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Manhattan · ZIP 10036 · BIN 1024703 · Midtown-Times Square · On record since Feb 2, 1989 · Built 1920

NeighborhoodⓘMidtown-Times Square
Worse than most buildings in Midtown-Times Square
More complaints than 88% of residential buildings in Midtown-Times Square over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
88th pct
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaints have increased in the last 2 years
↑ Up 64% in the last 2 years (18 vs 11 prior 2 yrs)
1050'21'26
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
More serious complaints than most buildings nearby
161 Priority A and B complaints over 37 years — 7.9 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
7.9/yr89th pct(med. 0.3/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 1989
221
4 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
26
Total Priority Bⓘ
135
1 active
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
0%
0 complaints
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed Feb 2, 1989. Latest: Apr 24, 2026.

Complaint log
221total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
Apr 24, 2026

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDApr 25, 2026
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Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 17, 2026

Wall/Retaining Wall – Bulging/Cracked

54

BACTIVE——
Apr 7, 2026

Construction Enforcement Work Order (DOB)

1X

BCLOSEDApr 17, 2026

Ecb violation served

Apr 3, 2026

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CACTIVE——
Mar 9, 2026

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDApr 2, 2026

Ecb violation served

Feb 8, 2026

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDFeb 13, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 29, 2026

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDFeb 4, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 12, 2025

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDJan 29, 2026

Ecb violation served

Dec 9, 2025

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDDec 26, 2025

Complaint referred to department of environmental protection(dep)

Nov 26, 2025

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDNov 28, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 23, 2025

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDNov 24, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 14, 2025

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDNov 14, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 13, 2025

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDAug 22, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 2, 2025

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDMar 6, 2025

Ecb violation served

Jan 9, 2025

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDJan 9, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 1, 2024

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDDec 18, 2024

Ecb violation served

Sep 17, 2024

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDOct 2, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 5, 2024

Local Law 188/17 Compliance Inspections – Active Jobs

7K

DACTIVE——
Apr 29, 2024

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDMay 21, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 17, 2024

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDMay 17, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 6, 2023

Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper

53

DCLOSEDNov 27, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 15, 2023

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDOct 23, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 30, 2023

Local Law 188/17 Compliance Inspections – Active Jobs

7K

DACTIVESep 11, 2023X1
Apr 27, 2023

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDApr 28, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 24, 2023

Local Law 188/17 Compliance Inspections – Active Jobs

7K

DCLOSEDMar 9, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 13, 2022

Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper

53

DCLOSEDNov 3, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 20, 2022

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDJun 20, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 27, 2022

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDFeb 22, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 16, 2022

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDFeb 10, 2022

Please see complaint number

Sep 20, 2021

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDSep 20, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 20, 2021

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDSep 22, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 16, 2021

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDSep 16, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 12, 2021

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDAug 13, 2021

Ecb violation served

Jul 12, 2021

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDJul 13, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 23, 2021

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDAug 3, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 2, 2021

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDMar 2, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 10, 2021

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDFeb 16, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 19, 2020

Lights from Parking Lot Shining on Building

79

CCLOSEDNov 20, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 21, 2020

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDJun 22, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 9, 2020

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDJun 10, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 12, 2020

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDMay 13, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 28, 2020

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDMay 1, 2020

Ecb violation served

Apr 18, 2020

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDApr 27, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 9, 2020

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJan 9, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 2, 2020

Safety Net/Guard Rail – Damaged/Inadequate/None (over 6-stories/75FT)

21

BCLOSEDJan 3, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 4, 2019

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDDec 4, 2019

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Nov 13, 2019

Illegal Activity

5H

BCLOSEDNov 13, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 10, 2019

Demolition – Unsafe/Illegal/Mechanical Demo

12

ACLOSEDOct 12, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 7, 2019

Safety Net/Guard Rail – Damaged/Inadequate/None (over 6-stories/75FT)

21

BCLOSEDOct 10, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 7, 2019

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDOct 7, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

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