Manhattan Washington Heights (South)
531 West 162 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.
130 records
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Apr 29, 2026
CLOSED
Debris - Excessive (09)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1723845
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- May 5, 2026
- Disposition date
- May 5, 2026
- Address on complaint
- 531 West 162 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 12
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Feb 4, 2026
CLOSED
Egress - Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means (37)
Inspector Unable To Gain Access - 2nd Attempt (C2)
- Complaint #
- 1716070
- DOB unit
- ERT
- Inspected
- Feb 5, 2026
- Disposition date
- Feb 5, 2026
- Address on complaint
- 531 West 162 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 12
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Jan 23, 2026
CLOSED
Egress - Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means (37)
Inspector Unable To Gain Access - 2nd Attempt (C2)
- Complaint #
- 1715219
- DOB unit
- ERT
- Inspected
- Jan 28, 2026
- Disposition date
- Jan 28, 2026
- Address on complaint
- 531 West 162 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 12
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Oct 23, 2024
CLOSED
Illegal Conversion (45)
Access Denied - 2nd Attempt (C4)
- Complaint #
- 1680382
- DOB unit
- Q-L
- Inspected
- Dec 10, 2024
- Disposition date
- Dec 11, 2024
- Address on complaint
- 531 West 162 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 12
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May 3, 2023
CLOSED
7J
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1635909
- DOB unit
- RTEU
- Inspected
- May 3, 2023
- Disposition date
- May 3, 2023
- Address on complaint
- 531 West 162 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 12
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Apr 22, 2023
CLOSED
7J
Inspector Unable To Gain Access - 2nd Attempt (C2)
- Complaint #
- 1634809
- DOB unit
- RTEU
- Inspected
- Apr 23, 2023
- Disposition date
- Apr 23, 2023
- Address on complaint
- 531 West 162 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 12
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Jan 24, 2022
CLOSED
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected (30)
Inspector Unable To Gain Access - 2nd Attempt (C2)
- Complaint #
- 1591507
- DOB unit
- ERT
- Inspected
- Jan 26, 2022
- Disposition date
- Jan 26, 2022
- Address on complaint
- 531 West 162 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 12
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Jul 1, 2021
CLOSED
7J
Inspector Unable To Gain Access - 2nd Attempt (C2)
- Complaint #
- 1575537
- DOB unit
- RTEU
- Inspected
- Jul 1, 2021
- Disposition date
- Jul 1, 2021
- Address on complaint
- 531 West 162 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 12
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Jun 28, 2021
CLOSED
7J
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1575116
- DOB unit
- RTEU
- Inspected
- Jun 28, 2021
- Disposition date
- Jun 28, 2021
- Address on complaint
- 531 West 162 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 12
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Jun 12, 2021
CLOSED
After Hours Work - Illegal (04)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1573789
- DOB unit
- ERT
- Inspected
- Jun 19, 2021
- Disposition date
- Jun 19, 2021
- Address on complaint
- 531 West 162 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 12
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Jun 8, 2021
CLOSED
Unlicensed/Illegal Activity (90)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1573363
- DOB unit
- OBM
- Inspected
- Jun 11, 2021
- Disposition date
- Jun 11, 2021
- Address on complaint
- 531 West 162 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 12
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Jun 7, 2021
CLOSED
7J
Ecb Violation Served (A8)
- Complaint #
- 1573313
- DOB unit
- RTEU
- Inspected
- Jun 8, 2021
- Disposition date
- Jun 9, 2021
- Address on complaint
- 531 West 162 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 12
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Dec 10, 2019
CLOSED
Work Contrary To Stop Work Order (86)
Inspector Unable To Gain Access - 2nd Attempt (C2)
- Complaint #
- 1530280
- DOB unit
- PLUMB
- Inspected
- Dec 12, 2019
- Disposition date
- Dec 12, 2019
- Address on complaint
- 531 West 162 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 12
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Dec 6, 2019
CLOSED
Work Contrary To Stop Work Order (86)
Stop Work Order Fully Rescinded N (L2)
- Complaint #
- 1529940
- DOB unit
- PLUMB
- Inspected
- Dec 16, 2019
- Disposition date
- Dec 16, 2019
- Address on complaint
- 531 West 162 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 12
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Nov 7, 2019
CLOSED
Construction Enforcement Work Order (Dob) (1X)
Buildings Violation(S) Served (A1)
- Complaint #
- 1527033
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Nov 7, 2019
- Disposition date
- Nov 7, 2019
- Address on complaint
- 531 West 162 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 12
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Sep 24, 2019
CLOSED
Work Contrary To Stop Work Order (86)
Inspector Unable To Gain Access - 2nd Attempt (C2)
- Complaint #
- 1522744
- DOB unit
- PLUMB
- Inspected
- Sep 30, 2019
- Disposition date
- Oct 1, 2019
- Address on complaint
- 531 West 162 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 12
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Sep 19, 2019
CLOSED
Gas Utility Referral (1L)
Ecb Violation Served (A8)
- Complaint #
- 1522290
- DOB unit
- PLUMB
- Inspected
- Sep 19, 2019
- Disposition date
- Sep 20, 2019
- Address on complaint
- 531 West 162 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 12
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Sep 19, 2019
CLOSED
Permit - None (Building/ Pa/ Demo Etc.) (05)
Inspector Unable To Gain Access - 2nd Attempt (C2)
- Complaint #
- 1522272
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Sep 20, 2019
- Disposition date
- Sep 20, 2019
- Address on complaint
- 531 West 162 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 12
-
Sep 19, 2019
CLOSED
Work Contrary To Stop Work Order (86)
Ecb Violation Served (A8)
- Complaint #
- 1522259
- DOB unit
- PLUMB
- Inspected
- Sep 19, 2019
- Disposition date
- Sep 20, 2019
- Address on complaint
- 531 West 162 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 12
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Sep 13, 2019
CLOSED
Work Contrary To Stop Work Order (86)
Inspector Unable To Gain Access - 2nd Attempt (C2)
- Complaint #
- 1521765
- DOB unit
- PLUMB
- Inspected
- Sep 17, 2019
- Disposition date
- Sep 18, 2019
- Address on complaint
- 531 West 162 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 12
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Sep 13, 2019
CLOSED
After Hours Work - Illegal (04)
Inspector Unable To Gain Access - 2nd Attempt (C2)
- Complaint #
- 1521723
- DOB unit
- ERT
- Inspected
- Sep 25, 2019
- Disposition date
- Sep 26, 2019
- Address on complaint
- 531 West 162 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 12
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Sep 13, 2019
CLOSED
Posted Notice Or Order Removed/Tampered With (2A)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1521722
- DOB unit
- PLUMB
- Inspected
- Sep 27, 2019
- Disposition date
- Sep 30, 2019
- Address on complaint
- 531 West 162 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 12
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Aug 15, 2017
CLOSED
Electrical Wiring - Defective/Exposed, In Progress (59)
Ecb Violation Served (A8)
- Complaint #
- 1457905
- DOB unit
- ELCTR
- Inspected
- Aug 17, 2017
- Disposition date
- Aug 23, 2017
- Address on complaint
- 531 West 162 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 12
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Aug 6, 2017
CLOSED
Failure To Retain Water / Improper Drainage (Ll103/89) (85)
Complaint Referred To Department Of Environmental Protection(Dep) (F1)
- Complaint #
- 1457144
- DOB unit
- ERT
- Inspected
- Mar 13, 2018
- Disposition date
- Mar 13, 2018
- Address on complaint
- 531 West 162 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 12
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Jun 20, 2017
CLOSED
Electrical Wiring - Defective/Exposed, In Progress (59)
Ecb Violation Served (A8)
- Complaint #
- 1453470
- DOB unit
- ELCTR
- Inspected
- Jun 27, 2017
- Disposition date
- Jun 28, 2017
- Address on complaint
- 531 West 162 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 12
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Apr 10, 2017
CLOSED
Electrical Wiring - Defective/Exposed, In Progress (59)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1447734
- DOB unit
- ELCTR
- Inspected
- Apr 11, 2017
- Disposition date
- Apr 11, 2017
- Address on complaint
- 531 West 162 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 12
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Mar 14, 2017
CLOSED
Electrical Wiring - Defective/Exposed, In Progress (59)
Ecb Violation Served (A8)
- Complaint #
- 1445573
- DOB unit
- ELCTR
- Inspected
- Apr 5, 2017
- Disposition date
- Apr 6, 2017
- Address on complaint
- 531 West 162 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 12
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Jan 30, 2017
CLOSED
Boiler - Defective / Inoperative / No Permit (58)
Inspector Unable To Gain Access - 2nd Attempt (C2)
- Complaint #
- 1442272
- DOB unit
- BOILR
- Inspected
- Feb 11, 2017
- Disposition date
- Feb 13, 2017
- Address on complaint
- 531 West 162 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 12
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Jan 10, 2017
CLOSED
Illegal Conversion (45)
Ecb Violation Served (A8)
- Complaint #
- 1440912
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Mar 11, 2017
- Disposition date
- Mar 13, 2017
- Address on complaint
- 531 West 162 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 12
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Nov 18, 2016
CLOSED
Certificate Of Occupancy - None/Illegal/Contrary To Co (31)
Complaint Unsubstantiated Based On Department Records (I1)
- Complaint #
- 1437688
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Nov 21, 2016
- Disposition date
- Nov 21, 2016
- Address on complaint
- 531 West 162 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 12
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Nov 17, 2016
CLOSED
Electrical Wiring - Defective/Exposed, In Progress (59)
Ecb Violation Served (A8)
- Complaint #
- 1437621
- DOB unit
- ELCTR
- Inspected
- Nov 21, 2016
- Disposition date
- Nov 23, 2016
- Address on complaint
- 531 West 162 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 12
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Sep 30, 2016
CLOSED
Illegal Conversion (45)
Inspector Unable To Gain Access - 2nd Attempt (C2)
- Complaint #
- 1434149
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Dec 21, 2016
- Disposition date
- Dec 22, 2016
- Address on complaint
- 531 West 162 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 12
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Jun 19, 2016
CLOSED
Permit - None (Building/ Pa/ Demo Etc.) (05)
Ecb Violation Served (A8)
- Complaint #
- 1426561
- DOB unit
- ELCTR
- Inspected
- Jun 20, 2016
- Disposition date
- Jun 21, 2016
- Address on complaint
- 531 West 162 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 12
-
May 30, 2016
CLOSED
Failure To Retain Water / Improper Drainage (Ll103/89) (85)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1425028
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Apr 10, 2017
- Disposition date
- Apr 11, 2017
- Address on complaint
- 531 West 162 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 12
-
Apr 14, 2016
CLOSED
Certificate Of Occupancy - None/Illegal/Contrary To Co (31)
Ecb Violation Served (A8)
- Complaint #
- 1421171
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Apr 10, 2017
- Disposition date
- Apr 11, 2017
- Address on complaint
- 531 West 162 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 12
-
Apr 5, 2016
CLOSED
Certificate Of Occupancy - None/Illegal/Contrary To Co (31)
Ecb Violation Served (A8)
- Complaint #
- 1420445
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Apr 10, 2017
- Disposition date
- Apr 11, 2017
- Address on complaint
- 531 West 162 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 12
-
Apr 4, 2016
CLOSED
Illegal Conversion (45)
Ecb Violation Served (A8)
- Complaint #
- 1420404
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Jun 2, 2016
- Disposition date
- Jun 3, 2016
- Address on complaint
- 531 West 162 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 12
-
Apr 4, 2016
CLOSED
Illegal Conversion (45)
Please See Complaint Number (H1)
- Complaint #
- 1420366
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Apr 4, 2016
- Disposition date
- Apr 4, 2016
- Address on complaint
- 531 West 162 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 12
-
Mar 23, 2016
CLOSED
Electrical Wiring - Defective/Exposed, In Progress (59)
Ecb Violation Served (A8)
- Complaint #
- 1419535
- DOB unit
- ELCTR
- Inspected
- Mar 24, 2016
- Disposition date
- Mar 24, 2016
- Address on complaint
- 531 West 162 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 12
-
Mar 21, 2016
CLOSED
Enforcement Work Order (Dob) (1Z)
Ecb Violation Served (A8)
- Complaint #
- 1419370
- DOB unit
- EXEC
- Inspected
- Mar 17, 2016
- Disposition date
- Mar 21, 2016
- Address on complaint
- 531 West 162 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 12
-
Mar 20, 2016
CLOSED
Illegal Conversion (45)
Ecb Violation Served (A8)
- Complaint #
- 1419281
- DOB unit
- SPOPS
- Inspected
- Mar 29, 2016
- Disposition date
- Mar 30, 2016
- Address on complaint
- 531 West 162 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 12
-
Mar 1, 2016
CLOSED
Illegal Conversion (45)
Ecb Violation Served (A8)
- Complaint #
- 1417825
- DOB unit
- SPOPS
- Inspected
- Mar 15, 2016
- Disposition date
- Mar 21, 2016
- Address on complaint
- 531 West 162 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 12
-
Feb 25, 2016
CLOSED
Illegal Conversion (45)
Please See Complaint Number (H1)
- Complaint #
- 1417476
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Jun 8, 2016
- Disposition date
- Jun 8, 2016
- Address on complaint
- 531 West 162 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 12
-
Feb 4, 2014
CLOSED
Illegal Conversion (45)
Ecb & Buildings Violations Served (A9)
- Complaint #
- 1365050
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Feb 19, 2014
- Disposition date
- Feb 20, 2014
- Address on complaint
- 531 West 162 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 12
-
Oct 15, 2013
CLOSED
Illegal Conversion (45)
Inspector Unable To Gain Access - 2nd Attempt (C2)
- Complaint #
- 1358513
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Dec 14, 2013
- Disposition date
- Dec 16, 2013
- Address on complaint
- 531 West 162 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 12
-
Jul 9, 2013
CLOSED
Debris - Excessive (09)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1352141
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Oct 5, 2013
- Disposition date
- Oct 8, 2013
- Address on complaint
- 531 West 162 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 12
-
Jul 9, 2013
CLOSED
Permit - None (Building/ Pa/ Demo Etc.) (05)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1352140
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Oct 5, 2013
- Disposition date
- Oct 8, 2013
- Address on complaint
- 531 West 162 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 12
-
Dec 15, 2011
CLOSED
Illegal Conversion (45)
Inspector Unable To Gain Access - 2nd Attempt (C2)
- Complaint #
- 1314609
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Feb 25, 2012
- Disposition date
- Mar 1, 2012
- Address on complaint
- 531 West 162 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 12
-
Aug 25, 2011
CLOSED
Illegal Conversion (45)
Inspector Unable To Gain Access - 2nd Attempt (C2)
- Complaint #
- 1308343
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Dec 10, 2011
- Disposition date
- Dec 13, 2011
- Address on complaint
- 531 West 162 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 12
-
May 23, 2011
CLOSED
Certificate Of Occupancy - None/Illegal/Contrary To Co (31)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1303099
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Aug 18, 2011
- Disposition date
- Aug 19, 2011
- Address on complaint
- 531 West 162 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 12