Decades of neglect. A clear path forward.
The building at 316 West 97th Street, known as the Yale Hotel, has accumulated 435 housing code violations under its owners, New Syndicate LLC — pest infestations, mold, failing plumbing. It's been the site of a fatal stabbing in 2023, multiple unreported fires, and was cited by Community Board 7 as a "big drug location."
The city has the regulatory tools to force accountability. Our neighbors have the power to put them to work. Every complaint matters.
Who we are
Upper West Side residents who believe informed, organized community action drives real change. Founded in 2024, our grassroots group is building the pressure that makes neglect impossible to sustain.
How to file a complaint
Each complaint creates an official record and can trigger an inspection. The more complaints on file, the harder it is for the city to look away. Pick an agency and file today.
Call 311
The fastest way to report any building issue. Your complaint gets routed to the right agency and creates an official record.
Report to HPD
Housing Preservation & Development enforces housing code. Report mold, pests, no heat or hot water, and plumbing failures directly.
File with DOB
The Department of Buildings handles unsafe structures, illegal construction, and building code violations. They can order emergency remediation.
Office of Special Enforcement
The Mayor's OSE targets illegal hotel and SRO operations through nuisance abatement lawsuits. They've shut down similar buildings on the Upper West Side.
Community Board 7
Our local community board advises on neighborhood issues and connects residents to city agencies. Attend meetings, speak up, add your voice.
250 West 87th St, New York, NY 10024
Elected officials
Political pressure works. Let your representatives know this building needs action and their constituents expect it.
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316 West 97th Street, New York, NY 10025