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20 FIFTH AVENUE

Manhattan · ZIP 10011 · BIN 1009429 · Greenwich Village · On record since Aug 10, 1998 · Built 1940

NeighborhoodⓘGreenwich Village
Among the most complained-about buildings in Greenwich Village
More complaints than 100% of residential buildings in Greenwich Village over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
100th pct
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaints have increased in the last 2 years
↑ Up 4925% in the last 2 years (201 vs 4 prior 2 yrs)
160800'21'26
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
Among the highest rates of serious complaints nearby
219 Priority A and B complaints over 28 years — 20.3 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
20.3/yr97th pct(med. 0.2/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 1998
233
1 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
188
Total Priority Bⓘ
31
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
7%
15 complaints
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed Aug 10, 1998. Latest: May 27, 2026.

Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
Complaint log
233total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
Jul 17, 2024

CSE: Sweep

7G

DCLOSEDJul 19, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

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May 3, 2024

Construction Safety Compliance (CSC) Action

8A

BCLOSEDMay 6, 2024

Ecb violation served

May 3, 2024

Construction Safety Compliance (CSC) Action

8A

BCLOSEDMay 20, 2024

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Nov 29, 2023

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDNov 29, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 8, 2023

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDNov 22, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 7, 2023

Site Conditions Endangering Workers

91

ACLOSEDAug 7, 2023

Buildings violation(s) served

Dec 24, 2022

Advertising Sign/Billboard/Posters/Flexible Fabric – Illegal

2G

CCLOSEDJan 27, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 4, 2021

Construction Safety Compliance (CSC) Action

8A

BCLOSEDMar 4, 2021

Ecb violation served

Mar 4, 2021

Construction Safety Compliance (CSC) Action

8A

BCLOSEDMar 9, 2021

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Feb 9, 2021

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDFeb 19, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 4, 2021

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDFeb 5, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 9, 2020

Construction Safety Compliance (CSC) Action

8A

BCLOSEDJan 14, 2021

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Aug 26, 2019

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

23

BCLOSEDAug 28, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 18, 2019

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDMar 19, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 7, 2011

Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper

53

DCLOSEDJan 30, 2012

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 23, 2005

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDOct 28, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 1, 2005

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDSep 9, 2005

Please see complaint number

Aug 10, 2005

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDAug 15, 2005

Buildings violation(s) served

Jul 17, 2004

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDAug 2, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 13, 2001

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDAug 15, 2001

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 30, 2000

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDSep 1, 2000

Please see complaint number

Aug 25, 2000

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDSep 11, 2012

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Aug 11, 2000

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDAug 24, 2000

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Aug 11, 2000

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDAug 24, 2000

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Aug 11, 2000

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDAug 24, 2000

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Nov 3, 1999

Boiler: Illegal

57

ACLOSEDDec 1, 1999

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 6, 1999

Boiler: Illegal

57

ACLOSEDOct 13, 1999

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Sep 21, 1999

Boiler: Illegal

57

ACLOSEDSep 29, 1999

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 17, 1999

Boiler: Illegal

57

ACLOSEDNov 3, 1999

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 29, 1999

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDDec 3, 1999

Buildings violation(s) served

Jul 2, 1999

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDAug 20, 1999

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 8, 1999

Accident – Construction/Plumbing

01

ACLOSEDApr 9, 1999

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 10, 1998

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDSep 14, 1998

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

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