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162 WEST 132 STREET

Manhattan · ZIP 10027 · BIN 1058118 · Harlem (North) · On record since Sep 17, 2010 · Built 1886

NeighborhoodⓘHarlem (North)
Among the most complained-about buildings in Harlem (North)
More complaints than 99% of residential buildings in Harlem (North) over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
99th pct
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaints have decreased in recent years
↓ Down 56% in the last 2 years (4 vs 9 prior 2 yrs)
1050'21'25
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
Among the highest rates of serious complaints nearby
28 Priority A and B complaints over 16 years — 2.3 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
2.3/yr99th pct(med. 0.1/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 2010
34
0 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
4
Total Priority Bⓘ
24
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
53%
9 complaints
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed Sep 17, 2010. Latest: Dec 9, 2025.

Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
Complaint log
34total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
Dec 9, 2025

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDMar 23, 2026
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Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Nov 8, 2025

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDDec 9, 2025

Ecb violation served

Oct 11, 2025

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDJan 16, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 14, 2025

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDFeb 14, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 16, 2024

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDJan 17, 2024

Please see complaint number

Jan 14, 2024

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDJan 20, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

May 21, 2023

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDMay 21, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 18, 2023

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDMay 18, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 13, 2023

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDMar 17, 2023

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Dec 20, 2022

Unlicensed/Illegal Activity

90

CCLOSEDDec 30, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 17, 2022

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDJul 21, 2022

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Apr 25, 2022

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDOct 25, 2022

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Apr 22, 2022

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDOct 25, 2022

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Feb 5, 2022

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDMar 1, 2022

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Nov 9, 2021

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDNov 10, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 1, 2021

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDJan 11, 2022

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Aug 20, 2021

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDOct 21, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

May 13, 2021

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDOct 4, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

May 7, 2021

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDSep 22, 2021

Please see complaint number

Apr 11, 2021

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDApr 14, 2021

Ecb violation served

Mar 17, 2020

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDJan 13, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Nov 1, 2019

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDJan 3, 2020

Ecb violation served

Oct 2, 2019

Special Operations Compliance Inspection

1U

DCLOSEDOct 4, 2019

Ecb violation served

Sep 19, 2019

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDOct 22, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 24, 2018

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDMar 25, 2018

Ecb violation served

Nov 21, 2017

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDNov 24, 2017

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Dec 31, 2014

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDMar 9, 2015

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Apr 8, 2013

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDApr 10, 2013

Ecb violation served

Apr 8, 2013

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDApr 10, 2013

Ecb violation served

Sep 19, 2012

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDApr 10, 2013

Ecb violation served

Sep 16, 2012

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDOct 7, 2013

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jul 11, 2012

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDSep 18, 2012

Please see complaint number

Jul 11, 2012

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDJul 23, 2012

Ecb violation served

Sep 17, 2010

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

71

BCLOSEDJan 19, 2011

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt