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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
Nov 8, 2000

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDNov 20, 2000
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Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 30, 2000

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDNov 6, 2000

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 16, 2000

Contrary to LL58/87 (Handicap Access)

77

CCLOSEDOct 16, 2000

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 4, 2000

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDOct 4, 2000

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 20, 2000

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

21

BCLOSEDSep 25, 2000

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 1, 2000

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDSep 7, 2000

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 29, 2000

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDSep 22, 2000

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 28, 2000

Elevator: Danger Condition/Shaft Open/Unguarded

62

ACLOSEDAug 3, 2000

Buildings violation(s) served

Jul 18, 2000

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

49

CCLOSEDJul 18, 2000

Buildings violation(s) served

Jun 8, 2000

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJun 14, 2000

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 31, 2000

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJun 7, 2000

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 3, 2000

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDMay 10, 2000

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 1, 2000

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDMay 4, 2000

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 27, 2000

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDMay 5, 2000

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 7, 2000

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDApr 28, 2000

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Mar 28, 2000

Elevator: Danger Condition/Shaft Open/Unguarded

62

ACLOSEDApr 7, 2000

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 23, 2000

Elevator: Danger Condition/Shaft Open/Unguarded

62

ACLOSEDMar 31, 2000

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 17, 2000

Wall/Retaining Wall – Bulging/Cracked

54

BCLOSEDMar 23, 2000

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 13, 2000

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDMar 15, 2000

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 8, 2000

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDMar 14, 2000

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 17, 2000

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDMar 13, 2000

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 20, 2000

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJan 27, 2000

Buildings violation(s) served

Jan 19, 2000

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJan 26, 2000

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 18, 2000

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDApr 14, 2000

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 5, 2000

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJan 12, 2000

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 27, 1999

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDDec 27, 1999

Complaint referred to housing preservation and development (hpd)

Dec 16, 1999

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDDec 22, 1999

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 13, 1999

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDDec 27, 1999

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 13, 1999

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJan 14, 2000

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 6, 1999

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDDec 20, 1999

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 17, 1999

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

66

BCLOSEDNov 26, 1999

Buildings violation(s) served

Oct 6, 1999

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDOct 13, 1999

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 23, 1999

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDOct 1, 1999

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 9, 1999

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDSep 13, 1999

Please see complaint number

Sep 9, 1999

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDSep 24, 1999

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 2, 1999

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDMay 22, 2000

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 6, 1999

Wall/Retaining Wall – Bulging/Cracked

54

BCLOSEDAug 20, 1999

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 3, 1999

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDAug 3, 1999

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 19, 1999

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDAug 10, 1999

Buildings violation(s) served

Jul 1, 1999

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDJul 20, 1999

Buildings violation(s) served

Apr 19, 1999

Demolition – Unsafe/Illegal/Mechanical Demo

12

ACLOSEDApr 27, 1999

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 5, 1999

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDApr 30, 1999

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 25, 1999

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDApr 5, 1999

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 25, 1999

Debris – Excessive

09

BCLOSEDJun 29, 1999

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 10, 1999

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDMar 19, 1999

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 19, 1999

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDFeb 25, 1999

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 20, 1998

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDMay 28, 1999

Complaint resolved by periodic inspection

Sep 23, 1997

Safety Netting – None

22

BCLOSEDSep 23, 1997

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 18, 1997

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDOct 6, 1997

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 25, 1996

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

66

BCLOSEDAug 12, 1996

Complaint referred to housing preservation and development (hpd)

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