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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

May 18, 2008

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

49

C

CLOSED

May 19, 2008

See something wrong? File a complaint with 311

CCLOSED

May 18, 2008

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

49

Closed May 19, 2008

Address invalid - pending buildings verification

CCLOSED

May 15, 2008

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

49

Closed Mar 29, 2012

Please see complaint number

ACLOSED

Jan 11, 2008

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

Closed Jan 11, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Dec 27, 2007

Landmark Building – Illegal Work

20

Closed Dec 28, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Dec 26, 2007

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

Closed Jan 10, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Dec 22, 2007

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

Closed Jan 28, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED

Dec 20, 2007

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

Closed Dec 20, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED

Nov 9, 2005

Adjacent Buildings – Not Protected

03

Closed Nov 9, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED

Nov 3, 2005

Adjacent Buildings – Not Protected

03

Closed Nov 3, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED

Mar 11, 2005

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

Closed Mar 11, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Oct 22, 2004

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

Closed Dec 6, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED

Sep 24, 2004

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

Closed Sep 24, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED

Aug 6, 2004

Failure to Maintain

73

Closed Aug 10, 2004

Ecb & buildings violations served

ACLOSED

Aug 5, 2004

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

Closed Aug 5, 2004

Please see complaint number

ACLOSED

Jul 24, 2004

Material Storage – Unsafe

18

Closed Jul 26, 2004

Complaint referred to fire department of new york (fdny)

CCLOSED

Jun 14, 2004

Failure to Maintain

73

Closed Jun 18, 2004

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

ACLOSED

Jun 13, 2004

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

Closed Jun 14, 2004

Ecb & buildings violations served

BCLOSED

Jun 13, 2004

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

Closed Dec 15, 2004

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED

Jun 13, 2004

Sprinkler System – Inadequate

52

Closed Jun 16, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED

May 26, 2004

Material Storage – Unsafe

18

Closed May 27, 2004

Complaint referred to fire department of new york (fdny)

BCLOSED

May 20, 2004

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

Closed Sep 10, 2008

Stop work order fully rescinded n

CCLOSED

Feb 3, 2003

Failure to Maintain

73

Closed Apr 30, 2003

Buildings violation(s) prepared & attempt to serve will be made

ACLOSED

Jan 10, 2003

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

Closed Jan 10, 2003

Ecb & buildings violations served

BCLOSED

Dec 23, 2002

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

Closed Feb 4, 2003

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED

Apr 1, 2002

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

Closed Apr 15, 2002

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Apr 1, 2002

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

Closed Sep 10, 2008

Stop work order fully rescinded n

BCLOSED

Feb 11, 2002

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

Closed Mar 13, 2002

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

CCLOSED

Jul 19, 2000

Failure to Maintain

73

Closed Nov 22, 2000

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED

May 18, 2000

Failure to Maintain

73

Closed Sep 13, 2000

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

ACLOSED

Dec 13, 1999

Boiler: Illegal

57

Closed Feb 18, 2000

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Dec 13, 1999

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

Closed Jan 14, 2000

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED

Sep 20, 1999

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

66

Closed Sep 24, 1999

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED

Jun 14, 1999

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

Closed Aug 27, 1999

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED

Nov 12, 1998

Boiler: Fumes/Smoke/Carbon Monoxide

56

Closed Jan 31, 2002

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Oct 14, 1998

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

Closed Oct 15, 1998

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Apr 30, 1998

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

Closed May 7, 1998

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED

Feb 24, 1998

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

Closed Sep 10, 2008

Stop work order fully rescinded n

CCLOSED

Feb 17, 1998

Failure to Maintain

73

Closed Feb 23, 1998

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED

Aug 13, 1997

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

Closed Aug 19, 1997

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED

Dec 17, 1996

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

49

Closed Dec 30, 1996

Buildings violation(s) prepared & attempt to serve will be made

BCLOSED

Mar 17, 1995

PA Permit – None

46

Closed Mar 24, 1995

Buildings violation(s) prepared & attempt to serve will be made

BCLOSED

Dec 19, 1994

PA Permit – None

46

Closed Dec 28, 1994

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Dec 9, 1994

PA Permit – None

46

Closed Dec 28, 1994

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Jun 8, 1992

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

Closed Apr 8, 1997

Complaint resolved by periodic inspection

CCLOSED

Dec 6, 1989

Failure to Maintain

73

Closed Sep 18, 1991

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Aug 23, 1989

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

66

Closed Dec 28, 1989

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection