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239 GRAND STREET

Manhattan · ZIP 10002 · BIN 1003931 · Chinatown-Two Bridges · On record since Apr 28, 1994 · Built 1900

NeighborhoodⓘChinatown-Two Bridges
Among the most complained-about buildings in Chinatown-Two Bridges
More complaints than 99% of residential buildings in Chinatown-Two Bridges over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
99th pct
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaints have increased in the last 2 years
↑ Up 2900% in the last 2 years (30 vs 1 prior 2 yrs)
50250'21'26
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
Among the highest rates of serious complaints nearby
64 Priority A and B complaints over 32 years — 2.6 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
2.6/yr95th pct(med. 0.2/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 1994
85
1 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
12
Total Priority Bⓘ
52
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
13%
4 complaints
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed Apr 28, 1994. Latest: May 18, 2026.

Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
Complaint log
85total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
Jun 9, 2007

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDJun 15, 2007
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Buildings violation(s) served

Mar 30, 2007

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDApr 2, 2007

Buildings violation(s) served

Dec 4, 2006

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDDec 4, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 31, 2006

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDNov 2, 2006

Buildings violation(s) served

Jul 12, 2006

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDAug 3, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 13, 2005

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDOct 26, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 2, 2005

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDJul 11, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 1, 2005

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDJul 1, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 9, 2005

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDMar 28, 2006

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Jun 6, 2005

Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Plumbing Work In-Progress

76

ACLOSEDNov 5, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 6, 2005

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDJun 7, 2005

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Jun 6, 2005

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDJun 6, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 25, 2005

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDMay 26, 2005

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

May 19, 2005

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDJun 15, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 19, 2005

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDMay 2, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 7, 2004

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDMay 26, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 8, 2004

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJul 24, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 28, 2003

Sprinkler System – Inadequate

52

BCLOSEDOct 9, 2003

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 25, 2003

Contrary to LL58/87 (Handicap Access)

77

CCLOSEDJun 7, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 25, 2003

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDOct 1, 2003

Ecb & buildings violations served

May 31, 2003

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJun 11, 2003

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 5, 2002

Contrary to LL58/87 (Handicap Access)

77

CCLOSEDApr 18, 2003

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

Dec 5, 2002

Sprinkler System – Inadequate

52

BCLOSEDMay 20, 2003

Buildings violation(s) served

Dec 5, 2002

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

49

CCLOSEDJun 10, 2003

Please see complaint number

Nov 29, 2002

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

49

CCLOSEDDec 19, 2002

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

Nov 29, 2002

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDDec 11, 2002

Ecb & buildings violations served

Nov 29, 2002

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDDec 17, 2002

Ecb & buildings violations served

Feb 20, 2001

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDFeb 27, 2001

Ecb & buildings violations served

Jun 19, 2000

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJun 19, 2000

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 19, 1999

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDApr 5, 1999

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 8, 1999

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDMar 11, 1999

Please see complaint number

Feb 4, 1999

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDFeb 10, 1999

Buildings violation(s) served

Oct 22, 1998

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDOct 29, 1998

Please see complaint number

Oct 21, 1998

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDOct 27, 1998

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 28, 1994

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDSep 14, 1994

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

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