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254 WEST 43 STREET

Manhattan · ZIP 10036 · BIN 1085096 · Midtown-Times Square · On record since Mar 27, 1992 · Built 1929

NeighborhoodⓘMidtown-Times Square
Worse than most buildings in Midtown-Times Square
More complaints than 86% of residential buildings in Midtown-Times Square over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
86th pct
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaints have increased in the last 2 years
↑ Up 169% in the last 2 years (35 vs 13 prior 2 yrs)
20100'21'26
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
More serious complaints than most buildings nearby
88 Priority A and B complaints over 34 years — 4.3 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
4.3/yr81st pct(med. 0.3/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 1992
137
2 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
28
Total Priority Bⓘ
60
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
0%
0 complaints
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed Mar 27, 1992. Latest: Apr 9, 2026.

Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
Complaint log
137total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
Jan 14, 2009

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDJan 28, 2009
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A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor

Ecb violation served

Nov 4, 2008

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDDec 5, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 8, 2008

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

1E

ACLOSEDAug 25, 2008

Ecb & buildings violations served

Aug 7, 2008

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDAug 8, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 4, 2008

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDAug 26, 2008

Buildings violation(s) served

Jun 9, 2008

Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper

53

DCLOSEDOct 1, 2008

Ecb & buildings violations served

Aug 13, 2007

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDAug 29, 2007

Ecb & buildings violations served

Sep 15, 2005

Plumbing: Defective/Leaking/Not Maintained

94

CCLOSEDSep 19, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 27, 2005

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDJul 1, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 29, 2003

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

49

CCLOSEDJun 10, 2003

Please see complaint number

Apr 8, 2003

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

49

CCLOSEDMay 22, 2003

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 11, 2003

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

49

CCLOSEDJun 10, 2003

Please see complaint number

Mar 11, 2003

Sign Falling: Danger/Sign Erection or Display In-Progress (Illegal)

50

ACLOSEDMar 11, 2003

Ecb & buildings violations served

Jan 3, 2003

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDFeb 5, 2003

Buildings violation(s) served

Dec 6, 2001

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDDec 14, 2001

Buildings violation(s) served

Jun 14, 2001

Illegal Social Club

51

BCLOSEDJun 14, 2001

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 22, 2001

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDOct 24, 2001

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 25, 2001

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDMay 2, 2001

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 3, 2000

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDAug 9, 2000

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 28, 2000

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

23

BCLOSEDJul 7, 2000

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 8, 1999

Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper

53

DCLOSEDMar 11, 1999

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 24, 1998

Sprinkler System – Inadequate

52

BCLOSEDDec 23, 1999

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 14, 1998

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDDec 14, 1998

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 31, 1998

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDAug 6, 1998

Buildings violation(s) served

May 21, 1998

Elevator: Danger Condition/Shaft Open/Unguarded

62

ACLOSEDJun 1, 1998

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 14, 1998

Elevator: Danger Condition/Shaft Open/Unguarded

62

ACLOSEDJun 1, 1998

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 8, 1998

Falling – Part of Building in Danger of

41

ACLOSEDMay 8, 1998

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 6, 1998

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDJan 4, 1999

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 16, 1998

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDApr 17, 1998

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Apr 9, 1998

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDApr 9, 1998

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 9, 1998

Falling – Part of Building

40

ACLOSEDJan 9, 1998

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 29, 1997

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDDec 30, 1997

Buildings violation(s) served

Dec 15, 1997

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJun 30, 2008

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Nov 19, 1997

Structural Stability Affected

43

ACLOSEDNov 19, 1997

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 26, 1996

Egress: No Secondary Means

39

ACLOSEDJul 7, 1997

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

Dec 20, 1995

Egress: No Secondary Means

39

ACLOSEDJul 7, 1997

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

Mar 27, 1992

Refer to Operations for Determination

98

DCLOSEDApr 13, 1992

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

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