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88 WASHINGTON AVENUE

Brooklyn · ZIP 11205 · BIN 3054140 · Fort Greene · On record since Oct 27, 2004 · Built 1920

NeighborhoodⓘFort Greene
Among the most complained-about buildings in Fort Greene
More complaints than 98% of residential buildings in Fort Greene over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
98th pct
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaints have decreased in recent years
↓ Down 28% in the last 2 years (26 vs 36 prior 2 yrs)
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Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
Among the highest rates of serious complaints nearby
101 Priority A and B complaints over 22 years — 8.5 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
8.5/yr95th pct(med. 0.1/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 2004
164
4 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
22
Total Priority Bⓘ
79
1 active
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
5%
4 complaints
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed Oct 27, 2004. Latest: May 26, 2026.

Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
Complaint log
164total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
Nov 19, 2020

Site Conditions Endangering Workers

91

ACLOSEDNov 20, 2020
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No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 9, 2020

Tenant Safety Inspection

6V

CCLOSEDNov 9, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 30, 2020

Tenant Safety Inspection

6V

CCLOSEDOct 30, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 2, 2020

Site Conditions Endangering Workers

91

ACLOSEDOct 3, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 2, 2020

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDNov 12, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 24, 2020

Tenant Safety – Failure to Post/Distribute

6W

CCLOSEDAug 24, 2020

Ecb violation served

Aug 24, 2020

Tenant Safety – Failure to Post/Distribute

6W

CCLOSEDAug 24, 2020

Ecb violation served

Aug 24, 2020

Tenant Safety – Failure to Post/Distribute

6W

CCLOSEDAug 24, 2020

Ecb violation served

Aug 24, 2020

Tenant Safety – Failure to Post/Distribute

6W

CCLOSEDAug 24, 2020

Ecb violation served

Aug 24, 2020

Tenant Safety Inspection

6V

CCLOSEDSep 28, 2020

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Aug 24, 2020

Tenant Safety Inspection

6V

CCLOSEDSep 28, 2020

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Aug 24, 2020

Tenant Safety – Failure to Post/Distribute

6W

CCLOSEDAug 24, 2020

Ecb violation served

Aug 18, 2020

Tenant Safety Inspection

6V

CCLOSEDSep 28, 2020

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Aug 18, 2020

Tenant Safety Inspection

6V

CCLOSEDSep 28, 2020

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Aug 14, 2020

COVID-19 Executive Order

2N

CCLOSEDAug 14, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 27, 2020

COVID-19 Executive Order

2N

CCLOSEDJul 28, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 9, 2020

COVID-19 Executive Order

2N

CCLOSEDJul 9, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 5, 2020

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDJul 7, 2020

Access denied - 2nd attempt

Jun 30, 2020

COVID-19 Executive Order

2N

CCLOSEDJun 30, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 17, 2020

Enforcement Work Order (DOB)

1Y

DCLOSEDJun 19, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 27, 2020

COVID-19 Executive Order

2N

CCLOSEDMay 27, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 14, 2020

COVID-19 Executive Order

2N

CCLOSEDMay 14, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 24, 2020

Smoking Signs – No Smoking Signs Not Observed on Construction Site

2D

BCLOSEDMar 27, 2020

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Mar 24, 2020

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDMar 25, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 20, 2020

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDMar 22, 2020

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Mar 20, 2020

Site Conditions Endangering Workers

91

ACLOSEDMar 20, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 20, 2020

Site Conditions Endangering Workers

91

ACLOSEDMar 23, 2020

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Mar 18, 2020

Debris – Excessive

09

BCLOSEDMar 19, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 16, 2020

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDMar 18, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 5, 2020

Tenant Safety Inspection

6V

CCLOSEDMar 5, 2020

Buildings violation(s) served

Mar 1, 2020

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDMar 1, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 29, 2020

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDMar 2, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 30, 2020

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

66

BCLOSEDApr 15, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 25, 2020

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDJan 25, 2020

Buildings violation(s) served

Oct 28, 2019

Illegal Activity

5H

BCLOSEDOct 28, 2019

Compliance inspection performed

Aug 3, 2019

Construction Enforcement Work Order (DOB)

1X

BCLOSEDAug 6, 2019

Ecb violation served

Feb 23, 2019

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDApr 16, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 21, 2018

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDAug 22, 2018

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Jun 7, 2018

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDAug 2, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 21, 2017

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDSep 19, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 25, 2017

SEP – Professional Certification Compliance Audit

4B

BCLOSEDJun 1, 2017

Ecb & buildings violations served

May 18, 2017

Enforcement Work Order (DOB)

1Z

DCLOSEDMay 25, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 21, 2017

SEP – Professional Certification Compliance Audit

4B

BCLOSEDMar 28, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 21, 2015

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDJan 23, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 21, 2014

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJan 2, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 8, 2014

Illegal Commercial/Manufacturing Use in Residential Zone

74

CCLOSEDAug 18, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 9, 2013

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDNov 10, 2013

Buildings violation(s) served

Jun 23, 2013

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDJun 28, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 6, 2012

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDDec 6, 2012

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 18, 2012

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDDec 13, 2012

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Nov 19, 2020
Site Conditions Endangering Workers
91
Closed Nov 20, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Nov 9, 2020
Tenant Safety Inspection
6V
Closed Nov 9, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Oct 30, 2020
Tenant Safety Inspection
6V
Closed Oct 30, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Oct 2, 2020
Site Conditions Endangering Workers
91
Closed Oct 3, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 2, 2020
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed Nov 12, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Aug 24, 2020
Tenant Safety – Failure to Post/Distribute
6W
Closed Aug 24, 2020

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
Aug 24, 2020
Tenant Safety – Failure to Post/Distribute
6W
Closed Aug 24, 2020

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
Aug 24, 2020
Tenant Safety – Failure to Post/Distribute
6W
Closed Aug 24, 2020

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
Aug 24, 2020
Tenant Safety – Failure to Post/Distribute
6W
Closed Aug 24, 2020

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
Aug 24, 2020
Tenant Safety Inspection
6V
Closed Sep 28, 2020

Stop work order fully rescinded n

CCLOSED
Aug 24, 2020
Tenant Safety Inspection
6V
Closed Sep 28, 2020

Stop work order fully rescinded n

CCLOSED
Aug 24, 2020
Tenant Safety – Failure to Post/Distribute
6W
Closed Aug 24, 2020

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
Aug 18, 2020
Tenant Safety Inspection
6V
Closed Sep 28, 2020

Stop work order fully rescinded n

CCLOSED
Aug 18, 2020
Tenant Safety Inspection
6V
Closed Sep 28, 2020

Stop work order fully rescinded n

CCLOSED
Aug 14, 2020
COVID-19 Executive Order
2N
Closed Aug 14, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Jul 27, 2020
COVID-19 Executive Order
2N
Closed Jul 28, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Jul 9, 2020
COVID-19 Executive Order
2N
Closed Jul 9, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jul 5, 2020
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Jul 7, 2020

Access denied - 2nd attempt

CCLOSED
Jun 30, 2020
COVID-19 Executive Order
2N
Closed Jun 30, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED
Jun 17, 2020
Enforcement Work Order (DOB)
1Y
Closed Jun 19, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

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

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
May 14, 2020
COVID-19 Executive Order
2N
Closed May 14, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 24, 2020
Smoking Signs – No Smoking Signs Not Observed on Construction Site
2D
Closed Mar 27, 2020

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Mar 24, 2020
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Mar 25, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 20, 2020
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Mar 22, 2020

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

ACLOSED
Mar 20, 2020
Site Conditions Endangering Workers
91
Closed Mar 20, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Mar 20, 2020
Site Conditions Endangering Workers
91
Closed Mar 23, 2020

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Mar 18, 2020
Debris – Excessive
09
Closed Mar 19, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 16, 2020
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Mar 18, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Mar 5, 2020
Tenant Safety Inspection
6V
Closed Mar 5, 2020

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Mar 1, 2020
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Mar 1, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Feb 29, 2020
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Mar 2, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jan 30, 2020
Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)
66
Closed Apr 15, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jan 25, 2020
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Jan 25, 2020

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Oct 28, 2019
Illegal Activity
5H
Closed Oct 28, 2019

Compliance inspection performed

BCLOSED
Aug 3, 2019
Construction Enforcement Work Order (DOB)
1X
Closed Aug 6, 2019

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Feb 23, 2019
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Apr 16, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 21, 2018
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Aug 22, 2018

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

BCLOSED
Jun 7, 2018
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Aug 2, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 21, 2017
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Sep 19, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 25, 2017
SEP – Professional Certification Compliance Audit
4B
Closed Jun 1, 2017

Ecb & buildings violations served

DCLOSED
May 18, 2017
Enforcement Work Order (DOB)
1Z
Closed May 25, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 21, 2017
SEP – Professional Certification Compliance Audit
4B
Closed Mar 28, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jan 21, 2015
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed Jan 23, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 21, 2014
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Jan 2, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
May 8, 2014
Illegal Commercial/Manufacturing Use in Residential Zone
74
Closed Aug 18, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Nov 9, 2013
Failure to Maintain
73
Closed Nov 10, 2013

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Jun 23, 2013
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Jun 28, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Dec 6, 2012
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed Dec 6, 2012

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Nov 18, 2012
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Dec 13, 2012

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

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