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Manhattan · ZIP 10034 · BIN 1065067 · Inwood · On record since Jan 23, 2004 · Built 1927

NeighborhoodⓘInwood
Worse than most buildings in Inwood
More complaints than 88% of residential buildings in Inwood over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
88th pct
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaints have increased in the last 2 years
↑ Up 100% in the last 2 years (10 vs 5 prior 2 yrs)
1050'21'26
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
More serious complaints than most buildings nearby
44 Priority A and B complaints over 22 years — 2.5 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
2.5/yr89th pct(med. 0.2/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 2004
64
1 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
5
Total Priority Bⓘ
39
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
6%
1 complaint
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed Jan 23, 2004. Latest: Apr 17, 2026.

Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
Complaint log
64total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
May 7, 2015

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDMay 10, 2015
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Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Mar 18, 2015

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDNov 16, 2015

Ecb violation served

Mar 2, 2015

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDNov 16, 2015

Please see complaint number

Dec 30, 2013

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDFeb 24, 2014

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Aug 19, 2013

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDSep 19, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 6, 2010

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDMay 16, 2010

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 14, 2008

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDOct 23, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 12, 2008

Site Conditions Endangering Workers

91

ACLOSEDMay 12, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 12, 2007

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

23

BCLOSEDMar 21, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 25, 2006

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDOct 31, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 3, 2004

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDOct 29, 2004

Buildings violation(s) served

May 27, 2004

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJul 23, 2004

Buildings violation(s) served

Mar 10, 2004

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDMay 7, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 23, 2004

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDMay 5, 2004

Complaint resolved by periodic inspection

ACLOSED
May 7, 2015
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed May 10, 2015

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Mar 18, 2015
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Nov 16, 2015

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Mar 2, 2015
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Nov 16, 2015

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Dec 30, 2013
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Feb 24, 2014

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

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

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 6, 2010
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed May 16, 2010

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 14, 2008
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Oct 23, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
May 12, 2008
Site Conditions Endangering Workers
91
Closed May 12, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 12, 2007
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Mar 21, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Sep 25, 2006
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Oct 31, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Sep 3, 2004
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Oct 29, 2004

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
May 27, 2004
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Jul 23, 2004

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Mar 10, 2004
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed May 7, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jan 23, 2004
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed May 5, 2004

Complaint resolved by periodic inspection

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