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166 WEST 75 STREET

Manhattan · ZIP 10023 · BIN 1030095 · Upper West Side (Central) · On record since Mar 22, 1989 · Built 1922

NeighborhoodⓘUpper West Side (Centr…
Among the most complained-about buildings in Upper West Side (Central)
More complaints than 96% of residential buildings in Upper West Side (Central) over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
96th pct
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaints have increased in the last 2 years
↑ Up 123% in the last 2 years (29 vs 13 prior 2 yrs)
50250'21'26
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
Among the highest rates of serious complaints nearby
361 Priority A and B complaints over 38 years — 6.6 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
6.6/yr92nd pct(med. 0.1/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 1989
412
11 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
107
Total Priority Bⓘ
254
7 active
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
5%
2 complaints
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed Mar 22, 1989. Latest: Sep 28, 2026.

Complaint log
412total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
Aug 24, 2007

Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Plumbing Work In-Progress

76

ACLOSEDOct 1, 2007
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Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 24, 2007

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDOct 4, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 22, 2007

Demolition – Unsafe/Illegal/Mechanical Demo

12

ACLOSEDAug 24, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 21, 2007

Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Plumbing Work In-Progress

76

ACLOSEDOct 1, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 20, 2007

Plumbing: Defective/Leaking/Not Maintained

94

CCLOSEDSep 10, 2007

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Aug 20, 2007

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDSep 7, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 16, 2007

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

23

BCLOSEDAug 24, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 13, 2007

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDAug 24, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 10, 2007

Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Plumbing Work In-Progress

76

ACLOSEDAug 29, 2007

Complaint referred to housing preservation and development (hpd)

Aug 10, 2007

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDAug 20, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 2, 2007

Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper

53

DCLOSEDOct 12, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 2, 2007

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDAug 3, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 25, 2007

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

66

BCLOSEDJul 26, 2007

Ecb & buildings violations served

Jul 25, 2007

Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Plumbing Work In-Progress

76

ACLOSEDAug 9, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 25, 2007

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

66

BCLOSEDJul 26, 2007

Ecb & buildings violations served

Jul 20, 2007

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDAug 13, 2007

Insufficient information/unable to locate address

Jul 10, 2007

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDAug 2, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 27, 2007

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDMay 23, 2007

Buildings violation(s) served

Sep 30, 2006

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDOct 5, 2006

Please see complaint number

Sep 30, 2006

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDOct 5, 2006

Buildings violation(s) served

Apr 3, 2006

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

71

BCLOSEDApr 5, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 3, 2006

Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Plumbing Work In-Progress

76

ACLOSEDApr 11, 2006

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Oct 28, 2005

Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper

53

DCLOSEDNov 14, 2005

Ecb & buildings violations served

Aug 15, 2005

Elevator: Danger Condition/Shaft Open/Unguarded

62

ACLOSEDAug 29, 2005

Buildings violation(s) served

Jul 17, 2005

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJul 29, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 6, 2005

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJul 25, 2005

Buildings violation(s) served

Jun 27, 2005

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJul 25, 2005

Ecb & buildings violations served

Jun 10, 2005

Elevator: Danger Condition/Shaft Open/Unguarded

62

ACLOSEDJul 8, 2005

Buildings violation(s) served

Mar 12, 2005

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDJan 9, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 17, 2005

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDMar 2, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 15, 2005

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDMar 4, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 23, 2004

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDMar 1, 2005

Ecb & buildings violations served

Nov 16, 2004

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDDec 29, 2004

Buildings violation(s) served

Sep 17, 2004

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDSep 24, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 16, 2004

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDSep 22, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 11, 2004

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDAug 31, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 15, 2004

Facade: Defective/Cracking

84

ACLOSEDJun 15, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 5, 2004

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDMay 6, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 9, 2004

Wall/Retaining Wall – Bulging/Cracked

54

BCLOSEDApr 21, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 4, 2004

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDFeb 6, 2004

Buildings violation(s) served

Jan 14, 2004

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJan 22, 2004

Buildings violation(s) served

Dec 28, 2003

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDJan 27, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 22, 2003

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDFeb 9, 2004

Buildings violation(s) served

Dec 17, 2003

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJun 21, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 17, 2003

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDFeb 3, 2004

Please see complaint number

Dec 17, 2003

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDDec 17, 2003

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 15, 2003

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDDec 15, 2003

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 5, 2003

Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper

53

DCLOSEDNov 10, 2003

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 29, 2003

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDNov 17, 2003

Ecb & buildings violations served

May 20, 2003

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDMay 28, 2003

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Aug 24, 2007
Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Plumbing Work In-Progress
76
Closed Oct 1, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 24, 2007
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Oct 4, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Aug 22, 2007
Demolition – Unsafe/Illegal/Mechanical Demo
12
Closed Aug 24, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Aug 21, 2007
Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Plumbing Work In-Progress
76
Closed Oct 1, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Aug 20, 2007
Plumbing: Defective/Leaking/Not Maintained
94
Closed Sep 10, 2007

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

BCLOSED
Aug 20, 2007
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Sep 7, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 16, 2007
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Aug 24, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 13, 2007
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Aug 24, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Aug 10, 2007
Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Plumbing Work In-Progress
76
Closed Aug 29, 2007

Complaint referred to housing preservation and development (hpd)

BCLOSED
Aug 10, 2007
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Aug 20, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED
Aug 2, 2007
Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper
53
Closed Oct 12, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Aug 2, 2007
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed Aug 3, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jul 25, 2007
Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)
66
Closed Jul 26, 2007

Ecb & buildings violations served

ACLOSED
Jul 25, 2007
Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Plumbing Work In-Progress
76
Closed Aug 9, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jul 25, 2007
Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)
66
Closed Jul 26, 2007

Ecb & buildings violations served

BCLOSED
Jul 20, 2007
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Aug 13, 2007

Insufficient information/unable to locate address

CCLOSED
Jul 10, 2007
Failure to Maintain
73
Closed Aug 2, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 27, 2007
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed May 23, 2007

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Sep 30, 2006
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Oct 5, 2006

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Sep 30, 2006
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Oct 5, 2006

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Apr 3, 2006
SRO: Illegal Work/No Permit/Change in Occupancy Use
71
Closed Apr 5, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Apr 3, 2006
Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Plumbing Work In-Progress
76
Closed Apr 11, 2006

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

DCLOSED
Oct 28, 2005
Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper
53
Closed Nov 14, 2005

Ecb & buildings violations served

ACLOSED
Aug 15, 2005
Elevator: Danger Condition/Shaft Open/Unguarded
62
Closed Aug 29, 2005

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Jul 17, 2005
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Jul 29, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jul 6, 2005
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Jul 25, 2005

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Jun 27, 2005
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Jul 25, 2005

Ecb & buildings violations served

ACLOSED
Jun 10, 2005
Elevator: Danger Condition/Shaft Open/Unguarded
62
Closed Jul 8, 2005

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Mar 12, 2005
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Jan 9, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Feb 17, 2005
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Mar 2, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Feb 15, 2005
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Mar 4, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Nov 23, 2004
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Mar 1, 2005

Ecb & buildings violations served

BCLOSED
Nov 16, 2004
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Dec 29, 2004

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Sep 17, 2004
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Sep 24, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Sep 16, 2004
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Sep 22, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 11, 2004
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Aug 31, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jun 15, 2004
Facade: Defective/Cracking
84
Closed Jun 15, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
May 5, 2004
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed May 6, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Apr 9, 2004
Wall/Retaining Wall – Bulging/Cracked
54
Closed Apr 21, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Feb 4, 2004
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Feb 6, 2004

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Jan 14, 2004
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Jan 22, 2004

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Dec 28, 2003
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Jan 27, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Dec 22, 2003
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Feb 9, 2004

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Dec 17, 2003
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Jun 21, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Dec 17, 2003
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Feb 3, 2004

Please see complaint number

ACLOSED
Dec 17, 2003
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Dec 17, 2003

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Dec 15, 2003
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Dec 15, 2003

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED
Nov 5, 2003
Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper
53
Closed Nov 10, 2003

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 29, 2003
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Nov 17, 2003

Ecb & buildings violations served

BCLOSED
May 20, 2003
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed May 28, 2003

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

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