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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 367% in the last 2 years (28 vs 6 prior 2 yrs)
20100'21'26
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
More serious complaints than most buildings nearby
33 Priority A and B complaints over 30 years — 2.6 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
2.6/yr88th pct(med. 0.2/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 1996
59
1 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
5
Total Priority Bⓘ
28
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
17%
6 complaints
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed Mar 29, 1996. Latest: Jun 27, 2026.

Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
Complaint log
59total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
Jun 27, 2026

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

23

BCLOSEDJun 29, 2026
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No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 6, 2026

Failure to Maintain

73

CACTIVEApr 8, 2026

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

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDMar 14, 2025

Ecb violation served

Mar 13, 2025

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDMar 13, 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

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDDec 6, 2023

Ecb violation served

Nov 30, 2023

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDDec 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

BCLOSED
Jun 27, 2026
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Jun 29, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

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

Ecb violation served

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

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

Ecb violation served

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

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