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Brooklyn · ZIP 11216 · BIN 3053645 · Bedford-Stuyvesant (West) · On record since Sep 27, 2001 · Built 1910

NeighborhoodⓘBedford-Stuyvesant (We…
Among the most complained-about buildings in Bedford-Stuyvesant (West)
More complaints than 95% of residential buildings in Bedford-Stuyvesant (West) over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
95th pct
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaints have decreased in recent years
↓ Down 78% in the last 2 years (4 vs 18 prior 2 yrs)
20100'21'25
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
Among the highest rates of serious complaints nearby
67 Priority A and B complaints over 25 years — 5.6 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
5.6/yr94th pct(med. 0.1/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 2001
77
0 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
21
Total Priority Bⓘ
46
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
6%
2 complaints
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed Sep 27, 2001. Latest: Dec 5, 2025.

Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
Complaint log
77total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
Dec 5, 2025

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDDec 6, 2025
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Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Oct 28, 2025

7R

7R

CLOSEDNov 18, 2025

Ecb violation served

Mar 15, 2025

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

23

BCLOSEDMar 19, 2025

Ecb violation served

Nov 4, 2024

Sign Falling: Danger/Sign Erection or Display In-Progress (Illegal)

50

ACLOSEDNov 5, 2024

Ecb violation served

Feb 20, 2024

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDFeb 23, 2024

Ecb violation served

Oct 6, 2023

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

23

BCLOSEDOct 7, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 20, 2023

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

23

BCLOSEDSep 22, 2023

Please see complaint number

Aug 15, 2023

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDAug 15, 2023

Ecb violation served

Aug 1, 2023

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

23

BCLOSEDAug 2, 2023

Ecb violation served

Jul 31, 2023

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

23

BCLOSEDAug 2, 2023

Please see complaint number

Jul 29, 2023

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

23

BCLOSEDJul 31, 2023

Please see complaint number

Jul 24, 2023

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

23

BCLOSEDJul 25, 2023

Ecb violation served

Jun 7, 2023

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

23

BCLOSEDJun 8, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 1, 2023

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

23

BCLOSEDMay 2, 2023

Ecb violation served

Apr 21, 2023

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

23

BCLOSEDApr 24, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 13, 2023

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

23

BCLOSEDMar 15, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 9, 2023

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDMar 23, 2023

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jan 16, 2023

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

23

BCLOSEDJan 18, 2023

Ecb violation served

Oct 25, 2022

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

23

BCLOSEDOct 26, 2022

Ecb violation served

Sep 8, 2022

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

1E

ACLOSEDSep 8, 2022

Please see complaint number

Sep 7, 2022

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

23

BCLOSEDSep 8, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 22, 2022

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

23

BCLOSEDAug 25, 2022

Ecb violation served

Aug 21, 2022

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

23

BCLOSEDAug 22, 2022

Ecb violation served

Jun 14, 2022

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

23

BCLOSEDJun 15, 2022

Ecb violation served

Jun 3, 2022

CSE: Sweep

7G

DCLOSEDJun 7, 2022

Ecb violation served

Mar 26, 2022

CSE: Tracking Compliance

7F

DCLOSEDMar 26, 2022

Ecb violation served

Mar 25, 2022

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

23

BCLOSEDMar 26, 2022

Ecb violation served

Mar 5, 2022

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

23

BCLOSEDMar 7, 2022

Ecb violation served

Feb 28, 2022

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

23

BCLOSEDMar 2, 2022

Ecb violation served

Dec 8, 2021

CSE: Sweep

7G

DCLOSEDDec 13, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 20, 2021

Plumbing: Defective/Leaking/Not Maintained

94

CCLOSEDSep 24, 2021

Complaint referred to housing preservation and development (hpd)

May 14, 2021

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDMay 14, 2021

Ecb violation served

Apr 28, 2021

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDApr 28, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 31, 2021

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

23

BCLOSEDMar 31, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 30, 2020

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

23

BCLOSEDJan 3, 2021

Ecb violation served

Dec 2, 2020

Special Operations Compliance Inspection

1U

DCLOSEDDec 14, 2020

Ecb violation served

Aug 23, 2019

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDAug 24, 2019

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Aug 2, 2019

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDAug 3, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 18, 2019

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDJul 19, 2019

Ecb violation served

Jul 16, 2019

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

23

BCLOSEDJul 22, 2019

Full stop work order served f

Mar 22, 2019

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDMar 22, 2019

Complaint referred to department of transportation (dot)

Jun 4, 2018

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJun 13, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 10, 2018

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDMay 12, 2018

Ecb violation served

Jan 8, 2018

Plumbing: Defective/Leaking/Not Maintained

94

CCLOSEDApr 17, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 29, 2017

Gas Hook-Up/Piping – Illegal or Defective

65

ACLOSEDJan 3, 2018

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Oct 10, 2017

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDOct 16, 2017

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Oct 2, 2017

Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)

66

BCLOSEDDec 6, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 2, 2017

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDOct 3, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 26, 2017

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDSep 28, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 26, 2017

Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)

66

BCLOSEDNov 6, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Dec 5, 2025
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Dec 6, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

CLOSED
Oct 28, 2025
7R
7R
Closed Nov 18, 2025

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Mar 15, 2025
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Mar 19, 2025

Ecb violation served

ACLOSED
Nov 4, 2024
Sign Falling: Danger/Sign Erection or Display In-Progress (Illegal)
50
Closed Nov 5, 2024

Ecb violation served

ACLOSED
Feb 20, 2024
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Feb 23, 2024

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Oct 6, 2023
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Oct 7, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Sep 20, 2023
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Sep 22, 2023

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Aug 15, 2023
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Aug 15, 2023

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Aug 1, 2023
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Aug 2, 2023

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Jul 31, 2023
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Aug 2, 2023

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Jul 29, 2023
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Jul 31, 2023

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Jul 24, 2023
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Jul 25, 2023

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Jun 7, 2023
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Jun 8, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 1, 2023
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed May 2, 2023

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Apr 21, 2023
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Apr 24, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 13, 2023
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Mar 15, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 9, 2023
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Mar 23, 2023

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Jan 16, 2023
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Jan 18, 2023

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Oct 25, 2022
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Oct 26, 2022

Ecb violation served

ACLOSED
Sep 8, 2022
Suspended (Hanging) Scaffolds – No Permit/License/Dangerous/Accident
1E
Closed Sep 8, 2022

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Sep 7, 2022
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Sep 8, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 22, 2022
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Aug 25, 2022

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Aug 21, 2022
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Aug 22, 2022

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Jun 14, 2022
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Jun 15, 2022

Ecb violation served

DCLOSED
Jun 3, 2022
CSE: Sweep
7G
Closed Jun 7, 2022

Ecb violation served

DCLOSED
Mar 26, 2022
CSE: Tracking Compliance
7F
Closed Mar 26, 2022

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Mar 25, 2022
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Mar 26, 2022

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Mar 5, 2022
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Mar 7, 2022

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Feb 28, 2022
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Mar 2, 2022

Ecb violation served

DCLOSED
Dec 8, 2021
CSE: Sweep
7G
Closed Dec 13, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Aug 20, 2021
Plumbing: Defective/Leaking/Not Maintained
94
Closed Sep 24, 2021

Complaint referred to housing preservation and development (hpd)

ACLOSED
May 14, 2021
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed May 14, 2021

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Apr 28, 2021
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Apr 28, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 31, 2021
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Mar 31, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Dec 30, 2020
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Jan 3, 2021

Ecb violation served

DCLOSED
Dec 2, 2020
Special Operations Compliance Inspection
1U
Closed Dec 14, 2020

Ecb violation served

ACLOSED
Aug 23, 2019
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Aug 24, 2019

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

ACLOSED
Aug 2, 2019
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Aug 3, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jul 18, 2019
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Jul 19, 2019

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Jul 16, 2019
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Jul 22, 2019

Full stop work order served f

BCLOSED
Mar 22, 2019
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Mar 22, 2019

Complaint referred to department of transportation (dot)

BCLOSED
Jun 4, 2018
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Jun 13, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
May 10, 2018
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed May 12, 2018

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
Jan 8, 2018
Plumbing: Defective/Leaking/Not Maintained
94
Closed Apr 17, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Dec 29, 2017
Gas Hook-Up/Piping – Illegal or Defective
65
Closed Jan 3, 2018

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

CCLOSED
Oct 10, 2017
Failure to Maintain
73
Closed Oct 16, 2017

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

BCLOSED
Oct 2, 2017
Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)
66
Closed Dec 6, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 2, 2017
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Oct 3, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Sep 26, 2017
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Sep 28, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Sep 26, 2017
Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)
66
Closed Nov 6, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

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