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235 SEAMAN AVENUE

Manhattan · ZIP 10034 · BIN 1065033 · Inwood · On record since Jan 19, 1990 · Built 1935

NeighborhoodⓘInwood
Among the most complained-about buildings in Inwood
More complaints than 99% of residential buildings in Inwood over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
99th pct
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaints have increased in the last 2 years
↑ Up 760% in the last 2 years (43 vs 5 prior 2 yrs)
50250'22'26
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
Among the highest rates of serious complaints nearby
69 Priority A and B complaints over 36 years — 6.0 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
6.0/yr98th pct(med. 0.2/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 1990
80
11 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
5
Total Priority Bⓘ
64
10 active
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
15%
6 complaints
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed Jan 19, 1990. Latest: May 29, 2026.

Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
Complaint log
80total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
May 29, 2026

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

66

BACTIVEJun 2, 2026
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Inspector unable to gain access - 1st attempt

May 27, 2026

Gas Utility Referral

1L

BACTIVE——
May 26, 2026

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BACTIVE——
May 16, 2026

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BACTIVE——
May 1, 2026

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

66

BACTIVE——
Apr 29, 2026

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

66

BACTIVE——
Apr 25, 2026

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDMay 1, 2026

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Apr 23, 2026

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BACTIVE——
Apr 19, 2026

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

23

BCLOSEDApr 21, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 16, 2026

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDApr 20, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 14, 2026

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

66

BACTIVE——
Apr 12, 2026

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDApr 14, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 3, 2026

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

66

BACTIVE——
Apr 1, 2026

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDApr 10, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 30, 2026

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDApr 8, 2026

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Mar 26, 2026

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

23

BCLOSEDMar 27, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 16, 2026

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDMar 21, 2026

Insufficient information/unable to locate address

Mar 12, 2026

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

66

BACTIVEApr 16, 2026

Inspector unable to gain access - 1st attempt

Mar 10, 2026

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDMar 14, 2026

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Mar 8, 2026

Unlicensed/Illegal Activity

90

CCLOSEDMar 11, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 7, 2026

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDMar 10, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 5, 2026

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDMar 9, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 1, 2026

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDMar 4, 2026

Ecb violation served

Mar 1, 2026

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

23

BCLOSEDMar 5, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 23, 2026

Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper

53

DACTIVEFeb 25, 2026

Complaint assigned to boiler unit

Feb 21, 2026

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDFeb 26, 2026

Ecb violation served

Jan 30, 2026

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDFeb 21, 2026

Insufficient information/unable to locate address

Jan 28, 2026

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDFeb 21, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 14, 2026

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDJan 28, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 8, 2026

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDJan 15, 2026

Ecb violation served

Jan 3, 2026

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDJan 5, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 1, 2026

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

66

BCLOSEDMar 6, 2026

Ecb violation served

Jan 1, 2026

SRO: Illegal Work/No Permit/Change in Occupancy Use

71

BCLOSEDFeb 20, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 31, 2025

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDJan 14, 2026

Ecb violation served

Dec 28, 2025

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDDec 31, 2025

Ecb violation served

Dec 25, 2025

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

23

BCLOSEDDec 26, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 16, 2025

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDMar 9, 2026

Ecb violation served

Dec 3, 2025

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDDec 4, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 14, 2025

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDNov 16, 2025

Insufficient information/unable to locate address

Oct 24, 2025

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDOct 29, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jul 26, 2025

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDDec 15, 2025

Ecb violation served

Mar 12, 2025

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDMar 16, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 4, 2024

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDNov 26, 2024

Ecb violation served

May 9, 2024

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDJul 8, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 29, 2023

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDNov 8, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 12, 2023

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDApr 14, 2023

Ecb violation served

Mar 30, 2023

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDApr 3, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 29, 2022

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDJun 2, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 21, 2022

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDMay 24, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 16, 2022

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDMay 18, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BACTIVE
May 29, 2026
Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)
66
Closed Jun 2, 2026

Inspector unable to gain access - 1st attempt

BACTIVE
May 27, 2026
Gas Utility Referral
1L
BACTIVE
May 26, 2026
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
BACTIVE
May 16, 2026
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
BACTIVE
May 1, 2026
Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)
66
BACTIVE
Apr 29, 2026
Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)
66
BCLOSED
Apr 25, 2026
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed May 1, 2026

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BACTIVE
Apr 23, 2026
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
BCLOSED
Apr 19, 2026
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Apr 21, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Apr 16, 2026
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Apr 20, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BACTIVE
Apr 14, 2026
Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)
66
BCLOSED
Apr 12, 2026
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Apr 14, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BACTIVE
Apr 3, 2026
Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)
66
BCLOSED
Apr 1, 2026
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Apr 10, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 30, 2026
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Apr 8, 2026

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Mar 26, 2026
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Mar 27, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 16, 2026
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Mar 21, 2026

Insufficient information/unable to locate address

BACTIVE
Mar 12, 2026
Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)
66
Closed Apr 16, 2026

Inspector unable to gain access - 1st attempt

BCLOSED
Mar 10, 2026
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Mar 14, 2026

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

CCLOSED
Mar 8, 2026
Unlicensed/Illegal Activity
90
Closed Mar 11, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 7, 2026
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Mar 10, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 5, 2026
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Mar 9, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 1, 2026
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Mar 4, 2026

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Mar 1, 2026
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Mar 5, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DACTIVE
Feb 23, 2026
Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper
53
Closed Feb 25, 2026

Complaint assigned to boiler unit

BCLOSED
Feb 21, 2026
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Feb 26, 2026

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Jan 30, 2026
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Feb 21, 2026

Insufficient information/unable to locate address

BCLOSED
Jan 28, 2026
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Feb 21, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jan 14, 2026
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Jan 28, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jan 8, 2026
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Jan 15, 2026

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Jan 3, 2026
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Jan 5, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jan 1, 2026
Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)
66
Closed Mar 6, 2026

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Jan 1, 2026
SRO: Illegal Work/No Permit/Change in Occupancy Use
71
Closed Feb 20, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Dec 31, 2025
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Jan 14, 2026

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Dec 28, 2025
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Dec 31, 2025

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Dec 25, 2025
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Dec 26, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Dec 16, 2025
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Mar 9, 2026

Ecb violation served

ACLOSED
Dec 3, 2025
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed Dec 4, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Nov 14, 2025
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Nov 16, 2025

Insufficient information/unable to locate address

BCLOSED
Oct 24, 2025
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Oct 29, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

CCLOSED
Jul 26, 2025
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Dec 15, 2025

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Mar 12, 2025
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Mar 16, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Jul 4, 2024
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Nov 26, 2024

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
May 9, 2024
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Jul 8, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Aug 29, 2023
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Nov 8, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Apr 12, 2023
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Apr 14, 2023

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Mar 30, 2023
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Apr 3, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 29, 2022
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Jun 2, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 21, 2022
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed May 24, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 16, 2022
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed May 18, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

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