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248 WEST 88TH ST

Manhattan · ZIP 10024 · BIN 1080398 · Upper West Side (Central) · On record since Jun 23, 1989 · Built 1984

NeighborhoodⓘUpper West Side (Centr…
Better than most buildings in Upper West Side (Central)
More complaints than 35% of residential buildings in Upper West Side (Central) over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
35th pct
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaint rate has been consistent over time
→ Stable in the last 2 years (3 vs 3 prior 2 yrs)
52.50'22'26
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
Fewer serious complaints than most buildings nearby
31 Priority A and B complaints over 37 years — 1.0 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
1.0/yr38th pct(med. 0.1/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 1989
45
0 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
9
Total Priority Bⓘ
22
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
0%
0 complaints
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed Jun 23, 1989. Latest: Mar 12, 2026.

Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
Complaint log
45total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
Mar 12, 2026

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

23

BCLOSEDMar 16, 2026
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No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 14, 2025

Storefront or Business Sign/Awning/Marquee/Canopy – Illegal

49

CCLOSEDNov 5, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 12, 2024

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDJan 21, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 12, 2023

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDApr 12, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 7, 2022

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

23

BCLOSEDNov 9, 2022

Ecb violation served

Oct 13, 2022

Construction Safety Compliance (CSC) Action

8A

BCLOSEDOct 25, 2022

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Oct 13, 2022

Construction Safety Compliance (CSC) Action

8A

BCLOSEDOct 25, 2022

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Oct 13, 2022

Construction Safety Compliance (CSC) Action

8A

BCLOSEDOct 25, 2022

Stop work order fully rescinded n

May 30, 2020

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDMay 30, 2020

Ecb violation served

May 21, 2018

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

23

BCLOSEDMay 22, 2018

Ecb violation served

May 17, 2017

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDAug 2, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 12, 2017

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDAug 2, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 5, 2017

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJun 20, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 19, 2016

Site Conditions Endangering Workers

91

ACLOSEDApr 19, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 24, 2015

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDJul 26, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 4, 2015

SST Tracking Complaint

4F

DCLOSEDMar 30, 2015

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Oct 31, 2014

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

23

BCLOSEDOct 31, 2014

Please see complaint number

Oct 31, 2014

Suspended (Hanging) Scaffolds – No Permit/License/Dangerous/Accident

1E

ACLOSEDOct 31, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 1, 2014

SST Tracking Complaint

4F

DCLOSEDJul 1, 2014

Ecb violation served

Mar 27, 2014

Compliance Inspection

5F

DCLOSEDMar 27, 2014

Compliance inspection performed

Feb 3, 2014

Failure to Retain Water/Improper Drainage (LL103/89)

85

CCLOSEDFeb 3, 2014

Complaint referred to department of environmental protection(dep)

Nov 18, 2013

SST Tracking Complaint

4F

DCLOSEDDec 23, 2013

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Sep 19, 2013

Adjacent Buildings – Not Protected

03

ACLOSEDSep 19, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 22, 2011

Site Conditions Endangering Workers

91

ACLOSEDDec 28, 2011

Ecb violation served

Jul 31, 2011

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDOct 9, 2012

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 3, 2010

Failure to Retain Water/Improper Drainage (LL103/89)

85

CCLOSEDApr 16, 2010

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 14, 2008

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDJun 25, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 6, 2008

Crane: No Permit/License/Cert/Unsafe/Illegal

67

ACLOSEDApr 7, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 17, 2007

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDFeb 4, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 16, 2007

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDAug 2, 2007

Buildings violation(s) served

Mar 12, 2007

Safety Net/Guard Rail – Damaged/Inadequate/None (over 6-stories/75FT)

21

BCLOSEDMar 21, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 3, 2006

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDOct 18, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 13, 2006

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDApr 21, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 15, 2002

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDNov 15, 2002

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 14, 2002

Crane: No Permit/License/Cert/Unsafe/Illegal

67

ACLOSEDSep 9, 2002

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 22, 2002

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDMar 27, 2002

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 8, 2002

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJul 3, 2007

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Dec 17, 2001

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

23

BCLOSEDDec 27, 2001

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 8, 1998

Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper

53

DCLOSEDFeb 17, 1999

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

Jun 5, 1998

Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper

53

DCLOSEDJun 16, 1998

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 1, 1998

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDFeb 17, 1999

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

Jun 1, 1998

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDJun 17, 1998

Buildings violation(s) served

Dec 23, 1997

Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper

53

DCLOSEDFeb 10, 1998

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Aug 25, 1989

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDSep 5, 1989

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 23, 1989

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDJul 10, 1989

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection