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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 31, 2023

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDMay 31, 2023
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No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 26, 2023

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDMay 27, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 26, 2023

Unlicensed/Illegal Activity

90

CCLOSEDJun 1, 2023

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

May 25, 2023

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDMay 26, 2023

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

May 17, 2023

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDMay 17, 2023

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

May 2, 2023

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDMay 13, 2023

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

May 2, 2023

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDMay 3, 2023

Ecb violation served

Mar 28, 2023

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDMar 29, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 28, 2023

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDMar 29, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 18, 2023

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDMar 19, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 16, 2023

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDMar 16, 2023

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Mar 9, 2023

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDMar 10, 2023

Access denied - 2nd attempt

Mar 9, 2023

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDMar 9, 2023

Please see complaint number

Nov 19, 2022

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDNov 20, 2022

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Oct 20, 2021

Gas Hook-Up/Piping – Illegal or Defective

65

ACLOSEDOct 25, 2021

Please see complaint number

Oct 15, 2021

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDMay 10, 2022

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Oct 15, 2021

Gas Hook-Up/Piping – Illegal or Defective

65

ACLOSEDOct 19, 2021

Ecb violation served

Nov 30, 2020

Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Plumbing Work In-Progress

76

ACLOSEDDec 1, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 30, 2020

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDDec 1, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 27, 2020

Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Plumbing Work In-Progress

76

ACLOSEDNov 30, 2020

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Nov 27, 2020

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDNov 29, 2020

Ecb violation served

Oct 18, 2019

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDOct 19, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 6, 2019

Adjacent Buildings – Not Protected

03

ACLOSEDAug 7, 2019

Please see complaint number

Aug 6, 2019

Adjacent Buildings – Not Protected

03

ACLOSEDSep 17, 2019

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Jun 21, 2019

Illegal Activity

5H

BCLOSEDJun 25, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 17, 2019

Illegal Activity

5H

BCLOSEDApr 19, 2019

Ecb violation served

Sep 15, 2009

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDOct 2, 2009

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 12, 2000

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDApr 12, 2000

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 31, 2023
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed May 31, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 26, 2023
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed May 27, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
May 26, 2023
Unlicensed/Illegal Activity
90
Closed Jun 1, 2023

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
May 25, 2023
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed May 26, 2023

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
May 17, 2023
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed May 17, 2023

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
May 2, 2023
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed May 13, 2023

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
May 2, 2023
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed May 3, 2023

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Mar 28, 2023
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Mar 29, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 28, 2023
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Mar 29, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 18, 2023
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Mar 19, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 16, 2023
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Mar 16, 2023

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Mar 9, 2023
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Mar 10, 2023

Access denied - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Mar 9, 2023
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Mar 9, 2023

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Nov 19, 2022
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Nov 20, 2022

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

ACLOSED
Oct 20, 2021
Gas Hook-Up/Piping – Illegal or Defective
65
Closed Oct 25, 2021

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Oct 15, 2021
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed May 10, 2022

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

ACLOSED
Oct 15, 2021
Gas Hook-Up/Piping – Illegal or Defective
65
Closed Oct 19, 2021

Ecb violation served

ACLOSED
Nov 30, 2020
Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Plumbing Work In-Progress
76
Closed Dec 1, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Nov 30, 2020
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Dec 1, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Nov 27, 2020
Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Plumbing Work In-Progress
76
Closed Nov 30, 2020

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Nov 27, 2020
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Nov 29, 2020

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Oct 18, 2019
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Oct 19, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Aug 6, 2019
Adjacent Buildings – Not Protected
03
Closed Aug 7, 2019

Please see complaint number

ACLOSED
Aug 6, 2019
Adjacent Buildings – Not Protected
03
Closed Sep 17, 2019

Stop work order fully rescinded n

BCLOSED
Jun 21, 2019
Illegal Activity
5H
Closed Jun 25, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Apr 17, 2019
Illegal Activity
5H
Closed Apr 19, 2019

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Sep 15, 2009
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Oct 2, 2009

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Apr 12, 2000
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Apr 12, 2000

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

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