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141-155 SPENCER ST

Brooklyn · ZIP 11205 · BIN 3048562 · Bedford-Stuyvesant (West) · On record since Sep 29, 1999 · Built 1930

NeighborhoodⓘBedford-Stuyvesant (We…
Among the most complained-about buildings in Bedford-Stuyvesant (West)
More complaints than 90% of residential buildings in Bedford-Stuyvesant (West) over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
90th pct
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaints have increased in the last 2 years
↑ Rising — no prior history
50250'24'26
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
More serious complaints than most buildings nearby
81 Priority A and B complaints over 27 years — 6.3 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
6.3/yr75th pct(med. 0.1/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 1999
92
0 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
27
Total Priority Bⓘ
54
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
22%
12 complaints
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed Sep 29, 1999. Latest: May 29, 2026.

Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
Complaint log
92total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
Oct 10, 2024

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDOct 11, 2024
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Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Oct 10, 2024

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDOct 10, 2024

Please see complaint number

Oct 10, 2024

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDOct 11, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Oct 7, 2024

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDOct 7, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 8, 2020

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDNov 16, 2020

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Jun 15, 2020

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDJun 16, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 27, 2020

COVID-19 Executive Order

2N

CCLOSEDApr 27, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 3, 2020

COVID-19 Executive Order

2N

CCLOSEDApr 4, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 2, 2019

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDAug 9, 2019

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

May 1, 2018

Failure to Comply with Vacate Order

2B

ACLOSEDMay 1, 2018

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

May 5, 2017

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDMay 5, 2017

Ecb violation served

Apr 27, 2017

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDApr 27, 2017

Ecb violation served

Feb 1, 2017

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDFeb 25, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 22, 2016

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDDec 27, 2016

Ecb violation served

Dec 14, 2016

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDDec 14, 2016

Ecb violation served

Nov 10, 2015

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDApr 25, 2016

Ecb violation served

Aug 13, 2015

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDAug 20, 2015

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Mar 2, 2015

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDNov 4, 2016

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Mar 2, 2015

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDMar 5, 2015

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Dec 29, 2014

Debris – Excessive

09

BCLOSEDJan 5, 2015

Ecb violation served

Nov 25, 2014

Site Conditions Endangering Workers

91

ACLOSEDNov 29, 2014

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Nov 25, 2014

Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper

53

DCLOSEDNov 25, 2014

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Nov 24, 2014

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDNov 25, 2014

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Sep 5, 2014

Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper

53

DCLOSEDDec 1, 2014

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Jun 19, 2014

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDSep 9, 2014

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Jun 9, 2014

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJun 10, 2014

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

May 23, 2014

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJun 10, 2014

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Mar 18, 2013

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDNov 7, 2013

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

May 22, 2012

Illegal Conversion of Manufacturing/Industrial Space

92

BCLOSEDJul 31, 2012

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

May 8, 2012

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDMay 15, 2012

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 7, 2012

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDJul 15, 2019

Vacate order fully rescinded n

May 30, 2011

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDJun 23, 2011

Ecb violation served

Apr 9, 2009

Illegal Conversion Commercial Building/Space to Dwelling Units

1A

BCLOSEDApr 20, 2009

Ecb violation served

Nov 2, 2005

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDDec 15, 2005

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jul 11, 2005

Illegal Conversion of Manufacturing/Industrial Space

92

BCLOSEDSep 14, 2005

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

Jul 6, 2005

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDSep 14, 2005

Please see complaint number

Jun 8, 2005

Demolition – Unsafe/Illegal/Mechanical Demo

12

ACLOSEDJun 9, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 18, 2002

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDApr 12, 2002

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

Jul 24, 2000

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

71

BCLOSEDAug 29, 2000

Ecb & buildings violations served

Mar 3, 2000

Residential Use – Illegal

48

CCLOSEDApr 6, 2000

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Oct 25, 1999

Residential Use – Illegal

48

CCLOSEDDec 6, 1999

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Sep 29, 1999

Residential Use – Illegal

48

CCLOSEDOct 8, 1999

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Oct 10, 2024
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Oct 11, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

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

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Oct 10, 2024
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Oct 11, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

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

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Sep 8, 2020
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Nov 16, 2020

Stop work order fully rescinded n

ACLOSED
Jun 15, 2020
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Jun 16, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Apr 27, 2020
COVID-19 Executive Order
2N
Closed Apr 27, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Apr 3, 2020
COVID-19 Executive Order
2N
Closed Apr 4, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jun 2, 2019
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Aug 9, 2019

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

ACLOSED
May 1, 2018
Failure to Comply with Vacate Order
2B
Closed May 1, 2018

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

BCLOSED
May 5, 2017
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed May 5, 2017

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Apr 27, 2017
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Apr 27, 2017

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Feb 1, 2017
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Feb 25, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Dec 22, 2016
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Dec 27, 2016

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Dec 14, 2016
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Dec 14, 2016

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Nov 10, 2015
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Apr 25, 2016

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Aug 13, 2015
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Aug 20, 2015

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

BCLOSED
Mar 2, 2015
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed Nov 4, 2016

Stop work order fully rescinded n

ACLOSED
Mar 2, 2015
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Mar 5, 2015

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Dec 29, 2014
Debris – Excessive
09
Closed Jan 5, 2015

Ecb violation served

ACLOSED
Nov 25, 2014
Site Conditions Endangering Workers
91
Closed Nov 29, 2014

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

DCLOSED
Nov 25, 2014
Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper
53
Closed Nov 25, 2014

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

BCLOSED
Nov 24, 2014
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Nov 25, 2014

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

DCLOSED
Sep 5, 2014
Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper
53
Closed Dec 1, 2014

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

BCLOSED
Jun 19, 2014
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Sep 9, 2014

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

BCLOSED
Jun 9, 2014
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Jun 10, 2014

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

BCLOSED
May 23, 2014
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Jun 10, 2014

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

BCLOSED
Mar 18, 2013
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Nov 7, 2013

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
May 22, 2012
Illegal Conversion of Manufacturing/Industrial Space
92
Closed Jul 31, 2012

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

CCLOSED
May 8, 2012
Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO
31
Closed May 15, 2012

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
May 7, 2012
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed Jul 15, 2019

Vacate order fully rescinded n

CCLOSED
May 30, 2011
Failure to Maintain
73
Closed Jun 23, 2011

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Apr 9, 2009
Illegal Conversion Commercial Building/Space to Dwelling Units
1A
Closed Apr 20, 2009

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Nov 2, 2005
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Dec 15, 2005

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Jul 11, 2005
Illegal Conversion of Manufacturing/Industrial Space
92
Closed Sep 14, 2005

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

CCLOSED
Jul 6, 2005
Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO
31
Closed Sep 14, 2005

Please see complaint number

ACLOSED
Jun 8, 2005
Demolition – Unsafe/Illegal/Mechanical Demo
12
Closed Jun 9, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Mar 18, 2002
Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO
31
Closed Apr 12, 2002

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

BCLOSED
Jul 24, 2000
SRO: Illegal Work/No Permit/Change in Occupancy Use
71
Closed Aug 29, 2000

Ecb & buildings violations served

CCLOSED
Mar 3, 2000
Residential Use – Illegal
48
Closed Apr 6, 2000

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

CCLOSED
Oct 25, 1999
Residential Use – Illegal
48
Closed Dec 6, 1999

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

CCLOSED
Sep 29, 1999
Residential Use – Illegal
48
Closed Oct 8, 1999

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

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