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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
May 17, 2021

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDMay 18, 2021
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Ecb violation served

May 11, 2021

Construction Enforcement Work Order (DOB)

1X

BCLOSEDMay 12, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 7, 2021

Plumbing: Defective/Leaking/Not Maintained

94

CCLOSEDJun 14, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 13, 2021

Plumbing Enforcement Work Order (DOB)

1W

BCLOSEDJan 14, 2021

Ecb violation served

Jan 13, 2021

Plumbing Enforcement Work Order (DOB)

1W

BCLOSEDJan 14, 2021

Please see complaint number

Jan 13, 2021

Electrical Enforcement Work Order (DOB)

1V

BCLOSEDJan 14, 2021

Ecb violation served

Jan 13, 2021

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDMay 10, 2021

Partial vacate order issued p

Jan 13, 2021

Illegal Activity

5H

BCLOSEDJan 13, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 11, 2021

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDJan 12, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 11, 2021

Wall/Retaining Wall – Bulging/Cracked

54

BCLOSEDJan 14, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 22, 2020

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDDec 23, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 13, 2020

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDDec 16, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 28, 2020

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDMar 18, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Aug 28, 2020

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDAug 28, 2020

Ecb violation served

Aug 27, 2020

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDAug 28, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 5, 2019

Illegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings

4A

BCLOSEDDec 11, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 29, 2019

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDOct 29, 2019

Ecb violation served

Feb 20, 2018

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDFeb 22, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 9, 2018

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDJan 11, 2018

Ecb violation served

Jan 2, 2018

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJan 11, 2018

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Dec 7, 2017

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDMar 5, 2018

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Oct 3, 2017

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDDec 13, 2017

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Aug 2, 2016

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDOct 3, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 15, 2013

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDApr 16, 2015

Insufficient information/unable to locate address

Aug 8, 2010

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDAug 9, 2010

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 14, 2010

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDMar 23, 2010

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 2, 2010

Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Plumbing Work In-Progress

76

ACLOSEDFeb 8, 2010

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 20, 2010

Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Electrical Work in Progress

3A

BCLOSEDOct 5, 2010

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jan 10, 2010

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDFeb 2, 2010

Buildings violation(s) served

Dec 13, 2009

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDDec 21, 2009

Buildings violation(s) served

Aug 20, 2009

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDSep 22, 2009

Buildings violation(s) served

Mar 9, 2006

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDMar 27, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 11, 2002

Crane: No Permit/License/Cert/Unsafe/Illegal

67

ACLOSEDMar 16, 2002

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 24, 2001

Suspension Scaffold Hanging – No Work In-Progress

70

BCLOSEDNov 18, 2002

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 7, 2001

Suspension Scaffold Hanging – No Work In-Progress

70

BCLOSEDMar 16, 2002

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 10, 2000

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDAug 3, 2000

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 17, 2021
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed May 18, 2021

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
May 11, 2021
Construction Enforcement Work Order (DOB)
1X
Closed May 12, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
May 7, 2021
Plumbing: Defective/Leaking/Not Maintained
94
Closed Jun 14, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jan 13, 2021
Plumbing Enforcement Work Order (DOB)
1W
Closed Jan 14, 2021

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Jan 13, 2021
Plumbing Enforcement Work Order (DOB)
1W
Closed Jan 14, 2021

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Jan 13, 2021
Electrical Enforcement Work Order (DOB)
1V
Closed Jan 14, 2021

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Jan 13, 2021
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed May 10, 2021

Partial vacate order issued p

BCLOSED
Jan 13, 2021
Illegal Activity
5H
Closed Jan 13, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jan 11, 2021
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Jan 12, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jan 11, 2021
Wall/Retaining Wall – Bulging/Cracked
54
Closed Jan 14, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Dec 22, 2020
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Dec 23, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Dec 13, 2020
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Dec 16, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Sep 28, 2020
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Mar 18, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Aug 28, 2020
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Aug 28, 2020

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Aug 27, 2020
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Aug 28, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Dec 5, 2019
Illegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings
4A
Closed Dec 11, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Oct 29, 2019
Failure to Maintain
73
Closed Oct 29, 2019

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Feb 20, 2018
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Feb 22, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Jan 9, 2018
Failure to Maintain
73
Closed Jan 11, 2018

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Jan 2, 2018
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Jan 11, 2018

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Dec 7, 2017
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Mar 5, 2018

Stop work order fully rescinded n

BCLOSED
Oct 3, 2017
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Dec 13, 2017

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Aug 2, 2016
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Oct 3, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Apr 15, 2013
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Apr 16, 2015

Insufficient information/unable to locate address

ACLOSED
Aug 8, 2010
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed Aug 9, 2010

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 14, 2010
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Mar 23, 2010

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Feb 2, 2010
Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Plumbing Work In-Progress
76
Closed Feb 8, 2010

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jan 20, 2010
Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Electrical Work in Progress
3A
Closed Oct 5, 2010

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Jan 10, 2010
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Feb 2, 2010

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Dec 13, 2009
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Dec 21, 2009

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Aug 20, 2009
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Sep 22, 2009

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Mar 9, 2006
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Mar 27, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jan 11, 2002
Crane: No Permit/License/Cert/Unsafe/Illegal
67
Closed Mar 16, 2002

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Dec 24, 2001
Suspension Scaffold Hanging – No Work In-Progress
70
Closed Nov 18, 2002

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Nov 7, 2001
Suspension Scaffold Hanging – No Work In-Progress
70
Closed Mar 16, 2002

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Jul 10, 2000
Failure to Maintain
73
Closed Aug 3, 2000

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

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