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251 SHERMAN AVENUE

Manhattan · ZIP 10034 · BIN 1064786 · Inwood · On record since Oct 21, 1996 · Built 1927

NeighborhoodⓘInwood
Worse than most buildings in Inwood
More complaints than 87% of residential buildings in Inwood over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
87th pct
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaint rate has been consistent over time
→ Stable in the last 2 years (7 vs 7 prior 2 yrs)
1050'21'26
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
More serious complaints than most buildings nearby
32 Priority A and B complaints over 30 years — 1.5 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
1.5/yr78th pct(med. 0.2/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 1996
45
1 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
10
Total Priority Bⓘ
22
1 active
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
35%
6 complaints
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed Oct 21, 1996. Latest: Mar 3, 2026.

Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
Complaint log
45total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
Mar 3, 2026

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDMar 4, 2026
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Ecb violation served

Mar 3, 2026

Plumbing: Defective/Leaking/Not Maintained

94

CCLOSEDMar 6, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 9, 2026

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BACTIVEApr 7, 2026

Inspector unable to gain access - 1st attempt

Dec 20, 2024

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDDec 21, 2024

Ecb violation served

Oct 28, 2024

Debris – Excessive

09

BCLOSEDDec 9, 2024

Ecb violation served

Oct 28, 2024

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDOct 29, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jul 23, 2024

Illegal Commercial/Manufacturing Use in Residential Zone

74

CCLOSEDMay 5, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 12, 2024

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDJan 14, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 16, 2022

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDAug 16, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 13, 2022

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDJun 19, 2022

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Dec 21, 2021

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDFeb 7, 2022

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Nov 28, 2021

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDNov 29, 2021

Please see complaint number

Nov 18, 2021

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDNov 21, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 4, 2021

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDNov 9, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 13, 2021

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDOct 13, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 24, 2021

Illegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings

4A

BCLOSEDSep 10, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jul 13, 2021

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDNov 19, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jul 3, 2021

Illegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings

4A

BCLOSEDJul 19, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 4, 2020

Plumbing: Defective/Leaking/Not Maintained

94

CCLOSEDOct 21, 2020

Ecb violation served

Feb 21, 2017

Plumbing: Defective/Leaking/Not Maintained

94

CCLOSEDJan 11, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 21, 2016

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDDec 23, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 10, 2016

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDJan 25, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 21, 2014

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDMay 24, 2014

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Aug 29, 2013

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

23

BCLOSEDSep 5, 2013

Ecb violation served

May 31, 2013

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

1E

ACLOSEDJun 6, 2013

Ecb violation served

Jan 26, 2013

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDSep 23, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 17, 2013

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

1E

ACLOSEDJan 18, 2013

Ecb violation served

Jan 12, 2013

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

23

BCLOSEDJan 16, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 10, 2013

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

85

CCLOSEDJul 17, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 9, 2012

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

23

BCLOSEDNov 14, 2012

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 30, 2012

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

23

BCLOSEDJul 3, 2012

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 19, 2012

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDApr 19, 2012

Ecb violation served

Jan 4, 2012

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDJan 4, 2012

Ecb violation served

Oct 23, 2011

Facade: Defective/Cracking

84

ACLOSEDOct 24, 2011

Ecb violation served

Aug 20, 2011

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDApr 2, 2012

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Apr 30, 2010

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDMay 1, 2010

Ecb violation served

Jun 2, 2008

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJun 2, 2008

Buildings violation(s) served

Jan 22, 2008

Illegal Commercial/Manufacturing Use in Residential Zone

74

CCLOSEDFeb 27, 2008

Please see complaint number

Nov 17, 2007

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDJan 2, 2008

Ecb & buildings violations served

Sep 18, 2007

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDJan 14, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 16, 2006

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDJan 25, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 4, 2005

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDMar 9, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 29, 2004

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDJul 7, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 6, 2001

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDJul 31, 2001

Ecb & buildings violations served

Oct 21, 1996

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDNov 8, 1996

Buildings violation(s) prepared & attempt to serve will be made

CCLOSED
Mar 3, 2026
Failure to Maintain
73
Closed Mar 4, 2026

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
Mar 3, 2026
Plumbing: Defective/Leaking/Not Maintained
94
Closed Mar 6, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BACTIVE
Feb 9, 2026
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Apr 7, 2026

Inspector unable to gain access - 1st attempt

BCLOSED
Dec 20, 2024
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Dec 21, 2024

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Oct 28, 2024
Debris – Excessive
09
Closed Dec 9, 2024

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Oct 28, 2024
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Oct 29, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

CCLOSED
Jul 23, 2024
Illegal Commercial/Manufacturing Use in Residential Zone
74
Closed May 5, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jan 12, 2024
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed Jan 14, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Aug 16, 2022
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Aug 16, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jun 13, 2022
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Jun 19, 2022

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Dec 21, 2021
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Feb 7, 2022

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Nov 28, 2021
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Nov 29, 2021

Please see complaint number

ACLOSED
Nov 18, 2021
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Nov 21, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Nov 4, 2021
Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO
31
Closed Nov 9, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Oct 13, 2021
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Oct 13, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jul 24, 2021
Illegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings
4A
Closed Sep 10, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Jul 13, 2021
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Nov 19, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Jul 3, 2021
Illegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings
4A
Closed Jul 19, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Aug 4, 2020
Plumbing: Defective/Leaking/Not Maintained
94
Closed Oct 21, 2020

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
Feb 21, 2017
Plumbing: Defective/Leaking/Not Maintained
94
Closed Jan 11, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Dec 21, 2016
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed Dec 23, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Sep 10, 2016
Failure to Maintain
73
Closed Jan 25, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
May 21, 2014
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed May 24, 2014

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Aug 29, 2013
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Sep 5, 2013

Ecb violation served

ACLOSED
May 31, 2013
Suspended (Hanging) Scaffolds – No Permit/License/Dangerous/Accident
1E
Closed Jun 6, 2013

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Jan 26, 2013
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Sep 23, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jan 17, 2013
Suspended (Hanging) Scaffolds – No Permit/License/Dangerous/Accident
1E
Closed Jan 18, 2013

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Jan 12, 2013
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Jan 16, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Jan 10, 2013
Failure to Retain Water/Improper Drainage (LL103/89)
85
Closed Jul 17, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Nov 9, 2012
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Nov 14, 2012

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jun 30, 2012
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Jul 3, 2012

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Apr 19, 2012
Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO
31
Closed Apr 19, 2012

Ecb violation served

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

Ecb violation served

ACLOSED
Oct 23, 2011
Facade: Defective/Cracking
84
Closed Oct 24, 2011

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Aug 20, 2011
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Apr 2, 2012

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

ACLOSED
Apr 30, 2010
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed May 1, 2010

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Jun 2, 2008
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Jun 2, 2008

Buildings violation(s) served

CCLOSED
Jan 22, 2008
Illegal Commercial/Manufacturing Use in Residential Zone
74
Closed Feb 27, 2008

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Nov 17, 2007
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Jan 2, 2008

Ecb & buildings violations served

BCLOSED
Sep 18, 2007
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Jan 14, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Nov 16, 2006
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Jan 25, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 4, 2005
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Mar 9, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Jun 29, 2004
Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO
31
Closed Jul 7, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jul 6, 2001
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Jul 31, 2001

Ecb & buildings violations served

CCLOSED
Oct 21, 1996
Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO
31
Closed Nov 8, 1996

Buildings violation(s) prepared & attempt to serve will be made