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140 EAST 17 STREET

Manhattan · ZIP 10003 · BIN 1017824 · Gramercy · On record since May 30, 2000 · Built 1910

NeighborhoodⓘGramercy
Among the most complained-about buildings in Gramercy
More complaints than 99% of residential buildings in Gramercy over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
99th pct
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaints have increased in the last 2 years
↑ Rising — no prior history
20100'25'26
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
Among the highest rates of serious complaints nearby
36 Priority A and B complaints over 26 years — 3.0 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
3.0/yr93rd pct(med. 0.2/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 2000
45
5 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
6
Total Priority Bⓘ
30
3 active
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
36%
10 complaints
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed May 30, 2000. Latest: May 20, 2026.

Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
Complaint log
45total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
May 20, 2026

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BACTIVE——
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Apr 29, 2026

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CACTIVEMay 4, 2026

Inspector unable to gain access - 1st attempt

Apr 10, 2026

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CACTIVE——
Mar 31, 2026

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BACTIVEApr 9, 2026

Inspector unable to gain access - 1st attempt

Mar 30, 2026

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BACTIVEApr 9, 2026

Inspector unable to gain access - 1st attempt

Mar 25, 2026

Illegal Activity

5H

BCLOSEDMar 26, 2026

Ecb violation served

Mar 25, 2026

Illegal Activity

5H

BCLOSEDMar 25, 2026

Ecb violation served

Mar 25, 2026

Illegal Activity

5H

BCLOSEDMar 25, 2026

Ecb violation served

Mar 24, 2026

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDMar 26, 2026

Ecb violation served

Mar 24, 2026

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDMar 31, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 10, 2026

Demolition – Unsafe/Illegal/Mechanical Demo

12

ACLOSEDMar 11, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 10, 2026

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDApr 9, 2026

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jan 21, 2026

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDFeb 26, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 12, 2026

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDFeb 26, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 20, 2025

Debris – Excessive

09

BCLOSEDJan 12, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 26, 2025

Demolition – Unsafe/Illegal/Mechanical Demo

12

ACLOSEDSep 28, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 22, 2025

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDAug 27, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Aug 15, 2025

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDAug 22, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Aug 13, 2025

Unlicensed/Illegal Activity

90

CCLOSEDAug 19, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 13, 2025

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDAug 17, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 13, 2025

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDAug 15, 2025

Access denied - 2nd attempt

Aug 13, 2025

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDAug 15, 2025

Access denied - 2nd attempt

Aug 13, 2025

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDAug 15, 2025

Access denied - 2nd attempt

Aug 13, 2025

Gas Hook-Up/Piping – Illegal or Defective

65

ACLOSEDAug 14, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 13, 2025

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDAug 17, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 13, 2025

Gas Hook-Up/Piping – Illegal or Defective

65

ACLOSEDAug 14, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 13, 2025

Unlicensed/Illegal Activity

90

CCLOSEDAug 19, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 7, 2025

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDAug 14, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 30, 2025

Plumbing: Defective/Leaking/Not Maintained

94

CCLOSEDJul 31, 2025

Ecb violation served

Jul 30, 2025

Illegal Activity

5H

BCLOSEDJul 30, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 4, 2025

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDJul 10, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 4, 2025

Debris – Excessive

09

BCLOSEDJul 10, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 31, 2025

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDAug 14, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Aug 19, 2019

Construction Safety Compliance (CSC) Action

8A

BCLOSEDAug 19, 2019

Ecb violation served

Aug 7, 2019

Construction Safety Compliance (CSC) Action

8A

BCLOSEDAug 7, 2019

Ecb violation served

Jul 15, 2019

Site Conditions Endangering Workers

91

ACLOSEDJul 19, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 4, 2017

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDAug 7, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 9, 2015

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDSep 9, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 12, 2013

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDAug 15, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 5, 2006

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDOct 16, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 30, 2006

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDMay 26, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 8, 2004

SRO: Illegal Work/No Permit/Change in Occupancy Use

71

BCLOSEDOct 18, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 15, 2004

Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Plumbing Work In-Progress

76

ACLOSEDApr 19, 2004

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Aug 15, 2000

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

23

BCLOSEDAug 22, 2000

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 30, 2000

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDSep 26, 2000

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection