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.
44 records
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Mar 15, 2023
ACTIVE
Facade (Ll11/98)- Unsafe Notification (2L)
Ll11 Unsafe - Initiated (RU)
- Complaint #
- 1631406
- DOB unit
- FISP
- Inspected
- Mar 20, 2023
- Disposition date
- Apr 13, 2023
- Address on complaint
- 521 Fifth Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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May 18, 2021
CLOSED
Construction Safety Compliance Action (8A)
Ecb Violation Served (A8)
- Complaint #
- 1571598
- DOB unit
- CSC
- Inspected
- May 18, 2021
- Disposition date
- May 18, 2021
- Address on complaint
- 521 Fifth Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Feb 21, 2021
CLOSED
7J
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1564880
- DOB unit
- RTEU
- Inspected
- Feb 22, 2021
- Disposition date
- Feb 22, 2021
- Address on complaint
- 521 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Jan 5, 2021
CLOSED
4X
Ecb Violation Served (A8)
- Complaint #
- 1561682
- DOB unit
- AHVU
- Inspected
- Jan 5, 2021
- Disposition date
- Jan 5, 2021
- Address on complaint
- 521 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Jul 21, 2019
CLOSED
Failure To Maintain (73)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1516635
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Oct 12, 2019
- Disposition date
- Oct 12, 2019
- Address on complaint
- 521 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Jul 3, 2019
CLOSED
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected (30)
Correction Verified By Dob (K8)
- Complaint #
- 1515001
- DOB unit
- ERT
- Inspected
- Feb 13, 2020
- Disposition date
- Feb 14, 2020
- Address on complaint
- 521 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Jan 11, 2019
CLOSED
Elevator - Multiple Devices On Property (6M)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1499060
- DOB unit
- ELEVR
- Inspected
- Feb 27, 2019
- Disposition date
- Feb 28, 2019
- Address on complaint
- 521 Fifth Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Oct 16, 2018
CLOSED
Sst Tracking Complaint (4F)
Stop Work Order Fully Rescinded N (L2)
- Complaint #
- 1492537
- DOB unit
- SCFLD
- Inspected
- Oct 22, 2018
- Disposition date
- Oct 23, 2018
- Address on complaint
- 521 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Mar 7, 2017
CLOSED
Sep - Professional Certification Compliance Audit (4B)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1445046
- DOB unit
- SEP
- Inspected
- Mar 8, 2017
- Disposition date
- Mar 15, 2017
- Address on complaint
- 521 Fifth Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Jan 12, 2017
CLOSED
Smoking Ban- Smoking On Construction Site (2C)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1441045
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Apr 20, 2017
- Disposition date
- Apr 21, 2017
- Address on complaint
- 521 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Jan 12, 2017
CLOSED
Unlicensed/Illegal Activity (90)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1441044
- DOB unit
- OBM
- Inspected
- Jan 19, 2017
- Disposition date
- Jan 20, 2017
- Address on complaint
- 521 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Sep 27, 2016
CLOSED
Sustainability Enforcement Work Order (4S)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1433884
- DOB unit
- SYE
- Inspected
- Oct 7, 2016
- Disposition date
- Oct 17, 2016
- Address on complaint
- 521 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Jan 4, 2016
CLOSED
Electrical Wiring - Defective/Exposed, In Progress (59)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1413428
- DOB unit
- ELCTR
- Inspected
- Jan 5, 2016
- Disposition date
- Jan 5, 2016
- Address on complaint
- 521 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Jul 30, 2015
CLOSED
Site Conditions Endangering Workers (91)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1401934
- DOB unit
- ERT
- Inspected
- Jul 31, 2015
- Disposition date
- Jul 31, 2015
- Address on complaint
- 521 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Jul 10, 2015
CLOSED
Advertising Sign/Billboard/Posters/Flexible Fabric - Illegal (2G)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1400324
- DOB unit
- SPOPS
- Inspected
- Oct 30, 2015
- Disposition date
- Nov 17, 2015
- Address on complaint
- 521 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Jul 1, 2015
CLOSED
Sst Tracking Complaint (4F)
Ecb Violation Served (A8)
- Complaint #
- 1399684
- DOB unit
- SCFLD
- Inspected
- Jul 1, 2015
- Disposition date
- Jul 1, 2015
- Address on complaint
- 521 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Oct 28, 2014
CLOSED
Safety Net/Guard Rail-Dam/Inadeq/None(Over 6 Sty/75 Ft) (21)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1383001
- DOB unit
- BEST
- Inspected
- Oct 30, 2014
- Disposition date
- Oct 30, 2014
- Address on complaint
- 519 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Nov 25, 2013
CLOSED
Sep - Professional Certification Compliance Audit (4B)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1361060
- DOB unit
- SEP
- Inspected
- Nov 26, 2013
- Disposition date
- Dec 4, 2013
- Address on complaint
- 521 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
-
Aug 15, 2013
CLOSED
Elevator Not Inspected/Illegal/No Permit (80)
Buildings Violation(S) Served (A1)
- Complaint #
- 1354688
- DOB unit
- ELEVR
- Inspected
- Aug 22, 2013
- Disposition date
- Aug 23, 2013
- Address on complaint
- 521 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Jul 27, 2010
CLOSED
Permit - None (Building/ Pa/ Demo Etc.) (05)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1286042
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Sep 13, 2010
- Disposition date
- Sep 16, 2010
- Address on complaint
- 521 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Jul 20, 2010
CLOSED
Storefront Or Business Sign/Awning/Marquee/Canopy - Illegal (49)
Ecb Violation(S) Prepared & Attempt To Serve Will Be Made (B2)
- Complaint #
- 1285598
- DOB unit
- SPOPS
- Inspected
- Oct 9, 2009
- Disposition date
- Jul 20, 2010
- Address on complaint
- 521 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Dec 30, 2009
CLOSED
Storefront Or Business Sign/Awning/Marquee/Canopy - Illegal (49)
Ecb Violation(S) Prepared & Attempt To Serve Will Be Made (B2)
- Complaint #
- 1272788
- DOB unit
- SPOPS
- Inspected
- Oct 9, 2009
- Disposition date
- Dec 30, 2009
- Address on complaint
- 521 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
-
Sep 10, 2009
CLOSED
Advertising Sign/Billboard/Posters/Flexible Fabric - Illegal (2G)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1265112
- DOB unit
- SPOPS
- Inspected
- Jun 19, 2010
- Disposition date
- Jul 29, 2010
- Address on complaint
- 521 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
-
Oct 20, 2008
CLOSED
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold/Inadequate/Defect/None/No Pmt/No Cert (23)
Stop Work Order Fully Rescinded N (L2)
- Complaint #
- 1239707
- DOB unit
- SCFLD
- Inspected
- Oct 17, 2008
- Disposition date
- Nov 24, 2009
- Address on complaint
- 521 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Mar 28, 2008
CLOSED
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold/Inadequate/Defect/None/No Pmt/No Cert (23)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1220225
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Apr 18, 2008
- Disposition date
- Apr 21, 2008
- Address on complaint
- 521 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
-
Feb 25, 2008
CLOSED
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold/Inadequate/Defect/None/No Pmt/No Cert (23)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1216501
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Mar 3, 2008
- Disposition date
- Mar 8, 2008
- Address on complaint
- 521 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
-
Nov 14, 2007
CLOSED
Electrical Wiring - Defective/Exposed, In Progress (59)
Buildings Violation(S) Served (A1)
- Complaint #
- 1209300
- DOB unit
- ELCTR
- Inspected
- Nov 11, 2007
- Disposition date
- Nov 14, 2007
- Address on complaint
- 521 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
-
Sep 21, 2007
CLOSED
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold/Inadequate/Defect/None/No Pmt/No Cert (23)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1204710
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Sep 27, 2007
- Disposition date
- Oct 2, 2007
- Address on complaint
- 521 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
-
Aug 16, 2007
CLOSED
Failure To Maintain (73)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1201588
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Aug 28, 2007
- Disposition date
- Aug 29, 2007
- Address on complaint
- 521 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
-
Jun 11, 2007
CLOSED
Debris/Building -Falling Or In Danger Of Falling (10)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1195992
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Jun 11, 2007
- Disposition date
- Jun 11, 2007
- Address on complaint
- 521 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
-
Jun 11, 2007
CLOSED
Site Conditions Endangering Workers (91)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1195990
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Jun 11, 2007
- Disposition date
- Jun 11, 2007
- Address on complaint
- 521 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
-
Aug 4, 2005
CLOSED
Permit - None (Building/ Pa/ Demo Etc.) (05)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1147730
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Aug 11, 2005
- Disposition date
- Aug 12, 2005
- Address on complaint
- 525 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
-
Nov 21, 2004
CLOSED
Egress - Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means (37)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1132493
- DOB unit
- ERT
- Inspected
- Nov 21, 2004
- Disposition date
- Nov 22, 2004
- Address on complaint
- 1 East 43 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
-
Feb 20, 2002
CLOSED
Permit - None (Building/ Pa/ Demo Etc.) (05)
Ecb & Buildings Violations Served (A9)
- Complaint #
- 1094299
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Mar 1, 2002
- Disposition date
- Mar 5, 2002
- Address on complaint
- 521 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
-
Jan 3, 2002
CLOSED
Other (99)
Buildings Violation(S) Served (A1)
- Complaint #
- 1093034
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Dec 27, 2001
- Disposition date
- Jan 3, 2002
- Address on complaint
- 521 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
-
Aug 20, 2001
CLOSED
Failure To Maintain (73)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1090495
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Aug 23, 2001
- Disposition date
- Aug 27, 2001
- Address on complaint
- 519 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
-
Jul 3, 2000
CLOSED
Failure To Maintain (73)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1077313
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Jul 10, 2000
- Disposition date
- Jul 18, 2000
- Address on complaint
- 519-521 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
-
Jun 15, 2000
CLOSED
Elevator-Danger Condition/Shaft Open/Unguarded (62)
Buildings Violation(S) Served (A1)
- Complaint #
- 1076769
- DOB unit
- ELEVR
- Inspected
- Jun 15, 2000
- Disposition date
- Jun 22, 2000
- Address on complaint
- 519 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
-
Jun 7, 2000
CLOSED
Failure To Maintain (73)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1076485
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Jun 12, 2000
- Disposition date
- Jun 14, 2000
- Address on complaint
- 519 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
-
Dec 2, 1999
CLOSED
Demolition - No Permit (11)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1071947
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Dec 6, 1999
- Disposition date
- Dec 9, 1999
- Address on complaint
- 519 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
-
Jun 30, 1999
CLOSED
Elevator Shaft - Open And Unguarded (64)
Buildings Violation(S) Served (A1)
- Complaint #
- 1068123
- DOB unit
- ELEVR
- Inspected
- Jun 30, 1999
- Disposition date
- Jul 14, 1999
- Address on complaint
- 519 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
-
Apr 10, 1996
CLOSED
Permit - None (Building/ Pa/ Demo Etc.) (05)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1040668
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Apr 8, 1997
- Disposition date
- Apr 25, 1997
- Address on complaint
- 519 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
-
Jun 13, 1995
CLOSED
Egress - No Secondary Means (39)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1035437
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Jun 14, 1995
- Disposition date
- Jun 19, 1995
- Address on complaint
- 519 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
-
Jun 5, 1995
CLOSED
Permit - None (Building/ Pa/ Demo Etc.) (05)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1035292
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Jun 7, 1995
- Disposition date
- Jun 14, 1995
- Address on complaint
- 519 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5