Manhattan SoHo-Little Italy-Hudson 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.
46 records
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Dec 8, 2025
CLOSED
Building Under Structural Monitoring (2F)
N2
- Complaint #
- 1712075
- DOB unit
- FEU
- Inspected
- Mar 9, 2026
- Disposition date
- Mar 9, 2026
- Address on complaint
- 38 Grand Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
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Dec 8, 2025
CLOSED
Failure To Maintain (73)
Ecb Violation Served (A8)
- Complaint #
- 1712074
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Feb 12, 2026
- Disposition date
- Feb 25, 2026
- Address on complaint
- 38 Grand Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
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Jun 14, 2023
CLOSED
7R
AF
- Complaint #
- 1640287
- DOB unit
- SPOPS
- Inspected
- Jun 29, 2023
- Disposition date
- Jun 30, 2023
- Address on complaint
- 38 Grand Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
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Jun 14, 2023
CLOSED
7R
AF
- Complaint #
- 1640286
- DOB unit
- SPOPS
- Inspected
- Jun 29, 2023
- Disposition date
- Jun 30, 2023
- Address on complaint
- 38 Grand Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
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Jul 16, 2021
CLOSED
Illegal Conversion No Access Follow-Up (4G)
Ecb Violation Served (A8)
- Complaint #
- 1576929
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Jul 16, 2021
- Disposition date
- Jul 16, 2021
- Address on complaint
- 38 Grand Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
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May 3, 2021
CLOSED
Illegal Conversion No Access Follow-Up (4G)
Ecb Violation Served (A8)
- Complaint #
- 1570418
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Apr 29, 2021
- Disposition date
- May 3, 2021
- Address on complaint
- 38 Grand Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
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Mar 19, 2021
CLOSED
Illegal Conversion No Access Follow-Up (4G)
Ecb Violation Served (A8)
- Complaint #
- 1567140
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Mar 19, 2021
- Disposition date
- Mar 19, 2021
- Address on complaint
- 38 Grand Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
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Jan 9, 2020
CLOSED
Sep - Professional Certification Compliance Audit (4B)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1533210
- DOB unit
- SEP
- Inspected
- Jan 10, 2020
- Disposition date
- Jan 21, 2020
- Address on complaint
- 38 Grand Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
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Apr 12, 2018
CLOSED
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected (30)
Ecb Violation Served (A8)
- Complaint #
- 1476436
- DOB unit
- ERT
- Inspected
- Apr 13, 2018
- Disposition date
- Apr 13, 2018
- Address on complaint
- 38 Grand Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
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Jan 17, 2016
CLOSED
Advertising Sign/Billboard/Posters/Flexible Fabric - Illegal (2G)
Please See Complaint Number (H1)
- Complaint #
- 1414688
- DOB unit
- SPOPS
- Inspected
- Mar 1, 2016
- Disposition date
- Mar 11, 2016
- Address on complaint
- 38 Grand Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
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Jan 17, 2016
CLOSED
Advertising Sign/Billboard/Posters/Flexible Fabric - Illegal (2G)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1414687
- DOB unit
- SPOPS
- Inspected
- Mar 1, 2016
- Disposition date
- Mar 11, 2016
- Address on complaint
- 38 Grand Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
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Sep 27, 2014
CLOSED
After Hours Work - Illegal (04)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1381020
- DOB unit
- ERT
- Inspected
- Oct 3, 2014
- Disposition date
- Oct 4, 2014
- Address on complaint
- 38 Grand Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
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Jul 23, 2014
CLOSED
Permit - None (Building/ Pa/ Demo Etc.) (05)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1376484
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Sep 15, 2014
- Disposition date
- Sep 16, 2014
- Address on complaint
- 38 Grand Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
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May 30, 2014
CLOSED
Work Contrary To Stop Work Order (86)
Inspector Unable To Gain Access - 2nd Attempt (C2)
- Complaint #
- 1372634
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Jun 9, 2014
- Disposition date
- Jun 10, 2014
- Address on complaint
- 38 Grand Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
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Apr 25, 2014
CLOSED
Illegal Commercial/Manufacturing Use In Residential Zone (74)
Ecb Violation Served (A8)
- Complaint #
- 1370152
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- May 10, 2014
- Disposition date
- May 14, 2014
- Address on complaint
- 38 Grand Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
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Mar 19, 2014
CLOSED
Permit - None (Building/ Pa/ Demo Etc.) (05)
Stop Work Order Fully Rescinded N (L2)
- Complaint #
- 1367773
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Sep 12, 2014
- Disposition date
- Sep 12, 2014
- Address on complaint
- 38 Grand Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
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Mar 16, 2014
CLOSED
After Hours Work - Illegal (04)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1367520
- DOB unit
- ERT
- Inspected
- Mar 16, 2014
- Disposition date
- Mar 17, 2014
- Address on complaint
- 38 Grand Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
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Nov 22, 2013
CLOSED
Site Conditions Endangering Workers (91)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1360921
- DOB unit
- ERT
- Inspected
- Nov 22, 2013
- Disposition date
- Nov 22, 2013
- Address on complaint
- 38 Grand Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
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Nov 14, 2013
CLOSED
Electrical Wiring - Defective/Exposed, In Progress (59)
Ecb Violation Served (A8)
- Complaint #
- 1360420
- DOB unit
- ELCTR
- Inspected
- Nov 15, 2013
- Disposition date
- Nov 19, 2013
- Address on complaint
- 38 Grand Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
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Nov 14, 2013
CLOSED
Permit - None (Building/ Pa/ Demo Etc.) (05)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1360412
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Jan 13, 2014
- Disposition date
- Jan 14, 2014
- Address on complaint
- 38 Grand Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
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Jul 23, 2013
CLOSED
Sep - Professional Certification Compliance Audit (4B)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1353123
- DOB unit
- SEP
- Inspected
- Jul 24, 2013
- Disposition date
- Jul 31, 2013
- Address on complaint
- 38 Grand Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
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Jul 14, 2013
CLOSED
Illegal Commercial/Manufacturing Use In Residential Zone (74)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1352478
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Jan 13, 2014
- Disposition date
- Jan 14, 2014
- Address on complaint
- 38 Grand Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
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Sep 11, 2012
CLOSED
Construction -Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits (83)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1333443
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Dec 1, 2012
- Disposition date
- Dec 4, 2012
- Address on complaint
- 38 Grand Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
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Jul 5, 2012
CLOSED
Sep - Professional Certification Compliance Audit (4B)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1328647
- DOB unit
- SEP
- Inspected
- Jul 16, 2012
- Disposition date
- Jul 19, 2012
- Address on complaint
- 38 Grand Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
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Jun 22, 2012
CLOSED
Construction -Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits (83)
Inspector Unable To Gain Access - 2nd Attempt (C2)
- Complaint #
- 1327866
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Aug 25, 2012
- Disposition date
- Sep 6, 2012
- Address on complaint
- 38 Grand Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
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Jun 8, 2012
CLOSED
Permit - None (Building/ Pa/ Demo Etc.) (05)
Inspector Unable To Gain Access - 2nd Attempt (C2)
- Complaint #
- 1326835
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Aug 25, 2012
- Disposition date
- Sep 8, 2012
- Address on complaint
- 38 Grand Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
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Mar 30, 2012
CLOSED
Construction -Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits (83)
Complaint Unsubstantiated Based On Department Records (I1)
- Complaint #
- 1321819
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- May 31, 2012
- Disposition date
- May 31, 2012
- Address on complaint
- 40 Grand Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
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Nov 25, 2009
CLOSED
Permit - None (Building/ Pa/ Demo Etc.) (05)
Stop Work Order Fully Rescinded N (L2)
- Complaint #
- 1270710
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Jun 6, 2012
- Disposition date
- Jun 6, 2012
- Address on complaint
- 38 Grand Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
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Oct 6, 2008
CLOSED
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected (30)
Building Violation Issued For Failure To Obey Stop Work Order (H3)
- Complaint #
- 1238433
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Oct 6, 2008
- Disposition date
- Oct 6, 2008
- Address on complaint
- 38 Grand Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
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Jul 11, 2008
CLOSED
Permit - None (Building/ Pa/ Demo Etc.) (05)
Please See Complaint Number (H1)
- Complaint #
- 1230357
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Jul 11, 2008
- Disposition date
- Jul 11, 2008
- Address on complaint
- 38 Grand Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
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Jul 8, 2008
CLOSED
Permit - None (Building/ Pa/ Demo Etc.) (05)
Please See Complaint Number (H1)
- Complaint #
- 1230104
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Jul 11, 2008
- Disposition date
- Jul 11, 2008
- Address on complaint
- 38 Grand Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
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Jul 8, 2008
CLOSED
Permit - None (Building/ Pa/ Demo Etc.) (05)
Stop Work Order Fully Rescinded N (L2)
- Complaint #
- 1230103
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Jun 6, 2012
- Disposition date
- Jun 6, 2012
- Address on complaint
- 38 Grand Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
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Oct 26, 2007
CLOSED
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected (30)
Inspector Unable To Gain Access - 2nd Attempt (C2)
- Complaint #
- 1207767
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Oct 27, 2007
- Disposition date
- Oct 27, 2007
- Address on complaint
- 38 Grand Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
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Oct 25, 2007
CLOSED
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected (30)
Inspector Unable To Gain Access - 2nd Attempt (C2)
- Complaint #
- 1207746
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Oct 27, 2007
- Disposition date
- Oct 27, 2007
- Address on complaint
- 38 Grand Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
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Oct 25, 2007
CLOSED
Permit - None (Building/ Pa/ Demo Etc.) (05)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1207745
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Nov 8, 2007
- Disposition date
- Nov 14, 2007
- Address on complaint
- 38 Grand Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
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Aug 1, 2007
CLOSED
Permit - None (Building/ Pa/ Demo Etc.) (05)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1200330
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Aug 31, 2007
- Disposition date
- Sep 6, 2007
- Address on complaint
- 38 Grand Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
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Jul 16, 2007
CLOSED
Permit - None (Building/ Pa/ Demo Etc.) (05)
Inspector Unable To Gain Access - 2nd Attempt (C2)
- Complaint #
- 1198967
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Aug 3, 2007
- Disposition date
- Aug 6, 2007
- Address on complaint
- 38 Grand Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
-
Jul 11, 2007
CLOSED
Permit - None (Building/ Pa/ Demo Etc.) (05)
Inspector Unable To Gain Access - 2nd Attempt (C2)
- Complaint #
- 1198462
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Jul 24, 2007
- Disposition date
- Jul 27, 2007
- Address on complaint
- 38 Grand Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
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Jul 6, 2007
CLOSED
Adjacent Buildings - Not Protected (03)
Inspector Unable To Gain Access - 2nd Attempt (C2)
- Complaint #
- 1198078
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Jul 8, 2007
- Disposition date
- Jul 8, 2007
- Address on complaint
- 38 Grand Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
-
Jul 5, 2007
CLOSED
Plumbing Work - Illegal/No Permit(Also Sprinkler/Standpipe) (66)
Inspector Unable To Gain Access - 2nd Attempt (C2)
- Complaint #
- 1197913
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Jul 14, 2007
- Disposition date
- Jul 16, 2007
- Address on complaint
- 38 Grand Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
-
Jul 5, 2007
CLOSED
Permit - None (Building/ Pa/ Demo Etc.) (05)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1197912
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Aug 20, 2007
- Disposition date
- Aug 21, 2007
- Address on complaint
- 38 Grand Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
-
Apr 8, 2004
CLOSED
After Hours Work - Illegal (04)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1121048
- DOB unit
- ERT
- Inspected
- Apr 26, 2004
- Disposition date
- Apr 27, 2004
- Address on complaint
- 38 Grand Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
-
Mar 4, 2004
CLOSED
After Hours Work - Illegal (04)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1119433
- DOB unit
- ERT
- Inspected
- Mar 30, 2004
- Disposition date
- Mar 31, 2004
- Address on complaint
- 38 Grand Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
-
Jun 11, 1998
CLOSED
Structural Stability Affected (43)
Buildings Violation(S) Served (A1)
- Complaint #
- 1058378
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Jun 12, 1998
- Disposition date
- Jun 12, 1998
- Address on complaint
- 38 Grand Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
-
Sep 27, 1989
CLOSED
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected (30)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1003807
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Nov 17, 1989
- Disposition date
- Dec 5, 1989
- Address on complaint
- 38 Grand Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
-
Aug 24, 1989
CLOSED
Permit - None (Building/ Pa/ Demo Etc.) (05)
Inspector Unable To Gain Access - 2nd Attempt (C2)
- Complaint #
- 1003312
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Sep 27, 1989
- Disposition date
- Oct 5, 1989
- Address on complaint
- 38 Grand Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2