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640 FT WASHINGTON AVENUE

Manhattan · ZIP 10040 · BIN 1064448 · Washington Heights (North) · On record since Oct 6, 1995 · Built 1928

NeighborhoodⓘWashington Heights (No…
Among the most complained-about buildings in Washington Heights (North)
More complaints than 95% of residential buildings in Washington Heights (North) over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
95th pct
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaints have increased in the last 2 years
↑ Up 136% in the last 2 years (26 vs 11 prior 2 yrs)
20100'21'26
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
Among the highest rates of serious complaints nearby
70 Priority A and B complaints over 31 years — 3.8 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
3.8/yr90th pct(med. 0.3/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 1995
96
0 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
10
Total Priority Bⓘ
60
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
0%
0 complaints
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed Oct 6, 1995. Latest: Jul 21, 2026.

Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
Complaint log
96total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
Jul 21, 2026

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

23

BCLOSEDJul 21, 2026
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No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 21, 2026

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

23

BCLOSEDJul 23, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 21, 2026

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

23

BCLOSEDJul 21, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 19, 2026

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

23

BCLOSEDJul 20, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 3, 2026

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

23

BCLOSEDJul 6, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 28, 2026

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

23

BCLOSEDJun 29, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 20, 2026

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

23

BCLOSEDJun 22, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 12, 2026

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

23

BCLOSEDJun 15, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 3, 2026

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

23

BCLOSEDJun 3, 2026

Ecb violation served

Jun 1, 2026

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

23

BCLOSEDJun 2, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 28, 2026

2U

2U

CLOSEDMay 28, 2026

Buildings violation(s) served

May 28, 2026

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

23

BCLOSEDMay 28, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 26, 2026

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

23

BCLOSEDMay 27, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 25, 2026

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

23

BCLOSEDMay 26, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 23, 2026

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

23

BCLOSEDMay 25, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 20, 2026

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

23

BCLOSEDMay 21, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 4, 2026

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

23

BCLOSEDMay 4, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 31, 2026

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

23

BCLOSEDApr 2, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 30, 2026

Debris – Excessive

09

BCLOSEDApr 7, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 1, 2026

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDApr 20, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 5, 2025

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDFeb 27, 2026

Ecb violation served

Nov 18, 2025

Debris – Excessive

09

BCLOSEDJan 9, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 16, 2025

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDNov 19, 2025

Ecb violation served

Aug 7, 2025

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

23

BCLOSEDAug 8, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 2, 2025

Debris – Excessive

09

BCLOSEDMay 20, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 11, 2025

Local Law 188/17 Compliance Inspections – Active Jobs

7K

DCLOSEDMar 19, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 19, 2024

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

23

BCLOSEDJul 22, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 22, 2024

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

23

BCLOSEDJun 24, 2024

Ecb violation served

Apr 8, 2024

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

23

BCLOSEDApr 9, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 16, 2024

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDApr 23, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 18, 2023

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

23

BCLOSEDDec 19, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 17, 2023

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

23

BCLOSEDOct 18, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 7, 2023

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDAug 8, 2023

Ecb violation served

Jun 20, 2023

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDJun 20, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 14, 2023

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

23

BCLOSEDApr 17, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 23, 2023

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDMar 24, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 12, 2023

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDMar 22, 2023

Ecb violation served

Feb 21, 2023

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDMar 21, 2023

Please see complaint number

Feb 9, 2023

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDMar 21, 2023

Please see complaint number

Oct 31, 2022

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

23

BCLOSEDOct 31, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 15, 2022

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDApr 15, 2022

Ecb violation served

Mar 2, 2022

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDMar 2, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 8, 2021

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDSep 9, 2021

Ecb & buildings violations served

May 24, 2021

Illegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings

4A

BCLOSEDJul 1, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 10, 2020

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDMay 14, 2020

Ecb violation served

Dec 4, 2019

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDJan 16, 2020

Ecb violation served

May 25, 2019

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDJul 1, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 25, 2019

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDJul 1, 2019

Please see complaint number

Mar 27, 2019

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJun 11, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 2, 2019

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDMar 7, 2019

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Jul 21, 2026
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Jul 21, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jul 21, 2026
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Jul 23, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jul 21, 2026
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Jul 21, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jul 19, 2026
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Jul 20, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jul 3, 2026
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Jul 6, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jun 28, 2026
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Jun 29, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jun 20, 2026
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Jun 22, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jun 12, 2026
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Jun 15, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jun 3, 2026
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Jun 3, 2026

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Jun 1, 2026
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Jun 2, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CLOSED
May 28, 2026
2U
2U
Closed May 28, 2026

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
May 28, 2026
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed May 28, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 26, 2026
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed May 27, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 25, 2026
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed May 26, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 23, 2026
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed May 25, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 20, 2026
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed May 21, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 4, 2026
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed May 4, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 31, 2026
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Apr 2, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 30, 2026
Debris – Excessive
09
Closed Apr 7, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Mar 1, 2026
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Apr 20, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Dec 5, 2025
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Feb 27, 2026

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Nov 18, 2025
Debris – Excessive
09
Closed Jan 9, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Nov 16, 2025
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Nov 19, 2025

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Aug 7, 2025
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Aug 8, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 2, 2025
Debris – Excessive
09
Closed May 20, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED
Feb 11, 2025
Local Law 188/17 Compliance Inspections – Active Jobs
7K
Closed Mar 19, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jul 19, 2024
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Jul 22, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jun 22, 2024
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Jun 24, 2024

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Apr 8, 2024
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Apr 9, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Mar 16, 2024
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Apr 23, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Dec 18, 2023
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Dec 19, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 17, 2023
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Oct 18, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Aug 7, 2023
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed Aug 8, 2023

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Jun 20, 2023
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Jun 20, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Apr 14, 2023
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Apr 17, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Mar 23, 2023
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Mar 24, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Mar 12, 2023
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Mar 22, 2023

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
Feb 21, 2023
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Mar 21, 2023

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
Feb 9, 2023
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Mar 21, 2023

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Oct 31, 2022
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Oct 31, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Apr 15, 2022
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed Apr 15, 2022

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Mar 2, 2022
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Mar 2, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Sep 8, 2021
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed Sep 9, 2021

Ecb & buildings violations served

BCLOSED
May 24, 2021
Illegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings
4A
Closed Jul 1, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
May 10, 2020
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed May 14, 2020

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
Dec 4, 2019
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Jan 16, 2020

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
May 25, 2019
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Jul 1, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
May 25, 2019
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Jul 1, 2019

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Mar 27, 2019
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Jun 11, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 2, 2019
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Mar 7, 2019

Ecb violation served

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