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55 EAST 131 STREET

Manhattan · ZIP 10037 · BIN 1087982 · East Harlem (North) · On record since Mar 29, 1996 · Built 2008

NeighborhoodⓘEast Harlem (North)
Among the most complained-about buildings in East Harlem (North)
More complaints than 98% of residential buildings in East Harlem (North) over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
98th pct
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaints have decreased in recent years
↓ Down 42% in the last 2 years (19 vs 33 prior 2 yrs)
50250'21'26
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
More serious complaints than most buildings nearby
61 Priority A and B complaints over 30 years — 1.8 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
1.8/yr89th pct(med. 0.1/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 1996
158
2 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
14
Total Priority Bⓘ
47
1 active
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
6%
4 complaints
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed Mar 29, 1996. Latest: Apr 5, 2026.

Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
Complaint log
158total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
Jul 11, 2018

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDAug 13, 2018
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Jul 10, 2018

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDAug 13, 2018

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Jun 30, 2018

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDAug 13, 2018

Please see complaint number

Jun 29, 2018

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDAug 6, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 16, 2018

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDApr 20, 2018

Please see complaint number

Apr 16, 2018

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDApr 20, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 14, 2018

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDApr 20, 2018

Please see complaint number

Apr 13, 2018

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDApr 20, 2018

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Jun 24, 2017

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJul 6, 2017

Ecb violation served

May 30, 2017

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDMay 31, 2017

Ecb violation served

Apr 4, 2017

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDMar 14, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 25, 2016

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

71

BCLOSEDNov 7, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 13, 2016

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

71

BCLOSEDNov 26, 2016

Please see complaint number

Nov 13, 2015

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDApr 10, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 6, 2015

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJan 5, 2016

Ecb violation served

Nov 4, 2015

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJan 27, 2016

Ecb violation served

Nov 4, 2015

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJan 27, 2016

Please see complaint number

Oct 28, 2015

Elevator Not Inspected/Illegal/No Permit

80

DCLOSEDJan 27, 2016

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Oct 23, 2015

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJan 27, 2016

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Oct 22, 2015

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJan 27, 2016

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Oct 18, 2015

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJan 27, 2016

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Oct 18, 2015

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJan 27, 2016

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Oct 15, 2015

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJan 27, 2016

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Oct 14, 2015

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJan 27, 2016

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Oct 13, 2015

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDOct 14, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 13, 2015

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJan 27, 2016

Please see complaint number

Oct 12, 2015

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJan 27, 2016

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Jun 26, 2015

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDJun 29, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 15, 2014

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDDec 16, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 24, 2014

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDDec 1, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 13, 2014

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDDec 20, 2016

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Oct 24, 2014

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDDec 8, 2014

Ecb violation served

Apr 22, 2013

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDApr 15, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 20, 2013

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDApr 15, 2014

Please see complaint number

Apr 19, 2013

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDApr 15, 2014

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Apr 19, 2013

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDApr 15, 2014

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Mar 26, 2013

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDMar 28, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 13, 2012

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDJan 16, 2012

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 17, 2011

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

88

BCLOSEDJan 12, 2012

Please see complaint number

Aug 17, 2011

Site Conditions Endangering Workers

91

ACLOSEDAug 17, 2011

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 29, 2010

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDMay 24, 2011

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 1, 2010

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJun 16, 2011

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 31, 2010

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJun 16, 2011

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 17, 2010

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJun 30, 2010

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 26, 2009

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJun 30, 2010

Please see complaint number

Sep 23, 2008

Debris – Excessive

09

BCLOSEDOct 2, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 12, 2008

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDOct 22, 2015

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Jan 11, 2008

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

23

BCLOSEDMar 20, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 8, 2007

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDAug 16, 2007

Ecb & buildings violations served

Jul 18, 2007

Demolition – Unsafe/Illegal/Mechanical Demo

12

ACLOSEDOct 10, 2007

Stop work order fully rescinded n

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