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529 WEST 212 STREET

Manhattan · ZIP 10034 · BIN 1064874 · Inwood · On record since Mar 29, 1996 · Built 1925

NeighborhoodⓘInwood
Among the most complained-about buildings in Inwood
More complaints than 96% of residential buildings in Inwood over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
96th pct
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaints have increased in the last 2 years
↑ Up 350% in the last 2 years (27 vs 6 prior 2 yrs)
20100'21'26
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
More serious complaints than most buildings nearby
32 Priority A and B complaints over 30 years — 2.5 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
2.5/yr88th pct(med. 0.2/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 1996
58
1 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
5
Total Priority Bⓘ
27
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
17%
6 complaints
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed Mar 29, 1996. Latest: Apr 6, 2026.

Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
Complaint log
58total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
Apr 6, 2026

Failure to Maintain

73

CACTIVEApr 8, 2026
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Inspector unable to gain access - 1st attempt

Apr 4, 2026

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

66

BCLOSEDApr 13, 2026

Ecb violation served

Mar 11, 2026

Debris – Excessive

09

BCLOSEDMar 13, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 15, 2025

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDJan 8, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 27, 2025

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDOct 27, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 27, 2025

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

23

BCLOSEDOct 28, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

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 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 14, 2025

Plumbing: Defective/Leaking/Not Maintained

94

CCLOSEDOct 16, 2025

Ecb violation served

Jul 25, 2025

Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper

53

DCLOSEDOct 29, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 13, 2025

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDDec 12, 2025

Ecb violation served

May 1, 2025

Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Work In-Progress

5G

BCLOSEDMay 20, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Apr 30, 2025

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDMay 1, 2025

Ecb violation served

Apr 28, 2025

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDApr 29, 2025

Access denied - 2nd attempt

Apr 24, 2025

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDApr 25, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Apr 16, 2025

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDApr 21, 2025

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

Apr 8, 2025

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

66

BCLOSEDApr 11, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 13, 2025

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDMar 13, 2025

Ecb violation served

Mar 13, 2025

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDMar 14, 2025

Ecb violation served

Feb 27, 2025

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDFeb 27, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 24, 2025

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDFeb 25, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jan 27, 2025

Building Under Structural Monitoring

2F

DCLOSEDJan 27, 2025N1
Jan 25, 2025

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDJan 27, 2025

Ecb violation served

Dec 19, 2024

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDDec 20, 2024

Ecb violation served

Dec 5, 2024

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDDec 5, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 5, 2024

Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Plumbing Work In-Progress

76

ACLOSEDDec 6, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 12, 2024

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDJan 15, 2025

Ecb violation served

May 21, 2024

Demolition – Unsafe/Illegal/Mechanical Demo

12

ACLOSEDMay 21, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 23, 2024

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDJun 21, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 2, 2023

Plumbing: Defective/Leaking/Not Maintained

94

CCLOSEDDec 8, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 30, 2023

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDDec 6, 2023

Ecb violation served

Nov 30, 2023

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDDec 6, 2023

Ecb violation served

Jul 26, 2023

Enforcement Work Order (DOB)

1Y

DCLOSEDAug 14, 2023

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jun 1, 2023

Enforcement Work Order (DOB)

1Y

DCLOSEDJun 8, 2023

Ecb violation served

Jan 7, 2023

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDJan 11, 2023

Ecb violation served

Aug 17, 2022

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDAug 17, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 26, 2021

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDApr 28, 2021

Ecb violation served

Apr 4, 2021

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDApr 22, 2021

Ecb violation served

Mar 11, 2021

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDMar 11, 2021

Ecb violation served

Mar 10, 2021

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDApr 20, 2021

Please see complaint number

Mar 6, 2021

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDApr 20, 2021

Please see complaint number

Feb 17, 2021

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDFeb 17, 2021

Ecb violation served

Apr 16, 2020

Illegal Commercial/Manufacturing Use in Residential Zone

74

CCLOSEDApr 30, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 6, 2018

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDNov 15, 2018

Ecb violation served

Aug 14, 2018

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDAug 15, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 14, 2018

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDSep 5, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 29, 2017

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJan 22, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 11, 2015

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDMar 26, 2015

Ecb violation served

Jul 18, 2014

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDSep 10, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 2, 2013

Illegal Commercial/Manufacturing Use in Residential Zone

74

CCLOSEDSep 3, 2013

Partial stop work order p

CACTIVE
Apr 6, 2026
Failure to Maintain
73
Closed Apr 8, 2026

Inspector unable to gain access - 1st attempt

BCLOSED
Apr 4, 2026
Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)
66
Closed Apr 13, 2026

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Mar 11, 2026
Debris – Excessive
09
Closed Mar 13, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Dec 15, 2025
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Jan 8, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 27, 2025
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Oct 27, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 27, 2025
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Oct 28, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

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 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

CCLOSED
Oct 14, 2025
Plumbing: Defective/Leaking/Not Maintained
94
Closed Oct 16, 2025

Ecb violation served

DCLOSED
Jul 25, 2025
Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper
53
Closed Oct 29, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Jun 13, 2025
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Dec 12, 2025

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
May 1, 2025
Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Work In-Progress
5G
Closed May 20, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Apr 30, 2025
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed May 1, 2025

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Apr 28, 2025
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Apr 29, 2025

Access denied - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Apr 24, 2025
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Apr 25, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

CCLOSED
Apr 16, 2025
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Apr 21, 2025

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

BCLOSED
Apr 8, 2025
Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)
66
Closed Apr 11, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 13, 2025
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Mar 13, 2025

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Mar 13, 2025
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Mar 14, 2025

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Feb 27, 2025
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Feb 27, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Feb 24, 2025
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Feb 25, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

DCLOSED
Jan 27, 2025
Building Under Structural Monitoring
2F
Closed Jan 27, 2025
N1
ACLOSED
Jan 25, 2025
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Jan 27, 2025

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Dec 19, 2024
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Dec 20, 2024

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Dec 5, 2024
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Dec 5, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Dec 5, 2024
Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Plumbing Work In-Progress
76
Closed Dec 6, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Oct 12, 2024
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Jan 15, 2025

Ecb violation served

ACLOSED
May 21, 2024
Demolition – Unsafe/Illegal/Mechanical Demo
12
Closed May 21, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Apr 23, 2024
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Jun 21, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Dec 2, 2023
Plumbing: Defective/Leaking/Not Maintained
94
Closed Dec 8, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Nov 30, 2023
Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO
31
Closed Dec 6, 2023

Ecb violation served

ACLOSED
Nov 30, 2023
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Dec 6, 2023

Ecb violation served

DCLOSED
Jul 26, 2023
Enforcement Work Order (DOB)
1Y
Closed Aug 14, 2023

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

DCLOSED
Jun 1, 2023
Enforcement Work Order (DOB)
1Y
Closed Jun 8, 2023

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
Jan 7, 2023
Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO
31
Closed Jan 11, 2023

Ecb violation served

ACLOSED
Aug 17, 2022
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed Aug 17, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Apr 26, 2021
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Apr 28, 2021

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
Apr 4, 2021
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Apr 22, 2021

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
Mar 11, 2021
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Mar 11, 2021

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
Mar 10, 2021
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Apr 20, 2021

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
Mar 6, 2021
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Apr 20, 2021

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
Feb 17, 2021
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Feb 17, 2021

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
Apr 16, 2020
Illegal Commercial/Manufacturing Use in Residential Zone
74
Closed Apr 30, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Oct 6, 2018
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Nov 15, 2018

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Aug 14, 2018
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Aug 15, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 14, 2018
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Sep 5, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Nov 29, 2017
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Jan 22, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Feb 11, 2015
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Mar 26, 2015

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Jul 18, 2014
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Sep 10, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Jan 2, 2013
Illegal Commercial/Manufacturing Use in Residential Zone
74
Closed Sep 3, 2013

Partial stop work order p

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