Manhattan Midtown-Times 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.
47 records
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Sep 19, 2026
ACTIVE
Adult Establishment (75)
Not available
- Complaint #
- 1736874
- DOB unit
- SPOPS
- Inspected
- Not available
- Disposition date
- Not available
- Address on complaint
- 38 West 38 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Aug 2, 2026
CLOSED
Elevator - Multiple Devices On Property (6M)
Ecb Violation Served (A8)
- Complaint #
- 1732360
- DOB unit
- ELEVR
- Inspected
- Aug 3, 2026
- Disposition date
- Aug 4, 2026
- Address on complaint
- 38 West 38 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Jun 12, 2026
CLOSED
7R
Ecb Violation Served (A8)
- Complaint #
- 1728082
- DOB unit
- SPOPS
- Inspected
- Jul 1, 2026
- Disposition date
- Jul 2, 2026
- Address on complaint
- 38 West 38 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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May 20, 2024
CLOSED
Illegal Conversion Commercial Bldg/Space To Dwelling Units (1A)
Inspector Unable To Gain Access - 2nd Attempt (C2)
- Complaint #
- 1668356
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Jun 10, 2024
- Disposition date
- Jun 10, 2024
- Address on complaint
- 38 West 38 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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May 2, 2024
CLOSED
Illegal Conversion Commercial Bldg/Space To Dwelling Units (1A)
Ecb Violation Served (A8)
- Complaint #
- 1666968
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Jun 26, 2024
- Disposition date
- Jun 26, 2024
- Address on complaint
- 38 West 38 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Dec 21, 2023
CLOSED
Adult Establishment (75)
Partial Vacate Order Issued P (Y3)
- Complaint #
- 1656273
- DOB unit
- MOSE
- Inspected
- Jul 15, 2024
- Disposition date
- Jul 15, 2024
- Address on complaint
- 38 West 38 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Sep 14, 2023
CLOSED
Adult Establishment (75)
Ecb Violation Served (A8)
- Complaint #
- 1648181
- DOB unit
- MOSE
- Inspected
- Oct 2, 2023
- Disposition date
- Oct 3, 2023
- Address on complaint
- 38 West 38 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Jul 28, 2023
CLOSED
Illegal Conversion No Access Follow-Up (4G)
Ecb Violation Served (A8)
- Complaint #
- 1644295
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Jul 27, 2023
- Disposition date
- Jul 28, 2023
- Address on complaint
- 38 West 38 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Mar 2, 2023
CLOSED
Adult Establishment (75)
Ecb Violation Served (A8)
- Complaint #
- 1630395
- DOB unit
- SPOPS
- Inspected
- Mar 1, 2023
- Disposition date
- Mar 2, 2023
- Address on complaint
- 38 West 38 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Jan 26, 2023
CLOSED
Adult Establishment (75)
Ecb Violation Served (A8)
- Complaint #
- 1627501
- DOB unit
- SPOPS
- Inspected
- Jan 25, 2023
- Disposition date
- Jan 26, 2023
- Address on complaint
- 38 West 38 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Nov 9, 2022
CLOSED
Certificate Of Occupancy - None/Illegal/Contrary To Co (31)
Please See Complaint Number (H1)
- Complaint #
- 1622270
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Nov 22, 2022
- Disposition date
- Nov 23, 2022
- Address on complaint
- 38 West 38 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Nov 7, 2022
CLOSED
Adult Establishment (75)
Ecb Violation Served (A8)
- Complaint #
- 1622159
- DOB unit
- MOSE
- Inspected
- Dec 2, 2022
- Disposition date
- Dec 5, 2022
- Address on complaint
- 38 West 38 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Sep 24, 2022
CLOSED
Adult Establishment (75)
Ecb Violation Served (A8)
- Complaint #
- 1618771
- DOB unit
- MOSE
- Inspected
- Sep 29, 2022
- Disposition date
- Sep 30, 2022
- Address on complaint
- 38 West 38 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Nov 23, 2021
CLOSED
Construction Enforcement Work Order (Dob) (1X)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1587547
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Nov 24, 2021
- Disposition date
- Nov 29, 2021
- Address on complaint
- 38 West 38 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Nov 19, 2021
CLOSED
Failure To Maintain (73)
Stop Work Order Fully Rescinded N (L2)
- Complaint #
- 1587352
- DOB unit
- CSE
- Inspected
- Jan 10, 2022
- Disposition date
- Jan 10, 2022
- Address on complaint
- 38 West 38 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Nov 19, 2021
CLOSED
Sprinkler System - Inadequate (52)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1587306
- DOB unit
- PLUMB
- Inspected
- Nov 19, 2021
- Disposition date
- Nov 22, 2021
- Address on complaint
- 38 West 38 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Nov 18, 2021
CLOSED
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected (30)
Vacate Order Fully Rescinded N (Y2)
- Complaint #
- 1587278
- DOB unit
- ERT
- Inspected
- May 10, 2022
- Disposition date
- May 10, 2022
- Address on complaint
- 38 West 38 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Aug 12, 2020
CLOSED
Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Plumbing Work In Progress (76)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1550119
- DOB unit
- OBM
- Inspected
- Aug 12, 2020
- Disposition date
- Aug 12, 2020
- Address on complaint
- 38 West 38 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Aug 6, 2020
CLOSED
Failure To Maintain (73)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1549666
- DOB unit
- BEST
- Inspected
- Aug 6, 2020
- Disposition date
- Aug 6, 2020
- Address on complaint
- 38 West 38 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Jan 6, 2020
CLOSED
Egress - Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means (37)
Ecb Violation Served (A8)
- Complaint #
- 1532867
- DOB unit
- ERT
- Inspected
- Jan 6, 2020
- Disposition date
- Jan 7, 2020
- Address on complaint
- 38 West 38 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
-
Jan 29, 2019
CLOSED
Elevator - Single Device On Property/No Alternate Service (6S)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1500350
- DOB unit
- ELEVR
- Inspected
- Mar 13, 2019
- Disposition date
- Mar 14, 2019
- Address on complaint
- 38 West 38 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Sep 13, 2018
CLOSED
Debris/Building -Falling Or In Danger Of Falling (10)
Please See Complaint Number (H1)
- Complaint #
- 1489596
- DOB unit
- ERT
- Inspected
- Sep 13, 2018
- Disposition date
- Sep 14, 2018
- Address on complaint
- 38 West 38 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Sep 13, 2018
CLOSED
Debris/Building -Falling Or In Danger Of Falling (10)
Ecb Violation Served (A8)
- Complaint #
- 1489593
- DOB unit
- ERT
- Inspected
- Sep 13, 2018
- Disposition date
- Sep 13, 2018
- Address on complaint
- 38 West 38 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Aug 21, 2018
CLOSED
Permit - None (Building/ Pa/ Demo Etc.) (05)
Ecb Violation Served (A8)
- Complaint #
- 1487537
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Aug 23, 2018
- Disposition date
- Aug 25, 2018
- Address on complaint
- 38 West 38 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Jun 8, 2018
CLOSED
Elevator - Single Device On Property/No Alternate Service (6S)
Ecb Violation Served (A8)
- Complaint #
- 1481354
- DOB unit
- ELEVR
- Inspected
- Jun 11, 2018
- Disposition date
- Jun 12, 2018
- Address on complaint
- 38 West 38 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Oct 31, 2017
CLOSED
Elevator - Defective / Inoperative (63)
Please See Complaint Number (H1)
- Complaint #
- 1464259
- DOB unit
- ELEVR
- Inspected
- Dec 4, 2017
- Disposition date
- Dec 4, 2017
- Address on complaint
- 38 West 38 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Oct 31, 2017
CLOSED
Elevator - Defective / Inoperative (63)
Ecb Violation Served (A8)
- Complaint #
- 1464249
- DOB unit
- ELEVR
- Inspected
- Nov 1, 2017
- Disposition date
- Nov 1, 2017
- Address on complaint
- 38 West 38 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
-
Dec 27, 2016
CLOSED
Certificate Of Occupancy - None/Illegal/Contrary To Co (31)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1440063
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Jan 26, 2018
- Disposition date
- Jan 27, 2018
- Address on complaint
- 38 West 38 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
-
Oct 28, 2016
CLOSED
Elevator - Defective / Inoperative (63)
Ecb Violation Served (A8)
- Complaint #
- 1436226
- DOB unit
- ELEVR
- Inspected
- Nov 4, 2016
- Disposition date
- Nov 4, 2016
- Address on complaint
- 38 West 38 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
-
Jun 6, 2016
CLOSED
Failure To Maintain (73)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1425502
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Jan 18, 2018
- Disposition date
- Jan 27, 2018
- Address on complaint
- 38 West 38 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Jan 17, 2015
CLOSED
Advertising Sign/Billboard/Posters/Flexible Fabric - Illegal (2G)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1387774
- DOB unit
- SPOPS
- Inspected
- Dec 4, 2015
- Disposition date
- Dec 8, 2015
- Address on complaint
- 38 West 38 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Jan 17, 2015
CLOSED
Illegal Conversion (45)
Inspector Unable To Gain Access - 2nd Attempt (C2)
- Complaint #
- 1387772
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Apr 11, 2015
- Disposition date
- Apr 13, 2015
- Address on complaint
- 38 West 38 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
-
Jan 17, 2015
CLOSED
Illegal Commercial/Manufacturing Use In Residential Zone (74)
Ecb Violation Served (A8)
- Complaint #
- 1387769
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Dec 29, 2015
- Disposition date
- Dec 30, 2015
- Address on complaint
- 38 West 38 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Jul 15, 2014
CLOSED
Illegal Commercial/Manufacturing Use In Residential Zone (74)
Ecb Violation Served (A8)
- Complaint #
- 1375871
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Nov 9, 2014
- Disposition date
- Nov 14, 2014
- Address on complaint
- 38 West 38 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Oct 15, 2013
CLOSED
Illegal Commercial/Manufacturing Use In Residential Zone (74)
Complaint Referred To New York Police Department (G5)
- Complaint #
- 1358519
- DOB unit
- ERT
- Inspected
- Oct 17, 2013
- Disposition date
- Oct 18, 2013
- Address on complaint
- 38 West 38 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
-
Apr 30, 2013
CLOSED
Illegal Conversion (45)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1347838
- DOB unit
- ERT
- Inspected
- Jun 1, 2013
- Disposition date
- Jun 2, 2013
- Address on complaint
- 38 West 38 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
-
Mar 21, 2013
CLOSED
Illegal Conversion (45)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1345414
- DOB unit
- ERT
- Inspected
- Mar 30, 2013
- Disposition date
- Mar 31, 2013
- Address on complaint
- 38 West 38 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
-
Feb 12, 2013
CLOSED
Certificate Of Occupancy - None/Illegal/Contrary To Co (31)
Complaint Referred To New York Police Department (G5)
- Complaint #
- 1343149
- DOB unit
- ERT
- Inspected
- Feb 20, 2013
- Disposition date
- Feb 20, 2013
- Address on complaint
- 38 West 38 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
-
Feb 28, 2012
CLOSED
Permit - None (Building/ Pa/ Demo Etc.) (05)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1319298
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Jun 2, 2012
- Disposition date
- Jun 4, 2012
- Address on complaint
- 38 West 38 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
-
Feb 9, 2012
CLOSED
Adult Establishment (75)
Complaint Referred To New York Police Department (G5)
- Complaint #
- 1318106
- DOB unit
- ERT
- Inspected
- Jun 12, 2012
- Disposition date
- Jun 12, 2012
- Address on complaint
- 38 West 38 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
-
Aug 6, 2011
CLOSED
Certificate Of Occupancy - None/Illegal/Contrary To Co (31)
Partial Stop Work Order P (L1)
- Complaint #
- 1307292
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Aug 4, 2011
- Disposition date
- Aug 6, 2011
- Address on complaint
- 38 West 38 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
-
Aug 6, 2011
CLOSED
Certificate Of Occupancy - None/Illegal/Contrary To Co (31)
Ecb Violation Served (A8)
- Complaint #
- 1307291
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Aug 4, 2011
- Disposition date
- Aug 6, 2011
- Address on complaint
- 38 West 38 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
-
May 19, 2011
CLOSED
Plumbing-Defective/Leaking/Not Maintained (94)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1302906
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Jun 1, 2011
- Disposition date
- Jun 1, 2011
- Address on complaint
- 38 West 38 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
-
Apr 6, 2007
CLOSED
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected (30)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1190557
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Apr 9, 2007
- Disposition date
- Apr 9, 2007
- Address on complaint
- 38 West 38 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
-
Aug 28, 1998
CLOSED
Residential Use - Illegal (48)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1060638
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Sep 9, 1998
- Disposition date
- Sep 14, 1998
- Address on complaint
- 38 West 38 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
-
Sep 29, 1994
CLOSED
Permit - None (Building/ Pa/ Demo Etc.) (05)
Buildings Violation(S) Prepared & Attempt To Serve Will Be Made (B1)
- Complaint #
- 1031327
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Nov 24, 1994
- Disposition date
- Dec 19, 1994
- Address on complaint
- 38 West 38 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
-
Jul 14, 1992
CLOSED
Certificate Of Occupancy - None/Illegal/Contrary To Co (31)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1020188
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Feb 1, 1993
- Disposition date
- Feb 10, 1993
- Address on complaint
- 38 West 38 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5