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251 SHERMAN AVENUE

Manhattan · ZIP 10034 · BIN 1064786 · Inwood · On record since Oct 21, 1996 · Built 1927

NeighborhoodⓘInwood
Worse than most buildings in Inwood
More complaints than 87% of residential buildings in Inwood over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
87th pct
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaint rate has been consistent over time
→ Stable in the last 2 years (7 vs 7 prior 2 yrs)
1050'21'26
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
More serious complaints than most buildings nearby
32 Priority A and B complaints over 30 years — 1.5 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
1.5/yr78th pct(med. 0.2/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 1996
45
1 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
10
Total Priority Bⓘ
22
1 active
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
35%
6 complaints
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed Oct 21, 1996. Latest: Mar 3, 2026.

Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
Complaint log
1total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
Feb 9, 2026

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BACTIVEApr 7, 2026

Inspector unable to gain access - 1st attempt

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