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Manhattan · ZIP 10034 · BIN 1064936 · Inwood · On record since Sep 21, 2010 · Built 1925

NeighborhoodⓘInwood
Among the most complained-about buildings in Inwood
More complaints than 99% of residential buildings in Inwood over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
99th pct
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaints have increased in the last 2 years
↑ Up 2350% in the last 2 years (49 vs 2 prior 2 yrs)
50250'21'26
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
Among the highest rates of serious complaints nearby
68 Priority A and B complaints over 16 years — 6.1 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
6.1/yr98th pct(med. 0.2/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 2010
69
5 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
8
Total Priority Bⓘ
60
5 active
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
26%
12 complaints
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed Sep 21, 2010. Latest: Oct 2, 2026.

Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
Complaint log
69total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
Jun 29, 2023

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDJul 5, 2023
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No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 18, 2022

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDDec 19, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 30, 2021

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDJul 31, 2021

Ecb violation served

Jun 29, 2021

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDJul 1, 2021

Ecb violation served

May 5, 2021

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDMay 10, 2021

Ecb violation served

Sep 5, 2020

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

23

BCLOSEDSep 8, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 3, 2020

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDFeb 12, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 16, 2019

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDDec 17, 2019

Ecb violation served

Mar 6, 2019

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDMar 7, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 5, 2019

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDApr 10, 2019

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Mar 5, 2019

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDApr 10, 2019

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Nov 20, 2017

Illegal Commercial/Manufacturing Use in Residential Zone

74

CCLOSEDMar 19, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 8, 2016

Site Conditions Endangering Workers

91

ACLOSEDJun 8, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 11, 2013

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDJun 12, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 11, 2013

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDJun 12, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 11, 2013

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDJun 12, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 11, 2013

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDJun 12, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 13, 2011

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDOct 20, 2011

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Sep 21, 2010

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDSep 24, 2010

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jun 29, 2023
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Jul 5, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Dec 18, 2022
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Dec 19, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jul 30, 2021
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Jul 31, 2021

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Jun 29, 2021
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Jul 1, 2021

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
May 5, 2021
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed May 10, 2021

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Sep 5, 2020
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Sep 8, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Feb 3, 2020
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Feb 12, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Dec 16, 2019
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Dec 17, 2019

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Mar 6, 2019
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Mar 7, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 5, 2019
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Apr 10, 2019

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Mar 5, 2019
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Apr 10, 2019

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

CCLOSED
Nov 20, 2017
Illegal Commercial/Manufacturing Use in Residential Zone
74
Closed Mar 19, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jun 8, 2016
Site Conditions Endangering Workers
91
Closed Jun 8, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jun 11, 2013
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed Jun 12, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jun 11, 2013
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed Jun 12, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jun 11, 2013
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed Jun 12, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jun 11, 2013
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed Jun 12, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jul 13, 2011
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed Oct 20, 2011

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

BCLOSED
Sep 21, 2010
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Sep 24, 2010

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

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