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Brooklyn · ZIP 11206 · BIN 3048787 · Bedford-Stuyvesant (West) · On record since Nov 19, 2007 · Built 1931

NeighborhoodⓘBedford-Stuyvesant (We…
Among the most complained-about buildings in Bedford-Stuyvesant (West)
More complaints than 100% of residential buildings in Bedford-Stuyvesant (West) 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 1267% in the last 2 years (41 vs 3 prior 2 yrs)
20100'24'26
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
Among the highest rates of serious complaints nearby
43 Priority A and B complaints over 19 years — 4.2 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
4.2/yr99th pct(med. 0.1/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 2007
47
0 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
16
Total Priority Bⓘ
27
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
37%
17 complaints
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed Nov 19, 2007. Latest: May 18, 2026.

Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
Complaint log
47total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
May 18, 2026

Suspended (Hanging) Scaffolds – No Permit/License/Dangerous/Accident

1E

ACLOSEDMay 18, 2026
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No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 12, 2026

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDJan 12, 2026

Ecb violation served

Jan 8, 2026

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDJan 8, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 8, 2026

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

23

BCLOSEDJan 8, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 8, 2026

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDJan 12, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 8, 2026

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDJan 16, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 6, 2026

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDJan 6, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 6, 2026

Special Operations Compliance Inspection

1U

DCLOSEDJan 7, 2026

Ecb violation served

Dec 26, 2025

7R

7R

CLOSEDJan 7, 2026

Ecb violation served

Oct 3, 2025

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDOct 6, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Sep 29, 2025

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDOct 8, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 19, 2025

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDAug 29, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 18, 2025

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDJun 23, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jun 18, 2025

Landmark Building – Illegal Work

20

BCLOSEDJun 23, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jun 11, 2025

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDJun 12, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jun 9, 2025

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDJun 9, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 2, 2025

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDJun 5, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jun 2, 2025

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDJun 2, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 2, 2025

Failure to Retain Water/Improper Drainage (LL103/89)

85

CCLOSEDOct 16, 2025

Access denied - 2nd attempt

May 23, 2025

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDMay 23, 2025

Full stop work order served f

Apr 28, 2025

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDApr 30, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 25, 2025

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDApr 28, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Apr 22, 2025

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDApr 22, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 10, 2025

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDApr 10, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 9, 2025

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDMay 23, 2025

Partial stop work order p

Apr 7, 2025

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDAug 14, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jan 15, 2025

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDJan 27, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Dec 5, 2024

CSE: Tracking Compliance

7F

DCLOSEDDec 5, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 27, 2024

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDNov 27, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 15, 2024

Excavation – Undermining Adjacent Building

14

ACLOSEDNov 17, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Nov 13, 2024

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDNov 14, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 10, 2024

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDOct 11, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Oct 10, 2024

Landmark Building – Illegal Work

20

BCLOSEDOct 12, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Oct 10, 2024

Fence – None/Inadequate/Illegal

15

BCLOSEDDec 11, 2024

Ecb violation served

Sep 25, 2024

Landmark Building – Illegal Work

20

BCLOSEDSep 26, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Sep 18, 2024

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDMay 12, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jul 2, 2024

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDJul 2, 2024

Please see complaint number

Jul 1, 2024

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDJul 1, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 25, 2024

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDJun 26, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jun 20, 2024

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDJun 20, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 20, 2024

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDJun 24, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jun 6, 2024

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDJun 7, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 6, 2024

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDJun 7, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jun 4, 2024

Excavation – Undermining Adjacent Building

14

ACLOSEDJun 5, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 16, 2024

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDMay 8, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 29, 2024

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDMar 11, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 19, 2007

Fence – None/Inadequate/Illegal

15

BCLOSEDJan 30, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
May 18, 2026
Suspended (Hanging) Scaffolds – No Permit/License/Dangerous/Accident
1E
Closed May 18, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jan 12, 2026
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Jan 12, 2026

Ecb violation served

ACLOSED
Jan 8, 2026
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Jan 8, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jan 8, 2026
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Jan 8, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jan 8, 2026
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Jan 12, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jan 8, 2026
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Jan 16, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jan 6, 2026
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Jan 6, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED
Jan 6, 2026
Special Operations Compliance Inspection
1U
Closed Jan 7, 2026

Ecb violation served

CLOSED
Dec 26, 2025
7R
7R
Closed Jan 7, 2026

Ecb violation served

ACLOSED
Oct 3, 2025
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Oct 6, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Sep 29, 2025
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Oct 8, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Aug 19, 2025
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Aug 29, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jun 18, 2025
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Jun 23, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Jun 18, 2025
Landmark Building – Illegal Work
20
Closed Jun 23, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

ACLOSED
Jun 11, 2025
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Jun 12, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

ACLOSED
Jun 9, 2025
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Jun 9, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jun 2, 2025
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Jun 5, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

ACLOSED
Jun 2, 2025
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed Jun 2, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Jun 2, 2025
Failure to Retain Water/Improper Drainage (LL103/89)
85
Closed Oct 16, 2025

Access denied - 2nd attempt

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

Full stop work order served f

ACLOSED
Apr 28, 2025
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Apr 30, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Apr 25, 2025
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Apr 28, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

ACLOSED
Apr 22, 2025
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Apr 22, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Apr 10, 2025
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Apr 10, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Apr 9, 2025
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed May 23, 2025

Partial stop work order p

BCLOSED
Apr 7, 2025
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed Aug 14, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Jan 15, 2025
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Jan 27, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

DCLOSED
Dec 5, 2024
CSE: Tracking Compliance
7F
Closed Dec 5, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

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

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Nov 15, 2024
Excavation – Undermining Adjacent Building
14
Closed Nov 17, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Nov 13, 2024
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Nov 14, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

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
Landmark Building – Illegal Work
20
Closed Oct 12, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Oct 10, 2024
Fence – None/Inadequate/Illegal
15
Closed Dec 11, 2024

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Sep 25, 2024
Landmark Building – Illegal Work
20
Closed Sep 26, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Sep 18, 2024
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed May 12, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Jul 2, 2024
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Jul 2, 2024

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Jul 1, 2024
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Jul 1, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jun 25, 2024
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Jun 26, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Jun 20, 2024
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Jun 20, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jun 20, 2024
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Jun 24, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

ACLOSED
Jun 6, 2024
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed Jun 7, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

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

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

ACLOSED
Jun 4, 2024
Excavation – Undermining Adjacent Building
14
Closed Jun 5, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Apr 16, 2024
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed May 8, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Feb 29, 2024
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Mar 11, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Nov 19, 2007
Fence – None/Inadequate/Illegal
15
Closed Jan 30, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection