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Manhattan · ZIP 10037 · BIN 1081109 · East Harlem (North) · On record since Oct 9, 1992 · Built 1947

NeighborhoodⓘEast Harlem (North)
About average for East Harlem (North)
More complaints than 65% of residential buildings in East Harlem (North) over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
65th pct
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaints have increased in the last 2 years
↑ Up 80% in the last 2 years (9 vs 5 prior 2 yrs)
1050'22'26
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
About as many serious complaints as similar buildings
39 Priority A and B complaints over 34 years — 0.8 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
0.8/yr48th pct(med. 0.1/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 1992
59
1 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
10
Total Priority Bⓘ
29
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
6%
1 complaint
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed Oct 9, 1992. Latest: May 5, 2026.

Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
Complaint log
59total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
May 5, 2026

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDMay 8, 2026
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No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 19, 2026

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CACTIVE——
Aug 13, 2025

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDFeb 10, 2026

Ecb violation served

May 10, 2025

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDMay 12, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 23, 2025

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDApr 18, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 21, 2025

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDApr 18, 2025

Please see complaint number

Dec 18, 2024

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDDec 19, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 4, 2024

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDApr 18, 2025

Please see complaint number

Oct 21, 2024

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDOct 22, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 12, 2024

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDMar 25, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 8, 2024

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDMar 21, 2024

Please see complaint number

Jan 8, 2024

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDMar 21, 2024

Please see complaint number

Jan 5, 2024

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDMar 21, 2024

Please see complaint number

Dec 31, 2023

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDMar 21, 2024

Please see complaint number

Nov 5, 2023

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDNov 13, 2023

Ecb violation served

Sep 30, 2023

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDOct 2, 2023

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Sep 5, 2022

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDSep 9, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 5, 2020

COVID-19 Executive Order

2N

CCLOSEDJun 5, 2020H7
Sep 15, 2016

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDDec 21, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 22, 2016

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDAug 3, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 11, 2015

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDFeb 8, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 9, 2015

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDMay 14, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 7, 2014

Contrary to LL58/87 (Handicap Access)

77

CCLOSEDOct 16, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 7, 2014

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDJul 13, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 30, 2014

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDMay 14, 2015

Please see complaint number

Dec 23, 2013

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDFeb 11, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 15, 2013

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDFeb 11, 2014

Please see complaint number

Jun 1, 2013

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDFeb 11, 2014

Please see complaint number

Jun 1, 2013

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDFeb 11, 2014

Please see complaint number

May 13, 2013

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJul 30, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 22, 2013

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDFeb 11, 2014

Please see complaint number

Mar 22, 2013

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDMar 26, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 17, 2013

Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper

53

DCLOSEDApr 29, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 14, 2013

SEP – Professional Certification Compliance Audit

4B

BCLOSEDMar 6, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 10, 2011

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDNov 2, 2011

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Jul 15, 2010

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDAug 28, 2010

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 8, 2010

Fence – None/Inadequate/Illegal

15

BCLOSEDFeb 22, 2010

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 30, 2009

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDMay 14, 2009

Buildings violation(s) served

Apr 10, 2009

Wall/Retaining Wall – Bulging/Cracked

54

BCLOSEDApr 21, 2009

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 10, 2009

Contrary to LL58/87 (Handicap Access)

77

CCLOSEDJul 31, 2009

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 10, 2009

Elevator: Danger Condition/Shaft Open/Unguarded

62

ACLOSEDApr 17, 2009

Buildings violation(s) served

Feb 19, 2009

Contrary to LL58/87 (Handicap Access)

77

CCLOSEDJul 31, 2009

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 3, 2008

Elevator Not Inspected/Illegal/No Permit

80

DCLOSEDJul 8, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 3, 2008

Contrary to LL58/87 (Handicap Access)

77

CCLOSEDJul 11, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 16, 2008

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDApr 18, 2008

Buildings violation(s) served

Mar 14, 2008

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDApr 18, 2008

Please see complaint number

Jan 10, 2008

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDJan 11, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 2, 2007

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDSep 24, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 12, 2007

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJul 9, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 19, 2007

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

23

BCLOSEDMar 8, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
May 5, 2026
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed May 8, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CACTIVE
Mar 19, 2026
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
CCLOSED
Aug 13, 2025
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Feb 10, 2026

Ecb violation served

ACLOSED
May 10, 2025
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed May 12, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Mar 23, 2025
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Apr 18, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Mar 21, 2025
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Apr 18, 2025

Please see complaint number

ACLOSED
Dec 18, 2024
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed Dec 19, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Nov 4, 2024
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Apr 18, 2025

Please see complaint number

ACLOSED
Oct 21, 2024
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed Oct 22, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Mar 12, 2024
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Mar 25, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Jan 8, 2024
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Mar 21, 2024

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
Jan 8, 2024
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Mar 21, 2024

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
Jan 5, 2024
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Mar 21, 2024

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
Dec 31, 2023
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Mar 21, 2024

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Nov 5, 2023
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Nov 13, 2023

Ecb violation served

ACLOSED
Sep 30, 2023
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Oct 2, 2023

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

CCLOSED
Sep 5, 2022
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Sep 9, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Jun 5, 2020
COVID-19 Executive Order
2N
Closed Jun 5, 2020
H7
BCLOSED
Sep 15, 2016
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Dec 21, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jun 22, 2016
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Aug 3, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jul 11, 2015
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Feb 8, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 9, 2015
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed May 14, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Aug 7, 2014
Contrary to LL58/87 (Handicap Access)
77
Closed Oct 16, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
May 7, 2014
Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO
31
Closed Jul 13, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Apr 30, 2014
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed May 14, 2015

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Dec 23, 2013
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Feb 11, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Nov 15, 2013
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Feb 11, 2014

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Jun 1, 2013
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Feb 11, 2014

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Jun 1, 2013
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Feb 11, 2014

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
May 13, 2013
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Jul 30, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 22, 2013
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Feb 11, 2014

Please see complaint number

ACLOSED
Mar 22, 2013
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed Mar 26, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED
Jan 17, 2013
Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper
53
Closed Apr 29, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jan 14, 2013
SEP – Professional Certification Compliance Audit
4B
Closed Mar 6, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 10, 2011
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Nov 2, 2011

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

BCLOSED
Jul 15, 2010
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Aug 28, 2010

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Feb 8, 2010
Fence – None/Inadequate/Illegal
15
Closed Feb 22, 2010

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Apr 30, 2009
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed May 14, 2009

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Apr 10, 2009
Wall/Retaining Wall – Bulging/Cracked
54
Closed Apr 21, 2009

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Apr 10, 2009
Contrary to LL58/87 (Handicap Access)
77
Closed Jul 31, 2009

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Apr 10, 2009
Elevator: Danger Condition/Shaft Open/Unguarded
62
Closed Apr 17, 2009

Buildings violation(s) served

CCLOSED
Feb 19, 2009
Contrary to LL58/87 (Handicap Access)
77
Closed Jul 31, 2009

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED
Jun 3, 2008
Elevator Not Inspected/Illegal/No Permit
80
Closed Jul 8, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Jun 3, 2008
Contrary to LL58/87 (Handicap Access)
77
Closed Jul 11, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 16, 2008
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Apr 18, 2008

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Mar 14, 2008
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Apr 18, 2008

Please see complaint number

ACLOSED
Jan 10, 2008
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Jan 11, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 2, 2007
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Sep 24, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jun 12, 2007
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Jul 9, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Feb 19, 2007
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Mar 8, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

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