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1670 YORK AVENUE

Manhattan · ZIP 10128 · BIN 1078788 · Upper East Side-Yorkville · On record since Oct 11, 2000 · Built 1910

NeighborhoodⓘUpper East Side-Yorkvi…
Among the most complained-about buildings in Upper East Side-Yorkville
More complaints than 100% of residential buildings in Upper East Side-Yorkville over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
100th pct
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaints have increased in the last 2 years
↑ Up 1275% in the last 2 years (55 vs 4 prior 2 yrs)
50250'21'26
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
Among the highest rates of serious complaints nearby
50 Priority A and B complaints over 26 years — 4.9 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
4.9/yr100th pct(med. 0.2/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 2000
67
7 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
11
Total Priority Bⓘ
39
5 active
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
22%
12 complaints
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed Oct 11, 2000. Latest: May 29, 2026.

Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
Complaint log
67total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
May 29, 2026

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDMay 29, 2026
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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 9, 2026

Illegal Conversion

45

BACTIVE——
May 9, 2026

Illegal Conversion

45

BACTIVE——
May 8, 2026

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDMay 11, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 7, 2026

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDMay 12, 2026

Ecb violation served

May 7, 2026

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDMay 11, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 4, 2026

Illegal Conversion

45

BACTIVE——
May 2, 2026

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BACTIVEMay 4, 2026

Complaint assigned to construction unit

May 2, 2026

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BACTIVEMay 4, 2026

Complaint assigned to boiler unit

May 1, 2026

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDMay 5, 2026

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Apr 14, 2026

7R

7R

ACTIVE——
Apr 13, 2026

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

23

BCLOSEDApr 15, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 2, 2026

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDApr 8, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 16, 2026

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDMar 16, 2026

Ecb violation served

Mar 9, 2026

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDMar 13, 2026

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Nov 19, 2025

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDNov 20, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 19, 2025

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDJan 13, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 8, 2025

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDNov 17, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Nov 5, 2025

Unlicensed/Illegal Activity

90

CCLOSEDDec 22, 2025

Ecb violation served

Oct 9, 2025

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDJan 13, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 29, 2025

Enforcement Work Order (DOB)

1Y

DCLOSEDOct 3, 2025

Ecb violation served

Aug 13, 2025

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDAug 22, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 13, 2025

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDAug 17, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 5, 2025

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDAug 5, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 5, 2025

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDAug 9, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jul 15, 2025

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDAug 6, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 15, 2025

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDJul 17, 2025

Ecb violation served

Jul 9, 2025

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDJul 12, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 21, 2025

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDJun 24, 2025

Please see complaint number

Jun 21, 2025

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDJun 23, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 21, 2025

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDJul 3, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jun 21, 2025

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDJun 23, 2025

Ecb violation served

Jun 21, 2025

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDAug 12, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 16, 2025

Advertising Sign/Billboard/Posters/Flexible Fabric – Illegal

2G

CACTIVE——
Jun 16, 2025

Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper

53

DCLOSEDAug 12, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 11, 2025

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDJun 11, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 8, 2025

Storefront or Business Sign/Awning/Marquee/Canopy – Illegal

49

CCLOSEDNov 5, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 8, 2025

Sprinkler System – Inadequate

52

BCLOSEDMay 12, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 8, 2025

Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper

53

DCLOSEDJun 5, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 8, 2025

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDJun 5, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 8, 2025

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDMay 8, 2025

Ecb violation served

May 8, 2025

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDMay 9, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

May 8, 2025

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDMay 9, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Apr 25, 2025

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDApr 28, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Apr 19, 2025

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDApr 26, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 10, 2025

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDJun 5, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 10, 2025

Storefront or Business Sign/Awning/Marquee/Canopy – Illegal

49

CCLOSEDOct 31, 2025

Please see complaint number

Mar 10, 2025

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDMar 21, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Mar 5, 2025

Sign Falling: Danger/Sign Erection or Display In-Progress (Illegal)

50

ACLOSEDMar 6, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

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

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BACTIVE
May 9, 2026
Illegal Conversion
45
BACTIVE
May 9, 2026
Illegal Conversion
45
BCLOSED
May 8, 2026
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed May 11, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
May 7, 2026
Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO
31
Closed May 12, 2026

Ecb violation served

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

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BACTIVE
May 4, 2026
Illegal Conversion
45
BACTIVE
May 2, 2026
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed May 4, 2026

Complaint assigned to construction unit

BACTIVE
May 2, 2026
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed May 4, 2026

Complaint assigned to boiler unit

BCLOSED
May 1, 2026
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed May 5, 2026

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

ACTIVE
Apr 14, 2026
7R
7R
BCLOSED
Apr 13, 2026
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Apr 15, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Apr 2, 2026
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed Apr 8, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

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

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Mar 9, 2026
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Mar 13, 2026

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

ACLOSED
Nov 19, 2025
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Nov 20, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Nov 19, 2025
Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO
31
Closed Jan 13, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Nov 8, 2025
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Nov 17, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

CCLOSED
Nov 5, 2025
Unlicensed/Illegal Activity
90
Closed Dec 22, 2025

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
Oct 9, 2025
Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO
31
Closed Jan 13, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED
Sep 29, 2025
Enforcement Work Order (DOB)
1Y
Closed Oct 3, 2025

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Aug 13, 2025
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Aug 22, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 13, 2025
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Aug 17, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Aug 5, 2025
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed Aug 5, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 5, 2025
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Aug 9, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

CCLOSED
Jul 15, 2025
Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO
31
Closed Aug 6, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jul 15, 2025
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Jul 17, 2025

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Jul 9, 2025
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Jul 12, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jun 21, 2025
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Jun 24, 2025

Please see complaint number

ACLOSED
Jun 21, 2025
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Jun 23, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jun 21, 2025
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Jul 3, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

ACLOSED
Jun 21, 2025
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed Jun 23, 2025

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
Jun 21, 2025
Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO
31
Closed Aug 12, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CACTIVE
Jun 16, 2025
Advertising Sign/Billboard/Posters/Flexible Fabric – Illegal
2G
DCLOSED
Jun 16, 2025
Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper
53
Closed Aug 12, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jun 11, 2025
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Jun 11, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
May 8, 2025
Storefront or Business Sign/Awning/Marquee/Canopy – Illegal
49
Closed Nov 5, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 8, 2025
Sprinkler System – Inadequate
52
Closed May 12, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED
May 8, 2025
Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper
53
Closed Jun 5, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
May 8, 2025
Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO
31
Closed Jun 5, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 8, 2025
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed May 8, 2025

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
May 8, 2025
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed May 9, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

ACLOSED
May 8, 2025
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed May 9, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Apr 25, 2025
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Apr 28, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Apr 19, 2025
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Apr 26, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Mar 10, 2025
Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO
31
Closed Jun 5, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Mar 10, 2025
Storefront or Business Sign/Awning/Marquee/Canopy – Illegal
49
Closed Oct 31, 2025

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Mar 10, 2025
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Mar 21, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

ACLOSED
Mar 5, 2025
Sign Falling: Danger/Sign Erection or Display In-Progress (Illegal)
50
Closed Mar 6, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

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