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149 PAYSON AVENUE

Manhattan · ZIP 10034 · BIN 1065067 · Inwood · On record since Jan 23, 2004 · Built 1927

NeighborhoodⓘInwood
Worse than most buildings in Inwood
More complaints than 88% of residential buildings in Inwood over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
88th pct
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaints have increased in the last 2 years
↑ Up 100% in the last 2 years (10 vs 5 prior 2 yrs)
1050'21'26
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
More serious complaints than most buildings nearby
44 Priority A and B complaints over 22 years — 2.5 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
2.5/yr89th pct(med. 0.2/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 2004
64
1 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
5
Total Priority Bⓘ
39
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
6%
1 complaint
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed Jan 23, 2004. Latest: Apr 17, 2026.

Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
Complaint log
64total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
Apr 17, 2026

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CACTIVE——
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Jan 8, 2026

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDApr 6, 2026

Ecb violation served

Dec 1, 2025

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDDec 26, 2025

Complaint referred to department of environmental protection(dep)

Nov 7, 2025

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDNov 18, 2025

Complaint referred to department of environmental protection(dep)

Nov 7, 2025

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDJan 8, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 21, 2025

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDMar 21, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 6, 2025

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDJun 3, 2025

Ecb violation served

Feb 5, 2025

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDJun 3, 2025

Please see complaint number

Jan 6, 2025

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDJan 8, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 6, 2025

Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper

53

DCLOSEDMar 26, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 27, 2023

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDSep 28, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 1, 2023

Illegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings

4A

BCLOSEDMar 7, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Sep 1, 2023

Illegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings

4A

BCLOSEDFeb 2, 2024

Please see complaint number

Aug 12, 2023

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDSep 25, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 11, 2023

Construction Enforcement Work Order (DOB)

1X

BCLOSEDJul 11, 2023

Buildings violation(s) served

Apr 10, 2023

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDMay 19, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 27, 2023

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDApr 11, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 3, 2021

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDFeb 18, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 1, 2021

Plumbing: Defective/Leaking/Not Maintained

94

CCLOSEDMar 2, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jan 29, 2021

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDFeb 4, 2021

Ecb violation served

Dec 24, 2019

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDJan 21, 2020

Ecb violation served

Dec 11, 2019

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDDec 13, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 7, 2019

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDDec 11, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 3, 2019

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDDec 4, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 17, 2019

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDNov 18, 2019

Complaint referred to housing preservation and development (hpd)

Apr 9, 2019

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDMay 15, 2019

Ecb violation served

Feb 14, 2019

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDMar 23, 2019

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jan 29, 2019

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDMar 1, 2019

Ecb violation served

Jan 17, 2019

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDJan 17, 2019

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Jan 5, 2019

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJan 12, 2019

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Dec 21, 2018

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDJan 12, 2019

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Nov 30, 2018

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDJan 24, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 17, 2018

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDNov 24, 2018

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Nov 6, 2018

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDNov 7, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 6, 2018

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDNov 7, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 22, 2018

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDDec 22, 2018

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Mar 22, 2018

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDMay 24, 2018

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Feb 20, 2018

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDApr 21, 2018

Access denied - 2nd attempt

Jan 30, 2018

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDFeb 28, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 3, 2018

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDJan 4, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 6, 2017

SEP – Professional Certification Compliance Audit

4B

BCLOSEDAug 1, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 18, 2016

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDFeb 14, 2017

Access denied - 2nd attempt

May 26, 2016

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJul 13, 2016

Ecb violation served

Apr 30, 2016

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJul 13, 2016

Please see complaint number

Apr 29, 2016

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJul 13, 2016

Please see complaint number

Jan 6, 2016

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDJan 6, 2016

Complaint referred to department of transportation (dot)

Dec 15, 2015

Elevator Not Inspected/Illegal/No Permit

80

DCLOSEDMar 8, 2016

Please see complaint number

Dec 15, 2015

Elevator Not Inspected/Illegal/No Permit

80

DCLOSEDMar 8, 2016

Please see complaint number

Dec 11, 2015

Elevator Not Inspected/Illegal/No Permit

80

DCLOSEDMar 8, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 13, 2015

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDMay 14, 2015

Ecb violation served

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