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333 EAST 181TH ST

Bronx · ZIP 10457 · BIN 2013317 · Fordham Heights · On record since Jan 17, 1995 · Built 1927

NeighborhoodⓘFordham Heights

About average for Fordham Heights

More complaints than 58% of residential buildings in Fordham Heights over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.

Activity TrendsLast 5 years

Complaint rate has been consistent over time

↑ Up 20% in the last 2 years (6 vs 5 prior 2 yrs)

Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years

About as many serious complaints as similar buildings

29 Priority A and B complaints over 31 years — 1.2 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.

Department of Buildings Complaints

Total complaints since 1995

50

1 active

Total Priority Aⓘ

8

Total Priority Bⓘ

21

No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ

8%

1 complaint

Complaints over time

First filed Jan 17, 1995. Latest: Oct 29, 2025.

Top complaint types

A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor

Complaint log

50total

Active only All

Date

Complaint type

Priority

Status

Closed

Outcome

Oct 29, 2025

Special Operations Compliance Inspection

1U

D

CLOSED

Oct 30, 2025

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DCLOSED

Oct 29, 2025

Special Operations Compliance Inspection

1U

Closed Oct 30, 2025

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED

Oct 25, 2025

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

Closed Nov 24, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED

Sep 19, 2025

Tenant Safety Inspection

6V

Closed Sep 22, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED

Sep 11, 2024

Site Conditions Endangering Workers

91

Closed Sep 12, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED

Sep 2, 2024

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

Closed Sep 3, 2024

Ecb violation served

DACTIVE

Jul 18, 2024

Local Law 188/17 Compliance Inspections – Active Jobs

7K

Closed Jul 24, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 1st attempt

CCLOSED

Jan 8, 2024

Plumbing: Defective/Leaking/Not Maintained

94

Closed Jan 9, 2024

Ecb violation served

DCLOSED

Dec 27, 2023

Local Law 188/17 Compliance Inspections – Active Jobs

7K

Closed Jan 26, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED

Dec 14, 2023

Special Operations Compliance Inspection

1U

Closed Dec 14, 2023

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED

Feb 18, 2023

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

23

Closed Feb 20, 2023

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED

Sep 14, 2022

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

23

Closed Sep 19, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Feb 25, 2022

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

Closed Mar 1, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED

Jan 10, 2022

Lights from Parking Lot Shining on Building

79

Closed Jan 11, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED

Feb 28, 2021

Failure to Maintain

73

Closed Mar 11, 2021

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED

Feb 17, 2021

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

Closed Feb 24, 2021

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED

Jan 31, 2021

Wall/Retaining Wall – Bulging/Cracked

54

Closed Mar 11, 2021

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED

Oct 24, 2020

Illegal Conversion

45

Closed Apr 29, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED

Jul 21, 2020

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

Closed Oct 7, 2020

Stop work order fully rescinded n

CCLOSED

Jul 21, 2020

Failure to Maintain

73

Closed Jul 22, 2020

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED

Jul 21, 2020

COVID-19 Executive Order

2N

Closed Sep 25, 2020

Stop work order fully rescinded n

CCLOSED

Jan 30, 2020

Failure to Maintain

73

Closed Jan 30, 2020

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED

Aug 11, 2018

Lights from Parking Lot Shining on Building

79

Closed Aug 14, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Mar 23, 2018

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

Closed Mar 26, 2018

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED

Jun 30, 2016

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

Closed Apr 28, 2017

Stop work order fully rescinded n

CCLOSED

Jun 7, 2016

Failure to Maintain

73

Closed Sep 12, 2018

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED

Apr 9, 2015

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

23

Closed Apr 10, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Mar 27, 2015

Wall/Retaining Wall – Bulging/Cracked

54

Closed Feb 12, 2016

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED

Dec 26, 2014

Illegal Conversion

45

Closed Jan 8, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED

Oct 1, 2014

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

1E

Closed Oct 3, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED

Aug 15, 2014

Compliance Inspection

5F

Closed Aug 15, 2014

Compliance inspection performed

ACLOSED

Jul 7, 2014

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

Closed Jul 7, 2014

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED

Jul 18, 2013

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

Closed Jul 22, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Jun 4, 2013

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

Closed Jun 11, 2013

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED

Jul 30, 2012

Failure to Maintain

73

Closed Oct 22, 2012

Complaint referred to housing preservation and development (hpd)

BCLOSED

Mar 12, 2012

Illegal Conversion

45

Closed Jul 6, 2013

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

DCLOSED

Feb 3, 2012

SST Tracking Complaint

4F

Closed Feb 22, 2013

Stop work order fully rescinded n

ACLOSED

Nov 15, 2011

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

Closed Jun 19, 2017

Vacate order fully rescinded n

CCLOSED

May 31, 2006

Failure to Maintain

73

Closed Jun 2, 2006

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED

May 31, 2006

Failure to Maintain

73

Closed Jun 2, 2006

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED

May 31, 2006

Failure to Maintain

73

Closed Jun 2, 2006

Ecb & buildings violations served

ACLOSED

Mar 16, 2006

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

Closed Apr 7, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED

Mar 15, 2006

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

Closed Mar 22, 2006

Ecb & buildings violations served

BCLOSED

Feb 3, 2005

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

Closed Mar 4, 2005

Buildings violation(s) served

CCLOSED

May 22, 2002

Failure to Retain Water/Improper Drainage (LL103/89)

85

Closed May 29, 2002

Complaint referred to housing preservation and development (hpd)

DCLOSED

Jul 21, 1998

Other Agency Jurisdiction

97

Closed Jul 21, 1998

Complaint referred to housing preservation and development (hpd)

BCLOSED

Apr 18, 1995

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

Closed Aug 17, 1995

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED

Apr 14, 1995

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

Closed Apr 8, 1997

Complaint resolved by periodic inspection

ACLOSED

Jan 26, 1995

Elevator: Danger Condition/Shaft Open/Unguarded

62

Closed Feb 6, 1995

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED

Jan 17, 1995

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

Closed Apr 8, 1997

Complaint resolved by periodic inspection

BCLOSED

Jan 17, 1995

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

Closed Apr 8, 1997

Complaint resolved by periodic inspection