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770 WEST 181 STREET

Manhattan · ZIP 10033 · BIN 1064275 · Washington Heights (North) · On record since Dec 15, 1989 · Built 1920

NeighborhoodⓘWashington Heights (No…
Among the most complained-about buildings in Washington Heights (North)
More complaints than 96% of residential buildings in Washington Heights (North) over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
96th pct
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaints have increased in the last 2 years
↑ Up 1325% in the last 2 years (57 vs 4 prior 2 yrs)
50250'21'26
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
More serious complaints than most buildings nearby
67 Priority A and B complaints over 36 years — 4.7 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
4.7/yr88th pct(med. 0.3/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 1989
97
12 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
14
Total Priority Bⓘ
53
7 active
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
20%
10 complaints
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed Dec 15, 1989. Latest: May 17, 2026.

Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
Complaint log
97total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
Jul 5, 2025

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDJul 17, 2025

Ecb violation served

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Jun 29, 2025

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDJul 15, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Mar 23, 2025

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDMar 25, 2025

Insufficient information/unable to locate address

Feb 19, 2025

Tenant Safety Inspection

6V

CCLOSEDFeb 20, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 3, 2024

Illegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings

4A

BCLOSEDDec 26, 2024

Access denied - 2nd attempt

Dec 2, 2024

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDDec 3, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 1, 2024

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDDec 2, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 21, 2022

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDDec 23, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 8, 2022

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDAug 19, 2022

Ecb violation served

Jul 6, 2022

Illegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings

4A

BCLOSEDOct 17, 2022

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Dec 3, 2021

Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit

23

BCLOSEDDec 4, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 19, 2021

Tenant Safety Inspection

6V

CCLOSEDSep 16, 2021

Compliance inspection performed

Jun 30, 2021

Tenant Safety Inspection

6V

CCLOSEDJun 30, 2021

Compliance inspection performed

Oct 7, 2020

Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit

23

BCLOSEDOct 9, 2020

Ecb violation served

May 22, 2020

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDMay 26, 2020

Ecb violation served

Jul 2, 2019

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDAug 28, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 16, 2018

Sign Falling: Danger/Sign Erection or Display In-Progress (Illegal)

50

ACLOSEDApr 16, 2018

Ecb violation served

Apr 16, 2018

Sign Falling: Danger/Sign Erection or Display In-Progress (Illegal)

50

ACLOSEDApr 17, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 2, 2015

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDSep 9, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 20, 2010

Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper

53

DCLOSEDMar 4, 2011

Complaint referred to fire department of new york (fdny)

Oct 24, 2010

Plumbing: Defective/Leaking/Not Maintained

94

CCLOSEDOct 27, 2010

Ecb violation served

May 5, 2009

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDMay 5, 2009

Violation served for disobeying vacate order

Dec 19, 2008

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDDec 31, 2008

Complaint referred to department of transportation (dot)

Jul 29, 2008

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDAug 6, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 29, 2008

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDAug 13, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 10, 2008

Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper

53

DCLOSEDAug 18, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 19, 2008

Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper

53

DCLOSEDJul 16, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 7, 2008

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDMar 13, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 7, 2008

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDApr 8, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 12, 2007

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDDec 28, 2007

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Jun 5, 2007

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDSep 19, 2007

Stop work order fully rescinded n

May 12, 2007

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDMay 29, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 14, 2007

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDFeb 22, 2007

Buildings violation(s) served

Nov 13, 2005

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDDec 6, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 2, 2004

Adult Establishment

75

BCLOSEDOct 4, 2016

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

May 28, 2004

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDJun 2, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 27, 2003

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDOct 27, 2003

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 2, 2003

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDMay 15, 2003

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 8, 2003

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDApr 22, 2003

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 3, 2003

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDFeb 3, 2003

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

Jun 10, 1999

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJun 11, 1999

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 3, 1999

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDMay 11, 1999

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 5, 1999

Building – In Danger of Collapse

28

ACLOSEDJan 5, 1999

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 10, 1998

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDDec 16, 1998

Ecb & buildings violations served

Aug 15, 1995

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDApr 8, 1997

Complaint resolved by periodic inspection

Mar 6, 1991

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDMar 26, 1991

Buildings violation(s) served

Dec 15, 1989

Falling – Part of Building in Danger of

41

ACLOSEDDec 20, 1989

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

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