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31 EAST 29 STREET

Manhattan · ZIP 10016 · BIN 1080777 · Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square · On record since Oct 15, 1990 · Built 1903

NeighborhoodⓘMidtown South-Flatiron…
Among the most complained-about buildings in Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square
More complaints than 90% of residential buildings in Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
90th pct
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaints have increased in the last 2 years
↑ Up 29% in the last 2 years (31 vs 24 prior 2 yrs)
50250'21'26
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
More serious complaints than most buildings nearby
194 Priority A and B complaints over 36 years — 6.2 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
6.2/yr87th pct(med. 0.2/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 1990
261
2 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
43
Total Priority Bⓘ
151
1 active
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
2%
1 complaint
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed Oct 15, 1990. Latest: May 18, 2026.

Complaint log
261total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
Mar 25, 2008

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDMar 27, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

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Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
Oct 23, 2007

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDFeb 15, 2008

Please see complaint number

Oct 12, 2007

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDNov 1, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 12, 2007

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDMar 31, 2007

Ecb & buildings violations served

Mar 12, 2007

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDMar 15, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 7, 2007

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDMar 8, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 6, 2007

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDMar 15, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 6, 2007

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

66

BCLOSEDMar 7, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 6, 2007

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDApr 10, 2007

Buildings violation(s) served

Feb 22, 2007

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDFeb 23, 2007

Please see complaint number

Feb 22, 2007

SRO: Illegal Work/No Permit/Change in Occupancy Use

71

BCLOSEDMar 15, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 22, 2007

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDMar 15, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 21, 2007

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDFeb 22, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 20, 2007

Posted Notice or Order Removed/Tampered With

2A

BCLOSEDMar 15, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 20, 2007

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDMar 15, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 20, 2007

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDFeb 20, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 20, 2007

SRO: Illegal Work/No Permit/Change in Occupancy Use

71

BCLOSEDMar 15, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 20, 2007

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDFeb 20, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 17, 2007

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDFeb 17, 2007

Please see complaint number

Feb 17, 2007

SRO: Illegal Work/No Permit/Change in Occupancy Use

71

BCLOSEDFeb 17, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 17, 2007

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDMar 1, 2007

Insufficient information/unable to locate address

Feb 17, 2007

Elevator Not Inspected/Illegal/No Permit

80

DCLOSEDMar 26, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 17, 2007

Posted Notice or Order Removed/Tampered With

2A

BCLOSEDFeb 17, 2007

Please see complaint number

Feb 9, 2007

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJul 18, 2007

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Feb 9, 2007

Elevator Not Inspected/Illegal/No Permit

80

DCLOSEDMar 13, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 9, 2007

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDFeb 16, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 8, 2007

Plumbing: Defective/Leaking/Not Maintained

94

CCLOSEDJan 18, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 6, 2006

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDDec 27, 2006

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Dec 6, 2006

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

66

BCLOSEDDec 7, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 16, 2006

Sprinkler System – Inadequate

52

BCLOSEDMar 20, 2006

Please see complaint number

Mar 14, 2006

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDMar 14, 2006

Complaint referred to housing preservation and development (hpd)

Mar 9, 2006

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDMar 28, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 8, 2006

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDMar 14, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 7, 2006

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDMar 13, 2006

Buildings violation(s) served

Mar 7, 2006

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDMar 28, 2006

Ecb & buildings violations served

Mar 4, 2006

Sprinkler System – Inadequate

52

BCLOSEDMar 14, 2006

Ecb & buildings violations served

Mar 4, 2006

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDMar 6, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 13, 2006

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDFeb 17, 2006

Buildings violation(s) served

Oct 28, 2005

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDNov 25, 2005

Ecb & buildings violations served

Mar 8, 2005

Gas Hook-Up/Piping – Illegal or Defective

65

ACLOSEDMar 9, 2005

Ecb & buildings violations served

Mar 8, 2005

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDMar 14, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 29, 2003

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDApr 5, 2004

Buildings violation(s) served

Sep 4, 2001

Contrary to LL58/87 (Handicap Access)

77

CCLOSEDSep 7, 2001

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 1, 2001

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDJun 8, 2001

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 21, 2001

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

49

CCLOSEDApr 2, 2001

Buildings violation(s) & criminal court summons served

Feb 28, 2001

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

49

CCLOSEDFeb 28, 2001

Buildings violation(s) served

Feb 8, 2001

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

49

CCLOSEDFeb 28, 2001

Please see complaint number

Dec 4, 2000

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDDec 6, 2000

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 4, 2000

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDDec 27, 2000

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 1, 2000

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDDec 6, 2000

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

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