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15 ARDEN STREET

Manhattan · ZIP 10040 · BIN 1064201 · Washington Heights (North) · On record since Nov 30, 1999 · Built 1920

NeighborhoodⓘWashington Heights (No…
Among the most complained-about buildings in Washington Heights (North)
More complaints than 100% of residential buildings in Washington Heights (North) over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
100th pct
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaints have increased in the last 2 years
↑ Rising — no prior history
not enough history
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
Among the highest rates of serious complaints nearby
141 Priority A and B complaints over 27 years — 3.1 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
3.1/yr99th pct(med. 0.3/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 1999
179
0 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
5
Total Priority Bⓘ
136
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
0%
0 complaints
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed Nov 30, 1999. Latest: Nov 14, 2025.

Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
Complaint log
179total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
Nov 14, 2025

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

23

BCLOSEDNov 14, 2025
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No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 9, 2025

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

23

BCLOSEDNov 10, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 7, 2025

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

23

BCLOSEDNov 7, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 3, 2025

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

23

BCLOSEDNov 3, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 2, 2025

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

23

BCLOSEDNov 3, 2025

Ecb violation served

Oct 24, 2025

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

23

BCLOSEDOct 27, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 23, 2025

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

23

BCLOSEDOct 24, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 23, 2025

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

23

BCLOSEDOct 24, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 22, 2025

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

23

BCLOSEDOct 24, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 22, 2025

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

23

BCLOSEDOct 24, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 21, 2025

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

23

BCLOSEDOct 21, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 21, 2025

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

23

BCLOSEDOct 23, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 20, 2025

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

23

BCLOSEDOct 20, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 19, 2025

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

23

BCLOSEDOct 20, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 19, 2025

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

23

BCLOSEDOct 20, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 19, 2025

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

23

BCLOSEDOct 20, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 19, 2025

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

23

BCLOSEDOct 20, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 18, 2025

Site Conditions Endangering Workers

91

ACLOSEDOct 19, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 18, 2025

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

23

BCLOSEDOct 20, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 15, 2025

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

23

BCLOSEDOct 16, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 14, 2025

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

23

BCLOSEDOct 15, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 14, 2025

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

23

BCLOSEDOct 17, 2025

Ecb violation served

Aug 21, 2025

Enforcement Work Order (DOB)

1Y

DCLOSEDAug 21, 2025

Ecb violation served

Jul 24, 2025

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

23

BCLOSEDJul 25, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 10, 2025

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

23

BCLOSEDJul 11, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 8, 2025

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

23

BCLOSEDJul 8, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 8, 2025

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

23

BCLOSEDJul 8, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 6, 2025

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

23

BCLOSEDJul 7, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 6, 2025

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

23

BCLOSEDJul 7, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 7, 2025

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDFeb 7, 2025

Ecb violation served

Sep 7, 2016

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDNov 15, 2016

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Sep 5, 2016

Debris – Excessive

09

BCLOSEDNov 15, 2016

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jan 5, 2016

Gas Hook-Up/Piping – Illegal or Defective

65

ACLOSEDJan 6, 2016

Ecb violation served

Jan 5, 2016

Gas Hook-Up/Piping – Illegal or Defective

65

ACLOSEDJan 12, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 10, 2012

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDNov 12, 2012

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 18, 2012

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDAug 23, 2012

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jun 6, 2012

SRO: Illegal Work/No Permit/Change in Occupancy Use

71

BCLOSEDJul 6, 2012

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jun 4, 2012

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDJul 6, 2012

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 31, 2012

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDAug 23, 2012

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Apr 20, 2012

Illegal Commercial/Manufacturing Use in Residential Zone

74

CCLOSEDAug 23, 2012

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Mar 2, 2012

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDMar 2, 2012

Ecb violation served

Dec 22, 2011

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDDec 22, 2011

Ecb violation served

Dec 12, 2011

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDDec 12, 2011

Ecb violation served

Nov 30, 2011

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDMar 6, 2012

Insufficient information/unable to locate address

Oct 28, 2011

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDNov 15, 2011

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Oct 28, 2011

Illegal Commercial/Manufacturing Use in Residential Zone

74

CCLOSEDNov 15, 2011

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Oct 3, 2011

Illegal Commercial/Manufacturing Use in Residential Zone

74

CCLOSEDNov 15, 2011

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Sep 24, 2011

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDNov 15, 2011

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Sep 22, 2011

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDSep 22, 2011

Ecb violation served

Sep 1, 2011

Illegal Commercial/Manufacturing Use in Residential Zone

74

CCLOSEDNov 15, 2011

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

BCLOSED
Nov 14, 2025
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Nov 14, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Nov 9, 2025
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Nov 10, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Nov 7, 2025
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Nov 7, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Nov 3, 2025
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Nov 3, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Nov 2, 2025
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Nov 3, 2025

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Oct 24, 2025
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Oct 27, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 23, 2025
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Oct 24, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 23, 2025
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Oct 24, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 22, 2025
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Oct 24, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 22, 2025
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Oct 24, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 21, 2025
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Oct 21, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 21, 2025
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Oct 23, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 20, 2025
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Oct 20, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 19, 2025
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Oct 20, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 19, 2025
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Oct 20, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 19, 2025
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Oct 20, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 19, 2025
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Oct 20, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Oct 18, 2025
Site Conditions Endangering Workers
91
Closed Oct 19, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 18, 2025
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Oct 20, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 15, 2025
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Oct 16, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 14, 2025
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Oct 15, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 14, 2025
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Oct 17, 2025

Ecb violation served

DCLOSED
Aug 21, 2025
Enforcement Work Order (DOB)
1Y
Closed Aug 21, 2025

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Jul 24, 2025
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Jul 25, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jul 10, 2025
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Jul 11, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jul 8, 2025
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Jul 8, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jul 8, 2025
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Jul 8, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jul 6, 2025
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Jul 7, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jul 6, 2025
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Jul 7, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Feb 7, 2025
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed Feb 7, 2025

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Sep 7, 2016
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Nov 15, 2016

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Sep 5, 2016
Debris – Excessive
09
Closed Nov 15, 2016

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

ACLOSED
Jan 5, 2016
Gas Hook-Up/Piping – Illegal or Defective
65
Closed Jan 6, 2016

Ecb violation served

ACLOSED
Jan 5, 2016
Gas Hook-Up/Piping – Illegal or Defective
65
Closed Jan 12, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Nov 10, 2012
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Nov 12, 2012

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jun 18, 2012
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Aug 23, 2012

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Jun 6, 2012
SRO: Illegal Work/No Permit/Change in Occupancy Use
71
Closed Jul 6, 2012

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

CCLOSED
Jun 4, 2012
Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO
31
Closed Jul 6, 2012

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 31, 2012
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Aug 23, 2012

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

CCLOSED
Apr 20, 2012
Illegal Commercial/Manufacturing Use in Residential Zone
74
Closed Aug 23, 2012

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Mar 2, 2012
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Mar 2, 2012

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Dec 22, 2011
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Dec 22, 2011

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Dec 12, 2011
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Dec 12, 2011

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Nov 30, 2011
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Mar 6, 2012

Insufficient information/unable to locate address

BCLOSED
Oct 28, 2011
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Nov 15, 2011

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

CCLOSED
Oct 28, 2011
Illegal Commercial/Manufacturing Use in Residential Zone
74
Closed Nov 15, 2011

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

CCLOSED
Oct 3, 2011
Illegal Commercial/Manufacturing Use in Residential Zone
74
Closed Nov 15, 2011

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

BCLOSED
Sep 24, 2011
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Nov 15, 2011

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

BCLOSED
Sep 22, 2011
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Sep 22, 2011

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
Sep 1, 2011
Illegal Commercial/Manufacturing Use in Residential Zone
74
Closed Nov 15, 2011

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

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