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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 280% in the last 2 years (19 vs 5 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
84
2 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
7
Total Priority Bⓘ
42
1 active
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
8%
2 complaints
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed Apr 28, 2000. Latest: Jul 12, 2026.

Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
Complaint log
84total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
Jul 12, 2026

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CACTIVE—
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Jun 5, 2026

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDJun 5, 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 3, 2026

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDJun 4, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

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

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDJun 1, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

May 23, 2025

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDMay 24, 2025

Ecb violation served

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

CACTIVE
Jul 12, 2026
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
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

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

Ecb violation served

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 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

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

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

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

Ecb violation served

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

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