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Manhattan · ZIP 10034 · BIN 1064936 · Inwood · On record since Sep 21, 2010 · Built 1925

NeighborhoodⓘInwood
Among the most complained-about buildings in Inwood
More complaints than 98% of residential buildings in Inwood over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
98th pct
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaints have increased in the last 2 years
↑ Up 733% in the last 2 years (25 vs 3 prior 2 yrs)
50250'21'26
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
Among the highest rates of serious complaints nearby
44 Priority A and B complaints over 16 years — 3.7 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
3.7/yr95th pct(med. 0.2/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 2010
45
2 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
8
Total Priority Bⓘ
36
2 active
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
14%
4 complaints
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed Sep 21, 2010. Latest: Jun 11, 2026.

Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
Complaint log
45total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
Jun 11, 2026

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDJun 12, 2026
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Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jun 7, 2026

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDJun 8, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 2, 2026

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDJun 3, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 1, 2026

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDJun 3, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 31, 2026

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDJun 3, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 31, 2026

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDJun 1, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 30, 2026

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDJun 3, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 29, 2026

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDMay 29, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 25, 2026

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDMay 26, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 23, 2026

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDMay 26, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 23, 2026

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDMay 26, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 15, 2026

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDMay 15, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 13, 2026

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDMay 14, 2026

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

May 7, 2026

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDMay 7, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 6, 2026

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDMay 7, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 26, 2026

Site Conditions Endangering Workers

91

ACLOSEDApr 27, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 18, 2026

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDApr 20, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 18, 2026

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDApr 20, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 17, 2026

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BACTIVE——
Apr 16, 2026

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDApr 17, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 16, 2026

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BACTIVE——
Feb 25, 2026

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDMar 2, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 28, 2025

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDJan 14, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 28, 2025

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDAug 30, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jun 7, 2025

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDJun 9, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 14, 2023

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDSep 16, 2023

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jun 29, 2023

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDJul 5, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 18, 2022

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDDec 19, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 30, 2021

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDJul 31, 2021

Ecb violation served

Jun 29, 2021

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDJul 1, 2021

Ecb violation served

May 5, 2021

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDMay 10, 2021

Ecb violation served

Sep 5, 2020

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

23

BCLOSEDSep 8, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 3, 2020

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDFeb 12, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 16, 2019

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDDec 17, 2019

Ecb violation served

Mar 6, 2019

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDMar 7, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 5, 2019

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDApr 10, 2019

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Mar 5, 2019

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDApr 10, 2019

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Nov 20, 2017

Illegal Commercial/Manufacturing Use in Residential Zone

74

CCLOSEDMar 19, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 8, 2016

Site Conditions Endangering Workers

91

ACLOSEDJun 8, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 11, 2013

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDJun 12, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 11, 2013

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDJun 12, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 11, 2013

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDJun 12, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 11, 2013

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDJun 12, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 13, 2011

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDOct 20, 2011

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Sep 21, 2010

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDSep 24, 2010

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jun 11, 2026
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Jun 12, 2026

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Jun 7, 2026
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Jun 8, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jun 2, 2026
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Jun 3, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jun 1, 2026
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Jun 3, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 31, 2026
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Jun 3, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 31, 2026
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Jun 1, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 30, 2026
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Jun 3, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 29, 2026
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed May 29, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 25, 2026
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed May 26, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 23, 2026
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed May 26, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 23, 2026
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed May 26, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 15, 2026
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed May 15, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 13, 2026
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed May 14, 2026

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
May 7, 2026
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed May 7, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 6, 2026
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed May 7, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Apr 26, 2026
Site Conditions Endangering Workers
91
Closed Apr 27, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Apr 18, 2026
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Apr 20, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Apr 18, 2026
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Apr 20, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BACTIVE
Apr 17, 2026
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
BCLOSED
Apr 16, 2026
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Apr 17, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BACTIVE
Mar 16, 2026
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
BCLOSED
Feb 25, 2026
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Mar 2, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Nov 28, 2025
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed Jan 14, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 28, 2025
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Aug 30, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

ACLOSED
Jun 7, 2025
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed Jun 9, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Sep 14, 2023
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed Sep 16, 2023

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Jun 29, 2023
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Jul 5, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Dec 18, 2022
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Dec 19, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jul 30, 2021
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Jul 31, 2021

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Jun 29, 2021
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Jul 1, 2021

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
May 5, 2021
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed May 10, 2021

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Sep 5, 2020
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Sep 8, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Feb 3, 2020
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Feb 12, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Dec 16, 2019
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Dec 17, 2019

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Mar 6, 2019
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Mar 7, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 5, 2019
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Apr 10, 2019

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Mar 5, 2019
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Apr 10, 2019

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

CCLOSED
Nov 20, 2017
Illegal Commercial/Manufacturing Use in Residential Zone
74
Closed Mar 19, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jun 8, 2016
Site Conditions Endangering Workers
91
Closed Jun 8, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jun 11, 2013
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed Jun 12, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jun 11, 2013
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed Jun 12, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jun 11, 2013
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed Jun 12, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jun 11, 2013
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed Jun 12, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jul 13, 2011
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed Oct 20, 2011

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

BCLOSED
Sep 21, 2010
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Sep 24, 2010

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection