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Manhattan · ZIP 10013 · BIN 1079887 · SoHo-Little Italy-Hudson Square · On record since Aug 23, 1989 · Built 1900

NeighborhoodⓘSoHo-Little Italy-Huds…

Among the most complained-about buildings in SoHo-Little Italy-Hudson Square

More complaints than 95% of residential buildings in SoHo-Little Italy-Hudson Square over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.

Activity TrendsLast 5 years

Complaints have decreased in recent years

↓ Down 36% in the last 2 years (27 vs 42 prior 2 yrs)

Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years

Among the highest rates of serious complaints nearby

223 Priority A and B complaints over 37 years — 10.8 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.

Department of Buildings Complaints

Total complaints since 1989

296

0 active

Total Priority Aⓘ

41

Total Priority Bⓘ

182

No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ

13%

12 complaints

Complaints over time

First filed Aug 23, 1989. Latest: Apr 7, 2026.

Complaint log

296total

Active only All

Date

Complaint type

Priority

Status

Closed

Outcome

Jan 6, 2024

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

B

CLOSED

Jan 9, 2024

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BCLOSED

Jan 6, 2024

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

Closed Jan 9, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Dec 29, 2023

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

23

Closed Jan 4, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED

Dec 24, 2023

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

Closed Feb 8, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

CCLOSED

Dec 14, 2023

Tenant Safety Inspection

6V

Closed Dec 15, 2023

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED

Dec 12, 2023

Tenant Safety Inspection

6V

Closed Dec 15, 2023

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED

Nov 30, 2023

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

Closed Nov 30, 2023

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED

Nov 16, 2023

Construction Enforcement Work Order (DOB)

1X

Closed Nov 17, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Nov 9, 2023

Safety Net/Guard Rail – Damaged/Inadequate/None (6-stories/75FT or Less)

88

Closed Nov 14, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED

Oct 17, 2023

Tenant Safety Inspection

6V

Closed Oct 19, 2023

Ecb violation served

DCLOSED

Oct 5, 2023

Enforcement Work Order (DOB)

1Y

Closed Oct 11, 2023

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED

Sep 10, 2023

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

Closed Sep 10, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Aug 28, 2023

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

Closed Aug 30, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Aug 28, 2023

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

Closed Sep 2, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Aug 26, 2023

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

Closed Nov 8, 2023

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED

Aug 26, 2023

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

Closed Aug 28, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED

Aug 18, 2023

Local Law 188/17 Compliance Inspections – Active Jobs

7K

Closed Jun 5, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED

Aug 1, 2023

Construction Enforcement Work Order (DOB)

1X

Closed Aug 4, 2023

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED

Jul 31, 2023

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

Closed Aug 14, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Jul 31, 2023

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

Closed Aug 3, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Jul 26, 2023

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

Closed Aug 2, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED

Jul 25, 2023

Tenant Safety Inspection

6V

Closed Jul 25, 2023

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED

Jul 10, 2023

Sprinkler System – Inadequate

52

Closed Jul 19, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Mar 13, 2023

Construction Enforcement Work Order (DOB)

1X

Closed Mar 15, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED

Oct 24, 2022

Tenant Safety Inspection

6V

Closed Oct 24, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Sep 27, 2022

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

Closed Oct 7, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED

Aug 19, 2022

Tenant Safety Inspection

6V

Closed Aug 30, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED

Jun 2, 2022

Local Law Audits

6Y

Closed Aug 11, 2022

Stop work order fully rescinded n

CCLOSED

Mar 23, 2022

Failure to Maintain

73

Closed Jun 8, 2022

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED

Mar 10, 2022

Failure to Maintain

73

Closed May 26, 2022

Access denied - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED

Mar 5, 2022

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

Closed Mar 12, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED

Feb 24, 2022

Tenant Safety Inspection

6V

Closed Feb 24, 2022

Ecb violation served

ACLOSED

Feb 23, 2022

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

Closed Feb 23, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Feb 23, 2022

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

Closed Feb 23, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Feb 23, 2022

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

Closed Mar 1, 2022

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED

Feb 23, 2022

Debris – Excessive

09

Closed Apr 4, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Feb 8, 2022

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

Closed Mar 22, 2022

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED

Feb 1, 2022

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

Closed Feb 4, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED

Jan 18, 2022

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

Closed Jan 20, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Jan 13, 2022

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

Closed Feb 24, 2022

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED

Aug 26, 2021

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

23

Closed Aug 28, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

May 30, 2021

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

23

Closed Jun 1, 2021

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED

May 11, 2020

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

Closed May 21, 2020

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED

Mar 6, 2020

Tenant Safety Inspection

6V

Closed Mar 6, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Mar 5, 2020

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

Closed Mar 5, 2020

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED

Mar 5, 2020

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

Closed Mar 16, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Feb 29, 2020

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

Closed Aug 11, 2021

Stop work order fully rescinded n

BCLOSED

Feb 18, 2020

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

Closed Feb 28, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED

Feb 11, 2020

Tenant Safety Inspection

6V

Closed Feb 11, 2020

Ecb violation served

ACLOSED

Feb 10, 2020

Site Conditions Endangering Workers

91

Closed Feb 11, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Nov 26, 2019

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

23

Closed Nov 30, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection