Manhattan SoHo-Little Italy-Hudson Square
216 Lafayette Street, Manhattan
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.
46 records
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Aug 31, 2025
CLOSED
Elevator - Single Device On Property/No Alternate Service (6S)
Inspector Unable To Gain Access - 2nd Attempt (C2)
- Complaint #
- 1703474
- DOB unit
- ELEVR
- Inspected
- Oct 17, 2025
- Disposition date
- Oct 20, 2025
- Address on complaint
- 216 Lafayette Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
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Aug 31, 2025
CLOSED
Certificate Of Occupancy - None/Illegal/Contrary To Co (31)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1703472
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Dec 3, 2025
- Disposition date
- Dec 3, 2025
- Address on complaint
- 216 Lafayette Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
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Feb 7, 2025
CLOSED
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold/Inadequate/Defect/None/No Pmt/No Cert (23)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1688165
- DOB unit
- CSE
- Inspected
- Feb 10, 2025
- Disposition date
- Feb 10, 2025
- Address on complaint
- 216 Lafayette Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
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Mar 2, 2024
CLOSED
Certificate Of Occupancy - None/Illegal/Contrary To Co (31)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1661548
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Apr 15, 2024
- Disposition date
- Apr 15, 2024
- Address on complaint
- 216 Lafayette Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
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Feb 28, 2024
CLOSED
Storefront Or Business Sign/Awning/Marquee/Canopy - Illegal (49)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1661315
- DOB unit
- SPOPS
- Inspected
- May 14, 2024
- Disposition date
- May 14, 2024
- Address on complaint
- 216 Lafayette Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
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Mar 15, 2023
CLOSED
Egress - Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means (37)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1631464
- DOB unit
- ERT
- Inspected
- Mar 17, 2023
- Disposition date
- Mar 17, 2023
- Address on complaint
- 216 Lafayette Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
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Sep 12, 2021
CLOSED
Advertising Sign/Billboard/Posters/Flexible Fabric - Illegal (2G)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1581588
- DOB unit
- SPOPS
- Inspected
- Apr 14, 2022
- Disposition date
- Apr 19, 2022
- Address on complaint
- 216 Lafayette Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
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Sep 10, 2021
CLOSED
Permit - None (Building/ Pa/ Demo Etc.) (05)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1581545
- DOB unit
- EXEC
- Inspected
- Sep 23, 2021
- Disposition date
- Sep 24, 2021
- Address on complaint
- 216 Lafayette Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
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Sep 9, 2021
CLOSED
6Z
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1581452
- DOB unit
- OBM
- Inspected
- Sep 9, 2021
- Disposition date
- Sep 9, 2021
- Address on complaint
- 216 Lafayette Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
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Apr 21, 2021
CLOSED
Construction Enforcement Work Order (Dob) (1X)
Stop Work Order Fully Rescinded N (L2)
- Complaint #
- 1569609
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Jun 10, 2021
- Disposition date
- Jun 11, 2021
- Address on complaint
- 216 Lafayette Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
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Oct 13, 2020
CLOSED
Advertising Sign/Billboard/Posters/Flexible Fabric - Illegal (2G)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1555433
- DOB unit
- SPOPS
- Inspected
- Apr 14, 2022
- Disposition date
- Apr 19, 2022
- Address on complaint
- 216 Lafayette Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
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Aug 27, 2019
ACTIVE
Advertising Sign/Billboard/Posters/Flexible Fabric - Illegal (2G)
J6
- Complaint #
- 1520127
- DOB unit
- SPOPS
- Inspected
- Mar 11, 2020
- Disposition date
- Mar 12, 2020
- Address on complaint
- 216 Lafayette Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
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Feb 19, 2019
CLOSED
Unlicensed/Illegal Activity (90)
Please See Complaint Number (H1)
- Complaint #
- 1502066
- DOB unit
- OBM
- Inspected
- Feb 19, 2019
- Disposition date
- Feb 26, 2019
- Address on complaint
- 216 Lafayette Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
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Feb 14, 2019
CLOSED
Unlicensed/Illegal Activity (90)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1501763
- DOB unit
- OBM
- Inspected
- Feb 19, 2019
- Disposition date
- Feb 20, 2019
- Address on complaint
- 216 Lafayette Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
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Mar 12, 2018
CLOSED
Permit - None (Building/ Pa/ Demo Etc.) (05)
Building Violation Issued For Failure To Obey Stop Work Order (H3)
- Complaint #
- 1474214
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Mar 15, 2018
- Disposition date
- Mar 19, 2018
- Address on complaint
- 216 Lafayette Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
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Apr 30, 2016
CLOSED
Advertising Sign/Billboard/Posters/Flexible Fabric - Illegal (2G)
Ecb Violation Served (A8)
- Complaint #
- 1422578
- DOB unit
- SPOPS
- Inspected
- Sep 26, 2016
- Disposition date
- Oct 31, 2016
- Address on complaint
- 216 Lafayette Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
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Apr 30, 2016
CLOSED
Advertising Sign/Billboard/Posters/Flexible Fabric - Illegal (2G)
Please See Complaint Number (H1)
- Complaint #
- 1422577
- DOB unit
- SPOPS
- Inspected
- Sep 26, 2016
- Disposition date
- Oct 31, 2016
- Address on complaint
- 216 Lafayette Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
-
Apr 13, 2016
CLOSED
Certificate Of Occupancy - None/Illegal/Contrary To Co (31)
Inspector Unable To Gain Access - 2nd Attempt (C2)
- Complaint #
- 1421115
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Apr 22, 2016
- Disposition date
- Apr 25, 2016
- Address on complaint
- 216 Lafayette Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
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Apr 8, 2016
CLOSED
Permit - None (Building/ Pa/ Demo Etc.) (05)
Stop Work Order Fully Rescinded N (L2)
- Complaint #
- 1420705
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Nov 14, 2018
- Disposition date
- Nov 14, 2018
- Address on complaint
- 216 Lafayette Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
-
Apr 8, 2016
CLOSED
Permit - None (Building/ Pa/ Demo Etc.) (05)
Stop Work Order Fully Rescinded N (L2)
- Complaint #
- 1420704
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Nov 14, 2018
- Disposition date
- Nov 14, 2018
- Address on complaint
- 216 Lafayette Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
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Dec 31, 2015
CLOSED
Permit - None (Building/ Pa/ Demo Etc.) (05)
Stop Work Order Fully Rescinded N (L2)
- Complaint #
- 1413236
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Nov 14, 2018
- Disposition date
- Nov 14, 2018
- Address on complaint
- 216 Lafayette Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
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Jul 17, 2015
CLOSED
Permit - None (Building/ Pa/ Demo Etc.) (05)
Inspector Unable To Gain Access - 2nd Attempt (C2)
- Complaint #
- 1400905
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Jan 13, 2016
- Disposition date
- Jan 14, 2016
- Address on complaint
- 216 Lafayette Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
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Aug 24, 2014
CLOSED
Construction -Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits (83)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1378569
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Sep 4, 2014
- Disposition date
- Sep 5, 2014
- Address on complaint
- 216 Lafayette Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
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Jun 27, 2014
CLOSED
Permit - None (Building/ Pa/ Demo Etc.) (05)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1374659
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Aug 10, 2014
- Disposition date
- Aug 11, 2014
- Address on complaint
- 216 Lafayette Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
-
Jun 25, 2014
CLOSED
Advertising Sign/Billboard/Posters/Flexible Fabric - Illegal (2G)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1374457
- DOB unit
- SPOPS
- Inspected
- Jun 25, 2014
- Disposition date
- Jun 25, 2014
- Address on complaint
- 216 Lafayette Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
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Jun 25, 2014
CLOSED
Permit - None (Building/ Pa/ Demo Etc.) (05)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1374454
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Sep 4, 2014
- Disposition date
- Sep 5, 2014
- Address on complaint
- 216 Lafayette Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
-
Jun 11, 2014
CLOSED
Construction -Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits (83)
Inspector Unable To Gain Access - 2nd Attempt (C2)
- Complaint #
- 1373414
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Aug 23, 2014
- Disposition date
- Aug 24, 2014
- Address on complaint
- 216 Lafayette Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
-
Jun 6, 2014
CLOSED
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected (30)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1373119
- DOB unit
- ERT
- Inspected
- Jun 6, 2014
- Disposition date
- Jun 6, 2014
- Address on complaint
- 216 Lafayette Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
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Feb 8, 2013
CLOSED
Permit - None (Building/ Pa/ Demo Etc.) (05)
Inspector Unable To Gain Access - 2nd Attempt (C2)
- Complaint #
- 1342944
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Jun 15, 2013
- Disposition date
- Jun 18, 2013
- Address on complaint
- 216 Lafayette Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
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Jun 14, 2012
CLOSED
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected (30)
Inspector Unable To Gain Access - 2nd Attempt (C2)
- Complaint #
- 1327239
- DOB unit
- ERT
- Inspected
- Jun 16, 2012
- Disposition date
- Jun 17, 2012
- Address on complaint
- 216 Lafayette Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
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Jun 14, 2012
CLOSED
Construction -Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits (83)
Inspector Unable To Gain Access - 2nd Attempt (C2)
- Complaint #
- 1327238
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Aug 25, 2012
- Disposition date
- Sep 6, 2012
- Address on complaint
- 216 Lafayette Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
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Mar 2, 2012
CLOSED
Storefront Or Business Sign/Awning/Marquee/Canopy - Illegal (49)
Buildings Violation(S) Served (A1)
- Complaint #
- 1319614
- DOB unit
- SPOPS
- Inspected
- Feb 19, 2012
- Disposition date
- Mar 14, 2012
- Address on complaint
- 216 Lafayette Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
-
Aug 30, 2011
CLOSED
Advertising Sign/Billboard/Posters/Flexible Fabric - Illegal (2G)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1308716
- DOB unit
- SPOPS
- Inspected
- Aug 31, 2011
- Disposition date
- Oct 20, 2011
- Address on complaint
- 216 Lafayette Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
-
Aug 8, 2011
CLOSED
Illegal Conversion Commercial Bldg/Space To Dwelling Units (1A)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1307331
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Aug 24, 2011
- Disposition date
- Aug 28, 2011
- Address on complaint
- 216 Lafayette Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
-
Aug 2, 2011
CLOSED
Permit - None (Building/ Pa/ Demo Etc.) (05)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1307064
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Aug 24, 2011
- Disposition date
- Aug 28, 2011
- Address on complaint
- 216 Lafayette Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
-
May 11, 2011
CLOSED
Permit - None (Building/ Pa/ Demo Etc.) (05)
Ecb Violation Served (A8)
- Complaint #
- 1302342
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Apr 12, 2011
- Disposition date
- May 11, 2011
- Address on complaint
- 216 Lafayette Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
-
Jan 29, 2011
CLOSED
Permit - None (Building/ Pa/ Demo Etc.) (05)
Ecb Violation Served (A8)
- Complaint #
- 1296688
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Dec 14, 2010
- Disposition date
- Jan 29, 2011
- Address on complaint
- 216 Lafayette Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
-
Aug 26, 2010
CLOSED
Illegal Conversion (45)
Buildings Violation(S) Prepared & Attempt To Serve Will Be Made (B1)
- Complaint #
- 1287987
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Oct 4, 2010
- Disposition date
- Oct 6, 2010
- Address on complaint
- 216 Lafayette Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
-
Sep 8, 2008
CLOSED
Illegal Conversion Commercial Bldg/Space To Dwelling Units (1A)
Ecb Violation Served (A8)
- Complaint #
- 1235797
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Sep 12, 2008
- Disposition date
- Sep 25, 2008
- Address on complaint
- 216 Lafayette Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
-
Feb 22, 2008
CLOSED
Illegal Conversion Commercial Bldg/Space To Dwelling Units (1A)
Ecb & Buildings Violations Served (A9)
- Complaint #
- 1216327
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Feb 26, 2008
- Disposition date
- Feb 27, 2008
- Address on complaint
- 216 Lafayette Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
-
Sep 16, 2005
CLOSED
Permit - None (Building/ Pa/ Demo Etc.) (05)
Ecb & Buildings Violations Served (A9)
- Complaint #
- 1150559
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Sep 21, 2005
- Disposition date
- Sep 22, 2005
- Address on complaint
- 216 Lafayette Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
-
Jul 18, 2005
CLOSED
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected (30)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1146393
- DOB unit
- ERT
- Inspected
- Jul 18, 2005
- Disposition date
- Jul 18, 2005
- Address on complaint
- 216 Lafayette Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
-
Jun 15, 2005
CLOSED
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected (30)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1144355
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Jun 15, 2005
- Disposition date
- Jun 15, 2005
- Address on complaint
- 216 Lafayette Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
-
Nov 27, 2004
CLOSED
Permit - None (Building/ Pa/ Demo Etc.) (05)
Inspector Unable To Gain Access - 2nd Attempt (C2)
- Complaint #
- 1132749
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Dec 10, 2004
- Disposition date
- Dec 13, 2004
- Address on complaint
- 216 Lafayette Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
-
Dec 22, 2000
CLOSED
Illegal Conversion (45)
Ecb & Buildings Violations Served (A9)
- Complaint #
- 1082988
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Dec 26, 2000
- Disposition date
- Dec 29, 2000
- Address on complaint
- 216 Lafayette Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
-
Aug 15, 2000
CLOSED
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold/Inadequate/Defect/None/No Pmt/No Cert (23)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1078691
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Aug 23, 2000
- Disposition date
- Aug 23, 2000
- Address on complaint
- 216 Lafayette Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2