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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
Dec 20, 2016

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDDec 22, 2016

Please see complaint number

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Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
Nov 16, 2016

Elevator Not Inspected/Illegal/No Permit

80

DCLOSEDNov 21, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 4, 2016

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDNov 14, 2016

Ecb violation served

Nov 1, 2016

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDNov 3, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 13, 2016

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDOct 5, 2016

Ecb violation served

Sep 12, 2016

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDOct 5, 2016

Please see complaint number

Sep 10, 2016

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDOct 5, 2016

Please see complaint number

Sep 6, 2016

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDSep 9, 2016

Please see complaint number

Sep 6, 2016

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDSep 9, 2016

Ecb violation served

Jul 31, 2016

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDAug 3, 2016

Ecb violation served

Jul 30, 2016

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDAug 4, 2016

Please see complaint number

Jul 30, 2016

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDAug 4, 2016

Please see complaint number

Jun 3, 2016

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJun 8, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 18, 2016

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDApr 19, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 13, 2015

Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper

53

DCLOSEDJan 27, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 23, 2015

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJan 14, 2016

Ecb violation served

Jun 1, 2015

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJul 8, 2015

Ecb violation served

May 31, 2015

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJul 8, 2015

Please see complaint number

May 3, 2015

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDMay 13, 2015

Please see complaint number

Apr 16, 2015

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDMay 13, 2015

Please see complaint number

Mar 31, 2015

Contrary to LL58/87 (Handicap Access)

77

CCLOSEDNov 12, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 26, 2015

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDMay 13, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 17, 2015

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDMar 23, 2015

Ecb violation served

Mar 15, 2015

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDMar 23, 2015

Please see complaint number

Mar 15, 2015

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDMar 23, 2015

Please see complaint number

Mar 13, 2015

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDMar 23, 2015

Please see complaint number

Mar 12, 2015

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDMar 23, 2015

Please see complaint number

Mar 12, 2015

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDMar 23, 2015

Please see complaint number

Mar 11, 2015

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDMar 23, 2015

Please see complaint number

Mar 11, 2015

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDMar 23, 2015

Please see complaint number

Mar 10, 2015

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDMar 23, 2015

Please see complaint number

Mar 10, 2015

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDMar 23, 2015

Please see complaint number

Mar 7, 2015

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDMar 23, 2015

Please see complaint number

Feb 27, 2015

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDMar 23, 2015

Please see complaint number

Feb 24, 2015

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDMar 23, 2015

Please see complaint number

Jul 17, 2014

Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper

53

DCLOSEDDec 15, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 27, 2014

Compliance Inspection

5F

DCLOSEDMar 27, 2014

Compliance inspection performed

Jun 27, 2013

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDOct 21, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 5, 2013

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJun 24, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 14, 2013

Debris – Excessive

09

BCLOSEDJun 12, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 26, 2013

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDMar 4, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 16, 2013

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDJan 18, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 16, 2012

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

21

BCLOSEDJul 18, 2012

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Jul 13, 2012

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDAug 30, 2012

Buildings violation(s) served

Jun 6, 2012

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDAug 30, 2012

Please see complaint number

Jun 4, 2012

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDAug 30, 2012

Please see complaint number

May 22, 2012

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDAug 30, 2012

Please see complaint number

Jul 27, 2011

Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper

53

DCLOSEDOct 7, 2011

Please see complaint number

Jul 25, 2011

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDAug 23, 2011

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 18, 2011

Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper

53

DCLOSEDJun 17, 2011

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

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