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198 AVENUE A

Manhattan · ZIP 10009 · BIN 1005198 · East Village · On record since Mar 15, 2001 · Built 1910

NeighborhoodⓘEast Village
Among the most complained-about buildings in East Village
More complaints than 100% of residential buildings in East Village over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
100th pct
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaints have increased in the last 2 years
↑ Up 164% in the last 2 years (29 vs 11 prior 2 yrs)
20100'22'26
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
Among the highest rates of serious complaints nearby
59 Priority A and B complaints over 26 years — 5.0 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
5.0/yr99th pct(med. 0.2/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 2001
84
6 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
20
Total Priority Bⓘ
39
4 active
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
15%
6 complaints
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed Mar 15, 2001. Latest: Sep 28, 2026.

Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
Complaint log
84total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
Sep 28, 2026

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDSep 30, 2026
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No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 24, 2026

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDSep 25, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 21, 2026

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDSep 21, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 18, 2026

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDSep 20, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 9, 2026

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDSep 9, 2026

Ecb violation served

Aug 19, 2026

Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper

53

DACTIVEAug 21, 2026

Complaint assigned to boiler unit

Aug 17, 2026

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDAug 18, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 31, 2026

Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper

53

DACTIVEAug 5, 2026

Complaint assigned to boiler unit

Jul 11, 2026

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BACTIVE——
Jul 1, 2026

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BACTIVE——
Jun 15, 2026

Illegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings

4A

BACTIVE——
Jun 3, 2026

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDJun 5, 2026

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

May 16, 2026

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDMay 18, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 11, 2026

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDMay 13, 2026

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

May 6, 2026

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDMay 14, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 20, 2026

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDApr 20, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 31, 2026

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BACTIVE——
Mar 9, 2026

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDMar 26, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 23, 2025

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDFeb 20, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 6, 2025

Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper

53

DCLOSEDDec 22, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 13, 2025

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDAug 22, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 18, 2025

Plumbing: Defective/Leaking/Not Maintained

94

CCLOSEDApr 23, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 18, 2025

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDApr 25, 2025

Insufficient information/unable to locate address

Mar 11, 2025

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDJun 6, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 27, 2025

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDFeb 27, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 19, 2025

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDFeb 22, 2025

Ecb violation served

Feb 11, 2025

Enforcement Work Order (DOB)

1Y

DCLOSEDFeb 14, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 14, 2024

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDJan 2, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 15, 2024

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDOct 17, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Aug 28, 2024

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDAug 30, 2024

Please see complaint number

May 3, 2024

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

66

BCLOSEDMay 31, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Apr 27, 2024

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDMay 19, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 25, 2024

Tenant Safety Inspection

6V

CCLOSEDApr 25, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 29, 2024

Tenant Safety Inspection

6V

CCLOSEDMar 29, 2024

Compliance inspection performed

Feb 20, 2024

Tenant Safety Inspection

6V

CCLOSEDFeb 22, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 1, 2023

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDDec 4, 2023

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Nov 20, 2023

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDNov 22, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 31, 2023

Wall/Retaining Wall – Bulging/Cracked

54

BCLOSEDNov 17, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 29, 2023

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDOct 11, 2023

Ecb violation served

Sep 29, 2023

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDOct 24, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 30, 2023

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

66

BCLOSEDAug 31, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 1, 2023

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDJun 1, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 3, 2023

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDMar 7, 2023

Please see complaint number

Feb 16, 2023

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDMar 2, 2023

Ecb violation served

Feb 3, 2023

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDMar 2, 2023

Ecb violation served

Oct 17, 2022

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDFeb 2, 2023

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Aug 7, 2020

Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper

53

DCLOSEDOct 29, 2020

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Apr 15, 2020

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDApr 16, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 15, 2020

Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper

53

DCLOSEDMay 18, 2020

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Apr 13, 2020

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDApr 14, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Sep 28, 2026
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Sep 30, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Sep 24, 2026
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Sep 25, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Sep 21, 2026
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Sep 21, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Sep 18, 2026
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Sep 20, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Sep 9, 2026
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Sep 9, 2026

Ecb violation served

DACTIVE
Aug 19, 2026
Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper
53
Closed Aug 21, 2026

Complaint assigned to boiler unit

ACLOSED
Aug 17, 2026
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Aug 18, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DACTIVE
Jul 31, 2026
Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper
53
Closed Aug 5, 2026

Complaint assigned to boiler unit

BACTIVE
Jul 11, 2026
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
BACTIVE
Jul 1, 2026
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
BACTIVE
Jun 15, 2026
Illegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings
4A
ACLOSED
Jun 3, 2026
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Jun 5, 2026

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

ACLOSED
May 16, 2026
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed May 18, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
May 11, 2026
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed May 13, 2026

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

CCLOSED
May 6, 2026
Failure to Maintain
73
Closed May 14, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Apr 20, 2026
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Apr 20, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BACTIVE
Mar 31, 2026
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
BCLOSED
Mar 9, 2026
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed Mar 26, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Dec 23, 2025
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Feb 20, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED
Oct 6, 2025
Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper
53
Closed Dec 22, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 13, 2025
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Aug 22, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Apr 18, 2025
Plumbing: Defective/Leaking/Not Maintained
94
Closed Apr 23, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Apr 18, 2025
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Apr 25, 2025

Insufficient information/unable to locate address

BCLOSED
Mar 11, 2025
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed Jun 6, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Feb 27, 2025
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Feb 27, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Feb 19, 2025
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Feb 22, 2025

Ecb violation served

DCLOSED
Feb 11, 2025
Enforcement Work Order (DOB)
1Y
Closed Feb 14, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Dec 14, 2024
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed Jan 2, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 15, 2024
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Oct 17, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Aug 28, 2024
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Aug 30, 2024

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
May 3, 2024
Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)
66
Closed May 31, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Apr 27, 2024
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed May 19, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Apr 25, 2024
Tenant Safety Inspection
6V
Closed Apr 25, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Mar 29, 2024
Tenant Safety Inspection
6V
Closed Mar 29, 2024

Compliance inspection performed

CCLOSED
Feb 20, 2024
Tenant Safety Inspection
6V
Closed Feb 22, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Dec 1, 2023
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Dec 4, 2023

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

CCLOSED
Nov 20, 2023
Failure to Maintain
73
Closed Nov 22, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 31, 2023
Wall/Retaining Wall – Bulging/Cracked
54
Closed Nov 17, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Sep 29, 2023
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Oct 11, 2023

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
Sep 29, 2023
Failure to Maintain
73
Closed Oct 24, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 30, 2023
Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)
66
Closed Aug 31, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jun 1, 2023
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Jun 1, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 3, 2023
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed Mar 7, 2023

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Feb 16, 2023
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Mar 2, 2023

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Feb 3, 2023
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed Mar 2, 2023

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Oct 17, 2022
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed Feb 2, 2023

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

DCLOSED
Aug 7, 2020
Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper
53
Closed Oct 29, 2020

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Apr 15, 2020
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed Apr 16, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED
Apr 15, 2020
Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper
53
Closed May 18, 2020

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

CCLOSED
Apr 13, 2020
Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO
31
Closed Apr 14, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

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