Manhattan Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square
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.
32 records
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Apr 30, 2026
CLOSED
Boiler - Defective / Inoperative / No Permit (58)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1723957
- DOB unit
- BOILR
- Inspected
- May 28, 2026
- Disposition date
- May 28, 2026
- Address on complaint
- 277 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Jul 12, 2023
CLOSED
Elevator - Multiple Devices On Property (6M)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1642939
- DOB unit
- ELEVR
- Inspected
- Aug 29, 2023
- Disposition date
- Aug 29, 2023
- Address on complaint
- 277 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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May 23, 2023
CLOSED
Cse - Sweep (7G)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1637621
- DOB unit
- CSE
- Inspected
- May 24, 2023
- Disposition date
- May 24, 2023
- Address on complaint
- 281 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Sep 15, 2022
CLOSED
Cse - Sweep (7G)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1618235
- DOB unit
- CSE
- Inspected
- Sep 19, 2022
- Disposition date
- Sep 19, 2022
- Address on complaint
- 281 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Feb 6, 2019
CLOSED
After Hours Work - Illegal (04)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1500992
- DOB unit
- ERT
- Inspected
- Feb 8, 2019
- Disposition date
- Feb 8, 2019
- Address on complaint
- 281 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Jan 15, 2019
CLOSED
Site Conditions Endangering Workers (91)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1499293
- DOB unit
- BEST
- Inspected
- Feb 28, 2019
- Disposition date
- Feb 28, 2019
- Address on complaint
- 281 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Dec 13, 2018
CLOSED
Elevator - Multiple Devices On Property (6M)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1497113
- DOB unit
- ELEVR
- Inspected
- Jan 31, 2019
- Disposition date
- Jan 31, 2019
- Address on complaint
- 281 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Nov 2, 2018
CLOSED
Permit - None (Building/ Pa/ Demo Etc.) (05)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1494162
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Dec 11, 2018
- Disposition date
- Dec 15, 2018
- Address on complaint
- 281 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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May 27, 2018
CLOSED
Construction -Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits (83)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1480187
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Jun 26, 2018
- Disposition date
- Jun 28, 2018
- Address on complaint
- 281 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Mar 27, 2018
CLOSED
Site Conditions Endangering Workers (91)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1475258
- DOB unit
- INTDM
- Inspected
- Mar 30, 2018
- Disposition date
- Mar 31, 2018
- Address on complaint
- 281 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Jan 23, 2018
CLOSED
Crane - No Permit/License/Cert/Unsafe/Illegal (67)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1470640
- DOB unit
- C & D
- Inspected
- Jan 24, 2018
- Disposition date
- Jan 25, 2018
- Address on complaint
- 281 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Nov 3, 2017
CLOSED
Construction -Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits (83)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1464556
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Jan 2, 2018
- Disposition date
- Jan 2, 2018
- Address on complaint
- 281 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Oct 10, 2017
CLOSED
Site Conditions Endangering Workers (91)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1462613
- DOB unit
- BEST
- Inspected
- Oct 10, 2017
- Disposition date
- Oct 12, 2017
- Address on complaint
- 281 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Sep 8, 2017
CLOSED
Best - High-Rise Tracking Complaint (4L)
V1
- Complaint #
- 1459976
- DOB unit
- BEST
- Inspected
- Aug 22, 2019
- Disposition date
- Aug 22, 2019
- Address on complaint
- 281 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Sep 6, 2017
CLOSED
Sustainability Enforcement Work Order (4S)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1459750
- DOB unit
- SYE
- Inspected
- Dec 4, 2017
- Disposition date
- Dec 4, 2017
- Address on complaint
- 281 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Aug 18, 2017
CLOSED
Best - High-Rise Tracking Complaint (4L)
Stop Work Order Fully Rescinded N (L2)
- Complaint #
- 1458174
- DOB unit
- BEST
- Inspected
- Sep 8, 2017
- Disposition date
- Sep 8, 2017
- Address on complaint
- 281 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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May 23, 2017
CLOSED
Accident-Cranes/Derricks/Suspension (89)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1451337
- DOB unit
- C & D
- Inspected
- May 23, 2017
- Disposition date
- May 24, 2017
- Address on complaint
- 281 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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May 18, 2017
CLOSED
Crane - No Permit/License/Cert/Unsafe/Illegal (67)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1451005
- DOB unit
- C & D
- Inspected
- May 19, 2017
- Disposition date
- May 19, 2017
- Address on complaint
- 281 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Feb 17, 2017
CLOSED
Crane - No Permit/License/Cert/Unsafe/Illegal (67)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1443659
- DOB unit
- C & D
- Inspected
- Feb 17, 2017
- Disposition date
- Feb 18, 2017
- Address on complaint
- 281 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Aug 19, 2016
CLOSED
Best - High-Rise Tracking Complaint (4L)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1431121
- DOB unit
- BEST
- Inspected
- Aug 19, 2016
- Disposition date
- Aug 19, 2016
- Address on complaint
- 281 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
-
Aug 10, 2016
CLOSED
Demolition-Unsafe/Illegal/Mechanical Demo (12)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1430410
- DOB unit
- BEST
- Inspected
- Aug 23, 2016
- Disposition date
- Aug 23, 2016
- Address on complaint
- 281 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Jul 13, 2016
CLOSED
Debris/Building -Falling Or In Danger Of Falling (10)
Stop Work Order Fully Rescinded N (L2)
- Complaint #
- 1428317
- DOB unit
- ERT
- Inspected
- Jul 27, 2016
- Disposition date
- Jul 28, 2016
- Address on complaint
- 281 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Jun 14, 2016
CLOSED
Construction -Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits (83)
Complaint Unsubstantiated Based On Department Records (I1)
- Complaint #
- 1426151
- DOB unit
- EXCAV
- Inspected
- Jun 16, 2016
- Disposition date
- Jun 20, 2016
- Address on complaint
- 281 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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May 24, 2016
CLOSED
Site Conditions Endangering Workers (91)
Stop Work Order Fully Rescinded N (L2)
- Complaint #
- 1424641
- DOB unit
- EXCAV
- Inspected
- Jun 23, 2016
- Disposition date
- Jun 23, 2016
- Address on complaint
- 281 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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May 22, 2015
CLOSED
Tracking Complaint For Full Demolition Notification (2E)
Initial Notification Accepted (P6)
- Complaint #
- 1396662
- DOB unit
- BEST
- Inspected
- May 22, 2015
- Disposition date
- May 22, 2015
- Address on complaint
- 281 5th Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Dec 8, 2014
CLOSED
Debris/Building -Falling Or In Danger Of Falling (10)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1385648
- DOB unit
- ERT
- Inspected
- Dec 9, 2014
- Disposition date
- Dec 9, 2014
- Address on complaint
- 281 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Dec 20, 1995
CLOSED
Failure To Maintain (73)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1038502
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Apr 2, 1997
- Disposition date
- Apr 17, 1997
- Address on complaint
- 281 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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May 25, 1995
CLOSED
Permit - None (Building/ Pa/ Demo Etc.) (05)
Inspector Unable To Gain Access - 2nd Attempt (C2)
- Complaint #
- 1035166
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Jun 6, 1995
- Disposition date
- Jun 12, 1995
- Address on complaint
- 281 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Jun 2, 1994
CLOSED
Certificate Of Occupancy - None/Illegal/Contrary To Co (31)
Inspector Unable To Gain Access - 2nd Attempt (C2)
- Complaint #
- 1029634
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Nov 23, 1994
- Disposition date
- Dec 6, 1994
- Address on complaint
- 281 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Apr 26, 1994
CLOSED
Permit - None (Building/ Pa/ Demo Etc.) (05)
Buildings Violation(S) Prepared & Attempt To Serve Will Be Made (B1)
- Complaint #
- 1029094
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- May 3, 1994
- Disposition date
- May 19, 1994
- Address on complaint
- 281 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Apr 26, 1994
CLOSED
Permit - None (Building/ Pa/ Demo Etc.) (05)
Buildings Violation(S) Prepared & Attempt To Serve Will Be Made (B1)
- Complaint #
- 1029092
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Jul 22, 1994
- Disposition date
- Aug 18, 1994
- Address on complaint
- 281 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Nov 25, 1991
CLOSED
C Of O - Not Being Complied With (32)
Complaint Unsubstantiated Based On Department Records (I1)
- Complaint #
- 1016811
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Dec 31, 1991
- Disposition date
- Jan 13, 1992
- Address on complaint
- 281 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5