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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)
50250'21'26
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 12, 2012

Curb Cut/Driveway/Carport – Illegal

35

DCLOSEDNov 16, 2012
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Complaint referred to department of transportation (dot)

Jul 16, 2012

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

1E

ACLOSEDJul 16, 2012

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 16, 2012

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

1E

ACLOSEDJul 16, 2012

Please see complaint number

Jul 16, 2012

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJul 16, 2012

Please see complaint number

Aug 26, 2010

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

23

BCLOSEDMar 17, 2011

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Oct 20, 2009

SEP – Professional Certification Compliance Audit

4B

BCLOSEDOct 26, 2009

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 3, 2007

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDOct 3, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 12, 2007

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDJul 2, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 3, 2005

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDJan 28, 2005

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jan 3, 2005

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDFeb 10, 2005

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Nov 24, 2004

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDDec 10, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 23, 2004

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDNov 23, 2004

Please see complaint number

Oct 30, 2004

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDNov 16, 2004

Buildings violation(s) served

Oct 27, 2004

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDNov 22, 2004

Please see complaint number

DCLOSED
Nov 12, 2012
Curb Cut/Driveway/Carport – Illegal
35
Closed Nov 16, 2012

Complaint referred to department of transportation (dot)

ACLOSED
Jul 16, 2012
Suspended (Hanging) Scaffolds – No Permit/License/Dangerous/Accident
1E
Closed Jul 16, 2012

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jul 16, 2012
Suspended (Hanging) Scaffolds – No Permit/License/Dangerous/Accident
1E
Closed Jul 16, 2012

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Jul 16, 2012
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Jul 16, 2012

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Aug 26, 2010
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Mar 17, 2011

Stop work order fully rescinded n

BCLOSED
Oct 20, 2009
SEP – Professional Certification Compliance Audit
4B
Closed Oct 26, 2009

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Oct 3, 2007
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Oct 3, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jun 12, 2007
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Jul 2, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Jan 3, 2005
Failure to Maintain
73
Closed Jan 28, 2005

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Jan 3, 2005
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Feb 10, 2005

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

BCLOSED
Nov 24, 2004
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Dec 10, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Nov 23, 2004
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Nov 23, 2004

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Oct 30, 2004
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Nov 16, 2004

Buildings violation(s) served

CCLOSED
Oct 27, 2004
Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO
31
Closed Nov 22, 2004

Please see complaint number

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