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2155-57 AMSTERDAM AVENUE

Manhattan · ZIP 10032 · BIN 1062662 · Washington Heights (South) · On record since Sep 12, 1995 · Built 1906

NeighborhoodⓘWashington Heights (So…
Among the most complained-about buildings in Washington Heights (South)
More complaints than 93% of residential buildings in Washington Heights (South) over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
93rd pct
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaint rate has been consistent over time
↑ Up 50% in the last 2 years (3 vs 2 prior 2 yrs)
52.50'21'26
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
More serious complaints than most buildings nearby
27 Priority A and B complaints over 31 years — 1.0 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
1.0/yr88th pct(med. 0.2/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 1995
34
1 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
14
Total Priority Bⓘ
13
1 active
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
0%
0 complaints
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed Sep 12, 1995. Latest: May 19, 2026.

Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
Complaint log
34total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
May 19, 2026

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BACTIVE——
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Apr 29, 2026

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDApr 30, 2026

Ecb violation served

Apr 26, 2025

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDApr 28, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 21, 2022

Debris – Excessive

09

BCLOSEDOct 28, 2022

Ecb violation served

Oct 21, 2022

Storefront or Business Sign/Awning/Marquee/Canopy – Illegal

49

CCLOSEDDec 13, 2022

Ecb violation served

Dec 15, 2021

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDFeb 4, 2022

Ecb violation served

Apr 20, 2021

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDApr 21, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Mar 12, 2021

Construction Enforcement Work Order (DOB)

1X

BCLOSEDMar 16, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 11, 2021

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDMar 11, 2021

Partial vacate order issued p

Mar 17, 2019

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDMar 25, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 17, 2018

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDDec 18, 2018

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Feb 28, 2017

Plumbing: Defective/Leaking/Not Maintained

94

CCLOSEDJan 11, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 7, 2015

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDDec 21, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 28, 2014

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDOct 24, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 29, 2013

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDSep 3, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 28, 2012

Site Conditions Endangering Workers

91

ACLOSEDNov 6, 2012

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

May 12, 2011

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJun 15, 2011

Ecb violation served

Aug 3, 2010

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDAug 16, 2010

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 16, 2010

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDAug 10, 2010

Buildings violation(s) prepared & attempt to serve will be made

May 7, 2010

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDMay 9, 2010

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 4, 2010

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDMay 5, 2010

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 21, 2009

Facade: Defective/Cracking

84

ACLOSEDJul 23, 2009

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 30, 2009

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDMay 1, 2009

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 30, 2007

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDJan 30, 2007

Please see complaint number

Jan 30, 2007

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDJan 30, 2007

Ecb & buildings violations served

Jun 23, 2006

Fence – None/Inadequate/Illegal

15

BCLOSEDJun 30, 2006

Please see complaint number

May 7, 2006

Fence – None/Inadequate/Illegal

15

BCLOSEDMay 19, 2006

Please see complaint number

Feb 18, 2006

Demolition – Unsafe/Illegal/Mechanical Demo

12

ACLOSEDFeb 21, 2006

Buildings violation(s) served

Jun 2, 2005

Fence – None/Inadequate/Illegal

15

BCLOSEDJun 16, 2005

Ecb & buildings violations served

Jun 8, 2001

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDJun 8, 2001

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 29, 2001

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDMay 29, 2001

Ecb & buildings violations served

May 29, 2001

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDJun 7, 2001

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 7, 2001

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDFeb 16, 2001

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 12, 1995

Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper

53

DCLOSEDOct 12, 1995

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection