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553 WEST 204 STREET

Manhattan · ZIP 10034 · BIN 1064734 · Inwood · On record since Jan 5, 1996 · Built 1927

NeighborhoodⓘInwood
About average for Inwood
More complaints than 63% of residential buildings in Inwood over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
63rd pct
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaint rate has been consistent over time
↑ Up 33% in the last 2 years (4 vs 3 prior 2 yrs)
52.50'21'25
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
About as many serious complaints as similar buildings
54 Priority A and B complaints over 30 years — 1.1 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
1.1/yr60th pct(med. 0.2/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 1996
73
0 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
19
Total Priority Bⓘ
35
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
38%
3 complaints
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed Jan 5, 1996. Latest: Jun 1, 2025.

Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
Complaint log
73total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
Feb 4, 2007

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDFeb 15, 2007
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Buildings violation(s) served

May 11, 2006

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDMay 11, 2006

Ecb & buildings violations served

Feb 1, 2006

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDFeb 9, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 6, 2006

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDJan 25, 2006

Buildings violation(s) served

Dec 14, 2005

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDJan 25, 2006

Buildings violation(s) served

Dec 14, 2005

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDJan 25, 2006

Buildings violation(s) served

Sep 9, 2005

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDJan 25, 2006

Buildings violation(s) served

Apr 6, 2005

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDSep 2, 2005

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Apr 6, 2005

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDSep 2, 2005

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Nov 21, 2004

Boiler: Fumes/Smoke/Carbon Monoxide

56

ACLOSEDNov 30, 2004

Buildings violation(s) served

Jun 14, 2004

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDJun 14, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 27, 2001

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDApr 23, 2001

Insufficient information/unable to locate address

Nov 29, 2000

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDDec 5, 2000

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 20, 2000

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDNov 27, 2000

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 25, 1997

Commercial Use – Illegal

33

CCLOSEDJan 26, 1998

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

Nov 25, 1997

Illegal Commercial/Manufacturing Use in Residential Zone

74

CCLOSEDFeb 2, 1999

Complaint accepted by padlock unit

Nov 19, 1997

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDDec 9, 1997

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

Mar 25, 1996

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDMar 26, 1996

Buildings violation(s) served

Mar 15, 1996

Structural Stability Affected

43

ACLOSEDMar 18, 1996

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

Feb 21, 1996

Structural Stability Affected

43

ACLOSEDFeb 22, 1996

Please see complaint number

Feb 21, 1996

Falling – Part of Building in Danger of

41

ACLOSEDFeb 22, 1996

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 11, 1996

Structural Stability Affected

43

ACLOSEDFeb 7, 1996

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

Jan 5, 1996

Structural Stability Affected

43

ACLOSEDJan 10, 1996

Insufficient information/unable to locate address

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