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271 SEAMAN AVENUE

Manhattan · ZIP 10034 · BIN 1065037 · Inwood · On record since Nov 27, 2004 · Built 1927

NeighborhoodⓘInwood
Worse than most buildings in Inwood
More complaints than 72% of residential buildings in Inwood over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
72nd pct
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaint rate has been consistent over time
→ Stable in the last 2 years (3 vs 3 prior 2 yrs)
52.50'21'26
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
More serious complaints than most buildings nearby
43 Priority A and B complaints over 22 years — 1.2 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
1.2/yr74th pct(med. 0.2/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 2004
50
0 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
1
Total Priority Bⓘ
42
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
0%
0 complaints
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed Nov 27, 2004. Latest: May 7, 2026.

Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
Complaint log
50total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
May 7, 2026

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDMay 8, 2026
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Ecb violation served

Jun 23, 2025

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDJun 25, 2025

Complaint referred to department of environmental protection(dep)

Oct 18, 2024

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDOct 25, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 6, 2024

2Y

2Y

CLOSEDFeb 8, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 2, 2023

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDSep 25, 2023

Ecb violation served

Apr 3, 2023

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDApr 5, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 13, 2022

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

23

BCLOSEDOct 18, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 20, 2022

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDJun 21, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 10, 2021

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

23

BCLOSEDMar 11, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 1, 2021

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

23

BCLOSEDMar 4, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 4, 2021

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDFeb 11, 2021

Ecb violation served

Nov 23, 2020

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

23

BCLOSEDNov 24, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 17, 2020

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

23

BCLOSEDNov 18, 2020

Ecb violation served

Mar 21, 2020

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

23

BCLOSEDMar 23, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 27, 2018

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDApr 11, 2018

Ecb violation served

Nov 2, 2017

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDDec 2, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 14, 2016

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDSep 2, 2016

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

May 3, 2016

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDOct 3, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 2, 2015

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDMar 14, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 20, 2015

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDNov 13, 2015

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jun 28, 2014

Elevator Not Inspected/Illegal/No Permit

80

DCLOSEDAug 13, 2014

Ecb violation served

Sep 2, 2013

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDAug 19, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 27, 2013

Elevator Not Inspected/Illegal/No Permit

80

DCLOSEDNov 28, 2014

Ecb violation served

Jun 6, 2013

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDJun 7, 2013

Complaint referred to housing preservation and development (hpd)

Mar 3, 2011

Wall/Retaining Wall – Bulging/Cracked

54

BCLOSEDNov 5, 2014

Vacate order fully rescinded n

Nov 2, 2010

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDMar 8, 2011

Buildings violation(s) served

Jan 25, 2010

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJan 29, 2010

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 6, 2009

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDDec 21, 2009

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Sep 23, 2009

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJan 29, 2010

Please see complaint number

Oct 22, 2007

Sprinkler System – Inadequate

52

BCLOSEDOct 25, 2007

Ecb & buildings violations served

Feb 21, 2007

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDMar 22, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 6, 2005

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDOct 12, 2005

Please see complaint number

Oct 4, 2005

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDOct 12, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 4, 2005

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDOct 12, 2005

Please see complaint number

Sep 21, 2005

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDOct 12, 2005

Please see complaint number

Sep 20, 2005

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDOct 12, 2005

Please see complaint number

Sep 19, 2005

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDOct 12, 2005

Please see complaint number

Sep 19, 2005

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDOct 12, 2005

Please see complaint number

Sep 19, 2005

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDOct 12, 2005

Please see complaint number

Sep 13, 2005

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDOct 4, 2005

Buildings violation(s) served

May 31, 2005

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJun 3, 2005

Please see complaint number

May 21, 2005

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJun 3, 2005

Please see complaint number

May 9, 2005

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJun 3, 2005

Buildings violation(s) served

May 3, 2005

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDMay 20, 2005

Buildings violation(s) served

Apr 26, 2005

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDMay 6, 2005

Buildings violation(s) served

Apr 23, 2005

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDMay 6, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 11, 2005

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDMar 11, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 8, 2005

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDMar 7, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 6, 2005

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDMar 18, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 27, 2004

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDDec 29, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
May 7, 2026
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed May 8, 2026

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Jun 23, 2025
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Jun 25, 2025

Complaint referred to department of environmental protection(dep)

BCLOSED
Oct 18, 2024
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Oct 25, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CLOSED
Feb 6, 2024
2Y
2Y
Closed Feb 8, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Aug 2, 2023
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Sep 25, 2023

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Apr 3, 2023
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Apr 5, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 13, 2022
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Oct 18, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jun 20, 2022
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Jun 21, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 10, 2021
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Mar 11, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 1, 2021
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Mar 4, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Feb 4, 2021
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Feb 11, 2021

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Nov 23, 2020
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Nov 24, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Nov 17, 2020
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Nov 18, 2020

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Mar 21, 2020
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Mar 23, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Mar 27, 2018
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Apr 11, 2018

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Nov 2, 2017
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Dec 2, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 14, 2016
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Sep 2, 2016

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
May 3, 2016
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Oct 3, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Dec 2, 2015
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Mar 14, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 20, 2015
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Nov 13, 2015

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

DCLOSED
Jun 28, 2014
Elevator Not Inspected/Illegal/No Permit
80
Closed Aug 13, 2014

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Sep 2, 2013
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Aug 19, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED
Jun 27, 2013
Elevator Not Inspected/Illegal/No Permit
80
Closed Nov 28, 2014

Ecb violation served

ACLOSED
Jun 6, 2013
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed Jun 7, 2013

Complaint referred to housing preservation and development (hpd)

BCLOSED
Mar 3, 2011
Wall/Retaining Wall – Bulging/Cracked
54
Closed Nov 5, 2014

Vacate order fully rescinded n

BCLOSED
Nov 2, 2010
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Mar 8, 2011

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Jan 25, 2010
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Jan 29, 2010

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Nov 6, 2009
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Dec 21, 2009

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Sep 23, 2009
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Jan 29, 2010

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Oct 22, 2007
Sprinkler System – Inadequate
52
Closed Oct 25, 2007

Ecb & buildings violations served

BCLOSED
Feb 21, 2007
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Mar 22, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 6, 2005
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Oct 12, 2005

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Oct 4, 2005
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Oct 12, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 4, 2005
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Oct 12, 2005

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Sep 21, 2005
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Oct 12, 2005

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Sep 20, 2005
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Oct 12, 2005

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Sep 19, 2005
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Oct 12, 2005

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Sep 19, 2005
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Oct 12, 2005

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Sep 19, 2005
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Oct 12, 2005

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Sep 13, 2005
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Oct 4, 2005

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
May 31, 2005
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Jun 3, 2005

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
May 21, 2005
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Jun 3, 2005

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
May 9, 2005
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Jun 3, 2005

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
May 3, 2005
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed May 20, 2005

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Apr 26, 2005
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed May 6, 2005

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Apr 23, 2005
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed May 6, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Feb 11, 2005
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Mar 11, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Feb 8, 2005
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Mar 7, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Feb 6, 2005
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Mar 18, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Nov 27, 2004
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Dec 29, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection