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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
Nov 8, 2000

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDNov 20, 2000
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Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 30, 2000

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDNov 6, 2000

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 16, 2000

Contrary to LL58/87 (Handicap Access)

77

CCLOSEDOct 16, 2000

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 4, 2000

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDOct 4, 2000

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 20, 2000

Safety Net/Guard Rail – Damaged/Inadequate/None (over 6-stories/75FT)

21

BCLOSEDSep 25, 2000

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 1, 2000

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDSep 7, 2000

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 29, 2000

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDSep 22, 2000

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 28, 2000

Elevator: Danger Condition/Shaft Open/Unguarded

62

ACLOSEDAug 3, 2000

Buildings violation(s) served

Jul 18, 2000

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

49

CCLOSEDJul 18, 2000

Buildings violation(s) served

Jun 8, 2000

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJun 14, 2000

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 31, 2000

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJun 7, 2000

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 3, 2000

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDMay 10, 2000

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 1, 2000

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDMay 4, 2000

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 27, 2000

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDMay 5, 2000

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 7, 2000

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDApr 28, 2000

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Mar 28, 2000

Elevator: Danger Condition/Shaft Open/Unguarded

62

ACLOSEDApr 7, 2000

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 23, 2000

Elevator: Danger Condition/Shaft Open/Unguarded

62

ACLOSEDMar 31, 2000

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 17, 2000

Wall/Retaining Wall – Bulging/Cracked

54

BCLOSEDMar 23, 2000

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 13, 2000

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDMar 15, 2000

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 8, 2000

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDMar 14, 2000

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 17, 2000

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDMar 13, 2000

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 20, 2000

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJan 27, 2000

Buildings violation(s) served

Jan 19, 2000

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJan 26, 2000

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 18, 2000

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDApr 14, 2000

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 5, 2000

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJan 12, 2000

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 27, 1999

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDDec 27, 1999

Complaint referred to housing preservation and development (hpd)

Dec 16, 1999

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDDec 22, 1999

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 13, 1999

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDDec 27, 1999

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 13, 1999

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJan 14, 2000

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 6, 1999

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDDec 20, 1999

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 17, 1999

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

66

BCLOSEDNov 26, 1999

Buildings violation(s) served

Oct 6, 1999

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDOct 13, 1999

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 23, 1999

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDOct 1, 1999

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 9, 1999

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDSep 13, 1999

Please see complaint number

Sep 9, 1999

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDSep 24, 1999

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 2, 1999

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDMay 22, 2000

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 6, 1999

Wall/Retaining Wall – Bulging/Cracked

54

BCLOSEDAug 20, 1999

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 3, 1999

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDAug 3, 1999

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 19, 1999

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDAug 10, 1999

Buildings violation(s) served

Jul 1, 1999

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDJul 20, 1999

Buildings violation(s) served

Apr 19, 1999

Demolition – Unsafe/Illegal/Mechanical Demo

12

ACLOSEDApr 27, 1999

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 5, 1999

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDApr 30, 1999

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 25, 1999

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDApr 5, 1999

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 25, 1999

Debris – Excessive

09

BCLOSEDJun 29, 1999

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 10, 1999

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDMar 19, 1999

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 19, 1999

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDFeb 25, 1999

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 20, 1998

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDMay 28, 1999

Complaint resolved by periodic inspection

Sep 23, 1997

Safety Netting – None

22

BCLOSEDSep 23, 1997

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 18, 1997

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDOct 6, 1997

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 25, 1996

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

66

BCLOSEDAug 12, 1996

Complaint referred to housing preservation and development (hpd)

BCLOSED
Nov 8, 2000
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Nov 20, 2000

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Oct 30, 2000
Failure to Maintain
73
Closed Nov 6, 2000

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Oct 16, 2000
Contrary to LL58/87 (Handicap Access)
77
Closed Oct 16, 2000

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Oct 4, 2000
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed Oct 4, 2000

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Sep 20, 2000
Safety Net/Guard Rail – Damaged/Inadequate/None (over 6-stories/75FT)
21
Closed Sep 25, 2000

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Sep 1, 2000
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed Sep 7, 2000

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 29, 2000
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Sep 22, 2000

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jul 28, 2000
Elevator: Danger Condition/Shaft Open/Unguarded
62
Closed Aug 3, 2000

Buildings violation(s) served

CCLOSED
Jul 18, 2000
Storefront or Business Sign/Awning/Marquee/Canopy – Illegal
49
Closed Jul 18, 2000

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Jun 8, 2000
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Jun 14, 2000

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 31, 2000
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Jun 7, 2000

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
May 3, 2000
Failure to Maintain
73
Closed May 10, 2000

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
May 1, 2000
Failure to Maintain
73
Closed May 4, 2000

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Apr 27, 2000
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed May 5, 2000

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Apr 7, 2000
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Apr 28, 2000

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

ACLOSED
Mar 28, 2000
Elevator: Danger Condition/Shaft Open/Unguarded
62
Closed Apr 7, 2000

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Mar 23, 2000
Elevator: Danger Condition/Shaft Open/Unguarded
62
Closed Mar 31, 2000

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 17, 2000
Wall/Retaining Wall – Bulging/Cracked
54
Closed Mar 23, 2000

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Mar 13, 2000
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed Mar 15, 2000

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Mar 8, 2000
Failure to Maintain
73
Closed Mar 14, 2000

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Feb 17, 2000
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Mar 13, 2000

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jan 20, 2000
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Jan 27, 2000

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Jan 19, 2000
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Jan 26, 2000

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Jan 18, 2000
Failure to Maintain
73
Closed Apr 14, 2000

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jan 5, 2000
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Jan 12, 2000

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Dec 27, 1999
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed Dec 27, 1999

Complaint referred to housing preservation and development (hpd)

BCLOSED
Dec 16, 1999
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Dec 22, 1999

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Dec 13, 1999
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed Dec 27, 1999

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Dec 13, 1999
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Jan 14, 2000

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Dec 6, 1999
Failure to Maintain
73
Closed Dec 20, 1999

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Nov 17, 1999
Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)
66
Closed Nov 26, 1999

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Oct 6, 1999
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Oct 13, 1999

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Sep 23, 1999
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Oct 1, 1999

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Sep 9, 1999
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Sep 13, 1999

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Sep 9, 1999
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Sep 24, 1999

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Sep 2, 1999
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed May 22, 2000

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 6, 1999
Wall/Retaining Wall – Bulging/Cracked
54
Closed Aug 20, 1999

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Aug 3, 1999
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed Aug 3, 1999

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jul 19, 1999
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Aug 10, 1999

Buildings violation(s) served

ACLOSED
Jul 1, 1999
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed Jul 20, 1999

Buildings violation(s) served

ACLOSED
Apr 19, 1999
Demolition – Unsafe/Illegal/Mechanical Demo
12
Closed Apr 27, 1999

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Apr 5, 1999
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Apr 30, 1999

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 25, 1999
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Apr 5, 1999

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 25, 1999
Debris – Excessive
09
Closed Jun 29, 1999

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 10, 1999
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Mar 19, 1999

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Feb 19, 1999
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Feb 25, 1999

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 20, 1998
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed May 28, 1999

Complaint resolved by periodic inspection

BCLOSED
Sep 23, 1997
Safety Netting – None
22
Closed Sep 23, 1997

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Sep 18, 1997
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Oct 6, 1997

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Apr 25, 1996
Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)
66
Closed Aug 12, 1996

Complaint referred to housing preservation and development (hpd)

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