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254 WEST 43 STREET

Manhattan · ZIP 10036 · BIN 1085096 · Midtown-Times Square · On record since Mar 27, 1992 · Built 1929

NeighborhoodⓘMidtown-Times Square
Worse than most buildings in Midtown-Times Square
More complaints than 86% of residential buildings in Midtown-Times Square over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
86th pct
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaints have increased in the last 2 years
↑ Up 177% in the last 2 years (36 vs 13 prior 2 yrs)
20100'21'26
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
More serious complaints than most buildings nearby
88 Priority A and B complaints over 34 years — 4.3 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
4.3/yr81st pct(med. 0.3/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 1992
138
3 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
28
Total Priority Bⓘ
60
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
0%
0 complaints
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed Mar 27, 1992. Latest: Jun 12, 2026.

Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
Complaint log
138total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
Nov 23, 2022

Construction Enforcement Work Order (DOB)

1X

BCLOSEDNov 23, 2022
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A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor

Partial stop work order p

Nov 23, 2022

Construction Enforcement Work Order (DOB)

1X

BCLOSEDNov 23, 2022

Partial stop work order p

Nov 22, 2022

Construction Enforcement Work Order (DOB)

1X

BCLOSEDNov 23, 2022

Partial stop work order p

Nov 22, 2022

Construction Enforcement Work Order (DOB)

1X

BCLOSEDNov 23, 2022

Partial stop work order p

May 5, 2022

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDMay 5, 2022

Buildings violation(s) served

Jun 9, 2021

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

23

BCLOSEDJun 11, 2021

Ecb violation served

May 27, 2021

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

23

BCLOSEDMay 27, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 12, 2021

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDMay 12, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 19, 2021

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDMar 23, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 17, 2021

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDMar 18, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 16, 2021

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDJan 16, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 9, 2020

CSE: Sweep

7G

DCLOSEDNov 10, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 13, 2020

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDOct 13, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 20, 2020

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDMay 20, 2020

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

May 1, 2020

COVID-19 Executive Order

2N

CCLOSEDMay 4, 2020

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Apr 21, 2020

Special Operations Compliance Inspection

1U

DCLOSEDApr 23, 2020

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Mar 30, 2020

Posted Notice or Order Removed/Tampered With

2A

BCLOSEDApr 14, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 29, 2019

CSE: Sweep

7G

DCLOSEDSep 25, 2019

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Aug 1, 2019

Construction Enforcement Work Order (DOB)

1X

BCLOSEDAug 7, 2019

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Aug 1, 2019

Construction Enforcement Work Order (DOB)

1X

BCLOSEDAug 8, 2019

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Aug 1, 2019

Construction Enforcement Work Order (DOB)

1X

BCLOSEDAug 9, 2019

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Oct 16, 2018

Site Conditions Endangering Workers

91

ACLOSEDJan 10, 2019

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Jul 7, 2017

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDJul 10, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 2, 2017

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDJun 9, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 26, 2017

Site Conditions Endangering Workers

91

ACLOSEDJan 28, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 23, 2016

Adult Establishment

75

BCLOSEDDec 20, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 22, 2015

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDNov 5, 2015

Please see complaint number

Oct 22, 2015

Adjacent Buildings – Not Protected

03

ACLOSEDOct 23, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 21, 2015

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDOct 22, 2015

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Oct 16, 2015

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJan 28, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 19, 2015

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDAug 19, 2015

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Aug 4, 2015

Excavation – Undermining Adjacent Building

14

ACLOSEDAug 11, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 17, 2015

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJan 3, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 17, 2013

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDNov 13, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 8, 2013

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDMar 10, 2020

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Jul 30, 2012

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDSep 5, 2012

Ecb violation served

Oct 11, 2011

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDOct 17, 2011

Buildings violation(s) prepared & attempt to serve will be made

Aug 10, 2011

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDMay 2, 2012

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Jan 17, 2011

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

23

BCLOSEDJan 25, 2011

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 26, 2010

Suspended (Hanging) Scaffolds – No Permit/License/Dangerous/Accident

1E

ACLOSEDFeb 26, 2010

Please see complaint number

Feb 26, 2010

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

23

BCLOSEDMar 8, 2010

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Aug 24, 2009

Site Conditions Endangering Workers

91

ACLOSEDAug 25, 2009

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 21, 2009

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDAug 26, 2009

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 21, 2009

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDAug 25, 2009

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 1, 2009

Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Plumbing Work In-Progress

76

ACLOSEDJul 8, 2009

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 1, 2009

Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Electrical Work in Progress

3A

BCLOSEDJul 8, 2009

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 1, 2009

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJul 20, 2009

Buildings violation(s) served

Jul 1, 2009

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDSep 17, 2009

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 19, 2009

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

23

BCLOSEDMar 19, 2009

Ecb & buildings violations served

Feb 26, 2009

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDMar 16, 2009

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Nov 23, 2022
Construction Enforcement Work Order (DOB)
1X
Closed Nov 23, 2022

Partial stop work order p

BCLOSED
Nov 23, 2022
Construction Enforcement Work Order (DOB)
1X
Closed Nov 23, 2022

Partial stop work order p

BCLOSED
Nov 22, 2022
Construction Enforcement Work Order (DOB)
1X
Closed Nov 23, 2022

Partial stop work order p

BCLOSED
Nov 22, 2022
Construction Enforcement Work Order (DOB)
1X
Closed Nov 23, 2022

Partial stop work order p

CCLOSED
May 5, 2022
Failure to Maintain
73
Closed May 5, 2022

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Jun 9, 2021
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Jun 11, 2021

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
May 27, 2021
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed May 27, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 12, 2021
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed May 12, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 19, 2021
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Mar 23, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 17, 2021
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Mar 18, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jan 16, 2021
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Jan 16, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED
Nov 9, 2020
CSE: Sweep
7G
Closed Nov 10, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 13, 2020
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Oct 13, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
May 20, 2020
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed May 20, 2020

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

CCLOSED
May 1, 2020
COVID-19 Executive Order
2N
Closed May 4, 2020

Stop work order fully rescinded n

DCLOSED
Apr 21, 2020
Special Operations Compliance Inspection
1U
Closed Apr 23, 2020

Stop work order fully rescinded n

BCLOSED
Mar 30, 2020
Posted Notice or Order Removed/Tampered With
2A
Closed Apr 14, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED
Aug 29, 2019
CSE: Sweep
7G
Closed Sep 25, 2019

Stop work order fully rescinded n

BCLOSED
Aug 1, 2019
Construction Enforcement Work Order (DOB)
1X
Closed Aug 7, 2019

Stop work order fully rescinded n

BCLOSED
Aug 1, 2019
Construction Enforcement Work Order (DOB)
1X
Closed Aug 8, 2019

Stop work order fully rescinded n

BCLOSED
Aug 1, 2019
Construction Enforcement Work Order (DOB)
1X
Closed Aug 9, 2019

Stop work order fully rescinded n

ACLOSED
Oct 16, 2018
Site Conditions Endangering Workers
91
Closed Jan 10, 2019

Stop work order fully rescinded n

ACLOSED
Jul 7, 2017
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed Jul 10, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Feb 2, 2017
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed Jun 9, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jan 26, 2017
Site Conditions Endangering Workers
91
Closed Jan 28, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 23, 2016
Adult Establishment
75
Closed Dec 20, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 22, 2015
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Nov 5, 2015

Please see complaint number

ACLOSED
Oct 22, 2015
Adjacent Buildings – Not Protected
03
Closed Oct 23, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 21, 2015
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Oct 22, 2015

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

BCLOSED
Oct 16, 2015
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Jan 28, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Aug 19, 2015
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Aug 19, 2015

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

ACLOSED
Aug 4, 2015
Excavation – Undermining Adjacent Building
14
Closed Aug 11, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jul 17, 2015
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Jan 3, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 17, 2013
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Nov 13, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jul 8, 2013
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Mar 10, 2020

Stop work order fully rescinded n

BCLOSED
Jul 30, 2012
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Sep 5, 2012

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
Oct 11, 2011
Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO
31
Closed Oct 17, 2011

Buildings violation(s) prepared & attempt to serve will be made

ACLOSED
Aug 10, 2011
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed May 2, 2012

Stop work order fully rescinded n

BCLOSED
Jan 17, 2011
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Jan 25, 2011

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Feb 26, 2010
Suspended (Hanging) Scaffolds – No Permit/License/Dangerous/Accident
1E
Closed Feb 26, 2010

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Feb 26, 2010
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Mar 8, 2010

Stop work order fully rescinded n

ACLOSED
Aug 24, 2009
Site Conditions Endangering Workers
91
Closed Aug 25, 2009

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Aug 21, 2009
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Aug 26, 2009

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 21, 2009
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Aug 25, 2009

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jul 1, 2009
Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Plumbing Work In-Progress
76
Closed Jul 8, 2009

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jul 1, 2009
Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Electrical Work in Progress
3A
Closed Jul 8, 2009

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jul 1, 2009
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Jul 20, 2009

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Jul 1, 2009
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Sep 17, 2009

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 19, 2009
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Mar 19, 2009

Ecb & buildings violations served

BCLOSED
Feb 26, 2009
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed Mar 16, 2009

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

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