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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
Oct 2, 2019

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

21

BCLOSEDOct 7, 2019
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Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Oct 2, 2019

Site Conditions Endangering Workers

91

ACLOSEDOct 2, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 24, 2019

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDSep 25, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 20, 2019

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDSep 23, 2019

Please see complaint number

Sep 20, 2019

Site Conditions Endangering Workers

91

ACLOSEDSep 20, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 18, 2019

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDSep 23, 2019

Please see complaint number

Sep 18, 2019

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDSep 18, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 14, 2019

Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper

53

DCLOSEDDec 17, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 14, 2019

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDOct 16, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 30, 2019

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJun 26, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 16, 2019

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDMar 18, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 2, 2018

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDDec 10, 2018

Please see complaint number

Nov 23, 2018

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDDec 6, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 12, 2018

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDNov 13, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 15, 2018

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDDec 10, 2018

Please see complaint number

Aug 5, 2018

Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper

53

DCLOSEDSep 5, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 12, 2018

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDAug 29, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 27, 2018

Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper

53

DCLOSEDJun 11, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 13, 2017

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDDec 28, 2017

Ecb violation served

Jun 17, 2017

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJun 26, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 24, 2017

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDMay 31, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 3, 2017

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDMay 5, 2017

Ecb violation served

May 3, 2017

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDMay 5, 2017

Please see complaint number

May 1, 2017

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDMay 5, 2017

Please see complaint number

Apr 12, 2017

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDApr 13, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 11, 2017

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDApr 12, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 18, 2017

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDMar 21, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 23, 2017

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDFeb 27, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 1, 2017

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDFeb 2, 2017

Please see complaint number

Jan 30, 2017

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDFeb 1, 2017

Please see complaint number

Jan 30, 2017

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDFeb 1, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 27, 2017

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJan 27, 2017

Please see complaint number

Jan 27, 2017

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJan 27, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 25, 2017

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJan 27, 2017

Please see complaint number

Jan 25, 2017

Elevator Not Inspected/Illegal/No Permit

80

DCLOSEDJan 27, 2017

Please see complaint number

Jan 25, 2017

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJan 27, 2017

Please see complaint number

Jan 24, 2017

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJan 27, 2017

Please see complaint number

Jan 23, 2017

Elevator Not Inspected/Illegal/No Permit

80

DCLOSEDJan 24, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 22, 2017

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJan 24, 2017

Please see complaint number

Jan 12, 2017

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJan 12, 2017

Please see complaint number

Jan 10, 2017

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJan 12, 2017

Please see complaint number

Jan 10, 2017

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJan 12, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 8, 2017

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJan 10, 2017

Please see complaint number

Jan 8, 2017

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJan 10, 2017

Ecb violation served

Jan 8, 2017

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJan 10, 2017

Please see complaint number

Jan 8, 2017

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJan 10, 2017

Please see complaint number

Jan 8, 2017

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJan 10, 2017

Please see complaint number

Jan 7, 2017

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJan 10, 2017

Please see complaint number

Dec 20, 2016

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDDec 22, 2016

Please see complaint number

Dec 20, 2016

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDDec 22, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

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