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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)
20100'21'26
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
May 7, 2008

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDMay 15, 2008
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Buildings violation(s) served

Apr 4, 2008

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDMay 9, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 29, 2008

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDMay 19, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 26, 2008

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDApr 3, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 8, 2008

Crane: No Permit/License/Cert/Unsafe/Illegal

67

ACLOSEDMar 12, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 21, 2008

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

66

BCLOSEDFeb 27, 2008

Ecb & buildings violations served

Jan 29, 2008

Gas Hook-Up/Piping – Illegal or Defective

65

ACLOSEDJan 29, 2008

Ecb & buildings violations served

Jan 24, 2008

Elevator Not Inspected/Illegal/No Permit

80

DCLOSEDFeb 13, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 16, 2008

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDJan 16, 2008

Ecb & buildings violations served

Nov 14, 2007

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDNov 15, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 14, 2007

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDNov 15, 2007

Please see complaint number

Nov 2, 2007

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDNov 27, 2007

Buildings violation(s) served

Jan 12, 2007

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDJan 16, 2007

Ecb & buildings violations served

Feb 14, 2006

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDMar 10, 2006

Please see complaint number

Feb 13, 2006

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDMar 10, 2006

Buildings violation(s) served

Feb 13, 2006

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDMar 10, 2006

Please see complaint number

Dec 19, 2005

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJan 17, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 10, 2005

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJul 1, 2005

Please see complaint number

Mar 8, 2005

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDMar 18, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 6, 2005

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDFeb 25, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 3, 2005

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDMar 4, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 15, 2004

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDOct 15, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 24, 2004

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDSep 24, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 2, 2004

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDSep 10, 2004

Buildings violation(s) served

Jun 1, 2004

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDAug 23, 2004

Buildings violation(s) served

Apr 15, 2004

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDMay 21, 2004

Buildings violation(s) served

Sep 8, 2003

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDSep 17, 2003

Please see complaint number

Sep 8, 2003

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDSep 17, 2003

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 18, 2003

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJun 9, 2003

Buildings violation(s) served

Feb 14, 2003

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDMar 12, 2003

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 4, 2002

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

49

CCLOSEDJul 16, 2002

Buildings violation(s) served

Nov 26, 2001

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

49

CCLOSEDDec 10, 2001

Buildings violation(s) served

Aug 23, 2001

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

49

CCLOSEDOct 31, 2001

Buildings violation(s) served

Apr 12, 2001

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDApr 20, 2001

Buildings violation(s) served

Feb 21, 2001

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDMar 1, 2001

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 13, 2001

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

49

CCLOSEDFeb 13, 2001

Buildings violation(s) served

Jan 24, 2001

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

49

CCLOSEDFeb 13, 2001

Please see complaint number

May 26, 1999

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJun 4, 1999

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

Dec 30, 1998

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJul 16, 1999

Complaint resolved by periodic inspection

Aug 12, 1996

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDMay 28, 1999

Complaint resolved by periodic inspection

Jun 17, 1996

Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Plumbing Work In-Progress

76

ACLOSEDJun 19, 1996

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

Dec 18, 1995

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJan 12, 1996

Buildings violation(s) served

Aug 7, 1995

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDApr 8, 1997

Complaint resolved by periodic inspection

Aug 7, 1995

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDApr 8, 1997

Complaint resolved by periodic inspection

Jul 20, 1995

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDSep 11, 1995

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

May 7, 1993

Elevator: Danger Condition/Shaft Open/Unguarded

62

ACLOSEDMay 7, 2001

Buildings violation(s) served

Oct 8, 1992

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDOct 6, 1993

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jan 3, 1992

Refer to Operations for Determination

98

DCLOSEDFeb 7, 1992

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

Feb 11, 1991

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDApr 8, 1997

Complaint resolved by periodic inspection

Sep 17, 1990

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDApr 8, 1997

Complaint resolved by periodic inspection

BCLOSED
May 7, 2008
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed May 15, 2008

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Apr 4, 2008
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed May 9, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 29, 2008
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed May 19, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 26, 2008
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Apr 3, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Mar 8, 2008
Crane: No Permit/License/Cert/Unsafe/Illegal
67
Closed Mar 12, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Feb 21, 2008
Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)
66
Closed Feb 27, 2008

Ecb & buildings violations served

ACLOSED
Jan 29, 2008
Gas Hook-Up/Piping – Illegal or Defective
65
Closed Jan 29, 2008

Ecb & buildings violations served

DCLOSED
Jan 24, 2008
Elevator Not Inspected/Illegal/No Permit
80
Closed Feb 13, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jan 16, 2008
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed Jan 16, 2008

Ecb & buildings violations served

ACLOSED
Nov 14, 2007
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed Nov 15, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Nov 14, 2007
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Nov 15, 2007

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Nov 2, 2007
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Nov 27, 2007

Buildings violation(s) served

ACLOSED
Jan 12, 2007
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed Jan 16, 2007

Ecb & buildings violations served

BCLOSED
Feb 14, 2006
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Mar 10, 2006

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Feb 13, 2006
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Mar 10, 2006

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Feb 13, 2006
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Mar 10, 2006

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Dec 19, 2005
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Jan 17, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jun 10, 2005
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Jul 1, 2005

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Mar 8, 2005
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Mar 18, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Feb 6, 2005
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Feb 25, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Feb 3, 2005
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Mar 4, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Oct 15, 2004
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed Oct 15, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Sep 24, 2004
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed Sep 24, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 2, 2004
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Sep 10, 2004

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Jun 1, 2004
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Aug 23, 2004

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Apr 15, 2004
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed May 21, 2004

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Sep 8, 2003
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Sep 17, 2003

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Sep 8, 2003
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Sep 17, 2003

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 18, 2003
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Jun 9, 2003

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Feb 14, 2003
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Mar 12, 2003

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Apr 4, 2002
Storefront or Business Sign/Awning/Marquee/Canopy – Illegal
49
Closed Jul 16, 2002

Buildings violation(s) served

CCLOSED
Nov 26, 2001
Storefront or Business Sign/Awning/Marquee/Canopy – Illegal
49
Closed Dec 10, 2001

Buildings violation(s) served

CCLOSED
Aug 23, 2001
Storefront or Business Sign/Awning/Marquee/Canopy – Illegal
49
Closed Oct 31, 2001

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Apr 12, 2001
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Apr 20, 2001

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Feb 21, 2001
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Mar 1, 2001

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Feb 13, 2001
Storefront or Business Sign/Awning/Marquee/Canopy – Illegal
49
Closed Feb 13, 2001

Buildings violation(s) served

CCLOSED
Jan 24, 2001
Storefront or Business Sign/Awning/Marquee/Canopy – Illegal
49
Closed Feb 13, 2001

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
May 26, 1999
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Jun 4, 1999

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

BCLOSED
Dec 30, 1998
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Jul 16, 1999

Complaint resolved by periodic inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 12, 1996
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed May 28, 1999

Complaint resolved by periodic inspection

ACLOSED
Jun 17, 1996
Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Plumbing Work In-Progress
76
Closed Jun 19, 1996

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

BCLOSED
Dec 18, 1995
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Jan 12, 1996

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Aug 7, 1995
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Apr 8, 1997

Complaint resolved by periodic inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 7, 1995
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Apr 8, 1997

Complaint resolved by periodic inspection

BCLOSED
Jul 20, 1995
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Sep 11, 1995

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

ACLOSED
May 7, 1993
Elevator: Danger Condition/Shaft Open/Unguarded
62
Closed May 7, 2001

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Oct 8, 1992
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Oct 6, 1993

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

DCLOSED
Jan 3, 1992
Refer to Operations for Determination
98
Closed Feb 7, 1992

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

BCLOSED
Feb 11, 1991
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Apr 8, 1997

Complaint resolved by periodic inspection

BCLOSED
Sep 17, 1990
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Apr 8, 1997

Complaint resolved by periodic inspection

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