Manhattan East Village
DOB complaints
Department of Buildings complaints attached to this BIN. Category and disposition text come from DOB’s published code lists; some newer codes have no published description yet.
48 records
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Dec 9, 2025
CLOSED
Vent/Exhaust - Illegal/Improper (53)
Inspector Unable To Gain Access - 2nd Attempt (C2)
- Complaint #
- 1712189
- DOB unit
- BOILR
- Inspected
- May 27, 2026
- Disposition date
- May 27, 2026
- Address on complaint
- 188 Avenue A
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 3
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Sep 18, 2023
CLOSED
Cse - Sweep (7G)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1648417
- DOB unit
- CSE
- Inspected
- Sep 18, 2023
- Disposition date
- Sep 18, 2023
- Address on complaint
- 500 East 12 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 3
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Aug 19, 2018
CLOSED
Storefront Or Business Sign/Awning/Marquee/Canopy - Illegal (49)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1487426
- DOB unit
- SPOPS
- Inspected
- Nov 27, 2018
- Disposition date
- Dec 5, 2018
- Address on complaint
- 188 Avenue A
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 3
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Feb 5, 2018
CLOSED
Illegal Activity (5H)
Ecb Violation Served (A8)
- Complaint #
- 1471642
- DOB unit
- OBM
- Inspected
- Feb 6, 2018
- Disposition date
- Feb 6, 2018
- Address on complaint
- 500 East 12 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 3
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Nov 27, 2017
CLOSED
Illegal Activity (5H)
Ecb Violation Served (A8)
- Complaint #
- 1466344
- DOB unit
- OBM
- Inspected
- Nov 27, 2017
- Disposition date
- Nov 27, 2017
- Address on complaint
- 500 East 12 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 3
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Jul 19, 2016
CLOSED
Storefront Or Business Sign/Awning/Marquee/Canopy - Illegal (49)
Ecb Violation Served (A8)
- Complaint #
- 1428742
- DOB unit
- SPOPS
- Inspected
- Jun 14, 2016
- Disposition date
- Jul 19, 2016
- Address on complaint
- 188 Avenue A
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 3
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Jun 27, 2016
CLOSED
Enforcement Work Order (Dob) (1Z)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1427123
- DOB unit
- EXEC
- Inspected
- Jul 2, 2016
- Disposition date
- Jul 5, 2016
- Address on complaint
- 500 East 12 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 3
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Jun 2, 2016
CLOSED
Enforcement Work Order (Dob) (1Z)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1425289
- DOB unit
- EXEC
- Inspected
- Jun 2, 2016
- Disposition date
- Jun 3, 2016
- Address on complaint
- 500 East 12 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 3
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Jun 2, 2016
CLOSED
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected (30)
Vacate Order Fully Rescinded N (Y2)
- Complaint #
- 1425248
- DOB unit
- ERT
- Inspected
- Sep 23, 2019
- Disposition date
- Sep 24, 2019
- Address on complaint
- 500 East 12 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 3
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May 17, 2016
CLOSED
Advertising Sign/Billboard/Posters/Flexible Fabric - Illegal (2G)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1424017
- DOB unit
- SPOPS
- Inspected
- Sep 2, 2016
- Disposition date
- Sep 9, 2016
- Address on complaint
- 188 Avenue A
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 3
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May 5, 2016
CLOSED
Permit - None (Building/ Pa/ Demo Etc.) (05)
Ecb Violation Served (A8)
- Complaint #
- 1423151
- DOB unit
- ELCTR
- Inspected
- May 12, 2016
- Disposition date
- May 12, 2016
- Address on complaint
- 188 Avenue A
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 3
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May 5, 2016
CLOSED
Advertising Sign/Billboard/Posters/Flexible Fabric - Illegal (2G)
Please See Complaint Number (H1)
- Complaint #
- 1423149
- DOB unit
- SPOPS
- Inspected
- Sep 2, 2016
- Disposition date
- Sep 9, 2016
- Address on complaint
- 188 Avenue A
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 3
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May 2, 2016
CLOSED
Storefront Or Business Sign/Awning/Marquee/Canopy - Illegal (49)
Please See Complaint Number (H1)
- Complaint #
- 1422796
- DOB unit
- SPOPS
- Inspected
- Jul 8, 2016
- Disposition date
- Jul 13, 2016
- Address on complaint
- 188 Avenue A
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 3
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May 2, 2016
CLOSED
Advertising Sign/Billboard/Posters/Flexible Fabric - Illegal (2G)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1422771
- DOB unit
- SPOPS
- Inspected
- Sep 2, 2016
- Disposition date
- Sep 9, 2016
- Address on complaint
- 188 Avenue A
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 3
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Mar 14, 2016
CLOSED
Wall/Retaining Wall - Bulging/Cracked (54)
Inspector Unable To Gain Access - 2nd Attempt (C2)
- Complaint #
- 1418792
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- May 7, 2016
- Disposition date
- May 8, 2016
- Address on complaint
- 500 East 12 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 3
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Jan 16, 2016
CLOSED
Storefront Or Business Sign/Awning/Marquee/Canopy - Illegal (49)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1414643
- DOB unit
- SPOPS
- Inspected
- Feb 22, 2016
- Disposition date
- Feb 25, 2016
- Address on complaint
- 188 Avenue A
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 3
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Dec 27, 2015
CLOSED
Advertising Sign/Billboard/Posters/Flexible Fabric - Illegal (2G)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1412942
- DOB unit
- SPOPS
- Inspected
- Apr 1, 2016
- Disposition date
- Apr 6, 2016
- Address on complaint
- 188 Avenue A
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 3
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Nov 24, 2015
CLOSED
Failure To Maintain (73)
Buildings Violation(S) Served (A1)
- Complaint #
- 1410959
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Dec 16, 2015
- Disposition date
- Dec 16, 2015
- Address on complaint
- 500 East 12 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 3
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Aug 13, 2015
CLOSED
Advertising Sign/Billboard/Posters/Flexible Fabric - Illegal (2G)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1403161
- DOB unit
- SPOPS
- Inspected
- Sep 3, 2015
- Disposition date
- Sep 15, 2015
- Address on complaint
- 188 Avenue A
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 3
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Jul 30, 2015
CLOSED
Advertising Sign/Billboard/Posters/Flexible Fabric - Illegal (2G)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1401978
- DOB unit
- SPOPS
- Inspected
- Oct 16, 2015
- Disposition date
- Nov 20, 2015
- Address on complaint
- 188 Avenue A
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 3
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May 1, 2015
CLOSED
Debris - Excessive (09)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1394827
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Aug 8, 2015
- Disposition date
- Aug 10, 2015
- Address on complaint
- 188 Avenue A
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 3
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Apr 30, 2015
CLOSED
Advertising Sign/Billboard/Posters/Flexible Fabric - Illegal (2G)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1394758
- DOB unit
- SPOPS
- Inspected
- Dec 4, 2015
- Disposition date
- Dec 8, 2015
- Address on complaint
- 188 Avenue A
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 3
-
Apr 23, 2015
CLOSED
Advertising Sign/Billboard/Posters/Flexible Fabric - Illegal (2G)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1394206
- DOB unit
- SPOPS
- Inspected
- Dec 7, 2015
- Disposition date
- Dec 18, 2015
- Address on complaint
- 188 Avenue A
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 3
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Dec 1, 2014
CLOSED
Permit - None (Building/ Pa/ Demo Etc.) (05)
Inspector Unable To Gain Access - 2nd Attempt (C2)
- Complaint #
- 1385147
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Jan 24, 2015
- Disposition date
- Jan 25, 2015
- Address on complaint
- 500 East 12 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 3
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Nov 14, 2014
CLOSED
Boiler - Defective / Inoperative / No Permit (58)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1384194
- DOB unit
- BOILR
- Inspected
- Mar 14, 2015
- Disposition date
- Mar 16, 2015
- Address on complaint
- 500 East 12 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 3
-
Aug 21, 2014
CLOSED
Advertising Sign/Billboard/Posters/Flexible Fabric - Illegal (2G)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1378389
- DOB unit
- SPOPS
- Inspected
- Nov 26, 2014
- Disposition date
- Dec 2, 2014
- Address on complaint
- 188 Avenue A
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 3
-
Aug 5, 2014
CLOSED
Advertising Sign/Billboard/Posters/Flexible Fabric - Illegal (2G)
Please See Complaint Number (H1)
- Complaint #
- 1377403
- DOB unit
- SPOPS
- Inspected
- Aug 6, 2014
- Disposition date
- Aug 6, 2014
- Address on complaint
- 188 Avenue A
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 3
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Jun 9, 2014
CLOSED
Advertising Sign/Billboard/Posters/Flexible Fabric - Illegal (2G)
Ecb & Buildings Violations Served (A9)
- Complaint #
- 1373229
- DOB unit
- SPOPS
- Inspected
- May 14, 2014
- Disposition date
- Aug 6, 2014
- Address on complaint
- 188 Avenue A
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 3
-
May 14, 2014
CLOSED
Advertising Sign/Billboard/Posters/Flexible Fabric - Illegal (2G)
Please See Complaint Number (H1)
- Complaint #
- 1371502
- DOB unit
- SPOPS
- Inspected
- Oct 13, 2017
- Disposition date
- Oct 14, 2017
- Address on complaint
- 188 Avenue A
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 3
-
May 9, 2014
CLOSED
Advertising Sign/Billboard/Posters/Flexible Fabric - Illegal (2G)
Please See Complaint Number (H1)
- Complaint #
- 1371176
- DOB unit
- SPOPS
- Inspected
- Oct 13, 2017
- Disposition date
- Oct 14, 2017
- Address on complaint
- 188 Avenue A
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 3
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Dec 10, 2013
CLOSED
Electrical Wiring - Defective/Exposed, In Progress (59)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1361906
- DOB unit
- ELCTR
- Inspected
- Dec 11, 2013
- Disposition date
- Dec 12, 2013
- Address on complaint
- 500 East 12 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 3
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Dec 6, 2013
CLOSED
Permit - None (Building/ Pa/ Demo Etc.) (05)
Inspector Unable To Gain Access - 2nd Attempt (C2)
- Complaint #
- 1361708
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Jan 19, 2014
- Disposition date
- Jan 22, 2014
- Address on complaint
- 500 East 12 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 3
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Mar 9, 2009
CLOSED
Vent/Exhaust - Illegal/Improper (53)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1250673
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Mar 16, 2009
- Disposition date
- Mar 19, 2009
- Address on complaint
- 188 Avenue A
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 3
-
Feb 12, 2009
CLOSED
Vent/Exhaust - Illegal/Improper (53)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1248666
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Feb 23, 2009
- Disposition date
- Feb 24, 2009
- Address on complaint
- 188 Avenue A
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 3
-
Feb 12, 2009
CLOSED
Construction -Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits (83)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1248664
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Feb 23, 2009
- Disposition date
- Feb 24, 2009
- Address on complaint
- 188 Avenue A
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 3
-
Feb 12, 2009
CLOSED
Vent/Exhaust - Illegal/Improper (53)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1248662
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Feb 23, 2009
- Disposition date
- Feb 24, 2009
- Address on complaint
- 188 Avenue A
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 3
-
Jan 14, 2009
CLOSED
Vent/Exhaust - Illegal/Improper (53)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1246516
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Jan 16, 2009
- Disposition date
- Jan 20, 2009
- Address on complaint
- 188 Avenue A
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 3
-
Jan 12, 2009
CLOSED
Permit - None (Building/ Pa/ Demo Etc.) (05)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1246330
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Jan 14, 2009
- Disposition date
- Jan 21, 2009
- Address on complaint
- 188 Avenue A
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 3
-
Jan 12, 2009
CLOSED
Site Conditions Endangering Workers (91)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1246329
- DOB unit
- ERT
- Inspected
- Jan 12, 2009
- Disposition date
- Jan 13, 2009
- Address on complaint
- 188 Avenue A
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 3
-
Nov 3, 2008
CLOSED
Construction -Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits (83)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1241038
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Dec 16, 2008
- Disposition date
- Dec 19, 2008
- Address on complaint
- 188 Avenue A
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 3
-
Nov 3, 2008
CLOSED
Permit - None (Building/ Pa/ Demo Etc.) (05)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1241024
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Dec 16, 2008
- Disposition date
- Dec 19, 2008
- Address on complaint
- 188 Avenue A
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 3
-
Oct 8, 2008
CLOSED
Permit - None (Building/ Pa/ Demo Etc.) (05)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1238718
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Oct 15, 2008
- Disposition date
- Oct 21, 2008
- Address on complaint
- 188 Avenue A
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 3
-
Oct 8, 2008
CLOSED
Work Contrary To Stop Work Order (86)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1238689
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Oct 8, 2008
- Disposition date
- Oct 8, 2008
- Address on complaint
- 188 Avenue A
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 3
-
Apr 25, 2008
CLOSED
Permit - None (Building/ Pa/ Demo Etc.) (05)
Stop Work Order Fully Rescinded N (L2)
- Complaint #
- 1222829
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Jul 30, 2008
- Disposition date
- Aug 5, 2008
- Address on complaint
- 188 Avenue A
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 3
-
Apr 25, 2008
CLOSED
Permit - None (Building/ Pa/ Demo Etc.) (05)
Please See Complaint Number (H1)
- Complaint #
- 1222822
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- May 5, 2008
- Disposition date
- May 9, 2008
- Address on complaint
- 188 Avenue A
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 3
-
Sep 25, 2000
CLOSED
Certificate Of Occupancy - None/Illegal/Contrary To Co (31)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1080108
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Sep 23, 2000
- Disposition date
- Sep 25, 2000
- Address on complaint
- 188 Avenue A
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 3
-
Jun 12, 2000
CLOSED
Permit - None (Building/ Pa/ Demo Etc.) (05)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1076657
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Jun 19, 2000
- Disposition date
- Jun 19, 2000
- Address on complaint
- 188 Avenue A
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 3
-
Aug 3, 1999
CLOSED
Illegal Conversion (45)
Inspector Unable To Gain Access - 2nd Attempt (C2)
- Complaint #
- 1069007
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Aug 19, 1999
- Disposition date
- Aug 23, 1999
- Address on complaint
- 188 Avenue A
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 3