Manhattan Midtown South-Flatiron-Union 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.
27 records
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May 28, 2026
CLOSED
Vent/Exhaust - Illegal/Improper (53)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1726577
- DOB unit
- BOILR
- Inspected
- Sep 24, 2026
- Disposition date
- Sep 24, 2026
- Address on complaint
- 71 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Oct 11, 2023
CLOSED
Demolition-Unsafe/Illegal/Mechanical Demo (12)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1650672
- DOB unit
- CSE
- Inspected
- Oct 11, 2023
- Disposition date
- Oct 12, 2023
- Address on complaint
- 71 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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May 15, 2023
CLOSED
Boiler - Defective / Inoperative / No Permit (58)
Ecb Violation Served (A8)
- Complaint #
- 1636795
- DOB unit
- BOILR
- Inspected
- May 19, 2023
- Disposition date
- May 22, 2023
- Address on complaint
- 2 East 15 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Oct 28, 2019
CLOSED
Sep - Professional Certification Compliance Audit (4B)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1525737
- DOB unit
- SEP
- Inspected
- Oct 29, 2019
- Disposition date
- Nov 4, 2019
- Address on complaint
- 71 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Feb 26, 2019
CLOSED
Elevator - Multiple Devices On Property (6M)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1502761
- DOB unit
- ELEVR
- Inspected
- Apr 8, 2019
- Disposition date
- Apr 9, 2019
- Address on complaint
- 71 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Dec 28, 2018
CLOSED
Gas Utility Referral (1L)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1498128
- DOB unit
- PLUMB
- Inspected
- Jan 9, 2019
- Disposition date
- Jan 10, 2019
- Address on complaint
- 71 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Oct 11, 2018
CLOSED
After Hours Work - Illegal (04)
Complaint Unsubstantiated Based On Department Records (I1)
- Complaint #
- 1492150
- DOB unit
- ERT
- Inspected
- Oct 11, 2018
- Disposition date
- Oct 11, 2018
- Address on complaint
- 71 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Oct 4, 2018
CLOSED
Elevator - Multiple Devices On Property (6M)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1491603
- DOB unit
- ELEVR
- Inspected
- Nov 15, 2018
- Disposition date
- Nov 16, 2018
- Address on complaint
- 71 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Jun 28, 2018
CLOSED
Elevator - Accident (81)
Ecb Violation Served (A8)
- Complaint #
- 1482940
- DOB unit
- ELEVR
- Inspected
- Jun 28, 2018
- Disposition date
- Jun 29, 2018
- Address on complaint
- 71 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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May 30, 2018
CLOSED
After Hours Work - Illegal (04)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1480364
- DOB unit
- ERT
- Inspected
- May 31, 2018
- Disposition date
- May 31, 2018
- Address on complaint
- 71 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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May 30, 2018
CLOSED
Construction -Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits (83)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1480362
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Jun 26, 2018
- Disposition date
- Jun 28, 2018
- Address on complaint
- 71 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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May 10, 2018
CLOSED
Permit - None (Building/ Pa/ Demo Etc.) (05)
Complaint Unsubstantiated Based On Department Records (I1)
- Complaint #
- 1478721
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- May 11, 2018
- Disposition date
- May 11, 2018
- Address on complaint
- 71 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Sep 7, 2017
CLOSED
Permit - None (Building/ Pa/ Demo Etc.) (05)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1459824
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Oct 27, 2017
- Disposition date
- Oct 30, 2017
- Address on complaint
- 4 East 15 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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May 15, 2017
CLOSED
Permit - None (Building/ Pa/ Demo Etc.) (05)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1450625
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- May 19, 2017
- Disposition date
- May 20, 2017
- Address on complaint
- 4 East 15 Street
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Nov 17, 2015
CLOSED
Failure To Maintain (73)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1410417
- DOB unit
- ERT
- Inspected
- Sep 1, 2015
- Disposition date
- Nov 17, 2015
- Address on complaint
- 71 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Dec 30, 2012
CLOSED
Crane - No Permit/License/Cert/Unsafe/Illegal (67)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1340220
- DOB unit
- C & D
- Inspected
- Dec 31, 2012
- Disposition date
- Dec 31, 2012
- Address on complaint
- 71 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Jun 8, 2012
CLOSED
Electrical Wiring - Defective/Exposed, In Progress (59)
Buildings Violation(S) Served (A1)
- Complaint #
- 1326792
- DOB unit
- ELCTR
- Inspected
- May 8, 2012
- Disposition date
- Jun 8, 2012
- Address on complaint
- 71 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Mar 12, 2011
CLOSED
Illegal Conversion (45)
Ecb Violation Served (A8)
- Complaint #
- 1298882
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- May 5, 2011
- Disposition date
- May 10, 2011
- Address on complaint
- 71 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Nov 2, 2009
CLOSED
Failure To Maintain (73)
Ecb Violation Served (A8)
- Complaint #
- 1268993
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Dec 24, 2009
- Disposition date
- Jan 4, 2010
- Address on complaint
- 71 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Apr 23, 2009
CLOSED
Egress - Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means (37)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1254506
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Apr 23, 2009
- Disposition date
- Apr 23, 2009
- Address on complaint
- 71 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
-
Apr 23, 2009
CLOSED
Contrary To Ll58/87 (Handicap Access) (77)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1254505
- DOB unit
- SPOPS
- Inspected
- Jul 22, 2009
- Disposition date
- Jul 31, 2009
- Address on complaint
- 71 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Apr 15, 2009
CLOSED
Contrary To Ll58/87 (Handicap Access) (77)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1253893
- DOB unit
- SPOPS
- Inspected
- Jul 22, 2009
- Disposition date
- Jul 31, 2009
- Address on complaint
- 71 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
-
Dec 10, 2006
CLOSED
Debris/Building -Falling Or In Danger Of Falling (10)
Buildings Violation(S) Served (A1)
- Complaint #
- 1181702
- DOB unit
- ERT
- Inspected
- Dec 10, 2006
- Disposition date
- Dec 11, 2006
- Address on complaint
- 71 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Jun 15, 2000
CLOSED
Storefront Or Business Sign/Awning/Marquee/Canopy - Illegal (49)
Buildings Violation(S) Served (A1)
- Complaint #
- 1076794
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Jun 6, 2000
- Disposition date
- Jun 15, 2000
- Address on complaint
- 71 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
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Nov 29, 1994
CLOSED
Elevator - Defective / Inoperative (63)
Complaint Resolved By Periodic Inspection (J2)
- Complaint #
- 1032137
- DOB unit
- ELEVR
- Inspected
- Jan 31, 1996
- Disposition date
- Apr 8, 1997
- Address on complaint
- 71 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
-
Nov 29, 1994
CLOSED
Elevator-Danger Condition/Shaft Open/Unguarded (62)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1032134
- DOB unit
- ELEVR
- Inspected
- Apr 17, 1995
- Disposition date
- May 2, 2001
- Address on complaint
- 71 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5
-
Mar 12, 1993
CLOSED
Permit - None (Building/ Pa/ Demo Etc.) (05)
No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)
- Complaint #
- 1023223
- DOB unit
- MAN.
- Inspected
- Jun 9, 1993
- Disposition date
- Jun 18, 1993
- Address on complaint
- 71 5 Avenue
- Community board
- Manhattan CB 5