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529 WEST 212 STREET

Manhattan · ZIP 10034 · BIN 1064874 · Inwood · On record since Mar 29, 1996 · Built 1925

NeighborhoodⓘInwood
Among the most complained-about buildings in Inwood
More complaints than 96% of residential buildings in Inwood 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 350% in the last 2 years (27 vs 6 prior 2 yrs)
20100'21'26
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
More serious complaints than most buildings nearby
32 Priority A and B complaints over 30 years — 2.5 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
2.5/yr88th pct(med. 0.2/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 1996
58
1 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
5
Total Priority Bⓘ
27
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
17%
6 complaints
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed Mar 29, 1996. Latest: Apr 6, 2026.

Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
Complaint log
58total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
Apr 6, 2026

Failure to Maintain

73

CACTIVEApr 8, 2026

Inspector unable to gain access - 1st attempt

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Apr 4, 2026

Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)

66

BCLOSEDApr 13, 2026

Ecb violation served

Mar 11, 2026

Debris – Excessive

09

BCLOSEDMar 13, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 15, 2025

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDJan 8, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 27, 2025

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDOct 27, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 27, 2025

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

23

BCLOSEDOct 28, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 24, 2025

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

23

BCLOSEDOct 27, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 24, 2025

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

23

BCLOSEDOct 27, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 14, 2025

Plumbing: Defective/Leaking/Not Maintained

94

CCLOSEDOct 16, 2025

Ecb violation served

Jul 25, 2025

Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper

53

DCLOSEDOct 29, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 13, 2025

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDDec 12, 2025

Ecb violation served

May 1, 2025

Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Work In-Progress

5G

BCLOSEDMay 20, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Apr 30, 2025

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDMay 1, 2025

Ecb violation served

Apr 28, 2025

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDApr 29, 2025

Access denied - 2nd attempt

Apr 24, 2025

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDApr 25, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Apr 16, 2025

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDApr 21, 2025

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

Apr 8, 2025

Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)

66

BCLOSEDApr 11, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 13, 2025

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDMar 13, 2025

Ecb violation served

Mar 13, 2025

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDMar 14, 2025

Ecb violation served

Feb 27, 2025

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDFeb 27, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 24, 2025

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDFeb 25, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jan 27, 2025

Building Under Structural Monitoring

2F

DCLOSEDJan 27, 2025N1
Jan 25, 2025

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDJan 27, 2025

Ecb violation served

Dec 19, 2024

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDDec 20, 2024

Ecb violation served

Dec 5, 2024

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDDec 5, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 5, 2024

Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Plumbing Work In-Progress

76

ACLOSEDDec 6, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 12, 2024

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDJan 15, 2025

Ecb violation served

May 21, 2024

Demolition – Unsafe/Illegal/Mechanical Demo

12

ACLOSEDMay 21, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 23, 2024

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDJun 21, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 2, 2023

Plumbing: Defective/Leaking/Not Maintained

94

CCLOSEDDec 8, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 30, 2023

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDDec 6, 2023

Ecb violation served

Nov 30, 2023

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDDec 6, 2023

Ecb violation served

Jul 26, 2023

Enforcement Work Order (DOB)

1Y

DCLOSEDAug 14, 2023

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jun 1, 2023

Enforcement Work Order (DOB)

1Y

DCLOSEDJun 8, 2023

Ecb violation served

Jan 7, 2023

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDJan 11, 2023

Ecb violation served

Aug 17, 2022

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDAug 17, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 26, 2021

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDApr 28, 2021

Ecb violation served

Apr 4, 2021

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDApr 22, 2021

Ecb violation served

Mar 11, 2021

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDMar 11, 2021

Ecb violation served

Mar 10, 2021

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDApr 20, 2021

Please see complaint number

Mar 6, 2021

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDApr 20, 2021

Please see complaint number

Feb 17, 2021

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDFeb 17, 2021

Ecb violation served

Apr 16, 2020

Illegal Commercial/Manufacturing Use in Residential Zone

74

CCLOSEDApr 30, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 6, 2018

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDNov 15, 2018

Ecb violation served

Aug 14, 2018

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDAug 15, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 14, 2018

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDSep 5, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 29, 2017

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJan 22, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 11, 2015

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDMar 26, 2015

Ecb violation served

Jul 18, 2014

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDSep 10, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 2, 2013

Illegal Commercial/Manufacturing Use in Residential Zone

74

CCLOSEDSep 3, 2013

Partial stop work order p

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