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.
43 records
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Oct 8, 2026
ACTIVE
Special Operations Compliance Inspection (1U)
Not available
- Complaint #
- 1738544
- DOB unit
- SPOPS
- Inspected
- Not available
- Disposition date
- Not available
- Address on complaint
- 535 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Apr 15, 2026
CLOSED
Structurally Compromised Building (Ll33/08) (2K)
Buildings Violation(S) Served (A1)
- Complaint #
- 1722521
- DOB unit
- SCB
- Inspected
- Apr 14, 2026
- Disposition date
- Apr 15, 2026
- Address on complaint
- 535 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Apr 8, 2026
CLOSED
Failure To Maintain (73)
Ecb Violation Served (A8)
- Complaint #
- 1721861
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Apr 14, 2026
- Disposition date
- Apr 14, 2026
- Address on complaint
- 535 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Jun 6, 2023
CLOSED
Construction -Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits (83)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1638814
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Aug 4, 2023
- Disposition date
- Aug 7, 2023
- Address on complaint
- 531 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Jun 6, 2023
CLOSED
Plumbing-Defective/Leaking/Not Maintained (94)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1638810
- DOB unit
- PLUMB
- Inspected
- Jun 29, 2023
- Disposition date
- Jun 29, 2023
- Address on complaint
- 531 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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May 8, 2023
CLOSED
Failure To Maintain (73)
Buildings Violation(S) Served (A1)
- Complaint #
- 1636276
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- May 1, 2023
- Disposition date
- May 8, 2023
- Address on complaint
- 535 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Oct 14, 2021
CLOSED
Safety Net/Guard Rail-Dam/Inadeq/None(Over 6 Sty/75 Ft) (21)
Please See Complaint Number (H1)
- Complaint #
- 1584269
- DOB unit
- CSE
- Inspected
- Oct 15, 2021
- Disposition date
- Oct 15, 2021
- Address on complaint
- 535 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Oct 14, 2021
CLOSED
Site Conditions Endangering Workers (91)
Please See Complaint Number (H1)
- Complaint #
- 1584268
- DOB unit
- CSE
- Inspected
- Oct 15, 2021
- Disposition date
- Oct 15, 2021
- Address on complaint
- 535 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Oct 14, 2021
CLOSED
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold/Inadequate/Defect/None/No Pmt/No Cert (23)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1584266
- DOB unit
- CSE
- Inspected
- Oct 15, 2021
- Disposition date
- Oct 15, 2021
- Address on complaint
- 535 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Dec 21, 2020
CLOSED
Permit - None (Building/ Pa/ Demo Etc.) (05)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1560718
- DOB unit
- EXEC
- Inspected
- Jan 22, 2021
- Disposition date
- Jan 22, 2021
- Address on complaint
- 535 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Dec 9, 2020
CLOSED
Elevator - Multiple Devices On Property (6M)
Ecb Violation Served (A8)
- Complaint #
- 1559878
- DOB unit
- ELEVR
- Inspected
- Dec 9, 2020
- Disposition date
- Dec 10, 2020
- Address on complaint
- 531 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Jul 6, 2020
CLOSED
Elevator - Multiple Devices On Property (6M)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1546877
- DOB unit
- ELEVR
- Inspected
- Aug 21, 2020
- Disposition date
- Aug 24, 2020
- Address on complaint
- 535 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Dec 6, 2019
CLOSED
Construction Enforcement Work Order (Dob) (1X)
Stop Work Order Fully Rescinded N (L2)
- Complaint #
- 1529986
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Dec 19, 2019
- Disposition date
- Dec 19, 2019
- Address on complaint
- 535 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Jun 15, 2018
CLOSED
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold/Inadequate/Defect/None/No Pmt/No Cert (23)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1481883
- DOB unit
- SCFLD
- Inspected
- Jun 28, 2018
- Disposition date
- Jun 28, 2018
- Address on complaint
- 535 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Nov 20, 2017
CLOSED
Plumbing-Defective/Leaking/Not Maintained (94)
Ecb Violation Served (A8)
- Complaint #
- 1465908
- DOB unit
- PLUMB
- Inspected
- Nov 21, 2017
- Disposition date
- Nov 24, 2017
- Address on complaint
- 535 Fifth Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Oct 25, 2017
CLOSED
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold/Inadequate/Defect/None/No Pmt/No Cert (23)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1463792
- DOB unit
- SCFLD
- Inspected
- Nov 8, 2017
- Disposition date
- Nov 8, 2017
- Address on complaint
- 535 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Oct 11, 2017
CLOSED
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold/Inadequate/Defect/None/No Pmt/No Cert (23)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1462688
- DOB unit
- SCFLD
- Inspected
- Oct 18, 2017
- Disposition date
- Oct 18, 2017
- Address on complaint
- 535 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Aug 14, 2017
CLOSED
Sep - Professional Certification Compliance Audit (4B)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1457720
- DOB unit
- SEP
- Inspected
- Aug 15, 2017
- Disposition date
- Aug 21, 2017
- Address on complaint
- 535 Fifth Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Jun 13, 2017
CLOSED
Sst Tracking Complaint (4F)
Ecb Violation Served (A8)
- Complaint #
- 1452846
- DOB unit
- SCFLD
- Inspected
- Jun 13, 2017
- Disposition date
- Jun 13, 2017
- Address on complaint
- 535 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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May 2, 2016
CLOSED
Sst Tracking Complaint (4F)
Stop Work Order Fully Rescinded N (L2)
- Complaint #
- 1422654
- DOB unit
- SCFLD
- Inspected
- Jun 3, 2016
- Disposition date
- Jun 3, 2016
- Address on complaint
- 535 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Aug 19, 2015
CLOSED
Elevator - Accident (81)
Ecb Violation Served (A8)
- Complaint #
- 1403561
- DOB unit
- ELEVR
- Inspected
- Aug 19, 2015
- Disposition date
- Aug 20, 2015
- Address on complaint
- 535 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Jun 6, 2014
CLOSED
Elevator - Defective / Inoperative (63)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1373111
- DOB unit
- ELEVR
- Inspected
- Jan 13, 2015
- Disposition date
- Jan 14, 2015
- Address on complaint
- 535 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Apr 28, 2014
CLOSED
Elevator - Defective / Inoperative (63)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1370356
- DOB unit
- ELEVR
- Inspected
- May 12, 2014
- Disposition date
- Jul 22, 2014
- Address on complaint
- 535 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Apr 9, 2014
CLOSED
Elevator - Defective / Inoperative (63)
Please See Complaint Number (H1)
- Complaint #
- 1369039
- DOB unit
- ELEVR
- Inspected
- May 12, 2014
- Disposition date
- Aug 4, 2014
- Address on complaint
- 535 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Jan 6, 2014
CLOSED
Plumbing-Defective/Leaking/Not Maintained (94)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1363111
- DOB unit
- PLUMB
- Inspected
- Apr 12, 2014
- Disposition date
- Apr 14, 2014
- Address on complaint
- 535 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Jan 6, 2014
CLOSED
Elevator - Defective / Inoperative (63)
Complaint Unsubstantiated Based On Department Records (I1)
- Complaint #
- 1363110
- DOB unit
- ELEVR
- Inspected
- Mar 11, 2014
- Disposition date
- Mar 12, 2014
- Address on complaint
- 535 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
-
Dec 19, 2013
CLOSED
Elevator - Defective / Inoperative (63)
Buildings Violation(S) Served (A1)
- Complaint #
- 1362433
- DOB unit
- ELEVR
- Inspected
- Jan 17, 2014
- Disposition date
- Feb 5, 2014
- Address on complaint
- 535 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Oct 21, 2013
CLOSED
Elevator - Defective / Inoperative (63)
Please See Complaint Number (H1)
- Complaint #
- 1358847
- DOB unit
- ELEVR
- Inspected
- Jan 17, 2014
- Disposition date
- Feb 5, 2014
- Address on complaint
- 535 Fifth Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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May 31, 2013
CLOSED
Sep - Professional Certification Compliance Audit (4B)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1349757
- DOB unit
- SEP
- Inspected
- May 31, 2013
- Disposition date
- Jun 7, 2013
- Address on complaint
- 535 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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May 31, 2013
CLOSED
Sep - Professional Certification Compliance Audit (4B)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1349756
- DOB unit
- SEP
- Inspected
- May 31, 2013
- Disposition date
- Jun 7, 2013
- Address on complaint
- 535 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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May 24, 2013
CLOSED
Elevator - Defective / Inoperative (63)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1349382
- DOB unit
- ELEVR
- Inspected
- Jun 7, 2013
- Disposition date
- Jun 10, 2013
- Address on complaint
- 535 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Jan 28, 2013
CLOSED
Elevator - Defective / Inoperative (63)
Please See Complaint Number (H1)
- Complaint #
- 1342181
- DOB unit
- ELEVR
- Inspected
- Jun 7, 2013
- Disposition date
- Jun 10, 2013
- Address on complaint
- 535 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Jul 6, 2012
CLOSED
Elevator - Defective / Inoperative (63)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1328740
- DOB unit
- ELEVR
- Inspected
- Aug 10, 2012
- Disposition date
- Aug 16, 2012
- Address on complaint
- 535 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
-
Feb 1, 2012
CLOSED
Failure To Maintain (73)
Complaint Unsubstantiated Based On Department Records (I1)
- Complaint #
- 1317578
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Apr 10, 2012
- Disposition date
- May 10, 2012
- Address on complaint
- 535 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
-
Nov 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 #
- 1243215
- DOB unit
- SCFLD
- Inspected
- Dec 11, 2008
- Disposition date
- Dec 15, 2008
- Address on complaint
- 535 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Aug 23, 2008
CLOSED
Crane - No Permit/License/Cert/Unsafe/Illegal (67)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1234526
- DOB unit
- ERT
- Inspected
- Aug 23, 2008
- Disposition date
- Aug 24, 2008
- Address on complaint
- 1 East 44 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
-
Jun 12, 2000
CLOSED
Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Plumbing Work In Progress (76)
Complaint Unsubstantiated Based On Department Records (I1)
- Complaint #
- 1076604
- DOB unit
- BEST
- Inspected
- Jun 8, 2000
- Disposition date
- Jun 12, 2000
- Address on complaint
- 531 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
-
Apr 19, 1999
CLOSED
Permit - None (Building/ Pa/ Demo Etc.) (05)
Buildings Violation(S) Prepared & Attempt To Serve Will Be Made (B1)
- Complaint #
- 1066044
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Oct 14, 1999
- Disposition date
- Oct 19, 1999
- Address on complaint
- 531 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
-
Mar 28, 1997
CLOSED
Elevator - Defective / Inoperative (63)
Complaint Resolved By Periodic Inspection (J2)
- Complaint #
- 1048092
- DOB unit
- ELEVR
- Inspected
- Feb 17, 1998
- Disposition date
- May 28, 1999
- Address on complaint
- 531 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
-
May 3, 1995
CLOSED
Elevator-Danger Condition/Shaft Open/Unguarded (62)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1034757
- DOB unit
- ELEVR
- Inspected
- May 8, 1995
- Disposition date
- May 26, 1995
- Address on complaint
- 531 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
-
Mar 31, 1995
CLOSED
Vent/Exhaust - Illegal/Improper (53)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1034117
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Apr 3, 1997
- Disposition date
- Apr 25, 1997
- Address on complaint
- 531 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
-
Feb 24, 1995
CLOSED
Elevator - Defective / Inoperative (63)
Complaint Resolved By Periodic Inspection (J2)
- Complaint #
- 1033437
- DOB unit
- ELEVR
- Inspected
- Dec 30, 1996
- Disposition date
- Apr 8, 1997
- Address on complaint
- 531 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
-
Mar 14, 1991
CLOSED
Failure To Maintain (73)
Insufficient Information/Unable To Locate Address (K1)
- Complaint #
- 1011999
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Apr 25, 1991
- Disposition date
- May 1, 1991
- Address on complaint
- 531 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5