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128 MONTAGUE STREET

Brooklyn · ZIP 11201 · BIN 3002077 · Brooklyn Heights · On record since Jul 3, 1991 · Built 1860

NeighborhoodⓘBrooklyn Heights

Among the most complained-about buildings in Brooklyn Heights

More complaints than 100% of residential buildings in Brooklyn Heights over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.

Activity TrendsLast 5 years

Complaints have increased in the last 2 years

↑ Up 891% in the last 2 years (109 vs 11 prior 2 yrs)

Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years

Among the highest rates of serious complaints nearby

123 Priority A and B complaints over 35 years — 11.5 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.

Department of Buildings Complaints

Total complaints since 1991

138

2 active

Total Priority Aⓘ

14

Total Priority Bⓘ

109

No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ

45%

55 complaints

Complaints over time

First filed Jul 3, 1991. Latest: Apr 2, 2026.

Top complaint types

A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor

Complaint log

138total

Active only All

Date

Complaint type

Priority

Status

Closed

Outcome

Dec 11, 2024

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

B

CLOSED

Dec 12, 2024

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BCLOSED

Dec 11, 2024

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

Closed Dec 12, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED

Nov 25, 2024

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

Closed Nov 26, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED

Nov 2, 2024

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

Closed Nov 25, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED

Oct 29, 2024

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

Closed Oct 30, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED

Oct 23, 2024

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

Closed Oct 31, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED

Oct 21, 2024

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

Closed Oct 22, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED

Oct 12, 2024

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

Closed Oct 15, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Sep 16, 2024

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

Closed Sep 16, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Sep 11, 2024

Fence – None/Inadequate/Illegal

15

Closed May 22, 2025

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED

May 23, 2024

Tenant Safety Inspection

6V

Closed May 24, 2024

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED

Jan 18, 2024

Tenant Safety Inspection

6V

Closed Jan 18, 2024

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED

May 24, 2022

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

Closed May 25, 2022

Ecb violation served

DCLOSED

Mar 16, 2022

CSE: Sweep

7G

Closed Jun 15, 2022

Please see complaint number

DCLOSED

Mar 15, 2022

CSE: Sweep

7G

Closed Mar 15, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Dec 28, 2021

Illegal Activity

5H

Closed Dec 28, 2021

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED

Dec 28, 2021

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

Closed Dec 29, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Dec 22, 2021

Electrical Enforcement Work Order (DOB)

1V

Closed Dec 29, 2021

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED

Dec 22, 2021

Tenant Safety – Failure to Post/Distribute

6W

Closed Dec 22, 2021

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED

Dec 22, 2021

Tenant Safety – Failure to Post/Distribute

6W

Closed Dec 22, 2021

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED

Dec 22, 2021

Illegal Activity

5H

Closed Dec 22, 2021

Ecb violation served

ACLOSED

Nov 8, 2021

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

Closed Nov 9, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Nov 6, 2021

Debris – Excessive

09

Closed Dec 21, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

ACLOSED

Oct 27, 2021

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

Closed Oct 27, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED

Aug 31, 2021

Tenant Safety Inspection

6V

Closed Sep 9, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED

Jul 8, 2021

Tenant Safety Inspection

6V

Closed Jul 8, 2021

Compliance inspection performed

BCLOSED

Jul 9, 2018

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

Closed Jul 30, 2018

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED

Jul 9, 2018

Construction Enforcement Work Order (DOB)

1X

Closed Jul 9, 2018

Ecb violation served

ACLOSED

Jun 21, 2018

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

Closed Jun 22, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Sep 28, 2014

Fence – None/Inadequate/Illegal

15

Closed Sep 30, 2014

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

BCLOSED

Sep 16, 2014

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

Closed Nov 25, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED

Apr 3, 2013

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

Closed Apr 4, 2013

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

BCLOSED

Dec 15, 2005

Illegal Conversion

45

Closed Jul 21, 2006

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED

Oct 27, 2005

Illegal Conversion

45

Closed Nov 28, 2005

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED

Sep 20, 2004

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

Closed Oct 19, 2004

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED

Sep 20, 2004

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

Closed Sep 28, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED

Mar 26, 2002

Storefront or Business Sign/Awning/Marquee/Canopy – Illegal

49

Closed Apr 26, 2002

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED

Jan 19, 1994

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

Closed Feb 2, 1994

Buildings violation(s) prepared & attempt to serve will be made

BCLOSED

Jul 3, 1991

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

Closed Sep 6, 1991

Buildings violation(s) served