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52 ARDEN STREET

Manhattan · ZIP 10040 · BIN 1064157 · Washington Heights (North) · On record since Mar 23, 2003 · Built 1920

NeighborhoodⓘWashington Heights (No…
Worse than most buildings in Washington Heights (North)
More complaints than 86% of residential buildings in Washington Heights (North) over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
86th pct
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaints have increased in the last 2 years
↑ Up 180% in the last 2 years (14 vs 5 prior 2 yrs)
1050'22'26
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
About as many serious complaints as similar buildings
18 Priority A and B complaints over 24 years — 0.8 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
0.8/yr56th pct(med. 0.3/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 2003
32
3 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
9
Total Priority Bⓘ
9
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
17%
3 complaints
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed Mar 23, 2003. Latest: Sep 29, 2026.

Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
Complaint log
32total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
Sep 29, 2026

7R

7R

ACTIVE——
Sep 10, 2026
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Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

C
CLOSED
Sep 17, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 27, 2026

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDAug 27, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 14, 2026

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDJul 15, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 12, 2026

Zoning: Non-Conforming

55

DACTIVE——
Apr 29, 2026

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDMay 1, 2026

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Apr 27, 2026

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDApr 28, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 24, 2026

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDApr 27, 2026

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Mar 23, 2025

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDApr 24, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 22, 2025

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDApr 24, 2025

Please see complaint number

Mar 20, 2025

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDApr 24, 2025

Please see complaint number

Feb 14, 2025

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDFeb 14, 2025

Partial stop work order p

Feb 11, 2025

Local Law 188/17 Compliance Inspections – Active Jobs

7K

DACTIVEFeb 14, 2025X2
Feb 7, 2025

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDFeb 7, 2025

Ecb violation served

Mar 13, 2024

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDMay 9, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 9, 2024

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDMay 9, 2024

Please see complaint number

Mar 8, 2024

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDMay 9, 2024

Please see complaint number

Mar 8, 2024

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDMay 9, 2024

Please see complaint number

Feb 29, 2024

Unlicensed/Illegal Activity

90

CCLOSEDMar 1, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jun 21, 2023

Advertising Sign/Billboard/Posters/Flexible Fabric – Illegal

2G

CCLOSEDJul 25, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 14, 2022

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDSep 28, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 4, 2019

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

71

BCLOSEDNov 21, 2019

Access denied - 2nd attempt

Jun 28, 2013

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJul 5, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 26, 2013

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJul 5, 2013

Please see complaint number

Aug 17, 2012

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDAug 21, 2012

Ecb violation served

Jan 18, 2011

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDJun 27, 2011

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 9, 2007

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDFeb 12, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 7, 2007

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDFeb 9, 2007

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Sep 11, 2006

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDNov 2, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 30, 2006

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDAug 22, 2006

Buildings violation(s) served

Jul 27, 2006

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDAug 22, 2006

Please see complaint number

Mar 23, 2003

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDMay 29, 2003

Buildings violation(s) served

ACTIVE
Sep 29, 2026
7R
7R
CCLOSED
Sep 10, 2026
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Sep 17, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Aug 27, 2026
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Aug 27, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jul 14, 2026
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Jul 15, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DACTIVE
Jul 12, 2026
Zoning: Non-Conforming
55
ACLOSED
Apr 29, 2026
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed May 1, 2026

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

ACLOSED
Apr 27, 2026
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Apr 28, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Apr 24, 2026
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Apr 27, 2026

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

CCLOSED
Mar 23, 2025
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Apr 24, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Mar 22, 2025
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Apr 24, 2025

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
Mar 20, 2025
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Apr 24, 2025

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Feb 14, 2025
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Feb 14, 2025

Partial stop work order p

DACTIVE
Feb 11, 2025
Local Law 188/17 Compliance Inspections – Active Jobs
7K
Closed Feb 14, 2025
X2
ACLOSED
Feb 7, 2025
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed Feb 7, 2025

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
Mar 13, 2024
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed May 9, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Mar 9, 2024
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed May 9, 2024

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
Mar 8, 2024
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed May 9, 2024

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
Mar 8, 2024
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed May 9, 2024

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
Feb 29, 2024
Unlicensed/Illegal Activity
90
Closed Mar 1, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

CCLOSED
Jun 21, 2023
Advertising Sign/Billboard/Posters/Flexible Fabric – Illegal
2G
Closed Jul 25, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Aug 14, 2022
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Sep 28, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Nov 4, 2019
SRO: Illegal Work/No Permit/Change in Occupancy Use
71
Closed Nov 21, 2019

Access denied - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Jun 28, 2013
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Jul 5, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 26, 2013
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Jul 5, 2013

Please see complaint number

ACLOSED
Aug 17, 2012
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Aug 21, 2012

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Jan 18, 2011
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Jun 27, 2011

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Feb 9, 2007
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Feb 12, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Feb 7, 2007
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Feb 9, 2007

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Sep 11, 2006
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Nov 2, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jul 30, 2006
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Aug 22, 2006

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Jul 27, 2006
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Aug 22, 2006

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Mar 23, 2003
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed May 29, 2003

Buildings violation(s) served