Manhattan SoHo-Little Italy-Hudson Square
51 East Houston 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.
40 records
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May 12, 2026
CLOSED
7J
Building Violation Issued For Failure To Obey Stop Work Order (H3)
- Complaint #
- 1725040
- DOB unit
- RTEU
- Inspected
- May 12, 2026
- Disposition date
- May 12, 2026
- Address on complaint
- 51 East Houston Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
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Feb 15, 2026
CLOSED
Boiler - Defective / Inoperative / No Permit (58)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1717116
- DOB unit
- BOILR
- Inspected
- Mar 27, 2026
- Disposition date
- Mar 27, 2026
- Address on complaint
- 51 East Houston Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
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Nov 3, 2025
CLOSED
Boiler - Defective / Inoperative / No Permit (58)
Inspector Unable To Gain Access - 2nd Attempt (C2)
- Complaint #
- 1709079
- DOB unit
- BOILR
- Inspected
- Nov 24, 2025
- Disposition date
- Nov 24, 2025
- Address on complaint
- 51 East Houston Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
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May 20, 2025
CLOSED
Permit - None (Building/ Pa/ Demo Etc.) (05)
Inspector Unable To Gain Access - 2nd Attempt (C2)
- Complaint #
- 1695956
- DOB unit
- RTEU
- Inspected
- Nov 28, 2025
- Disposition date
- Nov 28, 2025
- Address on complaint
- 51 East Houston Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
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Feb 4, 2025
CLOSED
7J
Stop Work Order Fully Rescinded N (L2)
- Complaint #
- 1687845
- DOB unit
- RTEU
- Inspected
- May 27, 2026
- Disposition date
- May 27, 2026
- Address on complaint
- 51 East Houston Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
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Feb 2, 2025
CLOSED
7J
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1687737
- DOB unit
- RTEU
- Inspected
- Feb 3, 2025
- Disposition date
- Feb 3, 2025
- Address on complaint
- 51 East Houston Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
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Feb 2, 2025
CLOSED
After Hours Work - Illegal (04)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1687736
- DOB unit
- ERT
- Inspected
- Feb 8, 2025
- Disposition date
- Feb 8, 2025
- Address on complaint
- 51 East Houston Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
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Aug 23, 2023
CLOSED
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected (30)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1646244
- DOB unit
- ERT
- Inspected
- Aug 23, 2023
- Disposition date
- Aug 23, 2023
- Address on complaint
- 51 East Houston Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
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Aug 15, 2023
CLOSED
Egress - Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means (37)
Ecb Violation Served (A8)
- Complaint #
- 1645674
- DOB unit
- ERT
- Inspected
- Aug 15, 2023
- Disposition date
- Aug 15, 2023
- Address on complaint
- 51 East Houston Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
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Dec 31, 2020
CLOSED
Illegal Conversion Commercial Bldg/Space To Dwelling Units (1A)
Please See Complaint Number (H1)
- Complaint #
- 1561390
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Jan 4, 2021
- Disposition date
- Jan 4, 2021
- Address on complaint
- 51 East Houston Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
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Nov 27, 2020
CLOSED
Illegal Conversion Commercial Bldg/Space To Dwelling Units (1A)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1558842
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Dec 10, 2020
- Disposition date
- Dec 10, 2020
- Address on complaint
- 51 East Houston Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
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Feb 29, 2020
CLOSED
Vent/Exhaust - Illegal/Improper (53)
Complaint Referred To Department Of Health (F3)
- Complaint #
- 1537580
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Mar 9, 2020
- Disposition date
- Mar 9, 2020
- Address on complaint
- 51 East Houston Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
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Sep 9, 2019
CLOSED
Electrical Wiring - Defective/Exposed, In Progress (59)
Ecb Violation Served (A8)
- Complaint #
- 1521326
- DOB unit
- ELCTR
- Inspected
- Sep 17, 2019
- Disposition date
- Sep 17, 2019
- Address on complaint
- 51 East Houston Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
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Feb 27, 2019
CLOSED
Vent/Exhaust - Illegal/Improper (53)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1502867
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Mar 18, 2019
- Disposition date
- Mar 19, 2019
- Address on complaint
- 51 East Houston Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
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Dec 19, 2018
CLOSED
Electrical Wiring - Defective/Exposed, In Progress (59)
Ecb Violation Served (A8)
- Complaint #
- 1497574
- DOB unit
- ELCTR
- Inspected
- Dec 26, 2018
- Disposition date
- Dec 27, 2018
- Address on complaint
- 51 East Houston Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
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Nov 8, 2018
CLOSED
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected (30)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1494513
- DOB unit
- ERT
- Inspected
- Nov 9, 2018
- Disposition date
- Nov 9, 2018
- Address on complaint
- 51 East Houston Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
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Nov 5, 2018
CLOSED
Electrical Wiring - Defective/Exposed, In Progress (59)
Ecb Violation Served (A8)
- Complaint #
- 1494297
- DOB unit
- ELCTR
- Inspected
- Nov 7, 2018
- Disposition date
- Nov 7, 2018
- Address on complaint
- 51 East Houston Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
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Oct 1, 2018
CLOSED
Electrical Wiring - Defective/Exposed, In Progress (59)
Inspector Unable To Gain Access - 2nd Attempt (C2)
- Complaint #
- 1491277
- DOB unit
- ELCTR
- Inspected
- Oct 5, 2018
- Disposition date
- Oct 5, 2018
- Address on complaint
- 51 East Houston Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
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Sep 10, 2018
CLOSED
Electrical Wiring - Defective/Exposed, In Progress (59)
Inspector Unable To Gain Access - 2nd Attempt (C2)
- Complaint #
- 1489305
- DOB unit
- ELCTR
- Inspected
- Sep 21, 2018
- Disposition date
- Sep 21, 2018
- Address on complaint
- 51 East Houston Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
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Feb 7, 2018
CLOSED
Vent/Exhaust - Illegal/Improper (53)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1471770
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- May 15, 2018
- Disposition date
- May 16, 2018
- Address on complaint
- 51 East Houston Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
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Feb 15, 2016
CLOSED
Advertising Sign/Billboard/Posters/Flexible Fabric - Illegal (2G)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1416624
- DOB unit
- SPOPS
- Inspected
- Mar 16, 2016
- Disposition date
- Mar 22, 2016
- Address on complaint
- 51 East Houston Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
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Oct 27, 2015
CLOSED
Boiler - Defective / Inoperative / No Permit (58)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1408904
- DOB unit
- BOILR
- Inspected
- Nov 13, 2015
- Disposition date
- Nov 16, 2015
- Address on complaint
- 51 East Houston Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
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Apr 9, 2014
CLOSED
Plumbing Work - Illegal/No Permit(Also Sprinkler/Standpipe) (66)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1369101
- DOB unit
- PLUMB
- Inspected
- Apr 26, 2014
- Disposition date
- Apr 29, 2014
- Address on complaint
- 51 East Houston Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
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Apr 9, 2014
CLOSED
Electrical Wiring - Defective/Exposed, In Progress (59)
Inspector Unable To Gain Access - 2nd Attempt (C2)
- Complaint #
- 1369100
- DOB unit
- ELCTR
- Inspected
- Apr 14, 2014
- Disposition date
- Apr 15, 2014
- Address on complaint
- 51 East Houston Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
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Feb 18, 2014
CLOSED
Electrical Wiring - Defective/Exposed, In Progress (59)
Inspector Unable To Gain Access - 2nd Attempt (C2)
- Complaint #
- 1365854
- DOB unit
- ELCTR
- Inspected
- Feb 20, 2014
- Disposition date
- Feb 21, 2014
- Address on complaint
- 51 East Houston Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
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Feb 10, 2014
CLOSED
Electrical Wiring - Defective/Exposed, In Progress (59)
Inspector Unable To Gain Access - 2nd Attempt (C2)
- Complaint #
- 1365333
- DOB unit
- ELCTR
- Inspected
- Feb 14, 2014
- Disposition date
- Feb 18, 2014
- Address on complaint
- 51 East Houston Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
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Dec 20, 2013
CLOSED
Electrical Wiring - Defective/Exposed, In Progress (59)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1362451
- DOB unit
- ELCTR
- Inspected
- Dec 26, 2013
- Disposition date
- Dec 30, 2013
- Address on complaint
- 51 East Houston Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
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Dec 3, 2013
CLOSED
Plumbing Work - Illegal/No Permit(Also Sprinkler/Standpipe) (66)
Stop Work Order Fully Rescinded N (L2)
- Complaint #
- 1361513
- DOB unit
- PLUMB
- Inspected
- Dec 4, 2013
- Disposition date
- Dec 4, 2013
- Address on complaint
- 51 East Houston Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
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Jul 15, 2008
CLOSED
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected (30)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1230691
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Jul 16, 2008
- Disposition date
- Jul 16, 2008
- Address on complaint
- 51 East Houston Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
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Jul 11, 2008
CLOSED
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected (30)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1230336
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Jul 12, 2008
- Disposition date
- Jul 12, 2008
- Address on complaint
- 51 East Houston Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
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May 10, 2008
CLOSED
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected (30)
Ecb & Buildings Violations Served (A9)
- Complaint #
- 1224206
- DOB unit
- ERT
- Inspected
- May 10, 2008
- Disposition date
- May 14, 2008
- Address on complaint
- 51 East Houston Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
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May 9, 2008
CLOSED
Plumbing Work - Illegal/No Permit(Also Sprinkler/Standpipe) (66)
Complaint Unsubstantiated Based On Department Records (I1)
- Complaint #
- 1224194
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- May 31, 2008
- Disposition date
- Jun 2, 2008
- Address on complaint
- 51 East Houston Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
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Mar 11, 2008
CLOSED
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected (30)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1218200
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Mar 7, 2008
- Disposition date
- Mar 11, 2008
- Address on complaint
- 51 East Houston Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
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Mar 11, 2008
CLOSED
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected (30)
Please See Complaint Number (H1)
- Complaint #
- 1218199
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Mar 11, 2008
- Disposition date
- Mar 11, 2008
- Address on complaint
- 51 East Houston Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
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Feb 21, 2008
CLOSED
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected (30)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1216258
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Feb 21, 2008
- Disposition date
- Feb 21, 2008
- Address on complaint
- 51 East Houston Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
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Jan 24, 2003
CLOSED
Permit - None (Building/ Pa/ Demo Etc.) (05)
Ecb & Buildings Violations Served (A9)
- Complaint #
- 1103991
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Jan 24, 2003
- Disposition date
- Jan 27, 2003
- Address on complaint
- 51 East Houston Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
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Mar 7, 2002
CLOSED
Failure To Maintain (73)
Complaint Referred To Housing Preservation And Development (Hpd) (F8)
- Complaint #
- 1094824
- DOB unit
- CENTR
- Inspected
- Mar 14, 2002
- Disposition date
- Mar 18, 2002
- Address on complaint
- 51 East Houston Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
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Mar 12, 2001
CLOSED
Certificate Of Occupancy - None/Illegal/Contrary To Co (31)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1085254
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Mar 7, 2001
- Disposition date
- Mar 12, 2001
- Address on complaint
- 51 East Houston Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
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Feb 26, 2001
CLOSED
Failure To Maintain (73)
Stop Work Order Fully Rescinded N (L2)
- Complaint #
- 1084803
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Mar 9, 2001
- Disposition date
- Feb 6, 2006
- Address on complaint
- 51 East Houston Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2
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Feb 12, 2001
CLOSED
Debris - Excessive (09)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1084404
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Feb 13, 2001
- Disposition date
- Feb 20, 2001
- Address on complaint
- 51 East Houston Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 2