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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Jul 14, 2026
CLOSED
Cse - Sweep (7G)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1730768
- DOB unit
- CSE
- Inspected
- Jul 14, 2026
- Disposition date
- Jul 14, 2026
- Address on complaint
- 547 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Apr 9, 2025
CLOSED
Failure To Maintain (73)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1692797
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Jul 15, 2025
- Disposition date
- Jul 15, 2025
- Address on complaint
- 551 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Apr 4, 2025
CLOSED
Construction -Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits (83)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1692531
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- May 19, 2025
- Disposition date
- May 19, 2025
- Address on complaint
- 547 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Mar 21, 2024
CLOSED
2Y
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1663078
- DOB unit
- EOPER
- Inspected
- Mar 25, 2024
- Disposition date
- Mar 25, 2024
- Address on complaint
- 551 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Oct 30, 2023
CLOSED
2Y
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1652255
- DOB unit
- EOPER
- Inspected
- Nov 17, 2023
- Disposition date
- Nov 17, 2023
- Address on complaint
- 551 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Aug 11, 2021
CLOSED
Construction Safety Compliance Action (8A)
Ecb Violation Served (A8)
- Complaint #
- 1579235
- DOB unit
- CSC
- Inspected
- Aug 11, 2021
- Disposition date
- Aug 11, 2021
- Address on complaint
- 551 Fifth Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Aug 11, 2021
CLOSED
Construction Safety Compliance Action (8A)
Stop Work Order Fully Rescinded N (L2)
- Complaint #
- 1579233
- DOB unit
- CSC
- Inspected
- Aug 18, 2021
- Disposition date
- Aug 18, 2021
- Address on complaint
- 551 Fifth Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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May 23, 2021
CLOSED
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold/Inadequate/Defect/None/No Pmt/No Cert (23)
Stop Work Order Fully Rescinded N (L2)
- Complaint #
- 1571986
- DOB unit
- CSE
- Inspected
- Jun 21, 2021
- Disposition date
- Jun 21, 2021
- Address on complaint
- 551 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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May 23, 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 #
- 1571985
- DOB unit
- CSE
- Inspected
- May 24, 2021
- Disposition date
- May 24, 2021
- Address on complaint
- 551 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Feb 25, 2021
CLOSED
Construction Safety Compliance Action (8A)
Stop Work Order Fully Rescinded N (L2)
- Complaint #
- 1565379
- DOB unit
- CSC
- Inspected
- Mar 31, 2021
- Disposition date
- Mar 31, 2021
- Address on complaint
- 551 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Aug 10, 2020
CLOSED
Construction Enforcement Work Order (Dob) (1X)
Stop Work Order Fully Rescinded N (L2)
- Complaint #
- 1549954
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Aug 18, 2020
- Disposition date
- Aug 19, 2020
- Address on complaint
- 551 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Mar 31, 2020
CLOSED
Permit - None (Building/ Pa/ Demo Etc.) (05)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1539916
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Apr 10, 2020
- Disposition date
- Apr 10, 2020
- Address on complaint
- 551 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Mar 3, 2020
CLOSED
Permit - None (Building/ Pa/ Demo Etc.) (05)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1537791
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Mar 5, 2020
- Disposition date
- Mar 5, 2020
- Address on complaint
- 551 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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May 31, 2018
CLOSED
Sep - Professional Certification Compliance Audit (4B)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1480487
- DOB unit
- SEP
- Inspected
- Jun 1, 2018
- Disposition date
- Jun 13, 2018
- Address on complaint
- 551 Fifth Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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May 18, 2018
CLOSED
Egress - Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means (37)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1479483
- DOB unit
- ERT
- Inspected
- May 20, 2018
- Disposition date
- May 20, 2018
- Address on complaint
- 551 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Oct 5, 2017
CLOSED
Vent/Exhaust - Illegal/Improper (53)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1462279
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Feb 7, 2018
- Disposition date
- Feb 8, 2018
- Address on complaint
- 551 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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May 4, 2017
CLOSED
Elevator - Defective / Inoperative (63)
Ecb Violation Served (A8)
- Complaint #
- 1449766
- DOB unit
- ELEVR
- Inspected
- May 4, 2017
- Disposition date
- May 5, 2017
- Address on complaint
- 551 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Apr 28, 2017
CLOSED
Elevator - Defective / Inoperative (63)
Ecb Violation Served (A8)
- Complaint #
- 1449224
- DOB unit
- ELEVR
- Inspected
- Apr 27, 2017
- Disposition date
- Apr 28, 2017
- Address on complaint
- 551 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Mar 12, 2015
CLOSED
Vent/Exhaust - Illegal/Improper (53)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1391089
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Jan 4, 2016
- Disposition date
- Jan 5, 2016
- Address on complaint
- 551 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 #
- 1349755
- DOB unit
- SEP
- Inspected
- May 31, 2013
- Disposition date
- Jun 7, 2013
- Address on complaint
- 551 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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May 1, 2013
CLOSED
Electrical Wiring - Defective/Exposed, In Progress (59)
Ecb Violation Served (A8)
- Complaint #
- 1347957
- DOB unit
- ELCTR
- Inspected
- May 3, 2013
- Disposition date
- May 7, 2013
- Address on complaint
- 551 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Feb 1, 2012
CLOSED
Permit - None (Building/ Pa/ Demo Etc.) (05)
Complaint Unsubstantiated Based On Department Records (I1)
- Complaint #
- 1317591
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Apr 18, 2012
- Disposition date
- Apr 18, 2012
- Address on complaint
- 551 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Dec 19, 2011
CLOSED
Sep - Professional Certification Compliance Audit (4B)
Ecb Violation Served (A8)
- Complaint #
- 1314828
- DOB unit
- SEP
- Inspected
- Dec 22, 2011
- Disposition date
- Dec 27, 2011
- Address on complaint
- 551 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Jun 20, 2011
CLOSED
Safety Net/Guard Rail-Dam/Inadeq/None(Over 6 Sty/75 Ft) (21)
Stop Work Order Fully Rescinded N (L2)
- Complaint #
- 1304688
- DOB unit
- BEST
- Inspected
- Aug 16, 2011
- Disposition date
- Aug 16, 2011
- Address on complaint
- 551 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Jun 7, 2011
CLOSED
Failure To Retain Water / Improper Drainage (Ll103/89) (85)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1303909
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Oct 31, 2011
- Disposition date
- Nov 3, 2011
- Address on complaint
- 551 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Jun 22, 2010
CLOSED
Failure To Retain Water / Improper Drainage (Ll103/89) (85)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1283989
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Jul 21, 2010
- Disposition date
- Jul 27, 2010
- Address on complaint
- 551 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
-
Dec 18, 2008
CLOSED
Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Electrical Work In Progress (3A)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1244792
- DOB unit
- CITY
- Inspected
- Dec 19, 2008
- Disposition date
- Dec 22, 2008
- Address on complaint
- 551 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Jan 16, 2007
CLOSED
Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Plumbing Work In Progress (76)
Inspector Unable To Gain Access - 2nd Attempt (C2)
- Complaint #
- 1183809
- DOB unit
- CITY
- Inspected
- Feb 13, 2007
- Disposition date
- Feb 13, 2007
- Address on complaint
- 551 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Jan 16, 2007
CLOSED
Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Electrical Work In Progress (3A)
Complaint Unsubstantiated Based On Department Records (I1)
- Complaint #
- 1183807
- DOB unit
- CITY
- Inspected
- Jan 16, 2007
- Disposition date
- Jan 16, 2007
- Address on complaint
- 551 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Jan 12, 2007
CLOSED
Construction -Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits (83)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1183602
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Jan 16, 2007
- Disposition date
- Jan 17, 2007
- Address on complaint
- 551 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Aug 11, 2006
CLOSED
Permit - None (Building/ Pa/ Demo Etc.) (05)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1172498
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Sep 5, 2006
- Disposition date
- Sep 7, 2006
- Address on complaint
- 551 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
-
Jul 22, 2005
CLOSED
Egress - Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means (37)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1146748
- DOB unit
- ERT
- Inspected
- Jul 22, 2005
- Disposition date
- Jul 22, 2005
- Address on complaint
- 551 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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May 5, 2004
CLOSED
Permit - None (Building/ Pa/ Demo Etc.) (05)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1122295
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- May 13, 2004
- Disposition date
- May 17, 2004
- Address on complaint
- 551 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
-
Feb 20, 2004
CLOSED
Elevator - Defective / Inoperative (63)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1118869
- DOB unit
- ELEVR
- Inspected
- Apr 7, 2004
- Disposition date
- Apr 8, 2004
- Address on complaint
- 551 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
-
Jan 30, 2004
CLOSED
Permit - None (Building/ Pa/ Demo Etc.) (05)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1117902
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Feb 4, 2004
- Disposition date
- Feb 6, 2004
- Address on complaint
- 551 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
-
Nov 20, 2003
CLOSED
Certificate Of Occupancy - None/Illegal/Contrary To Co (31)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1115342
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Nov 28, 2003
- Disposition date
- Dec 1, 2003
- Address on complaint
- 551 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
-
Aug 1, 2003
CLOSED
Egress - Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means (37)
Stop Work Order Fully Rescinded N (L2)
- Complaint #
- 1110425
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Oct 21, 2003
- Disposition date
- Jan 31, 2006
- Address on complaint
- 551 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
-
Aug 22, 1996
CLOSED
Elevator - Defective / Inoperative (63)
Complaint Resolved By Periodic Inspection (J2)
- Complaint #
- 1043656
- DOB unit
- ELEVR
- Inspected
- Sep 16, 1996
- Disposition date
- Apr 8, 1997
- Address on complaint
- 7 East 45 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
-
Feb 15, 1994
CLOSED
Safety Netting - None (22)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1028049
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Feb 15, 1994
- Disposition date
- Feb 15, 1994
- Address on complaint
- 547 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
-
Dec 7, 1993
CLOSED
Vent/Exhaust - Illegal/Improper (53)
Inspector Unable To Gain Access - 2nd Attempt (C2)
- Complaint #
- 1027063
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Feb 17, 1994
- Disposition date
- Feb 25, 1994
- Address on complaint
- 547 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
-
Oct 29, 1993
CLOSED
Failure To Maintain (73)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1026555
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Nov 4, 1993
- Disposition date
- Nov 17, 1993
- Address on complaint
- 547 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
-
Nov 20, 1992
CLOSED
Permit - None (Building/ Pa/ Demo Etc.) (05)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1021894
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Dec 4, 1992
- Disposition date
- Dec 29, 1992
- Address on complaint
- 547 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
-
Mar 14, 1991
CLOSED
Permit - None (Building/ Pa/ Demo Etc.) (05)
Insufficient Information/Unable To Locate Address (K1)
- Complaint #
- 1012029
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- May 22, 1991
- Disposition date
- Jun 5, 1991
- Address on complaint
- 547 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5