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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 8, 2007

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDAug 16, 2007
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Ecb & buildings violations served

Jul 18, 2007

Demolition – Unsafe/Illegal/Mechanical Demo

12

ACLOSEDOct 10, 2007

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Jul 18, 2007

Demolition – Unsafe/Illegal/Mechanical Demo

12

ACLOSEDDec 1, 2009

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Jul 17, 2007

Demolition – Unsafe/Illegal/Mechanical Demo

12

ACLOSEDAug 9, 2007

Please see complaint number

Jul 17, 2007

Demolition – Unsafe/Illegal/Mechanical Demo

12

ACLOSEDSep 26, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 26, 2007

Building – Vacant, Open and Unguarded

29

CCLOSEDFeb 7, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 9, 1996

Structural Stability Affected

43

ACLOSEDJun 17, 1996

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 29, 1996

Structural Stability Affected

43

ACLOSEDMay 20, 1996

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 29, 1996

Structural Stability Affected

43

ACLOSEDMay 20, 1996

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 29, 1996

Structural Stability Affected

43

ACLOSEDMay 20, 1996

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Aug 8, 2007
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Aug 16, 2007

Ecb & buildings violations served

ACLOSED
Jul 18, 2007
Demolition – Unsafe/Illegal/Mechanical Demo
12
Closed Oct 10, 2007

Stop work order fully rescinded n

ACLOSED
Jul 18, 2007
Demolition – Unsafe/Illegal/Mechanical Demo
12
Closed Dec 1, 2009

Stop work order fully rescinded n

ACLOSED
Jul 17, 2007
Demolition – Unsafe/Illegal/Mechanical Demo
12
Closed Aug 9, 2007

Please see complaint number

ACLOSED
Jul 17, 2007
Demolition – Unsafe/Illegal/Mechanical Demo
12
Closed Sep 26, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Jan 26, 2007
Building – Vacant, Open and Unguarded
29
Closed Feb 7, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Apr 9, 1996
Structural Stability Affected
43
Closed Jun 17, 1996

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Mar 29, 1996
Structural Stability Affected
43
Closed May 20, 1996

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Mar 29, 1996
Structural Stability Affected
43
Closed May 20, 1996

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Mar 29, 1996
Structural Stability Affected
43
Closed May 20, 1996

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

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