DOB complaints — 5 West 21 Street, Manhattan

Oct 3, 2026

ACTIVE

Vent/Exhaust - Illegal/Improper (53)

Complaint Assigned To Boiler Unit (D6)

Complaint #: 1738145
DOB unit: BOILR
Inspected: Oct 6, 2026
Disposition date: Oct 6, 2026
Address on complaint: 5 West 21 Street
Community board: Manhattan CB 5

Sep 21, 2018

CLOSED

After Hours Work - Illegal (04)

No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)

Complaint #: 1490446
DOB unit: ERT
Inspected: Sep 26, 2018
Disposition date: Sep 27, 2018
Address on complaint: 5 West 21 Street
Community board: Manhattan CB 5

Mar 10, 2011

CLOSED

Electrical Wiring - Defective/Exposed, In Progress (59)

Buildings Violation(S) Served (A1)

Complaint #: 1298699
DOB unit: ELCTR
Inspected: Mar 9, 2011
Disposition date: Mar 11, 2011
Address on complaint: 5 West 21 Street
Community board: Manhattan CB 5

Dec 4, 2010

CLOSED

Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold/Inadequate/Defect/None/No Pmt/No Cert (23)

No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)

Complaint #: 1294079
DOB unit: ERT
Inspected: Dec 5, 2010
Disposition date: Dec 6, 2010
Address on complaint: 5 West 21 Street
Community board: Manhattan CB 5

Oct 31, 2010

CLOSED

Landmark Building - Illegal Work (20)

Ecb Violation Served (A8)

Complaint #: 1292016
DOB unit: ERT
Inspected: Oct 31, 2010
Disposition date: Nov 1, 2010
Address on complaint: 5 West 21 Street
Community board: Manhattan CB 5

Apr 29, 2010

CLOSED

Safety Net/Guard Rail-Dam/Inadeq/None(6fl.75 Ft Or Less) (88)

No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)

Complaint #: 1280695
DOB unit: MAN.
Inspected: Jun 19, 2010
Disposition date: Jun 21, 2010
Address on complaint: 5 West 21 Street
Community board: Manhattan CB 5

Dec 3, 2009

CLOSED

Certificate Of Occupancy - None/Illegal/Contrary To Co (31)

Ecb & Buildings Violations Served (A9)

Complaint #: 1271251
DOB unit: MAN.
Inspected: Jan 5, 2010
Disposition date: Jan 7, 2010
Address on complaint: 5 West 21 Street
Community board: Manhattan CB 5

Dec 3, 2009

CLOSED

Permit - None (Building/ Pa/ Demo Etc.) (05)

No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)

Complaint #: 1271250
DOB unit: MAN.
Inspected: Dec 12, 2009
Disposition date: Dec 14, 2009
Address on complaint: 5 West 21 Street
Community board: Manhattan CB 5

Mar 23, 2009

CLOSED

Fence - None/Inadequate/Illegal (15)

No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)

Complaint #: 1251887
DOB unit: MAN.
Inspected: Mar 26, 2009
Disposition date: Mar 27, 2009
Address on complaint: 5 West 21 Street
Community board: Manhattan CB 5

Aug 5, 2008

CLOSED

Debris/Building -Falling Or In Danger Of Falling (10)

No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)

Complaint #: 1232839
DOB unit: MAN.
Inspected: Aug 5, 2008
Disposition date: Aug 5, 2008
Address on complaint: 5 West 21 Street
Community board: Manhattan CB 5

Jan 23, 2006

CLOSED

Illegal Conversion (45)

No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)

Complaint #: 1158625
DOB unit: MAN.
Inspected: Jan 25, 2006
Disposition date: Jan 30, 2006
Address on complaint: 5 West 21 Street
Community board: Manhattan CB 5

Jan 10, 2006

CLOSED

Illegal Conversion (45)

No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)

Complaint #: 1157871
DOB unit: MAN.
Inspected: Jan 18, 2006
Disposition date: Jan 23, 2006
Address on complaint: 5 West 21 Street
Community board: Manhattan CB 5

Nov 3, 2005

CLOSED

Construction -Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits (83)

No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)

Complaint #: 1153980
DOB unit: MAN.
Inspected: Nov 4, 2005
Disposition date: Nov 10, 2005
Address on complaint: 5 West 21 Street
Community board: Manhattan CB 5

Jan 31, 2003

CLOSED

Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Plumbing Work In Progress (76)

Complaint Unsubstantiated Based On Department Records (I1)

Complaint #: 1104231
DOB unit: CITY
Inspected: Jan 31, 2003
Disposition date: Feb 26, 2003
Address on complaint: 5 West 21 Street
Community board: Manhattan CB 5

Jan 31, 2003

CLOSED

Failure To Maintain (73)

No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)

Complaint #: 1104230
DOB unit: MAN.
Inspected: Feb 3, 2003
Disposition date: Feb 4, 2003
Address on complaint: 5 West 21 Street
Community board: Manhattan CB 5

Jan 31, 2003

CLOSED

Permit - None (Building/ Pa/ Demo Etc.) (05)

No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)

Complaint #: 1104229
DOB unit: MAN.
Inspected: Feb 3, 2003
Disposition date: Feb 4, 2003
Address on complaint: 5 West 21 Street
Community board: Manhattan CB 5

Aug 12, 2002

CLOSED

Electrical Wiring - Defective/Exposed, In Progress (59)

Buildings Violation(S) Served (A1)

Complaint #: 1099607
DOB unit: ELCTR
Inspected: Aug 26, 2002
Disposition date: Sep 3, 2002
Address on complaint: 5 West 21 Street
Community board: Manhattan CB 5

Jun 20, 2002

CLOSED

Construction -Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits (83)

Inspector Unable To Gain Access - 2nd Attempt (C2)

Complaint #: 1098057
DOB unit: MAN.
Inspected: Jul 2, 2002
Disposition date: Jul 3, 2002
Address on complaint: 5 West 21 Street
Community board: Manhattan CB 5

Jun 12, 2002

CLOSED

Permit - None (Building/ Pa/ Demo Etc.) (05)

No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)

Complaint #: 1097807
DOB unit: MAN.
Inspected: Jun 13, 2002
Disposition date: Jun 14, 2002
Address on complaint: 5 West 21 Street
Community board: Manhattan CB 5

Feb 12, 2002

CLOSED

Failure To Maintain (73)

No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)

Complaint #: 1094096
DOB unit: MAN.
Inspected: Mar 18, 2002
Disposition date: Mar 18, 2002
Address on complaint: 5 West 21 Street
Community board: Manhattan CB 5

Oct 15, 2001

CLOSED

Wall/Retaining Wall - Bulging/Cracked (54)

No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)

Complaint #: 1091420
DOB unit: MAN.
Inspected: Oct 16, 2001
Disposition date: Oct 19, 2001
Address on complaint: 5 West 21 Street
Community board: Manhattan CB 5

Aug 28, 2001

CLOSED

Debris/Building -Falling Or In Danger Of Falling (10)

No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)

Complaint #: 1090807
DOB unit: MAN.
Inspected: Aug 28, 2001
Disposition date: Aug 28, 2001
Address on complaint: 5 West 21 Street
Community board: Manhattan CB 5

Jun 22, 2001

CLOSED

Construction -Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits (83)

No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)

Complaint #: 1088501
DOB unit: MAN.
Inspected: Jun 22, 2001
Disposition date: Jun 28, 2001
Address on complaint: 5 West 21 Street
Community board: Manhattan CB 5

Jun 22, 2001

CLOSED

Permit - None (Building/ Pa/ Demo Etc.) (05)

No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)

Complaint #: 1088493
DOB unit: MAN.
Inspected: Jun 26, 2001
Disposition date: Jun 28, 2001
Address on complaint: 5 West 21 Street
Community board: Manhattan CB 5

Jun 4, 2001

CLOSED

Failure To Maintain (73)

Complaint Referred To Housing Preservation And Development (Hpd) (F8)

Complaint #: 1087869
DOB unit: CENTR
Inspected: Jun 6, 2001
Disposition date: Oct 10, 2001
Address on complaint: 5 West 21 Street
Community board: Manhattan CB 5

Oct 16, 2000

CLOSED

Permit - None (Building/ Pa/ Demo Etc.) (05)

No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)

Complaint #: 1080864
DOB unit: MAN.
Inspected: Oct 18, 2000
Disposition date: Oct 23, 2000
Address on complaint: 5 West 21 Street
Community board: Manhattan CB 5

Oct 3, 2000

CLOSED

Failure To Maintain (73)

No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)

Complaint #: 1080368
DOB unit: MAN.
Inspected: Oct 12, 2000
Disposition date: Oct 16, 2000
Address on complaint: 5 West 21 Street
Community board: Manhattan CB 5

Aug 25, 2000

CLOSED

Permit - None (Building/ Pa/ Demo Etc.) (05)

No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)

Complaint #: 1079076
DOB unit: MAN.
Inspected: Aug 31, 2000
Disposition date: Sep 5, 2000
Address on complaint: 5 West 21 Street
Community board: Manhattan CB 5

Jul 20, 2000

CLOSED

Certificate Of Occupancy - None/Illegal/Contrary To Co (31)

No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)

Complaint #: 1077781
DOB unit: MAN.
Inspected: Aug 1, 2000
Disposition date: Sep 15, 2000
Address on complaint: 5 West 21 Street
Community board: Manhattan CB 5

Jul 11, 2000

CLOSED

Failure To Maintain (73)

No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)

Complaint #: 1077483
DOB unit: MAN.
Inspected: Jul 11, 2000
Disposition date: Jul 11, 2000
Address on complaint: 5 West 21 Street
Community board: Manhattan CB 5

Jun 22, 2000

CLOSED

Permit - None (Building/ Pa/ Demo Etc.) (05)

Inspector Unable To Gain Access - 2nd Attempt (C2)

Complaint #: 1077050
DOB unit: MAN.
Inspected: Jun 27, 2000
Disposition date: Jun 28, 2000
Address on complaint: 5 West 21 Street
Community board: Manhattan CB 5

Jun 14, 2000

CLOSED

Failure To Maintain (73)

No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)

Complaint #: 1076724
DOB unit: MAN.
Inspected: Jun 15, 2000
Disposition date: Jun 22, 2000
Address on complaint: 5 West 21 Street
Community board: Manhattan CB 5

Jun 9, 2000

CLOSED

Demolition-Unsafe/Illegal/Mechanical Demo (12)

No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)

Complaint #: 1076586
DOB unit: MAN.
Inspected: Jun 15, 2000
Disposition date: Jun 19, 2000
Address on complaint: 5 West 21 Street
Community board: Manhattan CB 5

Jun 6, 2000

CLOSED

Permit - None (Building/ Pa/ Demo Etc.) (05)

No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)

Complaint #: 1076464
DOB unit: MAN.
Inspected: Jun 8, 2000
Disposition date: Jun 13, 2000
Address on complaint: 5 West 21 Street
Community board: Manhattan CB 5

May 22, 2000

CLOSED

Failure To Maintain (73)

No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)

Complaint #: 1076073
DOB unit: MAN.
Inspected: May 24, 2000
Disposition date: Jun 7, 2000
Address on complaint: 5 West 21 Street
Community board: Manhattan CB 5

May 22, 2000

CLOSED

Failure To Maintain (73)

No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)

Complaint #: 1076072
DOB unit: MAN.
Inspected: Jun 6, 2000
Disposition date: Jun 7, 2000
Address on complaint: 5 West 21 Street
Community board: Manhattan CB 5

May 22, 2000

CLOSED

Failure To Maintain (73)

Inspector Unable To Gain Access - 2nd Attempt (C2)

Complaint #: 1076071
DOB unit: MAN.
Inspected: Jun 6, 2000
Disposition date: Jun 7, 2000
Address on complaint: 5 West 21 Street
Community board: Manhattan CB 5

May 22, 2000

CLOSED

Failure To Maintain (73)

No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)

Complaint #: 1076069
DOB unit: MAN.
Inspected: Jun 6, 2000
Disposition date: Jun 7, 2000
Address on complaint: 5 West 21 Street
Community board: Manhattan CB 5

May 22, 2000

CLOSED

Failure To Maintain (73)

No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)

Complaint #: 1076066
DOB unit: MAN.
Inspected: Jun 6, 2000
Disposition date: Jun 7, 2000
Address on complaint: 5 West 21 Street
Community board: Manhattan CB 5

May 5, 2000

CLOSED

Permit - None (Building/ Pa/ Demo Etc.) (05)

No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)

Complaint #: 1075657
DOB unit: MAN.
Inspected: May 11, 2000
Disposition date: May 12, 2000
Address on complaint: 5 West 21 Street
Community board: Manhattan CB 5

Apr 20, 2000

CLOSED

Permit - None (Building/ Pa/ Demo Etc.) (05)

Stop Work Order Fully Rescinded N (L2)

Complaint #: 1075170
DOB unit: MAN.
Inspected: Mar 13, 2006
Disposition date: Mar 13, 2006
Address on complaint: 5 West 21 Street
Community board: Manhattan CB 5

Mar 23, 1993

CLOSED

Permit - None (Building/ Pa/ Demo Etc.) (05)

Buildings Violation(S) Prepared & Attempt To Serve Will Be Made (B1)

Complaint #: 1023391
DOB unit: MAN.
Inspected: Jun 18, 1993
Disposition date: Jun 28, 1993
Address on complaint: 5 West 21 Street
Community board: Manhattan CB 5