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553 WEST 204 STREET

Manhattan · ZIP 10034 · BIN 1064734 · Inwood · On record since Jan 5, 1996 · Built 1927

NeighborhoodⓘInwood
About average for Inwood
More complaints than 64% of residential buildings in Inwood over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
64th pct
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaint rate has been consistent over time
↑ Up 33% in the last 2 years (4 vs 3 prior 2 yrs)
52.50'21'25
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
About as many serious complaints as similar buildings
54 Priority A and B complaints over 30 years — 1.1 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
1.1/yr60th pct(med. 0.2/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 1996
73
0 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
19
Total Priority Bⓘ
35
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
38%
3 complaints
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed Jan 5, 1996. Latest: Jun 1, 2025.

Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
Complaint log
73total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
Jun 1, 2025

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDJun 3, 2025
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No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 16, 2025

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDJun 5, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jan 11, 2025

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDJan 22, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Sep 7, 2024

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDSep 10, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Feb 6, 2024

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDFeb 12, 2024

Ecb violation served

Jan 11, 2024

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDJan 14, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 9, 2022

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDApr 22, 2022

Ecb violation served

Nov 20, 2021

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDNov 21, 2021

Insufficient information/unable to locate address

Nov 9, 2017

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDNov 13, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 5, 2016

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDAug 30, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 20, 2016

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDAug 5, 2016

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Dec 30, 2015

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDMar 24, 2016

Ecb violation served

Mar 27, 2015

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDMar 29, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 1, 2015

Gas Hook-Up/Piping – Illegal or Defective

65

ACLOSEDFeb 2, 2015

Complaint referred to housing preservation and development (hpd)

Feb 1, 2015

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDFeb 19, 2015

Ecb violation served

Feb 1, 2015

Gas Hook-Up/Piping – Illegal or Defective

65

ACLOSEDFeb 2, 2015

Complaint referred to housing preservation and development (hpd)

May 16, 2014

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDMay 23, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 1, 2014

Contrary to LL58/87 (Handicap Access)

77

CCLOSEDAug 6, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 13, 2013

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDAug 21, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 11, 2013

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDAug 21, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 22, 2013

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDNov 6, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 23, 2013

Illegal Commercial/Manufacturing Use in Residential Zone

74

CCLOSEDDec 2, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 8, 2013

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDApr 18, 2013

Ecb violation served

Nov 26, 2012

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDDec 4, 2012

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 30, 2012

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDApr 10, 2013

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Aug 14, 2012

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDAug 16, 2012

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jun 15, 2012

Failure to Retain Water/Improper Drainage (LL103/89)

85

CCLOSEDSep 10, 2012

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 15, 2012

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDOct 19, 2012

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 21, 2011

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDJun 12, 2012

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Oct 24, 2011

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDDec 7, 2011

Ecb violation served

Sep 9, 2011

Illegal Commercial/Manufacturing Use in Residential Zone

74

CCLOSEDJan 30, 2012

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 16, 2011

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDAug 25, 2011

Ecb violation served

Jun 16, 2011

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDSep 19, 2011

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jun 4, 2011

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDJun 8, 2011

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

May 24, 2011

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDJul 25, 2012

Vacate order fully rescinded n

May 23, 2011

Illegal Commercial/Manufacturing Use in Residential Zone

74

CCLOSEDSep 19, 2011

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Apr 26, 2011

SST Tracking Complaint

4F

DCLOSEDMay 4, 2011

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Feb 13, 2011

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDJul 18, 2011

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Feb 4, 2011

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDMar 3, 2011

Ecb violation served

Dec 23, 2010

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDDec 23, 2010

Ecb violation served

Dec 22, 2010

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDDec 23, 2010

Please see complaint number

Dec 7, 2010

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDDec 28, 2010

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 5, 2010

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDNov 7, 2010

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 10, 2010

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDSep 17, 2010

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 8, 2010

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDAug 10, 2010

Ecb violation served

Nov 21, 2008

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDDec 15, 2008

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jan 2, 2008

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDJan 31, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 29, 2007

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDJun 29, 2007

Buildings violation(s) served

Apr 2, 2007

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDApr 23, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 14, 2007

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDMar 14, 2007

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Jun 1, 2025
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Jun 3, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 16, 2025
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Jun 5, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Jan 11, 2025
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Jan 22, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Sep 7, 2024
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Sep 10, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Feb 6, 2024
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Feb 12, 2024

Ecb violation served

ACLOSED
Jan 11, 2024
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Jan 14, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Apr 9, 2022
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Apr 22, 2022

Ecb violation served

ACLOSED
Nov 20, 2021
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Nov 21, 2021

Insufficient information/unable to locate address

BCLOSED
Nov 9, 2017
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Nov 13, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 5, 2016
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Aug 30, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jul 20, 2016
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Aug 5, 2016

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Dec 30, 2015
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Mar 24, 2016

Ecb violation served

ACLOSED
Mar 27, 2015
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Mar 29, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Feb 1, 2015
Gas Hook-Up/Piping – Illegal or Defective
65
Closed Feb 2, 2015

Complaint referred to housing preservation and development (hpd)

BCLOSED
Feb 1, 2015
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Feb 19, 2015

Ecb violation served

ACLOSED
Feb 1, 2015
Gas Hook-Up/Piping – Illegal or Defective
65
Closed Feb 2, 2015

Complaint referred to housing preservation and development (hpd)

CCLOSED
May 16, 2014
Failure to Maintain
73
Closed May 23, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Apr 1, 2014
Contrary to LL58/87 (Handicap Access)
77
Closed Aug 6, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Nov 13, 2013
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Aug 21, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Nov 11, 2013
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Aug 21, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 22, 2013
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Nov 6, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Aug 23, 2013
Illegal Commercial/Manufacturing Use in Residential Zone
74
Closed Dec 2, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Apr 8, 2013
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Apr 18, 2013

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Nov 26, 2012
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Dec 4, 2012

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 30, 2012
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Apr 10, 2013

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

ACLOSED
Aug 14, 2012
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Aug 16, 2012

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

CCLOSED
Jun 15, 2012
Failure to Retain Water/Improper Drainage (LL103/89)
85
Closed Sep 10, 2012

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jun 15, 2012
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Oct 19, 2012

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Nov 21, 2011
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Jun 12, 2012

Stop work order fully rescinded n

BCLOSED
Oct 24, 2011
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Dec 7, 2011

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
Sep 9, 2011
Illegal Commercial/Manufacturing Use in Residential Zone
74
Closed Jan 30, 2012

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Jun 16, 2011
Failure to Maintain
73
Closed Aug 25, 2011

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Jun 16, 2011
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Sep 19, 2011

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

ACLOSED
Jun 4, 2011
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Jun 8, 2011

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

ACLOSED
May 24, 2011
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Jul 25, 2012

Vacate order fully rescinded n

CCLOSED
May 23, 2011
Illegal Commercial/Manufacturing Use in Residential Zone
74
Closed Sep 19, 2011

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

DCLOSED
Apr 26, 2011
SST Tracking Complaint
4F
Closed May 4, 2011

Stop work order fully rescinded n

BCLOSED
Feb 13, 2011
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Jul 18, 2011

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

CCLOSED
Feb 4, 2011
Failure to Maintain
73
Closed Mar 3, 2011

Ecb violation served

ACLOSED
Dec 23, 2010
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Dec 23, 2010

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
Dec 22, 2010
Failure to Maintain
73
Closed Dec 23, 2010

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
Dec 7, 2010
Failure to Maintain
73
Closed Dec 28, 2010

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Nov 5, 2010
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed Nov 7, 2010

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Sep 10, 2010
Failure to Maintain
73
Closed Sep 17, 2010

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Jul 8, 2010
Failure to Maintain
73
Closed Aug 10, 2010

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Nov 21, 2008
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Dec 15, 2008

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Jan 2, 2008
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Jan 31, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Jun 29, 2007
Failure to Maintain
73
Closed Jun 29, 2007

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Apr 2, 2007
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Apr 23, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Mar 14, 2007
Failure to Maintain
73
Closed Mar 14, 2007

Buildings violation(s) served

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