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509 ATLANTIC AVENUE

Brooklyn · ZIP 11217 · BIN 3000753 · Downtown Brooklyn-DUMBO-Boerum Hill · On record since Oct 19, 1989 · Built 1927

NeighborhoodⓘDowntown Brooklyn-DUMB…
About average for Downtown Brooklyn-DUMBO-Boerum Hill
More complaints than 65% of residential buildings in Downtown Brooklyn-DUMBO-Boerum Hill over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
65th pct
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaints have increased in the last 2 years
↑ Up 220% in the last 2 years (16 vs 5 prior 2 yrs)
1050'21'26
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
About as many serious complaints as similar buildings
179 Priority A and B complaints over 37 years — 4.3 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
4.3/yr62nd pct(med. 0.1/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 1989
218
0 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
26
Total Priority Bⓘ
153
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
0%
0 complaints
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed Oct 19, 1989. Latest: Jan 29, 2026.

Complaint log
218total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
Jan 29, 2026

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDJan 29, 2026
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Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 26, 2025

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDDec 29, 2025

Ecb violation served

Dec 26, 2025

Semi-Annual Homeless Shelter Inspection: Plumbing

6B

CCLOSEDDec 26, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 26, 2025

Semi-Annual Homeless Shelter Inspection: Construction

6C

CCLOSEDDec 26, 2025

Compliance inspection performed

Jun 25, 2025

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDJun 26, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 24, 2025

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDDec 2, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 25, 2025

Semi-Annual Homeless Shelter Inspection: Construction

6C

CCLOSEDMar 25, 2025

Ecb violation served

Dec 5, 2024

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDMar 17, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 5, 2024

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDSep 5, 2024

Please see complaint number

Jul 26, 2024

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDSep 5, 2024

Please see complaint number

Jul 23, 2024

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDSep 5, 2024

Please see complaint number

Jul 18, 2024

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDSep 5, 2024

Please see complaint number

Jul 12, 2024

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDSep 5, 2024

Please see complaint number

Jun 23, 2024

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDSep 5, 2024

Please see complaint number

Jun 16, 2024

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDSep 5, 2024

Ecb violation served

Jun 16, 2024

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDSep 5, 2024

Please see complaint number

Nov 13, 2023

Semi-Annual Homeless Shelter Inspection: Construction

6C

CCLOSEDNov 13, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 13, 2023

Semi-Annual Homeless Shelter Inspection: Electrical

6D

CCLOSEDNov 13, 2023

Ecb violation served

Nov 13, 2023

Semi-Annual Homeless Shelter Inspection: Plumbing

6B

CCLOSEDNov 13, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 5, 2023

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDDec 5, 2023

Ecb violation served

Dec 26, 2022

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDDec 28, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 3, 2022

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDAug 19, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 26, 2022

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDMay 16, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 9, 2022

CSE: Sweep

7G

DCLOSEDMar 9, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 12, 2021

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDJan 12, 2021

Ecb violation served

Sep 29, 2020

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDSep 29, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 22, 2020

Plumbing: Defective/Leaking/Not Maintained

94

CCLOSEDSep 29, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 23, 2020

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDMar 12, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 13, 2020

Semi-Annual Homeless Shelter Inspection: Electrical

6D

CCLOSEDFeb 18, 2020

Ecb violation served

Feb 11, 2020

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDMar 18, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 28, 2019

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDNov 29, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 14, 2019

Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit

23

BCLOSEDMay 15, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 14, 2019

Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit

23

BCLOSEDMay 15, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 14, 2019

Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit

23

BCLOSEDMay 15, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 16, 2019

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDMar 24, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 5, 2019

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDFeb 7, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 5, 2019

Site Conditions Endangering Workers

91

ACLOSEDJan 6, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 30, 2018

Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit

23

BCLOSEDNov 15, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 30, 2018

SRO: Illegal Work/No Permit/Change in Occupancy Use

71

BCLOSEDOct 22, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 25, 2018

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDSep 25, 2018

Ecb violation served

Sep 18, 2018

Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit

23

BCLOSEDOct 1, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 20, 2018

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDAug 21, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 10, 2018

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDAug 10, 2018

Ecb violation served

Jun 4, 2018

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDJun 4, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 27, 2018

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDJun 4, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 3, 2018

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDMay 10, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 17, 2018

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDApr 18, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 14, 2018

Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit

23

BCLOSEDApr 21, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 28, 2017

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDDec 12, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 8, 2017

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDOct 19, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jan 29, 2026
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed Jan 29, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Dec 26, 2025
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Dec 29, 2025

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
Dec 26, 2025
Semi-Annual Homeless Shelter Inspection: Plumbing
6B
Closed Dec 26, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Dec 26, 2025
Semi-Annual Homeless Shelter Inspection: Construction
6C
Closed Dec 26, 2025

Compliance inspection performed

ACLOSED
Jun 25, 2025
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed Jun 26, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Jun 24, 2025
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Dec 2, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Mar 25, 2025
Semi-Annual Homeless Shelter Inspection: Construction
6C
Closed Mar 25, 2025

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
Dec 5, 2024
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Mar 17, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Aug 5, 2024
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Sep 5, 2024

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
Jul 26, 2024
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Sep 5, 2024

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
Jul 23, 2024
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Sep 5, 2024

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
Jul 18, 2024
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Sep 5, 2024

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
Jul 12, 2024
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Sep 5, 2024

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
Jun 23, 2024
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Sep 5, 2024

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
Jun 16, 2024
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Sep 5, 2024

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
Jun 16, 2024
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Sep 5, 2024

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
Nov 13, 2023
Semi-Annual Homeless Shelter Inspection: Construction
6C
Closed Nov 13, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Nov 13, 2023
Semi-Annual Homeless Shelter Inspection: Electrical
6D
Closed Nov 13, 2023

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
Nov 13, 2023
Semi-Annual Homeless Shelter Inspection: Plumbing
6B
Closed Nov 13, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Oct 5, 2023
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Dec 5, 2023

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Dec 26, 2022
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Dec 28, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Jul 3, 2022
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Aug 19, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Apr 26, 2022
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed May 16, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED
Mar 9, 2022
CSE: Sweep
7G
Closed Mar 9, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jan 12, 2021
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Jan 12, 2021

Ecb violation served

ACLOSED
Sep 29, 2020
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed Sep 29, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Sep 22, 2020
Plumbing: Defective/Leaking/Not Maintained
94
Closed Sep 29, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Feb 23, 2020
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Mar 12, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Feb 13, 2020
Semi-Annual Homeless Shelter Inspection: Electrical
6D
Closed Feb 18, 2020

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
Feb 11, 2020
Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO
31
Closed Mar 18, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Nov 28, 2019
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Nov 29, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 14, 2019
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed May 15, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 14, 2019
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed May 15, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 14, 2019
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed May 15, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 16, 2019
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Mar 24, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Feb 5, 2019
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Feb 7, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jan 5, 2019
Site Conditions Endangering Workers
91
Closed Jan 6, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 30, 2018
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Nov 15, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Sep 30, 2018
SRO: Illegal Work/No Permit/Change in Occupancy Use
71
Closed Oct 22, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Sep 25, 2018
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Sep 25, 2018

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Sep 18, 2018
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Oct 1, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Aug 20, 2018
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Aug 21, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 10, 2018
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Aug 10, 2018

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Jun 4, 2018
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Jun 4, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 27, 2018
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Jun 4, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
May 3, 2018
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed May 10, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Apr 17, 2018
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed Apr 18, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Apr 14, 2018
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Apr 21, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Nov 28, 2017
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Dec 12, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 8, 2017
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Oct 19, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

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