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12 EAST 31 STREET

Manhattan · ZIP 10016 · BIN 1016980 · Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square · On record since Apr 27, 1994 · Built 1903

NeighborhoodⓘMidtown South-Flatiron…
Among the most complained-about buildings in Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square
More complaints than 90% of residential buildings in Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
90th pct
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaint rate has been consistent over time
→ Stable in the last 2 years (16 vs 15 prior 2 yrs)
20100'21'26
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
More serious complaints than most buildings nearby
24 Priority A and B complaints over 32 years — 1.0 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
1.0/yr73rd pct(med. 0.2/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 1994
79
4 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
3
Total Priority Bⓘ
21
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
0%
0 complaints
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed Apr 27, 1994. Latest: Jan 14, 2026.

Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
Complaint log
79total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
Sep 19, 2017

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDSep 19, 2017

Ecb violation served

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Sep 2, 2015

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDOct 27, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 3, 2015

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDAug 5, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 10, 2012

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDDec 16, 2012

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 23, 2010

Contrary to LL58/87 (Handicap Access)

77

CCLOSEDOct 6, 2010

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

Dec 12, 2009

Contrary to LL58/87 (Handicap Access)

77

CCLOSEDJan 19, 2010

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

Dec 12, 2009

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDDec 13, 2009

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 13, 2009

Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper

53

DCLOSEDNov 5, 2009

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 24, 2005

Contrary to LL58/87 (Handicap Access)

77

CCLOSEDNov 29, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 22, 2005

Contrary to LL58/87 (Handicap Access)

77

CCLOSEDNov 21, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 8, 2005

Contrary to LL58/87 (Handicap Access)

77

CCLOSEDMay 17, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 18, 2003

Contrary to LL58/87 (Handicap Access)

77

CCLOSEDApr 27, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 31, 2002

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDAug 14, 2002

Ecb & buildings violations served

May 10, 2002

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDMay 22, 2002

Buildings violation(s) served

Oct 29, 2001

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDNov 7, 2001

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 31, 2001

Contrary to LL58/87 (Handicap Access)

77

CCLOSEDSep 7, 2001

Buildings violation(s) served

Aug 15, 2001

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDAug 23, 2001

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 7, 2001

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDAug 16, 2001

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 30, 2001

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDAug 14, 2001

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 25, 2001

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDJul 24, 2001

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 13, 2001

Wall/Retaining Wall – Bulging/Cracked

54

BCLOSEDJun 18, 2001

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 14, 2001

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDJun 19, 2001

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 14, 2001

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDMar 19, 2001

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 1, 2001

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDFeb 6, 2001

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 1, 2001

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDFeb 23, 2001

Buildings violation(s) served

Jan 22, 2001

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJan 31, 2001

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 28, 2000

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDSep 18, 2000

Ecb & buildings violations served

Mar 3, 1998

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDMar 9, 1998

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 27, 1994

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDApr 8, 1997

Complaint resolved by periodic inspection

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