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Manhattan · ZIP 10032 · BIN 1063086 · Washington Heights (South) · On record since Sep 8, 1992 · Built 1910

NeighborhoodⓘWashington Heights (So…
Among the most complained-about buildings in Washington Heights (South)
More complaints than 94% of residential buildings in Washington Heights (South) over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
94th pct
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaint rate has been consistent over time
→ Stable in the last 2 years (6 vs 6 prior 2 yrs)
52.50'22'26
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
Among the highest rates of serious complaints nearby
217 Priority A and B complaints over 34 years — 6.6 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
6.6/yr96th pct(med. 0.2/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 1992
250
0 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
15
Total Priority Bⓘ
202
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
13%
2 complaints
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed Sep 8, 1992. Latest: May 7, 2026.

Complaint log
250total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
Mar 20, 2008

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDApr 2, 2008
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Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor

Buildings violation(s) served

Mar 20, 2008

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDApr 18, 2008

Please see complaint number

Mar 12, 2008

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDApr 18, 2008

Ecb & buildings violations served

Mar 1, 2008

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDMar 28, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 17, 2008

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDApr 1, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 2, 2008

Gas Hook-Up/Piping – Illegal or Defective

65

ACLOSEDJan 2, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 2, 2007

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJan 7, 2008

Buildings violation(s) served

Nov 5, 2007

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDDec 6, 2007

Please see complaint number

Nov 4, 2007

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDNov 30, 2007

Buildings violation(s) served

Oct 23, 2007

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDNov 29, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 29, 2007

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDOct 4, 2007

Please see complaint number

Aug 23, 2007

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDOct 4, 2007

Buildings violation(s) served

Jun 12, 2007

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJun 21, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 26, 2007

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDMay 10, 2007

Buildings violation(s) served

Apr 24, 2007

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDMay 11, 2007

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Apr 5, 2007

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDApr 20, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 23, 2007

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDApr 5, 2007

Buildings violation(s) served

Feb 8, 2007

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDMar 19, 2007

Buildings violation(s) served

Oct 16, 2006

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDOct 31, 2006

Buildings violation(s) served

Aug 17, 2006

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDAug 28, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 4, 2006

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDAug 14, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 3, 2006

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDAug 11, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 26, 2006

Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper

53

DCLOSEDJul 3, 2006

Ecb & buildings violations served

Feb 13, 2006

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDMar 10, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 30, 2005

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJan 25, 2006

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Dec 13, 2005

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDDec 30, 2005

Please see complaint number

Dec 1, 2005

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDDec 30, 2005

Buildings violation(s) served

Oct 27, 2005

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDNov 18, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 18, 2005

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDOct 24, 2005

Please see complaint number

Oct 13, 2005

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDOct 24, 2005

Please see complaint number

Oct 11, 2005

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDOct 24, 2005

Please see complaint number

Oct 10, 2005

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDOct 21, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 6, 2005

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDSep 20, 2005

Buildings violation(s) served

Aug 16, 2005

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDAug 29, 2005

Buildings violation(s) served

May 24, 2005

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDJun 13, 2005

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Aug 12, 2004

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDOct 15, 2004

Buildings violation(s) served

Jul 22, 2004

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDSep 16, 2004

Buildings violation(s) served

May 17, 2004

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJul 6, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 27, 2002

Debris – Excessive

09

BCLOSEDJul 2, 2002

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 26, 1999

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDFeb 17, 1999

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

May 6, 1997

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDMay 28, 1999

Complaint resolved by periodic inspection

Mar 3, 1997

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDApr 18, 1997

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 21, 1996

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDApr 8, 1997

Complaint resolved by periodic inspection

Nov 12, 1996

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDApr 8, 1997

Complaint resolved by periodic inspection

Jul 1, 1996

Egress: No Secondary Means

39

ACLOSEDJul 16, 1996

Buildings violation(s) prepared & attempt to serve will be made

Mar 6, 1996

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJul 13, 2000

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

May 5, 1995

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDApr 8, 1997

Complaint resolved by periodic inspection

Oct 14, 1994

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDApr 8, 1997

Complaint resolved by periodic inspection

Sep 15, 1992

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDApr 8, 1997

Complaint resolved by periodic inspection

Sep 8, 1992

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDApr 8, 1997

Complaint resolved by periodic inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 20, 2008
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Apr 2, 2008

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Mar 20, 2008
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Apr 18, 2008

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Mar 12, 2008
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Apr 18, 2008

Ecb & buildings violations served

BCLOSED
Mar 1, 2008
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Mar 28, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Feb 17, 2008
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Apr 1, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jan 2, 2008
Gas Hook-Up/Piping – Illegal or Defective
65
Closed Jan 2, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Dec 2, 2007
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Jan 7, 2008

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Nov 5, 2007
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Dec 6, 2007

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Nov 4, 2007
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Nov 30, 2007

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Oct 23, 2007
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Nov 29, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 29, 2007
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Oct 4, 2007

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Aug 23, 2007
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Oct 4, 2007

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Jun 12, 2007
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Jun 21, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Apr 26, 2007
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed May 10, 2007

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Apr 24, 2007
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed May 11, 2007

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Apr 5, 2007
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Apr 20, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 23, 2007
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Apr 5, 2007

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Feb 8, 2007
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Mar 19, 2007

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Oct 16, 2006
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Oct 31, 2006

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Aug 17, 2006
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Aug 28, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 4, 2006
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Aug 14, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 3, 2006
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Aug 11, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED
Jun 26, 2006
Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper
53
Closed Jul 3, 2006

Ecb & buildings violations served

BCLOSED
Feb 13, 2006
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Mar 10, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Dec 30, 2005
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Jan 25, 2006

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

BCLOSED
Dec 13, 2005
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Dec 30, 2005

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Dec 1, 2005
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Dec 30, 2005

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Oct 27, 2005
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Nov 18, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 18, 2005
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Oct 24, 2005

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Oct 13, 2005
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Oct 24, 2005

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Oct 11, 2005
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Oct 24, 2005

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Oct 10, 2005
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Oct 21, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Sep 6, 2005
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Sep 20, 2005

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Aug 16, 2005
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Aug 29, 2005

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
May 24, 2005
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Jun 13, 2005

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Aug 12, 2004
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Oct 15, 2004

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Jul 22, 2004
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Sep 16, 2004

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
May 17, 2004
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Jul 6, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jun 27, 2002
Debris – Excessive
09
Closed Jul 2, 2002

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Jan 26, 1999
Failure to Maintain
73
Closed Feb 17, 1999

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
May 6, 1997
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed May 28, 1999

Complaint resolved by periodic inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 3, 1997
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Apr 18, 1997

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Nov 21, 1996
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Apr 8, 1997

Complaint resolved by periodic inspection

BCLOSED
Nov 12, 1996
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Apr 8, 1997

Complaint resolved by periodic inspection

ACLOSED
Jul 1, 1996
Egress: No Secondary Means
39
Closed Jul 16, 1996

Buildings violation(s) prepared & attempt to serve will be made

BCLOSED
Mar 6, 1996
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Jul 13, 2000

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

BCLOSED
May 5, 1995
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Apr 8, 1997

Complaint resolved by periodic inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 14, 1994
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Apr 8, 1997

Complaint resolved by periodic inspection

BCLOSED
Sep 15, 1992
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Apr 8, 1997

Complaint resolved by periodic inspection

BCLOSED
Sep 8, 1992
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Apr 8, 1997

Complaint resolved by periodic inspection

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