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235 SEAMAN AVENUE

Manhattan · ZIP 10034 · BIN 1065033 · Inwood · On record since Jan 19, 1990 · Built 1935

NeighborhoodⓘInwood
Among the most complained-about buildings in Inwood
More complaints than 99% of residential buildings in Inwood over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
99th pct
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaints have increased in the last 2 years
↑ Up 740% in the last 2 years (42 vs 5 prior 2 yrs)
50250'22'26
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
Among the highest rates of serious complaints nearby
68 Priority A and B complaints over 36 years — 5.9 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
5.9/yr98th pct(med. 0.2/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 1990
79
10 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
5
Total Priority Bⓘ
63
9 active
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
13%
5 complaints
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed Jan 19, 1990. Latest: May 27, 2026.

Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
Complaint log
79total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
Mar 22, 2019

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDMar 26, 2019
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Ecb violation served

Mar 18, 2019

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDMar 20, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 29, 2019

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDJan 30, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 4, 2019

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDJan 8, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 29, 2018

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDDec 3, 2018

Ecb violation served

Nov 10, 2018

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDDec 19, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 29, 2018

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDFeb 20, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 9, 2017

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDNov 10, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 9, 2017

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

23

BCLOSEDOct 21, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 27, 2017

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDOct 3, 2017

Ecb violation served

Aug 4, 2017

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDAug 8, 2017

Ecb violation served

May 30, 2017

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJun 5, 2017

Ecb violation served

Jan 23, 2017

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJan 30, 2017

Please see complaint number

Jan 23, 2017

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJan 30, 2017

Ecb violation served

Jan 3, 2017

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJan 19, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 13, 2016

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

23

BCLOSEDSep 15, 2016

Ecb violation served

Jun 26, 2016

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDJun 27, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 6, 2016

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDJan 13, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 5, 2016

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDMar 6, 2016

Complaint referred to housing preservation and development (hpd)

Feb 24, 2010

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDMar 18, 2010

Ecb violation served

May 24, 2008

Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper

53

DCLOSEDJun 26, 2008

Ecb & buildings violations served

Oct 22, 2007

Sprinkler System – Inadequate

52

BCLOSEDOct 25, 2007

Ecb & buildings violations served

Feb 5, 2007

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDMar 1, 2007

Please see complaint number

Feb 3, 2007

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDMar 1, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 29, 2006

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJul 5, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 9, 2005

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDNov 10, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 1, 1997

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDSep 18, 1997

Complaint resolved by periodic inspection

Feb 15, 1996

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDSep 18, 1997

Complaint resolved by periodic inspection

Jan 19, 1990

Boiler: Fumes/Smoke/Carbon Monoxide

56

ACLOSEDFeb 15, 1990

Buildings violation(s) served

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