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420 EIGHTH AVENUE

Brooklyn · ZIP 11215 · BIN 3025524 · Park Slope · On record since Apr 12, 2000 · Built 1920

NeighborhoodⓘPark Slope
Among the most complained-about buildings in Park Slope
More complaints than 100% of residential buildings in Park Slope over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
100th pct
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaints have increased in the last 2 years
↑ Up 193% in the last 2 years (44 vs 15 prior 2 yrs)
20100'21'26
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
Among the highest rates of serious complaints nearby
73 Priority A and B complaints over 26 years — 7.1 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
7.1/yr97th pct(med. 0.1/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 2000
78
1 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
13
Total Priority Bⓘ
60
1 active
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
23%
15 complaints
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed Apr 12, 2000. Latest: May 13, 2026.

Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
Complaint log
78total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
May 13, 2026

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BACTIVEMay 22, 2026
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Inspector unable to gain access - 1st attempt

May 4, 2026

Tenant Safety Inspection

6V

CCLOSEDMay 4, 2026

Compliance inspection performed

Mar 24, 2026

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDApr 8, 2026

Please see complaint number

Mar 1, 2026

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDApr 15, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 22, 2026

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDFeb 27, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 7, 2026

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDFeb 27, 2026

Please see complaint number

Nov 17, 2025

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDDec 1, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 16, 2025

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDDec 9, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 13, 2025

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDDec 1, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 10, 2025

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDNov 10, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 10, 2025

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDNov 12, 2025

Please see complaint number

Nov 10, 2025

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDNov 14, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Nov 6, 2025

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDNov 12, 2025

Please see complaint number

Nov 6, 2025

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDNov 12, 2025

Please see complaint number

Nov 2, 2025

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDNov 12, 2025

Complaint referred to housing preservation and development (hpd)

Oct 23, 2025

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDOct 28, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 23, 2025

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDOct 29, 2025

Please see complaint number

Oct 17, 2025

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDOct 23, 2025

Please see complaint number

Oct 16, 2025

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDOct 23, 2025

Please see complaint number

Oct 14, 2025

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDOct 23, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 23, 2025

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDSep 23, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 18, 2025

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDSep 18, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 14, 2025

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDJun 17, 2025

Access denied - 2nd attempt

Jun 12, 2025

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDJun 13, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Apr 1, 2025

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDApr 1, 2025

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Dec 29, 2024

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDDec 31, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 17, 2024

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDDec 19, 2024

Please see complaint number

Dec 4, 2024

Adjacent Buildings – Not Protected

03

ACLOSEDMar 18, 2025

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Dec 2, 2024

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDDec 6, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 2, 2024

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDDec 6, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 5, 2024

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDNov 6, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 30, 2024

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDOct 31, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Oct 16, 2024

Enforcement Work Order (DOB)

1Y

DCLOSEDOct 21, 2024

Ecb violation served

Oct 14, 2024

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDOct 14, 2024

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Oct 13, 2024

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDOct 14, 2024

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Oct 10, 2024

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDOct 10, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 10, 2024

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDOct 11, 2024

Ecb violation served

Sep 18, 2024

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDSep 19, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Aug 23, 2024

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDAug 23, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 22, 2024

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDAug 25, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 22, 2024

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDAug 27, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Aug 8, 2024

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDAug 8, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 5, 2024

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDAug 5, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 3, 2024

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDAug 5, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 6, 2023

Enforcement Work Order (DOB)

1Y

DCLOSEDNov 16, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 6, 2023

Enforcement Work Order (DOB)

1Y

DCLOSEDNov 21, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 6, 2023

Illegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings

4A

BCLOSEDDec 11, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 20, 2023

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDNov 6, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 19, 2023

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDNov 6, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 11, 2023

Site Conditions Endangering Workers

91

ACLOSEDJun 12, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BACTIVE
May 13, 2026
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed May 22, 2026

Inspector unable to gain access - 1st attempt

CCLOSED
May 4, 2026
Tenant Safety Inspection
6V
Closed May 4, 2026

Compliance inspection performed

BCLOSED
Mar 24, 2026
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Apr 8, 2026

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Mar 1, 2026
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Apr 15, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Feb 22, 2026
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Feb 27, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jan 7, 2026
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Feb 27, 2026

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Nov 17, 2025
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Dec 1, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Nov 16, 2025
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Dec 9, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Nov 13, 2025
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Dec 1, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Nov 10, 2025
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Nov 10, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Nov 10, 2025
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Nov 12, 2025

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Nov 10, 2025
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Nov 14, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Nov 6, 2025
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Nov 12, 2025

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Nov 6, 2025
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Nov 12, 2025

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Nov 2, 2025
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Nov 12, 2025

Complaint referred to housing preservation and development (hpd)

BCLOSED
Oct 23, 2025
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Oct 28, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 23, 2025
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Oct 29, 2025

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Oct 17, 2025
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Oct 23, 2025

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Oct 16, 2025
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Oct 23, 2025

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Oct 14, 2025
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Oct 23, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Sep 23, 2025
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Sep 23, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Sep 18, 2025
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Sep 18, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jun 14, 2025
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Jun 17, 2025

Access denied - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Jun 12, 2025
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Jun 13, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

ACLOSED
Apr 1, 2025
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Apr 1, 2025

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

ACLOSED
Dec 29, 2024
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Dec 31, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Dec 17, 2024
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Dec 19, 2024

Please see complaint number

ACLOSED
Dec 4, 2024
Adjacent Buildings – Not Protected
03
Closed Mar 18, 2025

Stop work order fully rescinded n

BCLOSED
Dec 2, 2024
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Dec 6, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Dec 2, 2024
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Dec 6, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Nov 5, 2024
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Nov 6, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 30, 2024
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Oct 31, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

DCLOSED
Oct 16, 2024
Enforcement Work Order (DOB)
1Y
Closed Oct 21, 2024

Ecb violation served

ACLOSED
Oct 14, 2024
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Oct 14, 2024

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

ACLOSED
Oct 13, 2024
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Oct 14, 2024

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

BCLOSED
Oct 10, 2024
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Oct 10, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 10, 2024
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Oct 11, 2024

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Sep 18, 2024
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Sep 19, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Aug 23, 2024
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Aug 23, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 22, 2024
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Aug 25, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 22, 2024
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Aug 27, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Aug 8, 2024
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Aug 8, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 5, 2024
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Aug 5, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 3, 2024
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Aug 5, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED
Nov 6, 2023
Enforcement Work Order (DOB)
1Y
Closed Nov 16, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED
Nov 6, 2023
Enforcement Work Order (DOB)
1Y
Closed Nov 21, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Nov 6, 2023
Illegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings
4A
Closed Dec 11, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 20, 2023
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Nov 6, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 19, 2023
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Nov 6, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jun 11, 2023
Site Conditions Endangering Workers
91
Closed Jun 12, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

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