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218 WEST 104 STREET

Manhattan · ZIP 10025 · BIN 1056571 · Upper West Side-Manhattan Valley · On record since Apr 13, 1992 · Built 1926

NeighborhoodⓘUpper West Side-Manhat…
Among the most complained-about buildings in Upper West Side-Manhattan Valley
More complaints than 95% of residential buildings in Upper West Side-Manhattan Valley over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
95th pct
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaints have increased in the last 2 years
↑ Rising — no prior history
52.50'21'26
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
Among the highest rates of serious complaints nearby
39 Priority A and B complaints over 34 years — 0.8 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
0.8/yr96th pct(med. 0.2/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 1992
44
1 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
6
Total Priority Bⓘ
33
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
50%
1 complaint
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed Apr 13, 1992. Latest: Jun 12, 2026.

Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
Complaint log
44total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
Jun 12, 2026

Unlicensed/Illegal Activity

90

CACTIVE—
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Jan 10, 2026

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDApr 15, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 10, 2026

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDJan 18, 2026

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Mar 16, 2021

Debris – Excessive

09

BCLOSEDMar 19, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 22, 2021

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDJan 26, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 27, 2020

Debris – Excessive

09

BCLOSEDDec 4, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 19, 2020

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDMay 22, 2020

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

May 19, 2020

COVID-19 Executive Order

2N

CCLOSEDMay 19, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 16, 2020

COVID-19 Executive Order

2N

CCLOSEDApr 16, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 15, 2017

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDApr 30, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 9, 2017

Debris – Excessive

09

BCLOSEDApr 7, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 4, 2016

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJun 8, 2016

Please see complaint number

May 31, 2016

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDJun 1, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 30, 2016

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJun 2, 2016

Please see complaint number

May 28, 2016

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDJun 5, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 23, 2016

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDJun 11, 2016

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jan 13, 2016

Debris – Excessive

09

BCLOSEDMar 1, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 21, 2015

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDJul 23, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 1, 2015

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJun 9, 2015

Please see complaint number

Apr 11, 2015

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDApr 20, 2016

Stop work order partially rescinded p

Apr 6, 2015

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJul 16, 2015

Please see complaint number

Apr 6, 2015

Debris – Excessive

09

BCLOSEDApr 8, 2015

Complaint referred to department of sanitation (dos)

Feb 27, 2015

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDApr 20, 2015

Ecb violation served

Nov 3, 2014

Illegal Commercial/Manufacturing Use in Residential Zone

74

CCLOSEDNov 20, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 23, 2013

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDNov 27, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 4, 2013

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDNov 22, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 2, 2013

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDJun 10, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 2, 2013

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJul 31, 2013

Please see complaint number

Apr 14, 2013

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDJun 3, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 30, 2013

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDJun 3, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 27, 2013

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJul 31, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 3, 2011

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDSep 22, 2011

Ecb violation served

Aug 16, 2006

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

71

BCLOSEDAug 22, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 14, 2005

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDFeb 2, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 31, 2004

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDFeb 23, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 18, 2003

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDNov 24, 2003

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 5, 2001

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDJul 11, 2001

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 15, 2001

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDAug 14, 2001

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 10, 1994

Boiler: Fumes/Smoke/Carbon Monoxide

56

ACLOSEDJan 26, 1994

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 27, 1993

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDMar 18, 1994

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 24, 1992

Boiler: Fumes/Smoke/Carbon Monoxide

56

ACLOSEDOct 29, 1992

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 26, 1992

Boiler: Fumes/Smoke/Carbon Monoxide

56

ACLOSEDOct 29, 1992

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 3, 1992

Boiler: Fumes/Smoke/Carbon Monoxide

56

ACLOSEDAug 17, 1992

Complaint referred to housing preservation and development (hpd)

Apr 13, 1992

Boiler: Fumes/Smoke/Carbon Monoxide

56

ACLOSEDMay 28, 1992

Buildings violation(s) served

CACTIVE
Jun 12, 2026
Unlicensed/Illegal Activity
90
BCLOSED
Jan 10, 2026
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Apr 15, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jan 10, 2026
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Jan 18, 2026

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Mar 16, 2021
Debris – Excessive
09
Closed Mar 19, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jan 22, 2021
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Jan 26, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Nov 27, 2020
Debris – Excessive
09
Closed Dec 4, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 19, 2020
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed May 22, 2020

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

CCLOSED
May 19, 2020
COVID-19 Executive Order
2N
Closed May 19, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Apr 16, 2020
COVID-19 Executive Order
2N
Closed Apr 16, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Apr 15, 2017
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Apr 30, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Feb 9, 2017
Debris – Excessive
09
Closed Apr 7, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jun 4, 2016
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Jun 8, 2016

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
May 31, 2016
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Jun 1, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 30, 2016
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Jun 2, 2016

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
May 28, 2016
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Jun 5, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 23, 2016
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed Jun 11, 2016

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Jan 13, 2016
Debris – Excessive
09
Closed Mar 1, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jul 21, 2015
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Jul 23, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 1, 2015
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Jun 9, 2015

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Apr 11, 2015
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Apr 20, 2016

Stop work order partially rescinded p

BCLOSED
Apr 6, 2015
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Jul 16, 2015

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Apr 6, 2015
Debris – Excessive
09
Closed Apr 8, 2015

Complaint referred to department of sanitation (dos)

BCLOSED
Feb 27, 2015
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Apr 20, 2015

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
Nov 3, 2014
Illegal Commercial/Manufacturing Use in Residential Zone
74
Closed Nov 20, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Nov 23, 2013
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Nov 27, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Nov 4, 2013
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Nov 22, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jun 2, 2013
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Jun 10, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jun 2, 2013
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Jul 31, 2013

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Apr 14, 2013
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Jun 3, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 30, 2013
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Jun 3, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 27, 2013
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Jul 31, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
May 3, 2011
Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO
31
Closed Sep 22, 2011

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Aug 16, 2006
SRO: Illegal Work/No Permit/Change in Occupancy Use
71
Closed Aug 22, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jan 14, 2005
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Feb 2, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Dec 31, 2004
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Feb 23, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 18, 2003
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Nov 24, 2003

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jul 5, 2001
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed Jul 11, 2001

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jun 15, 2001
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Aug 14, 2001

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jan 10, 1994
Boiler: Fumes/Smoke/Carbon Monoxide
56
Closed Jan 26, 1994

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Dec 27, 1993
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Mar 18, 1994

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Sep 24, 1992
Boiler: Fumes/Smoke/Carbon Monoxide
56
Closed Oct 29, 1992

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Aug 26, 1992
Boiler: Fumes/Smoke/Carbon Monoxide
56
Closed Oct 29, 1992

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Aug 3, 1992
Boiler: Fumes/Smoke/Carbon Monoxide
56
Closed Aug 17, 1992

Complaint referred to housing preservation and development (hpd)

ACLOSED
Apr 13, 1992
Boiler: Fumes/Smoke/Carbon Monoxide
56
Closed May 28, 1992

Buildings violation(s) served