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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
Mar 28, 2023

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDMar 31, 2023
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Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 28, 2023

SRO: Illegal Work/No Permit/Change in Occupancy Use

71

BCLOSEDApr 17, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 28, 2023

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDApr 17, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 13, 2023

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

23

BCLOSEDJan 14, 2023

Ecb violation served

Nov 27, 2022

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDDec 8, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 19, 2022

Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper

53

DCLOSEDNov 10, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 10, 2022

Debris – Excessive

09

BCLOSEDOct 19, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 30, 2022

Debris – Excessive

09

BCLOSEDSep 9, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 30, 2022

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDJun 2, 2022

Ecb violation served

Apr 18, 2022

Site Conditions Endangering Workers

91

ACLOSEDApr 18, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 13, 2022

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDApr 28, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 19, 2022

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDApr 11, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 7, 2022

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDMar 8, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 10, 2022

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDFeb 8, 2022

Ecb violation served

Nov 22, 2021

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

66

BCLOSEDNov 23, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 14, 2021

Tenant Safety Inspection

6V

CCLOSEDOct 15, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 23, 2021

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDAug 10, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 27, 2020

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDOct 27, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 17, 2020

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDSep 21, 2020

Ecb violation served

May 30, 2020

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDJun 12, 2020

Ecb violation served

Sep 30, 2019

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

23

BCLOSEDOct 7, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 26, 2019

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

23

BCLOSEDSep 30, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 25, 2019

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDAug 26, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 25, 2019

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDOct 17, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 6, 2019

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDAug 7, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 16, 2019

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJul 17, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 12, 2018

Gas Utility Referral

1L

BCLOSEDOct 18, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 14, 2018

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDJul 23, 2018

Ecb violation served

Sep 29, 2017

Site Conditions Endangering Workers

91

ACLOSEDSep 30, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 15, 2017

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDSep 22, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 15, 2017

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDSep 22, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 13, 2017

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDDec 13, 2017

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Sep 13, 2017

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJan 18, 2018

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Sep 13, 2017

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDDec 22, 2017

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Sep 12, 2017

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJan 18, 2018

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Sep 7, 2017

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDSep 12, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 1, 2017

Illegal Activity

5H

BCLOSEDSep 6, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 17, 2017

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDSep 14, 2017

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Aug 17, 2017

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDSep 7, 2017

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Aug 12, 2017

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDOct 13, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 31, 2017

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDAug 9, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 31, 2017

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDAug 9, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 25, 2017

SRO: Illegal Work/No Permit/Change in Occupancy Use

71

BCLOSEDAug 9, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 7, 2017

Illegal Activity

5H

BCLOSEDJun 8, 2017

Ecb violation served

Jun 7, 2017

Illegal Activity

5H

BCLOSEDJun 9, 2017

Ecb violation served

Jun 7, 2017

Illegal Activity

5H

BCLOSEDJun 9, 2017

Ecb violation served

Jun 7, 2017

Illegal Activity

5H

BCLOSEDJun 9, 2017

Ecb violation served

Jun 7, 2017

Illegal Activity

5H

BCLOSEDJun 9, 2017

Ecb violation served

Aug 5, 2016

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDSep 12, 2016

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jul 5, 2016

Fence – None/Inadequate/Illegal

15

BCLOSEDJul 24, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 28, 2023
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Mar 31, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 28, 2023
SRO: Illegal Work/No Permit/Change in Occupancy Use
71
Closed Apr 17, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Mar 28, 2023
Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO
31
Closed Apr 17, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

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

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
Nov 27, 2022
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Dec 8, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED
Sep 19, 2022
Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper
53
Closed Nov 10, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Sep 10, 2022
Debris – Excessive
09
Closed Oct 19, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 30, 2022
Debris – Excessive
09
Closed Sep 9, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
May 30, 2022
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Jun 2, 2022

Ecb violation served

ACLOSED
Apr 18, 2022
Site Conditions Endangering Workers
91
Closed Apr 18, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Apr 13, 2022
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Apr 28, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Mar 19, 2022
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Apr 11, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Mar 7, 2022
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed Mar 8, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Jan 10, 2022
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Feb 8, 2022

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Nov 22, 2021
Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)
66
Closed Nov 23, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Oct 14, 2021
Tenant Safety Inspection
6V
Closed Oct 15, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Jul 23, 2021
Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO
31
Closed Aug 10, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Sep 27, 2020
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Oct 27, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Sep 17, 2020
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Sep 21, 2020

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
May 30, 2020
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Jun 12, 2020

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Sep 30, 2019
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Oct 7, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Sep 26, 2019
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Sep 30, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Aug 25, 2019
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed Aug 26, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Aug 25, 2019
Failure to Maintain
73
Closed Oct 17, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 6, 2019
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Aug 7, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jul 16, 2019
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Jul 17, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Sep 12, 2018
Gas Utility Referral
1L
Closed Oct 18, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Jun 14, 2018
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Jul 23, 2018

Ecb violation served

ACLOSED
Sep 29, 2017
Site Conditions Endangering Workers
91
Closed Sep 30, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Sep 15, 2017
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Sep 22, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Sep 15, 2017
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Sep 22, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Sep 13, 2017
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Dec 13, 2017

Stop work order fully rescinded n

BCLOSED
Sep 13, 2017
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Jan 18, 2018

Stop work order fully rescinded n

BCLOSED
Sep 13, 2017
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Dec 22, 2017

Stop work order fully rescinded n

BCLOSED
Sep 12, 2017
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Jan 18, 2018

Stop work order fully rescinded n

ACLOSED
Sep 7, 2017
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Sep 12, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Sep 1, 2017
Illegal Activity
5H
Closed Sep 6, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 17, 2017
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Sep 14, 2017

Stop work order fully rescinded n

BCLOSED
Aug 17, 2017
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Sep 7, 2017

Stop work order fully rescinded n

BCLOSED
Aug 12, 2017
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Oct 13, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Jul 31, 2017
Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO
31
Closed Aug 9, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jul 31, 2017
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed Aug 9, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jul 25, 2017
SRO: Illegal Work/No Permit/Change in Occupancy Use
71
Closed Aug 9, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jun 7, 2017
Illegal Activity
5H
Closed Jun 8, 2017

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Jun 7, 2017
Illegal Activity
5H
Closed Jun 9, 2017

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Jun 7, 2017
Illegal Activity
5H
Closed Jun 9, 2017

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Jun 7, 2017
Illegal Activity
5H
Closed Jun 9, 2017

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Jun 7, 2017
Illegal Activity
5H
Closed Jun 9, 2017

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Aug 5, 2016
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Sep 12, 2016

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Jul 5, 2016
Fence – None/Inadequate/Illegal
15
Closed Jul 24, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

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