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55 EAST 131 STREET

Manhattan · ZIP 10037 · BIN 1087982 · East Harlem (North) · On record since Mar 29, 1996 · Built 2008

NeighborhoodⓘEast Harlem (North)
Among the most complained-about buildings in East Harlem (North)
More complaints than 98% of residential buildings in East Harlem (North) over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
98th pct
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaints have decreased in recent years
↓ Down 39% in the last 2 years (20 vs 33 prior 2 yrs)
50250'21'26
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
Among the highest rates of serious complaints nearby
62 Priority A and B complaints over 30 years — 1.9 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
1.9/yr90th pct(med. 0.1/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 1996
160
2 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
14
Total Priority Bⓘ
48
1 active
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
6%
4 complaints
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed Mar 29, 1996. Latest: Jun 1, 2026.

Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
Complaint log
160total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
Aug 16, 2018

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDSep 19, 2018
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No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 14, 2018

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDAug 13, 2018

Please see complaint number

Jul 11, 2018

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDAug 13, 2018

Please see complaint number

Jul 10, 2018

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDAug 13, 2018

Please see complaint number

Jun 30, 2018

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDAug 13, 2018

Please see complaint number

Jun 29, 2018

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDAug 6, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 16, 2018

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDApr 20, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 16, 2018

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDApr 20, 2018

Please see complaint number

Apr 14, 2018

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDApr 20, 2018

Please see complaint number

Apr 13, 2018

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDApr 20, 2018

Please see complaint number

Jun 24, 2017

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJul 6, 2017

Ecb violation served

May 30, 2017

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDMay 31, 2017

Ecb violation served

Apr 4, 2017

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDMar 14, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 25, 2016

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

71

BCLOSEDNov 7, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 13, 2016

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

71

BCLOSEDNov 26, 2016

Please see complaint number

Nov 13, 2015

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDApr 10, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 6, 2015

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJan 5, 2016

Ecb violation served

Nov 4, 2015

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJan 27, 2016

Please see complaint number

Nov 4, 2015

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJan 27, 2016

Ecb violation served

Oct 28, 2015

Elevator Not Inspected/Illegal/No Permit

80

DCLOSEDJan 27, 2016

Please see complaint number

Oct 23, 2015

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJan 27, 2016

Please see complaint number

Oct 22, 2015

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJan 27, 2016

Please see complaint number

Oct 18, 2015

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJan 27, 2016

Please see complaint number

Oct 18, 2015

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJan 27, 2016

Please see complaint number

Oct 15, 2015

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJan 27, 2016

Please see complaint number

Oct 14, 2015

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJan 27, 2016

Please see complaint number

Oct 13, 2015

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDOct 14, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 13, 2015

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJan 27, 2016

Please see complaint number

Oct 12, 2015

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJan 27, 2016

Please see complaint number

Jun 26, 2015

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDJun 29, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 15, 2014

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDDec 16, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 24, 2014

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDDec 1, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 13, 2014

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDDec 20, 2016

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Oct 24, 2014

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDDec 8, 2014

Ecb violation served

Apr 22, 2013

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDApr 15, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 20, 2013

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDApr 15, 2014

Please see complaint number

Apr 19, 2013

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDApr 15, 2014

Please see complaint number

Apr 19, 2013

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDApr 15, 2014

Please see complaint number

Mar 26, 2013

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDMar 28, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 13, 2012

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDJan 16, 2012

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 17, 2011

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

88

BCLOSEDJan 12, 2012

Please see complaint number

Aug 17, 2011

Site Conditions Endangering Workers

91

ACLOSEDAug 17, 2011

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 29, 2010

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDMay 24, 2011

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 1, 2010

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJun 16, 2011

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 31, 2010

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJun 16, 2011

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 17, 2010

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJun 30, 2010

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 26, 2009

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJun 30, 2010

Please see complaint number

Sep 23, 2008

Debris – Excessive

09

BCLOSEDOct 2, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 12, 2008

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDOct 22, 2015

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Jan 11, 2008

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

23

BCLOSEDMar 20, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Aug 16, 2018
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Sep 19, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Jul 14, 2018
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Aug 13, 2018

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
Jul 11, 2018
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Aug 13, 2018

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
Jul 10, 2018
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Aug 13, 2018

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
Jun 30, 2018
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Aug 13, 2018

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
Jun 29, 2018
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Aug 6, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Apr 16, 2018
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Apr 20, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Apr 16, 2018
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Apr 20, 2018

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
Apr 14, 2018
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Apr 20, 2018

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
Apr 13, 2018
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Apr 20, 2018

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Jun 24, 2017
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Jul 6, 2017

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
May 30, 2017
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed May 31, 2017

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
Apr 4, 2017
Failure to Maintain
73
Closed Mar 14, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Sep 25, 2016
SRO: Illegal Work/No Permit/Change in Occupancy Use
71
Closed Nov 7, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Sep 13, 2016
SRO: Illegal Work/No Permit/Change in Occupancy Use
71
Closed Nov 26, 2016

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Nov 13, 2015
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed Apr 10, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Nov 6, 2015
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Jan 5, 2016

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Nov 4, 2015
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Jan 27, 2016

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Nov 4, 2015
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Jan 27, 2016

Ecb violation served

DCLOSED
Oct 28, 2015
Elevator Not Inspected/Illegal/No Permit
80
Closed Jan 27, 2016

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Oct 23, 2015
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Jan 27, 2016

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Oct 22, 2015
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Jan 27, 2016

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Oct 18, 2015
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Jan 27, 2016

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Oct 18, 2015
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Jan 27, 2016

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Oct 15, 2015
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Jan 27, 2016

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Oct 14, 2015
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Jan 27, 2016

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Oct 13, 2015
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Oct 14, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 13, 2015
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Jan 27, 2016

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Oct 12, 2015
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Jan 27, 2016

Please see complaint number

ACLOSED
Jun 26, 2015
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed Jun 29, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Dec 15, 2014
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Dec 16, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Nov 24, 2014
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Dec 1, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Nov 13, 2014
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Dec 20, 2016

Stop work order fully rescinded n

BCLOSED
Oct 24, 2014
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Dec 8, 2014

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Apr 22, 2013
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Apr 15, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Apr 20, 2013
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Apr 15, 2014

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Apr 19, 2013
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Apr 15, 2014

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Apr 19, 2013
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Apr 15, 2014

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Mar 26, 2013
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Mar 28, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jan 13, 2012
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Jan 16, 2012

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Nov 17, 2011
Safety Net/Guard Rail – Damaged/Inadequate/None (6-stories/75FT or Less)
88
Closed Jan 12, 2012

Please see complaint number

ACLOSED
Aug 17, 2011
Site Conditions Endangering Workers
91
Closed Aug 17, 2011

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Dec 29, 2010
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed May 24, 2011

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 1, 2010
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Jun 16, 2011

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jul 31, 2010
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Jun 16, 2011

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Feb 17, 2010
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Jun 30, 2010

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Dec 26, 2009
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Jun 30, 2010

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Sep 23, 2008
Debris – Excessive
09
Closed Oct 2, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jan 12, 2008
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Oct 22, 2015

Stop work order fully rescinded n

BCLOSED
Jan 11, 2008
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Mar 20, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

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