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78 ST NICHOLAS PLACE

Manhattan · ZIP 10032 · BIN 1061188 · Hamilton Heights-Sugar Hill · On record since Jul 10, 2000 · Built 1916

NeighborhoodⓘHamilton Heights-Sugar…
Among the most complained-about buildings in Hamilton Heights-Sugar Hill
More complaints than 99% of residential buildings in Hamilton Heights-Sugar Hill over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
99th pct
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaints have decreased in recent years
↓ Down 38% in the last 2 years (28 vs 45 prior 2 yrs)
50250'21'26
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
Among the highest rates of serious complaints nearby
126 Priority A and B complaints over 26 years — 11.4 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
11.4/yr99th pct(med. 0.1/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 2000
136
2 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
26
Total Priority Bⓘ
100
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
17%
16 complaints
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed Jul 10, 2000. Latest: May 26, 2026.

Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
Complaint log
136total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
Feb 9, 2023

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

23

BCLOSEDFeb 9, 2023
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No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 8, 2023

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDFeb 9, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 8, 2022

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDDec 13, 2022

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Oct 31, 2022

Illegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings

4A

BCLOSEDJan 13, 2023

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Oct 7, 2022

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDOct 7, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 7, 2022

Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Plumbing Work In-Progress

76

ACLOSEDOct 7, 2022

Complaint referred to housing preservation and development (hpd)

Oct 6, 2022

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDOct 6, 2022

Please see complaint number

Jul 8, 2022

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDNov 1, 2022

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

May 31, 2022

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

23

BCLOSEDMay 31, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 25, 2022

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDMay 25, 2022

Ecb violation served

May 25, 2022

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDMay 25, 2022

Ecb violation served

May 8, 2022

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDAug 2, 2022

Inspector unable to gain access - 1st attempt

May 4, 2022

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDMay 10, 2022

Please see complaint number

May 4, 2022

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDMay 4, 2022

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Apr 20, 2022

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

66

BCLOSEDJun 28, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 20, 2022

Wall/Retaining Wall – Bulging/Cracked

54

BCLOSEDApr 20, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 25, 2022

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDMar 28, 2022

Please see complaint number

Mar 25, 2022

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

23

BCLOSEDMar 25, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 10, 2022

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDMar 25, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 10, 2022

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDMar 10, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 9, 2022

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDMar 11, 2022

Ecb violation served

Feb 10, 2022

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDFeb 10, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 10, 2022

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDFeb 10, 2022

Please see complaint number

Feb 10, 2022

Wall/Retaining Wall – Bulging/Cracked

54

BCLOSEDMar 2, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 4, 2022

Wall/Retaining Wall – Bulging/Cracked

54

BCLOSEDJan 11, 2022

Please see complaint number

Jan 4, 2022

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDJan 4, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 4, 2022

Wall/Retaining Wall – Bulging/Cracked

54

BCLOSEDJan 11, 2022

Ecb violation served

Dec 24, 2021

Posted Notice or Order Removed/Tampered With

2A

BCLOSEDJan 7, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 11, 2021

Failure to Comply with Vacate Order

2B

ACLOSEDNov 12, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 5, 2021

Failure to Comply with Vacate Order

2B

ACLOSEDNov 8, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Oct 27, 2021

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDOct 27, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 22, 2021

Failure to Comply with Vacate Order

2B

ACLOSEDOct 26, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Oct 4, 2021

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

66

BCLOSEDDec 7, 2021

Ecb violation served

Oct 4, 2021

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDOct 7, 2021

Ecb violation served

Oct 3, 2021

Wall/Retaining Wall – Bulging/Cracked

54

BCLOSEDOct 4, 2021

Please see complaint number

Oct 1, 2021

Wall/Retaining Wall – Bulging/Cracked

54

BCLOSEDOct 4, 2021

Ecb violation served

Sep 30, 2021

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDOct 22, 2021

Ecb violation served

Aug 30, 2021

Failure to Comply with Vacate Order

2B

ACLOSEDSep 1, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 4, 2021

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDAug 4, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 4, 2021

Failure to Comply with Vacate Order

2B

ACLOSEDAug 4, 2021

Please see complaint number

Aug 2, 2021

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDAug 3, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 2, 2021

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDAug 3, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 1, 2021

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDAug 4, 2021

Violation served for disobeying vacate order

Jul 21, 2021

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDJul 26, 2021

Ecb violation served

Jun 27, 2021

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDJul 18, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 9, 2021

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDJun 24, 2021

Ecb violation served

May 27, 2021

Failure to Comply with Vacate Order

2B

ACLOSEDMay 27, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 19, 2021

Failure to Comply with Vacate Order

2B

ACLOSEDMay 19, 2021

Please see complaint number

May 19, 2021

Failure to Comply with Vacate Order

2B

ACLOSEDMay 19, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 19, 2021

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDMay 21, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Feb 9, 2023
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Feb 9, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Feb 8, 2023
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Feb 9, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Dec 8, 2022
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Dec 13, 2022

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Oct 31, 2022
Illegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings
4A
Closed Jan 13, 2023

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Oct 7, 2022
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Oct 7, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Oct 7, 2022
Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Plumbing Work In-Progress
76
Closed Oct 7, 2022

Complaint referred to housing preservation and development (hpd)

ACLOSED
Oct 6, 2022
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Oct 6, 2022

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Jul 8, 2022
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Nov 1, 2022

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
May 31, 2022
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed May 31, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 25, 2022
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed May 25, 2022

Ecb violation served

ACLOSED
May 25, 2022
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed May 25, 2022

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
May 8, 2022
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Aug 2, 2022

Inspector unable to gain access - 1st attempt

BCLOSED
May 4, 2022
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed May 10, 2022

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
May 4, 2022
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed May 4, 2022

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Apr 20, 2022
Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)
66
Closed Jun 28, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Apr 20, 2022
Wall/Retaining Wall – Bulging/Cracked
54
Closed Apr 20, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 25, 2022
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed Mar 28, 2022

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Mar 25, 2022
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Mar 25, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 10, 2022
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Mar 25, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 10, 2022
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Mar 10, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 9, 2022
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Mar 11, 2022

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Feb 10, 2022
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Feb 10, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Feb 10, 2022
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Feb 10, 2022

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Feb 10, 2022
Wall/Retaining Wall – Bulging/Cracked
54
Closed Mar 2, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jan 4, 2022
Wall/Retaining Wall – Bulging/Cracked
54
Closed Jan 11, 2022

Please see complaint number

ACLOSED
Jan 4, 2022
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Jan 4, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jan 4, 2022
Wall/Retaining Wall – Bulging/Cracked
54
Closed Jan 11, 2022

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Dec 24, 2021
Posted Notice or Order Removed/Tampered With
2A
Closed Jan 7, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Nov 11, 2021
Failure to Comply with Vacate Order
2B
Closed Nov 12, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Nov 5, 2021
Failure to Comply with Vacate Order
2B
Closed Nov 8, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Oct 27, 2021
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Oct 27, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Oct 22, 2021
Failure to Comply with Vacate Order
2B
Closed Oct 26, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Oct 4, 2021
Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)
66
Closed Dec 7, 2021

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Oct 4, 2021
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Oct 7, 2021

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Oct 3, 2021
Wall/Retaining Wall – Bulging/Cracked
54
Closed Oct 4, 2021

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Oct 1, 2021
Wall/Retaining Wall – Bulging/Cracked
54
Closed Oct 4, 2021

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Sep 30, 2021
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed Oct 22, 2021

Ecb violation served

ACLOSED
Aug 30, 2021
Failure to Comply with Vacate Order
2B
Closed Sep 1, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 4, 2021
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Aug 4, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Aug 4, 2021
Failure to Comply with Vacate Order
2B
Closed Aug 4, 2021

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Aug 2, 2021
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Aug 3, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 2, 2021
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Aug 3, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 1, 2021
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Aug 4, 2021

Violation served for disobeying vacate order

BCLOSED
Jul 21, 2021
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Jul 26, 2021

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Jun 27, 2021
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Jul 18, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jun 9, 2021
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed Jun 24, 2021

Ecb violation served

ACLOSED
May 27, 2021
Failure to Comply with Vacate Order
2B
Closed May 27, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
May 19, 2021
Failure to Comply with Vacate Order
2B
Closed May 19, 2021

Please see complaint number

ACLOSED
May 19, 2021
Failure to Comply with Vacate Order
2B
Closed May 19, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 19, 2021
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed May 21, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

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