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68 ST NICHOLAS PLACE

Manhattan · ZIP 10032 · BIN 1061189 · Hamilton Heights-Sugar Hill · On record since Jul 24, 1995 · Built 1931

NeighborhoodⓘHamilton Heights-Sugar…

Among the most complained-about buildings in Hamilton Heights-Sugar Hill

More complaints than 93% of residential buildings in Hamilton Heights-Sugar Hill over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.

Activity TrendsLast 5 years

Complaints have increased in the last 2 years

↑ Up 53% in the last 2 years (26 vs 17 prior 2 yrs)

Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years

More serious complaints than most buildings nearby

82 Priority A and B complaints over 31 years — 5.5 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.

Department of Buildings Complaints

Total complaints since 1995

99

4 active

Total Priority Aⓘ

14

Total Priority Bⓘ

68

No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ

9%

4 complaints

Complaints over time

First filed Jul 24, 1995. Latest: Jun 8, 2026.

Top complaint types

A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor

Complaint log

99total

Active only All

Date

Complaint type

Priority

Status

Closed

Outcome

Jul 12, 2021

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

23

B

CLOSED

Jul 14, 2021

See something wrong? File a complaint with 311

BCLOSED

Jul 12, 2021

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

23

Closed Jul 14, 2021

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED

May 20, 2021

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

Closed Jun 30, 2021

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED

Apr 5, 2021

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

Closed May 25, 2021

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED

Jan 6, 2021

Electrical Enforcement Work Order (DOB)

1V

Closed Jan 7, 2021

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED

Jan 6, 2021

Plumbing Enforcement Work Order (DOB)

1W

Closed Jan 7, 2021

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED

Dec 14, 2020

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

Closed Jan 15, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Jun 4, 2019

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

Closed Jun 18, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED

Mar 22, 2019

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

Closed May 6, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Jun 27, 2018

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

Closed Jun 28, 2018

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED

Jun 27, 2018

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

Closed Jun 28, 2018

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED

Jun 23, 2018

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

Closed Jun 24, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Jun 19, 2018

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

Closed Jun 26, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Feb 17, 2018

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

Closed Mar 4, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED

Jan 22, 2018

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

Closed Jan 31, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED

Jan 5, 2018

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

Closed Feb 7, 2018

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED

Dec 20, 2017

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

Closed Feb 22, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Dec 7, 2017

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

Closed Dec 20, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Oct 14, 2017

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

Closed Oct 17, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Sep 4, 2017

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

Closed Dec 5, 2017

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED

Nov 14, 2016

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

Closed Dec 22, 2016

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED

Feb 23, 2016

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

Closed Apr 25, 2016

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED

Jan 17, 2015

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

Closed Apr 17, 2015

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED

Jan 17, 2015

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

Closed Apr 17, 2015

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

ACLOSED

Jul 30, 2014

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

Closed Aug 6, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Jul 24, 2014

SEP – Professional Certification Compliance Audit

4B

Closed Mar 4, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED

Jun 6, 2014

Demolition – Unsafe/Illegal/Mechanical Demo

12

Closed Aug 6, 2014

Stop work order fully rescinded n

BCLOSED

Apr 23, 2014

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

Closed Jul 8, 2014

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED

Mar 26, 2014

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

66

Closed Mar 27, 2014

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED

Nov 12, 2013

SEP – Professional Certification Compliance Audit

4B

Closed Nov 15, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Jun 27, 2013

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

Closed Jul 8, 2014

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED

Jun 21, 2013

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

Closed Jul 8, 2014

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED

Jun 20, 2013

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

Closed Jul 8, 2014

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED

Jun 19, 2013

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

Closed Jul 8, 2014

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED

Jun 19, 2013

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

Closed Jul 8, 2014

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED

Jun 5, 2012

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

Closed Sep 26, 2012

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Apr 14, 2011

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

Closed Jul 25, 2012

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Jan 15, 2008

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

Closed Feb 15, 2008

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED

Aug 10, 2007

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

Closed Sep 21, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Aug 1, 2006

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

Closed Sep 22, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

May 10, 2006

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

Closed Jun 9, 2006

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED

Nov 16, 2004

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

Closed Dec 29, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED

Nov 6, 2004

Elevator: Danger Condition/Shaft Open/Unguarded

62

Closed Nov 8, 2004

Buildings violation(s) served

CCLOSED

Aug 7, 2003

Failure to Maintain

73

Closed Aug 11, 2003

Ecb & buildings violations served

CCLOSED

May 7, 2003

Failure to Maintain

73

Closed May 8, 2003

Complaint referred to housing preservation and development (hpd)

ACLOSED

Apr 15, 2003

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

Closed Apr 22, 2003

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Dec 20, 2002

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

Closed Feb 4, 2003

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED

Dec 3, 2002

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

Closed Dec 16, 2002

Buildings violation(s) served

ACLOSED

Jul 11, 2001

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

Closed Jul 11, 2001

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Jul 24, 1995

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

Closed Aug 23, 1995

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection