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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

Nov 20, 2016

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

B

CLOSED

Dec 1, 2016

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BCLOSED

Nov 20, 2016

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

Closed Dec 1, 2016

Ecb violation served

ACLOSED

Nov 15, 2016

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

50

Closed Nov 16, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Sep 8, 2016

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

Closed Sep 12, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Aug 31, 2016

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

Closed Aug 31, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Aug 4, 2016

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

Closed Aug 5, 2016

Complaint referred to fire department of new york (fdny)

BCLOSED

Jul 26, 2016

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

Closed Aug 9, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Jul 20, 2016

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

Closed Jul 29, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Jun 29, 2016

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

Closed Jun 30, 2016

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

CCLOSED

Jun 20, 2016

Failure to Maintain

73

Closed Dec 21, 2016

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED

Jun 9, 2016

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

Closed Jun 11, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED

May 23, 2016

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

49

Closed May 23, 2016

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED

Apr 16, 2016

Advertising Sign/Billboard/Posters/Flexible Fabric – Illegal

2G

Closed Oct 18, 2017

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED

Apr 15, 2016

Lights from Parking Lot Shining on Building

79

Closed Apr 19, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Apr 12, 2016

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

Closed May 6, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Apr 7, 2016

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

Closed May 6, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Mar 31, 2016

Illegal Activity

5H

Closed Apr 18, 2016

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED

Mar 23, 2016

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

Closed Mar 25, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Feb 24, 2016

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

Closed Feb 28, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Feb 5, 2016

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

Closed Mar 22, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED

Jan 22, 2016

Crane: No Permit/License/Cert/Unsafe/Illegal

67

Closed Jan 25, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED

Jan 14, 2016

Crane: No Permit/License/Cert/Unsafe/Illegal

67

Closed Jan 15, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED

Sep 29, 2015

Unlicensed/Illegal Activity

90

Closed Sep 30, 2015

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED

Aug 21, 2015

Sprinkler System – Inadequate

52

Closed Sep 1, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Aug 19, 2015

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

Closed Aug 21, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Aug 19, 2015

Sprinkler System – Inadequate

52

Closed Oct 30, 2015

Please see complaint number

ACLOSED

Jul 22, 2015

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

Closed Jul 22, 2015

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED

Jul 9, 2015

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

Closed Jul 9, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED

Feb 25, 2015

SST Tracking Complaint

4F

Closed Feb 25, 2015

Ecb violation served

DCLOSED

Feb 10, 2015

Enforcement Work Order (DOB)

1Z

Closed Mar 16, 2015

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED

Feb 5, 2015

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

Closed Feb 10, 2015

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED

Feb 5, 2015

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

Closed Feb 10, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Jan 28, 2015

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

Closed Feb 3, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Jan 21, 2015

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

Closed Mar 16, 2015

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED

Jan 10, 2015

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

Closed Jan 11, 2015

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

BCLOSED

Dec 9, 2014

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

Closed Dec 22, 2014

Stop work order fully rescinded n

BCLOSED

Jul 14, 2014

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

Closed Jul 23, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Mar 31, 2014

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

Closed Apr 2, 2014

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

BCLOSED

Mar 4, 2014

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

Closed Mar 17, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Nov 24, 2013

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

Closed May 29, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED

Nov 20, 2013

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

Closed Nov 22, 2013

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED

Nov 6, 2013

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

Closed Mar 17, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Nov 6, 2013

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

Closed Nov 8, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Oct 18, 2013

Wall/Retaining Wall – Bulging/Cracked

54

Closed Oct 21, 2013

Please see complaint number

ACLOSED

Oct 18, 2013

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

Closed Oct 18, 2013

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED

Aug 27, 2013

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

Closed Aug 29, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Jul 31, 2013

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

66

Closed Jan 6, 2014

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED

Jul 9, 2013

Failure to Maintain

73

Closed Jan 22, 2014

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

ACLOSED

Jul 3, 2013

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

Closed Jul 3, 2013

Ecb violation served

ACLOSED

Jul 3, 2013

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

Closed Jul 3, 2013

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED

Jul 1, 2013

Sprinkler System – Inadequate

52

Closed Dec 19, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection