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244 WEST 72 STREET

Manhattan · ZIP 10023 · BIN 1030432 · Upper West Side-Lincoln Square · On record since Jul 25, 1990 · Built 1928

NeighborhoodⓘUpper West Side-Lincol…
Among the most complained-about buildings in Upper West Side-Lincoln Square
More complaints than 97% of residential buildings in Upper West Side-Lincoln Square over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
97th pct
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaints have increased in the last 2 years
↑ Up 350% in the last 2 years (27 vs 6 prior 2 yrs)
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Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
More serious complaints than most buildings nearby
84 Priority A and B complaints over 36 years — 2.7 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
2.7/yr89th pct(med. 0.2/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 1990
103
4 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
20
Total Priority Bⓘ
64
2 active
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
3%
1 complaint
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed Jul 25, 1990. Latest: Sep 30, 2026.

Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
Complaint log
103total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
Sep 30, 2026

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

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

Sep 8, 2026

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CACTIVE——
Aug 5, 2026

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDAug 5, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 4, 2026

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BACTIVE——
Apr 30, 2026

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BACTIVE——
Apr 6, 2026

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDApr 7, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 5, 2026

Debris – Excessive

09

BCLOSEDApr 16, 2026

Ecb violation served

Feb 20, 2026

7R

7R

CLOSEDFeb 27, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 30, 2026

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDFeb 13, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 8, 2026

Site Conditions Endangering Workers

91

ACLOSEDJan 8, 2026

Ecb violation served

Jan 7, 2026

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDJan 9, 2026

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jan 7, 2026

Debris – Excessive

09

BCLOSEDJan 7, 2026

Please see complaint number

Dec 29, 2025

Demolition – Unsafe/Illegal/Mechanical Demo

12

ACLOSEDDec 30, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 22, 2025

Debris – Excessive

09

BCLOSEDJan 6, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 12, 2025

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDJan 9, 2026

Ecb violation served

Nov 3, 2025

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDJan 6, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 27, 2025

Tenant Safety – Failure to Post/Distribute

6W

CCLOSEDNov 13, 2025

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Oct 10, 2025

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDOct 10, 2025

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Oct 9, 2025

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDOct 10, 2025

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Sep 29, 2025

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDOct 10, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 29, 2025

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

21

BCLOSEDOct 9, 2025

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Jul 30, 2025

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDJul 30, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 2, 2025

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDJul 28, 2025

Ecb violation served

Jun 14, 2025

Construction Safety Compliance (CSC) Action

8A

BCLOSEDJun 23, 2025

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Apr 25, 2025

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDApr 28, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 14, 2024

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDJan 11, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 13, 2024

Plumbing: Defective/Leaking/Not Maintained

94

CCLOSEDDec 13, 2024

Ecb violation served

Jan 1, 2024

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

23

BCLOSEDJan 2, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 7, 2023

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDNov 30, 2023

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Mar 6, 2023

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDMar 6, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 2, 2023

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDMar 3, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 9, 2022

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDAug 9, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 18, 2022

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDMar 18, 2022

Buildings violation(s) served

Mar 2, 2022

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDMar 2, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 27, 2021

Facade (LL11/98) – Unsafe Notification

2L

DACTIVEJan 11, 2022

Ll11 unsafe - initiated

Oct 18, 2021

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDOct 18, 2021

Buildings violation(s) served

May 23, 2018

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDJul 10, 2018

Ecb violation served

Apr 22, 2018

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDMay 16, 2018

Ecb violation served

Dec 6, 2017

Plumbing: Defective/Leaking/Not Maintained

94

CCLOSEDJun 11, 2025

Partial stop work order p

Sep 3, 2013

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDOct 16, 2013

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Oct 11, 2012

SEP – Professional Certification Compliance Audit

4B

BCLOSEDOct 19, 2012

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 2, 2012

Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Plumbing Work In-Progress

76

ACLOSEDFeb 15, 2012

Ecb violation served

Jan 31, 2012

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJun 6, 2012

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 29, 2011

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDDec 20, 2011

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 7, 2010

Illegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings

4A

BCLOSEDFeb 16, 2011

Please see complaint number

Oct 16, 2010

Illegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings

4A

BCLOSEDFeb 16, 2011

Please see complaint number

Oct 3, 2010

Illegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings

4A

BCLOSEDFeb 16, 2011

Please see complaint number

Aug 28, 2010

Illegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings

4A

BCLOSEDFeb 16, 2011

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 6, 2009

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDDec 16, 2009

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 14, 2009

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDMar 4, 2009

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Sep 30, 2026
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Sep 30, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CACTIVE
Sep 8, 2026
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
BCLOSED
Aug 5, 2026
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Aug 5, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BACTIVE
Aug 4, 2026
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
BACTIVE
Apr 30, 2026
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
ACLOSED
Apr 6, 2026
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed Apr 7, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 5, 2026
Debris – Excessive
09
Closed Apr 16, 2026

Ecb violation served

CLOSED
Feb 20, 2026
7R
7R
Closed Feb 27, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Jan 30, 2026
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Feb 13, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jan 8, 2026
Site Conditions Endangering Workers
91
Closed Jan 8, 2026

Ecb violation served

ACLOSED
Jan 7, 2026
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Jan 9, 2026

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Jan 7, 2026
Debris – Excessive
09
Closed Jan 7, 2026

Please see complaint number

ACLOSED
Dec 29, 2025
Demolition – Unsafe/Illegal/Mechanical Demo
12
Closed Dec 30, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Dec 22, 2025
Debris – Excessive
09
Closed Jan 6, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Nov 12, 2025
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Jan 9, 2026

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Nov 3, 2025
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed Jan 6, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Oct 27, 2025
Tenant Safety – Failure to Post/Distribute
6W
Closed Nov 13, 2025

Stop work order fully rescinded n

ACLOSED
Oct 10, 2025
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Oct 10, 2025

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

ACLOSED
Oct 9, 2025
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Oct 10, 2025

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

BCLOSED
Sep 29, 2025
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed Oct 10, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Sep 29, 2025
Safety Net/Guard Rail – Damaged/Inadequate/None (over 6-stories/75FT)
21
Closed Oct 9, 2025

Stop work order fully rescinded n

BCLOSED
Jul 30, 2025
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Jul 30, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jul 2, 2025
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed Jul 28, 2025

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Jun 14, 2025
Construction Safety Compliance (CSC) Action
8A
Closed Jun 23, 2025

Stop work order fully rescinded n

ACLOSED
Apr 25, 2025
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Apr 28, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Dec 14, 2024
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Jan 11, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Dec 13, 2024
Plumbing: Defective/Leaking/Not Maintained
94
Closed Dec 13, 2024

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Jan 1, 2024
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Jan 2, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Mar 7, 2023
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed Nov 30, 2023

Stop work order fully rescinded n

ACLOSED
Mar 6, 2023
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed Mar 6, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Mar 2, 2023
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed Mar 3, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 9, 2022
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Aug 9, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Mar 18, 2022
Failure to Maintain
73
Closed Mar 18, 2022

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Mar 2, 2022
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Mar 2, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DACTIVE
Dec 27, 2021
Facade (LL11/98) – Unsafe Notification
2L
Closed Jan 11, 2022

Ll11 unsafe - initiated

CCLOSED
Oct 18, 2021
Failure to Maintain
73
Closed Oct 18, 2021

Buildings violation(s) served

CCLOSED
May 23, 2018
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Jul 10, 2018

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
Apr 22, 2018
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed May 16, 2018

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
Dec 6, 2017
Plumbing: Defective/Leaking/Not Maintained
94
Closed Jun 11, 2025

Partial stop work order p

BCLOSED
Sep 3, 2013
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Oct 16, 2013

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Oct 11, 2012
SEP – Professional Certification Compliance Audit
4B
Closed Oct 19, 2012

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Feb 2, 2012
Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Plumbing Work In-Progress
76
Closed Feb 15, 2012

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Jan 31, 2012
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Jun 6, 2012

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Nov 29, 2011
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Dec 20, 2011

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Nov 7, 2010
Illegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings
4A
Closed Feb 16, 2011

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Oct 16, 2010
Illegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings
4A
Closed Feb 16, 2011

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Oct 3, 2010
Illegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings
4A
Closed Feb 16, 2011

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Aug 28, 2010
Illegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings
4A
Closed Feb 16, 2011

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Nov 6, 2009
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Dec 16, 2009

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Feb 14, 2009
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Mar 4, 2009

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

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