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31 EAST 29 STREET

Manhattan · ZIP 10016 · BIN 1080777 · Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square · On record since Oct 15, 1990 · Built 1903

NeighborhoodⓘMidtown South-Flatiron…
Among the most complained-about buildings in Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square
More complaints than 91% of residential buildings in Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
91st pct
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaints have increased in the last 2 years
↑ Up 29% in the last 2 years (31 vs 24 prior 2 yrs)
50250'21'26
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
More serious complaints than most buildings nearby
194 Priority A and B complaints over 36 years — 6.2 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
6.2/yr88th pct(med. 0.2/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 1990
261
2 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
43
Total Priority Bⓘ
151
1 active
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
2%
1 complaint
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed Oct 15, 1990. Latest: May 18, 2026.

Complaint log
261total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
May 18, 2026

Illegal Conversion

45

BACTIVE—
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Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
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Apr 19, 2026

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CACTIVE——
Sep 18, 2025

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDSep 19, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 15, 2025

Illegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings

4A

BCLOSEDSep 23, 2025

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Sep 4, 2025

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDSep 5, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 7, 2025

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDOct 24, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 6, 2025

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDJan 23, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 5, 2025

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDAug 5, 2025

Ecb violation served

Jul 30, 2025

Semi-Annual Homeless Shelter Inspection: Plumbing

6B

CCLOSEDJul 30, 2025

Ecb violation served

Jul 30, 2025

Semi-Annual Homeless Shelter Inspection: Construction

6C

CCLOSEDJul 30, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 20, 2025

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDJun 6, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 13, 2024

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDApr 11, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 6, 2024

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDNov 25, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 2, 2024

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDNov 25, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 4, 2024

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDSep 24, 2024

Insufficient information/unable to locate address

Aug 29, 2024

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDAug 29, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 28, 2024

Sprinkler System – Inadequate

52

BCLOSEDAug 29, 2024

Ecb violation served

Aug 26, 2024

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDNov 18, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 26, 2024

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDOct 30, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Aug 7, 2024

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDAug 14, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 7, 2024

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

66

BCLOSEDAug 8, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 29, 2024

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDJul 29, 2024

Ecb violation served

Jul 29, 2024

Semi-Annual Homeless Shelter Inspection: Electrical

6D

CCLOSEDJul 30, 2024

Ecb violation served

Jul 26, 2024

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDJul 30, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 26, 2024

Semi-Annual Homeless Shelter Inspection: Construction

6C

CCLOSEDJul 30, 2024

Ecb violation served

Jul 26, 2024

Semi-Annual Homeless Shelter Inspection: Plumbing

6B

CCLOSEDJul 29, 2024

Ecb violation served

Jul 26, 2024

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

66

BCLOSEDJul 29, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 24, 2024

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDJul 25, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 23, 2024

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

66

BCLOSEDJul 25, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 22, 2024

Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Work In-Progress

5G

BCLOSEDJul 23, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 20, 2024

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDJul 22, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 10, 2024

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

23

BCLOSEDMay 13, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 30, 2024

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDJul 29, 2024

Please see complaint number

Apr 5, 2024

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDApr 6, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 6, 2024

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDApr 3, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 5, 2024

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

23

BCLOSEDJan 5, 2024

Ecb violation served

Dec 31, 2023

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDFeb 20, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 11, 2023

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

23

BCLOSEDDec 27, 2023

Ecb violation served

Sep 19, 2023

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

23

BCLOSEDSep 20, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 14, 2023

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

23

BCLOSEDSep 15, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 7, 2023

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDOct 20, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 21, 2023

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDAug 28, 2023

Ecb violation served

Aug 13, 2023

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

23

BCLOSEDAug 14, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 9, 2023

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDAug 10, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 7, 2023

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDAug 28, 2023

Please see complaint number

Jun 1, 2023

Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper

53

DCLOSEDAug 28, 2023

Please see complaint number

May 8, 2023

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDJun 13, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 8, 2023

Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper

53

DCLOSEDMay 17, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 1, 2023

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDMay 2, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 28, 2023

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDApr 3, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BACTIVE
May 18, 2026
Illegal Conversion
45
CACTIVE
Apr 19, 2026
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
BCLOSED
Sep 18, 2025
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Sep 19, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Sep 15, 2025
Illegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings
4A
Closed Sep 23, 2025

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

BCLOSED
Sep 4, 2025
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Sep 5, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Aug 7, 2025
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Oct 24, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Aug 6, 2025
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Jan 23, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Aug 5, 2025
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Aug 5, 2025

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
Jul 30, 2025
Semi-Annual Homeless Shelter Inspection: Plumbing
6B
Closed Jul 30, 2025

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
Jul 30, 2025
Semi-Annual Homeless Shelter Inspection: Construction
6C
Closed Jul 30, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Apr 20, 2025
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Jun 6, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Dec 13, 2024
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Apr 11, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 6, 2024
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Nov 25, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 2, 2024
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Nov 25, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Sep 4, 2024
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Sep 24, 2024

Insufficient information/unable to locate address

BCLOSED
Aug 29, 2024
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Aug 29, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 28, 2024
Sprinkler System – Inadequate
52
Closed Aug 29, 2024

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
Aug 26, 2024
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Nov 18, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 26, 2024
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Oct 30, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Aug 7, 2024
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Aug 14, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 7, 2024
Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)
66
Closed Aug 8, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Jul 29, 2024
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Jul 29, 2024

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
Jul 29, 2024
Semi-Annual Homeless Shelter Inspection: Electrical
6D
Closed Jul 30, 2024

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Jul 26, 2024
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Jul 30, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Jul 26, 2024
Semi-Annual Homeless Shelter Inspection: Construction
6C
Closed Jul 30, 2024

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
Jul 26, 2024
Semi-Annual Homeless Shelter Inspection: Plumbing
6B
Closed Jul 29, 2024

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Jul 26, 2024
Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)
66
Closed Jul 29, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jul 24, 2024
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Jul 25, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jul 23, 2024
Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)
66
Closed Jul 25, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jul 22, 2024
Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Work In-Progress
5G
Closed Jul 23, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jul 20, 2024
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Jul 22, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 10, 2024
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed May 13, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Apr 30, 2024
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Jul 29, 2024

Please see complaint number

ACLOSED
Apr 5, 2024
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Apr 6, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Mar 6, 2024
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Apr 3, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jan 5, 2024
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Jan 5, 2024

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
Dec 31, 2023
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Feb 20, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Dec 11, 2023
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Dec 27, 2023

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Sep 19, 2023
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Sep 20, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Sep 14, 2023
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Sep 15, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Sep 7, 2023
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Oct 20, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Aug 21, 2023
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Aug 28, 2023

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Aug 13, 2023
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Aug 14, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 9, 2023
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Aug 10, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Aug 7, 2023
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Aug 28, 2023

Please see complaint number

DCLOSED
Jun 1, 2023
Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper
53
Closed Aug 28, 2023

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
May 8, 2023
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Jun 13, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED
May 8, 2023
Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper
53
Closed May 17, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 1, 2023
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed May 2, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Mar 28, 2023
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Apr 3, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

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