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681 WEST 193 STREET

Manhattan · ZIP 10040 · BIN 1079927 · Washington Heights (North) · On record since Apr 28, 2000 · Built 1927

NeighborhoodⓘWashington Heights (No…
Among the most complained-about buildings in Washington Heights (North)
More complaints than 94% of residential buildings in Washington Heights (North) over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
94th pct
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaints have increased in the last 2 years
↑ Up 171% in the last 2 years (19 vs 7 prior 2 yrs)
20100'21'26
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
More serious complaints than most buildings nearby
49 Priority A and B complaints over 26 years — 1.7 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
1.7/yr82nd pct(med. 0.3/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 2000
83
1 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
7
Total Priority Bⓘ
42
1 active
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
7%
2 complaints
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed Apr 28, 2000. Latest: Jun 5, 2026.

Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
Complaint log
83total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
Jun 5, 2026

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDJun 5, 2026
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No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 3, 2026

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDJun 4, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 3, 2026

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDJun 4, 2026

Ecb violation served

Jun 2, 2026

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDJun 2, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 2, 2026

Wall/Retaining Wall – Bulging/Cracked

54

BACTIVEJun 4, 2026

Inspector unable to gain access - 1st attempt

Mar 13, 2026

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDApr 9, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 28, 2026

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDApr 9, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 8, 2025

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDMar 2, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 18, 2025

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDDec 9, 2025

Ecb violation served

Nov 12, 2025

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDDec 30, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 26, 2025

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDNov 20, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 23, 2025

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDMay 24, 2025

Ecb violation served

May 23, 2025

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDJun 1, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Mar 5, 2025

Building Under Structural Monitoring

2F

DCLOSEDMar 6, 2025N1
Mar 5, 2025

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDMar 10, 2025

Please see complaint number

Mar 5, 2025

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDMar 10, 2025

Insufficient information/unable to locate address

Mar 5, 2025

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDMar 6, 2025

Ecb violation served

Sep 12, 2024

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDNov 22, 2024

Ecb violation served

Jul 27, 2024

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDJul 28, 2024

Ecb violation served

Jan 23, 2024

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDJan 26, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 10, 2023

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDNov 12, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 24, 2022

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDDec 13, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 2, 2022

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDMay 31, 2022

Ecb violation served

Mar 17, 2022

Illegal Commercial/Manufacturing Use in Residential Zone

74

CCLOSEDMay 23, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 24, 2021

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDOct 18, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 26, 2021

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDAug 9, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 7, 2021

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDAug 6, 2021

Please see complaint number

Jun 24, 2021

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDAug 6, 2021

Please see complaint number

Jun 17, 2021

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDAug 6, 2021

Please see complaint number

Jun 11, 2021

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDAug 6, 2021

Please see complaint number

Jun 10, 2021

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDAug 6, 2021

Please see complaint number

Jun 10, 2021

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDAug 6, 2021

Please see complaint number

Jun 10, 2021

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDAug 6, 2021

Please see complaint number

Jun 10, 2021

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDJun 18, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 20, 2021

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDJun 8, 2021

Ecb violation served

Apr 17, 2021

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDSep 21, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Apr 16, 2021

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDApr 16, 2021

Buildings violation(s) served

Mar 31, 2021

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDApr 5, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 30, 2021

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDFeb 9, 2021

Ecb violation served

Dec 7, 2020

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDJan 12, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 3, 2020

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDOct 19, 2020

Ecb violation served

Jun 12, 2020

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDJun 14, 2020

Ecb violation served

May 7, 2019

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDJun 24, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 14, 2019

Wall/Retaining Wall – Bulging/Cracked

54

BCLOSEDMar 14, 2019

Please see complaint number

Mar 12, 2019

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDMar 13, 2019

Ecb violation served

Jun 4, 2018

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDJun 12, 2018

Ecb violation served

May 30, 2018

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDJun 12, 2018

Please see complaint number

Dec 18, 2013

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJan 16, 2014

Buildings violation(s) served

Nov 26, 2013

Illegal Commercial/Manufacturing Use in Residential Zone

74

CCLOSEDNov 27, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 6, 2013

Construction – Change Grade/Change Watercourse

06

BCLOSEDAug 6, 2013

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

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

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jun 3, 2026
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Jun 4, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jun 3, 2026
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed Jun 4, 2026

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Jun 2, 2026
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Jun 2, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BACTIVE
Jun 2, 2026
Wall/Retaining Wall – Bulging/Cracked
54
Closed Jun 4, 2026

Inspector unable to gain access - 1st attempt

CCLOSED
Mar 13, 2026
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Apr 9, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Feb 28, 2026
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Apr 9, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Dec 8, 2025
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Mar 2, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Nov 18, 2025
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Dec 9, 2025

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Nov 12, 2025
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Dec 30, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Jul 26, 2025
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Nov 20, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
May 23, 2025
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed May 24, 2025

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
May 23, 2025
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Jun 1, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

DCLOSED
Mar 5, 2025
Building Under Structural Monitoring
2F
Closed Mar 6, 2025
N1
BCLOSED
Mar 5, 2025
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Mar 10, 2025

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Mar 5, 2025
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Mar 10, 2025

Insufficient information/unable to locate address

ACLOSED
Mar 5, 2025
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Mar 6, 2025

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
Sep 12, 2024
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Nov 22, 2024

Ecb violation served

ACLOSED
Jul 27, 2024
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Jul 28, 2024

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Jan 23, 2024
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Jan 26, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Nov 10, 2023
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed Nov 12, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Oct 24, 2022
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Dec 13, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
May 2, 2022
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed May 31, 2022

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
Mar 17, 2022
Illegal Commercial/Manufacturing Use in Residential Zone
74
Closed May 23, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Sep 24, 2021
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Oct 18, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Jul 26, 2021
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Aug 9, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Jul 7, 2021
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Aug 6, 2021

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
Jun 24, 2021
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Aug 6, 2021

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
Jun 17, 2021
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Aug 6, 2021

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
Jun 11, 2021
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Aug 6, 2021

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
Jun 10, 2021
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Aug 6, 2021

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
Jun 10, 2021
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Aug 6, 2021

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
Jun 10, 2021
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Aug 6, 2021

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
Jun 10, 2021
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Jun 18, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
May 20, 2021
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Jun 8, 2021

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Apr 17, 2021
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Sep 21, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

CCLOSED
Apr 16, 2021
Failure to Maintain
73
Closed Apr 16, 2021

Buildings violation(s) served

CCLOSED
Mar 31, 2021
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Apr 5, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Jan 30, 2021
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Feb 9, 2021

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
Dec 7, 2020
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Jan 12, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Sep 3, 2020
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Oct 19, 2020

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
Jun 12, 2020
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Jun 14, 2020

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
May 7, 2019
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Jun 24, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 14, 2019
Wall/Retaining Wall – Bulging/Cracked
54
Closed Mar 14, 2019

Please see complaint number

ACLOSED
Mar 12, 2019
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Mar 13, 2019

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
Jun 4, 2018
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Jun 12, 2018

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
May 30, 2018
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Jun 12, 2018

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Dec 18, 2013
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Jan 16, 2014

Buildings violation(s) served

CCLOSED
Nov 26, 2013
Illegal Commercial/Manufacturing Use in Residential Zone
74
Closed Nov 27, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jun 6, 2013
Construction – Change Grade/Change Watercourse
06
Closed Aug 6, 2013

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

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