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Mar 10, 2006
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Mar 31, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Feb 16, 2006
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Feb 24, 2006

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Feb 16, 2006
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Feb 24, 2006

Please see complaint number

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

Buildings violation(s) served

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