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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.

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)

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.

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

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

Top complaint types

A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor

Complaint log

96total

Active only All

Date

Complaint type

Priority

Status

Closed

Outcome

Sep 15, 2018

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

C

CLOSED

Sep 19, 2018

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CCLOSED

Sep 15, 2018

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

Closed Sep 19, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED

Sep 14, 2018

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

Closed Sep 19, 2018

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED

Sep 14, 2018

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

Closed Sep 19, 2018

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED

Sep 14, 2018

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

Closed Sep 19, 2018

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED

Sep 14, 2018

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

Closed Sep 19, 2018

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED

Sep 14, 2018

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

Closed Sep 19, 2018

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED

Sep 14, 2018

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

Closed Sep 19, 2018

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED

Sep 13, 2018

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

Closed Sep 19, 2018

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED

Sep 13, 2018

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

Closed Sep 19, 2018

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED

Aug 1, 2018

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

Closed Sep 11, 2018

Ecb violation served

ACLOSED

Sep 13, 2016

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

Closed Sep 14, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Mar 7, 2016

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

Closed Mar 8, 2016

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED

Oct 5, 2015

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

Closed Nov 6, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Oct 4, 2015

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

Closed Nov 6, 2015

Please see complaint number

DCLOSED

Jul 27, 2015

Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper

53

Closed Jan 30, 2016

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED

Mar 23, 2014

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

Closed Apr 11, 2014

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED

Jul 14, 2013

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

Closed Jul 21, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Jan 12, 2013

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

Closed Apr 1, 2014

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED

Nov 26, 2012

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

Closed Apr 1, 2014

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED

Nov 2, 2011

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

Closed Nov 18, 2011

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED

Apr 16, 2011

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

Closed Aug 17, 2011

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Feb 23, 2011

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

Closed Dec 2, 2011

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Dec 31, 2010

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

Closed Jun 29, 2011

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Nov 2, 2010

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

66

Closed Nov 5, 2010

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Aug 26, 2010

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

Closed Sep 9, 2010

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

BCLOSED

Apr 2, 2010

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

Closed Apr 20, 2010

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

ACLOSED

Mar 20, 2010

Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Plumbing Work In-Progress

76

Closed Apr 8, 2010

Potential ordinary plumbing work

BCLOSED

Mar 20, 2010

Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Electrical Work in Progress

3A

Closed Apr 2, 2010

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED

Jul 29, 2009

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

Closed Oct 19, 2009

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED

Jul 28, 2009

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

Closed Aug 10, 2009

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

May 4, 2009

Posted Notice or Order Removed/Tampered With

2A

Closed May 5, 2009

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED

May 4, 2009

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

Closed May 5, 2009

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Dec 11, 2008

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

Closed Dec 12, 2008

Buildings violation(s) served

CCLOSED

Nov 13, 2008

Failure to Maintain

73

Closed May 17, 2012

Stop work order fully rescinded n

BCLOSED

Nov 5, 2008

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

Closed May 17, 2012

Stop work order fully rescinded n

ACLOSED

Jan 9, 2008

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

Closed Jan 10, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Nov 20, 2007

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

Closed Dec 14, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Oct 30, 2007

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

Closed Dec 13, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Oct 29, 2007

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

71

Closed Dec 11, 2007

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED

Oct 29, 2007

Debris – Excessive

09

Closed Nov 26, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED

Jun 17, 2006

Crane: No Permit/License/Cert/Unsafe/Illegal

67

Closed Jun 20, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Nov 3, 2005

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

Closed May 17, 2012

Stop work order fully rescinded n

DCLOSED

May 17, 2004

Zoning: Non-Conforming

55

Closed Jun 1, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Sep 10, 1999

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

Closed Oct 22, 1999

Buildings violation(s) served

ACLOSED

Oct 25, 1995

Falling – Part of Building in Danger of

41

Closed Oct 25, 1995

Buildings violation(s) served

ACLOSED

Oct 6, 1995

Falling – Part of Building

40

Closed Oct 10, 1995

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection