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736 WEST 173 STREET

Manhattan · ZIP 10032 · BIN 1063438 · Washington Heights (South) · On record since Aug 26, 1998 · Built 1922

NeighborhoodⓘWashington Heights (So…
Worse than most buildings in Washington Heights (South)
More complaints than 88% of residential buildings in Washington Heights (South) over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
88th pct
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaints have increased in the last 2 years
↑ Up 350% in the last 2 years (9 vs 2 prior 2 yrs)
52.50'21'26
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
More serious complaints than most buildings nearby
27 Priority A and B complaints over 28 years — 1.7 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
1.7/yr76th pct(med. 0.2/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 1998
37
1 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
12
Total Priority Bⓘ
15
1 active
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
9%
1 complaint
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed Aug 26, 1998. Latest: Apr 24, 2026.

Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
Complaint log
37total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
Apr 24, 2026

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BACTIVE—
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Feb 9, 2026

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDFeb 11, 2026

Ecb violation served

Dec 17, 2025

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDDec 18, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 9, 2025

Building Under Structural Monitoring

2F

DCLOSEDJun 9, 2025N1
Jun 7, 2025

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDJun 9, 2025

Ecb violation served

Apr 8, 2025

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDApr 9, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 12, 2024

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDNov 12, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 10, 2024

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDNov 11, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 9, 2024

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDNov 11, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Mar 4, 2024

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDMar 5, 2024

Ecb violation served

Jul 5, 2021

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDJul 5, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 4, 2021

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDJul 5, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 12, 2019

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDDec 13, 2019

Ecb violation served

Oct 12, 2017

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDNov 29, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 14, 2017

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDOct 31, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 16, 2017

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJul 29, 2017

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Apr 12, 2017

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDJul 10, 2017

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Oct 20, 2016

Gas Utility Referral

1L

BCLOSEDDec 14, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 10, 2016

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDJun 16, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 6, 2016

Site Conditions Endangering Workers

91

ACLOSEDSep 19, 2017

Stop work order fully rescinded n

May 4, 2016

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJun 28, 2016

Please see complaint number

May 4, 2016

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJun 28, 2016

Please see complaint number

May 3, 2016

Smoking Ban – Smoking on Construction Site

2C

BCLOSEDJun 28, 2016

Please see complaint number

Mar 12, 2016

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDApr 1, 2016

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Oct 2, 2014

SST Tracking Complaint

4F

DCLOSEDOct 6, 2014

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Jul 9, 2012

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDJul 11, 2012

Ecb violation served

Feb 11, 2009

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDFeb 11, 2009

Ecb & buildings violations served

Feb 11, 2009

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDFeb 11, 2009

Ecb & buildings violations served

Feb 4, 2008

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDFeb 15, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 3, 2006

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDJul 13, 2006

Ecb & buildings violations served

Mar 21, 2006

Illegal Commercial/Manufacturing Use in Residential Zone

74

CCLOSEDMar 24, 2006

Complaint accepted by padlock unit

Feb 9, 2006

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDFeb 15, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 22, 2003

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDMay 8, 2003

Ecb & buildings violations served

Mar 22, 2000

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDMar 29, 2000

Please see complaint number

Mar 20, 2000

C of O – Not Being Complied With

32

CCLOSEDMar 28, 2000

Ecb & buildings violations served

Mar 17, 2000

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDMar 29, 2000

Please see complaint number

Aug 26, 1998

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDAug 31, 1998

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BACTIVE
Apr 24, 2026
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
ACLOSED
Feb 9, 2026
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed Feb 11, 2026

Ecb violation served

ACLOSED
Dec 17, 2025
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed Dec 18, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED
Jun 9, 2025
Building Under Structural Monitoring
2F
Closed Jun 9, 2025
N1
ACLOSED
Jun 7, 2025
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Jun 9, 2025

Ecb violation served

ACLOSED
Apr 8, 2025
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed Apr 9, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Nov 12, 2024
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed Nov 12, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Nov 10, 2024
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed Nov 11, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Nov 9, 2024
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed Nov 11, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

ACLOSED
Mar 4, 2024
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Mar 5, 2024

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Jul 5, 2021
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Jul 5, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jul 4, 2021
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Jul 5, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Dec 12, 2019
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed Dec 13, 2019

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Oct 12, 2017
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Nov 29, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 14, 2017
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Oct 31, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 16, 2017
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Jul 29, 2017

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Apr 12, 2017
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Jul 10, 2017

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Oct 20, 2016
Gas Utility Referral
1L
Closed Dec 14, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jun 10, 2016
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Jun 16, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
May 6, 2016
Site Conditions Endangering Workers
91
Closed Sep 19, 2017

Stop work order fully rescinded n

BCLOSED
May 4, 2016
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Jun 28, 2016

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
May 4, 2016
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Jun 28, 2016

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
May 3, 2016
Smoking Ban – Smoking on Construction Site
2C
Closed Jun 28, 2016

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Mar 12, 2016
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Apr 1, 2016

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

DCLOSED
Oct 2, 2014
SST Tracking Complaint
4F
Closed Oct 6, 2014

Stop work order fully rescinded n

ACLOSED
Jul 9, 2012
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed Jul 11, 2012

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
Feb 11, 2009
Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO
31
Closed Feb 11, 2009

Ecb & buildings violations served

CCLOSED
Feb 11, 2009
Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO
31
Closed Feb 11, 2009

Ecb & buildings violations served

BCLOSED
Feb 4, 2008
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Feb 15, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Jul 3, 2006
Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO
31
Closed Jul 13, 2006

Ecb & buildings violations served

CCLOSED
Mar 21, 2006
Illegal Commercial/Manufacturing Use in Residential Zone
74
Closed Mar 24, 2006

Complaint accepted by padlock unit

BCLOSED
Feb 9, 2006
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Feb 15, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Jan 22, 2003
Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO
31
Closed May 8, 2003

Ecb & buildings violations served

BCLOSED
Mar 22, 2000
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Mar 29, 2000

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
Mar 20, 2000
C of O – Not Being Complied With
32
Closed Mar 28, 2000

Ecb & buildings violations served

CCLOSED
Mar 17, 2000
Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO
31
Closed Mar 29, 2000

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
Aug 26, 1998
Failure to Maintain
73
Closed Aug 31, 1998

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection