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56 READE STREET

Manhattan · ZIP 10007 · BIN 1001649 · Tribeca-Civic Center · On record since Dec 3, 1993 · Built 1910

NeighborhoodⓘTribeca-Civic Center
Worse than most buildings in Tribeca-Civic Center
More complaints than 82% of residential buildings in Tribeca-Civic Center over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
82nd pct
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaints have increased in the last 2 years
↑ Up 257% in the last 2 years (25 vs 7 prior 2 yrs)
20100'21'26
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
More serious complaints than most buildings nearby
68 Priority A and B complaints over 33 years — 4.0 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
4.0/yr80th pct(med. 0.2/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 1993
101
0 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
15
Total Priority Bⓘ
53
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
0%
0 complaints
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed Dec 3, 1993. Latest: May 19, 2026.

Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
Complaint log
101total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
Apr 24, 2017

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDApr 26, 2017
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Ecb violation served

Apr 20, 2017

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

23

BCLOSEDApr 24, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 17, 2017

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDFeb 21, 2017

Ecb violation served

Jul 13, 2016

Gas Utility Referral

1L

BCLOSEDJul 21, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 12, 2016

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDAug 3, 2016

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jul 12, 2016

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDJul 18, 2016

Ecb violation served

Jul 12, 2016

Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)

66

BCLOSEDAug 2, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 20, 2016

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDMar 1, 2018

Ecb violation served

Mar 23, 2016

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDMar 29, 2016

Please see complaint number

Mar 22, 2016

Elevator Not Inspected/Illegal/No Permit

80

DCLOSEDMar 29, 2016

Ecb violation served

Jan 8, 2016

Enforcement Work Order (DOB)

1Z

DCLOSEDJan 8, 2016

Ecb violation served

Aug 31, 2015

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDAug 31, 2015

Ecb violation served

Aug 14, 2015

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDAug 14, 2015

Ecb violation served

Aug 7, 2013

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDAug 7, 2013

Ecb violation served

Jan 25, 2012

SEP – Professional Certification Compliance Audit

4B

BCLOSEDMar 30, 2012

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 9, 2011

Debris – Excessive

09

BCLOSEDJun 17, 2011

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 11, 2011

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDFeb 14, 2011

Ecb violation served

Oct 5, 2010

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDOct 12, 2010

Ecb & buildings violations served

May 21, 2010

Site Conditions Endangering Workers

91

ACLOSEDMay 21, 2010

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 19, 2010

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

23

BCLOSEDApr 19, 2010

Ecb & buildings violations served

Mar 17, 2010

Storefront or Business Sign/Awning/Marquee/Canopy – Illegal

49

CCLOSEDMar 17, 2010

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 2, 2009

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDJan 12, 2010

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Jul 27, 2009

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDJul 30, 2009

Please see complaint number

Jul 27, 2009

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDJul 30, 2009

Ecb violation served

Jun 3, 2009

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDJun 5, 2009

Ecb & buildings violations served

Feb 11, 2009

Contrary to LL58/87 (Handicap Access)

77

CCLOSEDMar 5, 2009

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 3, 2009

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDFeb 4, 2009

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 5, 2008

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDOct 22, 2015

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Nov 20, 2008

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJan 16, 2009

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Nov 20, 2008

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDNov 21, 2008

Ecb & buildings violations served

Jul 16, 2008

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDJul 17, 2008

Ecb & buildings violations served

Jul 8, 2008

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDJul 9, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 8, 2008

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDAug 18, 2008

Buildings violation(s) served

Jul 2, 2008

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJul 25, 2008

Buildings violation(s) served

Jan 4, 2008

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDJan 9, 2008

Please see complaint number

Sep 4, 2007

Site Conditions Endangering Workers

91

ACLOSEDSep 6, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 14, 2007

Storefront or Business Sign/Awning/Marquee/Canopy – Illegal

49

CCLOSEDJun 15, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 6, 2007

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDJun 14, 2007

Ecb & buildings violations served

May 1, 2007

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDMay 14, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 21, 2007

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDApr 23, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 1, 2006

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDNov 2, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 17, 2005

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDSep 12, 2005

Buildings violation(s) served

Aug 29, 2001

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDSep 4, 2001

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 1, 2001

Storefront or Business Sign/Awning/Marquee/Canopy – Illegal

49

CCLOSEDMar 1, 2001

Buildings violation(s) served

Mar 1, 2001

Storefront or Business Sign/Awning/Marquee/Canopy – Illegal

49

CCLOSEDMar 1, 2001

Buildings violation(s) served

Jun 25, 1998

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDJun 25, 1998

Buildings violation(s) served

Jan 4, 1994

Boiler: Fumes/Smoke/Carbon Monoxide

56

ACLOSEDJan 5, 1994

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

Jan 4, 1994

Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)

66

BCLOSEDJan 10, 1994

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

Jan 4, 1994

Structural Stability Affected

43

ACLOSEDJan 6, 1994

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 17, 1993

Building – In Danger of Collapse

28

ACLOSEDDec 17, 1993

Buildings violation(s) served

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