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235 SEAMAN AVENUE

Manhattan · ZIP 10034 · BIN 1065033 · Inwood · On record since Jan 19, 1990 · Built 1935

NeighborhoodⓘInwood
Among the most complained-about buildings in Inwood
More complaints than 100% of residential buildings in Inwood over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
100th pct
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaints have increased in the last 2 years
↑ Up 733% in the last 2 years (50 vs 6 prior 2 yrs)
50250'22'26
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
Among the highest rates of serious complaints nearby
76 Priority A and B complaints over 37 years — 6.5 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
6.5/yr98th pct(med. 0.2/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 1990
88
16 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
5
Total Priority Bⓘ
71
14 active
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
21%
9 complaints
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed Jan 19, 1990. Latest: Sep 28, 2026.

Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
Complaint log
16total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
Sep 28, 2026

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

66

BACTIVEOct 2, 2026
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Inspector unable to gain access - 1st attempt

Sep 4, 2026

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CACTIVE——
Aug 9, 2026

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

66

BACTIVE——
Jul 15, 2026

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BACTIVE——
Jun 17, 2026

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

66

BACTIVEJun 18, 2026

Inspector unable to gain access - 1st attempt

May 29, 2026

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

66

BACTIVEJun 2, 2026

Inspector unable to gain access - 1st attempt

May 27, 2026

Gas Utility Referral

1L

BACTIVE——
May 26, 2026

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BACTIVE——
May 16, 2026

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BACTIVE——
May 1, 2026

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

66

BACTIVE——
Apr 29, 2026

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

66

BACTIVE——
Apr 23, 2026

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BACTIVE——
Apr 14, 2026

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

66

BACTIVE——
Apr 3, 2026

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

66

BACTIVE——
Mar 12, 2026

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

66

BACTIVEApr 16, 2026

Inspector unable to gain access - 1st attempt

Feb 23, 2026

Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper

53

DACTIVEFeb 25, 2026

Complaint assigned to boiler unit

BACTIVE
Sep 28, 2026
Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)
66
Closed Oct 2, 2026

Inspector unable to gain access - 1st attempt

CACTIVE
Sep 4, 2026
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
BACTIVE
Aug 9, 2026
Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)
66
BACTIVE
Jul 15, 2026
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
BACTIVE
Jun 17, 2026
Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)
66
Closed Jun 18, 2026

Inspector unable to gain access - 1st attempt

BACTIVE
May 29, 2026
Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)
66
Closed Jun 2, 2026

Inspector unable to gain access - 1st attempt

BACTIVE
May 27, 2026
Gas Utility Referral
1L
BACTIVE
May 26, 2026
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
BACTIVE
May 16, 2026
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
BACTIVE
May 1, 2026
Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)
66
BACTIVE
Apr 29, 2026
Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)
66
BACTIVE
Apr 23, 2026
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
BACTIVE
Apr 14, 2026
Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)
66
BACTIVE
Apr 3, 2026
Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)
66
BACTIVE
Mar 12, 2026
Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)
66
Closed Apr 16, 2026

Inspector unable to gain access - 1st attempt

DACTIVE
Feb 23, 2026
Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper
53
Closed Feb 25, 2026

Complaint assigned to boiler unit