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666 WEST 188 STREET

Manhattan · ZIP 10040 · BIN 1064039 · Washington Heights (North) · On record since Jul 17, 2000 · Built 1920

NeighborhoodⓘWashington Heights (No…
Worse than most buildings in Washington Heights (North)
More complaints than 84% of residential buildings in Washington Heights (North) over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
84th pct
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaints have increased in the last 2 years
↑ Up 200% in the last 2 years (15 vs 5 prior 2 yrs)
20100'23'26
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
More serious complaints than most buildings nearby
55 Priority A and B complaints over 26 years — 3.5 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
3.5/yr82nd pct(med. 0.3/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 2000
71
1 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
10
Total Priority Bⓘ
45
1 active
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
5%
1 complaint
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed Jul 17, 2000. Latest: Jun 8, 2026.

Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
Complaint log
71total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
Jun 8, 2026

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

23

BCLOSEDJun 9, 2026
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No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 15, 2026

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

23

BACTIVE——
Nov 8, 2025

Unlicensed/Illegal Activity

90

CCLOSEDNov 13, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 7, 2025

Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Plumbing Work In-Progress

76

ACLOSEDNov 7, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 12, 2025

Tenant Safety Inspection

6V

CCLOSEDAug 13, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 1, 2025

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDApr 2, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 18, 2025

Debris – Excessive

09

BCLOSEDMar 26, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Dec 6, 2024

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

23

BCLOSEDDec 9, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 25, 2024

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

23

BCLOSEDNov 25, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 13, 2024

Debris – Excessive

09

BCLOSEDDec 20, 2024

Ecb violation served

Nov 4, 2024

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDNov 6, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 8, 2024

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDMar 5, 2025

Ecb violation served

Sep 6, 2024

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

23

BCLOSEDSep 10, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 27, 2024

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

23

BCLOSEDAug 28, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 5, 2024

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDNov 7, 2024

Please see complaint number

Apr 25, 2024

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDApr 25, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 3, 2024

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDJun 11, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 11, 2024

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDMar 27, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 15, 2024

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDFeb 20, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 4, 2024

Illegal Commercial/Manufacturing Use in Residential Zone

74

CCLOSEDMay 23, 2024

Ecb violation served

Nov 28, 2023

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

23

BCLOSEDNov 29, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 28, 2023

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

23

BCLOSEDMar 28, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 7, 2023

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDMar 7, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 10, 2020

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDMay 13, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 9, 2020

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDMay 13, 2020

Access denied - 2nd attempt

Apr 9, 2020

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDMay 7, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 25, 2020

Illegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings

4A

BCLOSEDOct 8, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 22, 2020

Illegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings

4A

BCLOSEDFeb 6, 2020

Ecb violation served

Aug 19, 2019

Illegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings

4A

BCLOSEDAug 30, 2019

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Oct 4, 2018

SEP – Professional Certification Compliance Audit

4B

BCLOSEDApr 1, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 23, 2018

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDApr 27, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 17, 2017

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDNov 30, 2017

Ecb violation served

Jul 13, 2017

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDJul 18, 2017

Ecb violation served

Apr 10, 2017

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDApr 19, 2017

Ecb violation served

Feb 8, 2017

Illegal Activity

5H

BCLOSEDFeb 10, 2017

Ecb violation served

Feb 8, 2017

Enforcement Work Order (DOB)

1Z

DCLOSEDFeb 9, 2017

Ecb violation served

Feb 8, 2017

Illegal Activity

5H

BCLOSEDFeb 10, 2017

Ecb violation served

Feb 8, 2017

Enforcement Work Order (DOB)

1Z

DCLOSEDFeb 16, 2017

Ecb violation served

Feb 8, 2017

Illegal Activity

5H

BCLOSEDFeb 10, 2017

Ecb violation served

Nov 14, 2016

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDNov 15, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 14, 2016

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDJan 31, 2017

Ecb violation served

Oct 26, 2016

Suspended (Hanging) Scaffolds – No Permit/License/Dangerous/Accident

1E

ACLOSEDNov 16, 2016

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Oct 13, 2016

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

66

BCLOSEDOct 14, 2016

Ecb violation served

Jun 15, 2016

Material Storage – Unsafe

18

ACLOSEDJun 16, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 9, 2016

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDJun 10, 2016

Ecb violation served

Jan 23, 2015

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDMar 11, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 10, 2015

Illegal Commercial/Manufacturing Use in Residential Zone

74

CCLOSEDDec 28, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 23, 2014

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDOct 4, 2014

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jul 30, 2013

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDAug 4, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 3, 2013

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

23

BCLOSEDJul 15, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jun 8, 2026
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Jun 9, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BACTIVE
Apr 15, 2026
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
CCLOSED
Nov 8, 2025
Unlicensed/Illegal Activity
90
Closed Nov 13, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Nov 7, 2025
Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Plumbing Work In-Progress
76
Closed Nov 7, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Aug 12, 2025
Tenant Safety Inspection
6V
Closed Aug 13, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Apr 1, 2025
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed Apr 2, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jan 18, 2025
Debris – Excessive
09
Closed Mar 26, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Dec 6, 2024
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Dec 9, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Nov 25, 2024
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Nov 25, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Nov 13, 2024
Debris – Excessive
09
Closed Dec 20, 2024

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Nov 4, 2024
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Nov 6, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Sep 8, 2024
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Mar 5, 2025

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Sep 6, 2024
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Sep 10, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 27, 2024
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Aug 28, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Aug 5, 2024
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Nov 7, 2024

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Apr 25, 2024
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Apr 25, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Apr 3, 2024
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Jun 11, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 11, 2024
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Mar 27, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Feb 15, 2024
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Feb 20, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Feb 4, 2024
Illegal Commercial/Manufacturing Use in Residential Zone
74
Closed May 23, 2024

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Nov 28, 2023
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Nov 29, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 28, 2023
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Mar 28, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 7, 2023
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Mar 7, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Apr 10, 2020
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed May 13, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Apr 9, 2020
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed May 13, 2020

Access denied - 2nd attempt

CCLOSED
Apr 9, 2020
Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO
31
Closed May 7, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Feb 25, 2020
Illegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings
4A
Closed Oct 8, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jan 22, 2020
Illegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings
4A
Closed Feb 6, 2020

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Aug 19, 2019
Illegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings
4A
Closed Aug 30, 2019

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Oct 4, 2018
SEP – Professional Certification Compliance Audit
4B
Closed Apr 1, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Apr 23, 2018
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Apr 27, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Nov 17, 2017
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Nov 30, 2017

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Jul 13, 2017
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Jul 18, 2017

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Apr 10, 2017
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Apr 19, 2017

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Feb 8, 2017
Illegal Activity
5H
Closed Feb 10, 2017

Ecb violation served

DCLOSED
Feb 8, 2017
Enforcement Work Order (DOB)
1Z
Closed Feb 9, 2017

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Feb 8, 2017
Illegal Activity
5H
Closed Feb 10, 2017

Ecb violation served

DCLOSED
Feb 8, 2017
Enforcement Work Order (DOB)
1Z
Closed Feb 16, 2017

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Feb 8, 2017
Illegal Activity
5H
Closed Feb 10, 2017

Ecb violation served

ACLOSED
Nov 14, 2016
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Nov 15, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Nov 14, 2016
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Jan 31, 2017

Ecb violation served

ACLOSED
Oct 26, 2016
Suspended (Hanging) Scaffolds – No Permit/License/Dangerous/Accident
1E
Closed Nov 16, 2016

Stop work order fully rescinded n

BCLOSED
Oct 13, 2016
Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)
66
Closed Oct 14, 2016

Ecb violation served

ACLOSED
Jun 15, 2016
Material Storage – Unsafe
18
Closed Jun 16, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jun 9, 2016
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Jun 10, 2016

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Jan 23, 2015
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Mar 11, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Jan 10, 2015
Illegal Commercial/Manufacturing Use in Residential Zone
74
Closed Dec 28, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Sep 23, 2014
Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO
31
Closed Oct 4, 2014

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Jul 30, 2013
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Aug 4, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jul 3, 2013
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Jul 15, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

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