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270 WASHINGTON AVENUE

Brooklyn · ZIP 11205 · BIN 3055074 · Clinton Hill · On record since Jun 7, 1993 · Built 1928

NeighborhoodⓘClinton Hill
Worse than most buildings in Clinton Hill
More complaints than 76% of residential buildings in Clinton Hill over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
76th pct
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaints have increased in the last 2 years
↑ Up 20% in the last 2 years (18 vs 15 prior 2 yrs)
20100'21'26
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
About as many serious complaints as similar buildings
114 Priority A and B complaints over 33 years — 2.3 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
2.3/yr59th pct(med. 0.1/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 1993
159
9 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
22
Total Priority Bⓘ
92
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
6%
2 complaints
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed Jun 7, 1993. Latest: May 30, 2026.

Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
Complaint log
159total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
May 30, 2026

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CACTIVE—
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May 7, 2026

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CACTIVE——
Apr 26, 2026

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CACTIVE——
Apr 20, 2026

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CACTIVE——
Apr 20, 2026

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CACTIVE——
Apr 18, 2026

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CACTIVE——
Apr 17, 2026

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CACTIVE——
Apr 17, 2026

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CACTIVE——
Feb 3, 2026

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CACTIVE——
Nov 4, 2025

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDJan 21, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 4, 2025

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDOct 14, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 10, 2025

7R

7R

CLOSEDSep 30, 2025

Ecb violation served

Jul 19, 2025

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDJul 21, 2025

Ecb violation served

Apr 3, 2025

Illegal Conversion No Access Follow-Up

4G

BCLOSEDApr 3, 2025

Ecb violation served

Feb 12, 2025

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDMar 4, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 1, 2025

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDMar 25, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 18, 2024

Gas Utility Referral

1L

BCLOSEDOct 11, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Sep 18, 2024

Gas Hook-Up/Piping – Illegal or Defective

65

ACLOSEDSep 19, 2024

Ecb violation served

Apr 20, 2024

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDApr 28, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 8, 2023

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDFeb 8, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 7, 2023

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDFeb 5, 2024

Please see complaint number

Dec 7, 2023

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDFeb 5, 2024

Please see complaint number

Dec 6, 2023

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDFeb 5, 2024

Please see complaint number

Nov 16, 2023

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDDec 5, 2023

Ecb violation served

Oct 9, 2023

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDNov 8, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 6, 2023

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDNov 3, 2023

Please see complaint number

Oct 4, 2023

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDNov 3, 2023

Please see complaint number

Sep 30, 2023

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDNov 3, 2023

Please see complaint number

Sep 30, 2023

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDNov 3, 2023

Please see complaint number

Jun 14, 2023

7R

7R

CLOSEDJul 5, 2023AG
Jun 14, 2023

7R

7R

CLOSEDJul 5, 2023AG
Jun 14, 2023

7R

7R

CLOSEDJul 5, 2023AE
Jun 14, 2023

7R

7R

CLOSEDJul 5, 2023AG
Jun 14, 2023

7R

7R

CLOSEDJul 5, 2023AG
Dec 11, 2022

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDJan 6, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 10, 2022

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDJan 4, 2023

Please see complaint number

Aug 21, 2022

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDSep 14, 2022

Ecb violation served

Aug 21, 2022

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDSep 14, 2022

Please see complaint number

Mar 22, 2022

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDApr 14, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 24, 2021

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

85

CCLOSEDAug 6, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

May 18, 2021

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDJun 1, 2021

Ecb violation served

Jan 31, 2021

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDFeb 4, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 19, 2021

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDJan 24, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jul 1, 2020

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDJul 1, 2020

Ecb violation served

Aug 26, 2019

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDAug 26, 2019

Ecb violation served

Aug 21, 2019

Illegal Tree Removal/Topo. Change in SNAD

1B

BCLOSEDAug 29, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 2, 2019

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDApr 17, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 2, 2019

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDApr 17, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 15, 2019

Gas Utility Referral

1L

BCLOSEDApr 23, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 7, 2019

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDFeb 21, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CACTIVE
May 30, 2026
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
CACTIVE
May 7, 2026
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
CACTIVE
Apr 26, 2026
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
CACTIVE
Apr 20, 2026
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
CACTIVE
Apr 20, 2026
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
CACTIVE
Apr 18, 2026
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
CACTIVE
Apr 17, 2026
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
CACTIVE
Apr 17, 2026
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
CACTIVE
Feb 3, 2026
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
CCLOSED
Nov 4, 2025
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Jan 21, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 4, 2025
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Oct 14, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CLOSED
Sep 10, 2025
7R
7R
Closed Sep 30, 2025

Ecb violation served

ACLOSED
Jul 19, 2025
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Jul 21, 2025

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Apr 3, 2025
Illegal Conversion No Access Follow-Up
4G
Closed Apr 3, 2025

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Feb 12, 2025
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Mar 4, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Feb 1, 2025
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Mar 25, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Sep 18, 2024
Gas Utility Referral
1L
Closed Oct 11, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

ACLOSED
Sep 18, 2024
Gas Hook-Up/Piping – Illegal or Defective
65
Closed Sep 19, 2024

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Apr 20, 2024
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Apr 28, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Dec 8, 2023
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Feb 8, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Dec 7, 2023
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Feb 5, 2024

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
Dec 7, 2023
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Feb 5, 2024

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
Dec 6, 2023
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Feb 5, 2024

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
Nov 16, 2023
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Dec 5, 2023

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
Oct 9, 2023
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Nov 8, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Oct 6, 2023
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Nov 3, 2023

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
Oct 4, 2023
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Nov 3, 2023

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
Sep 30, 2023
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Nov 3, 2023

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
Sep 30, 2023
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Nov 3, 2023

Please see complaint number

CLOSED
Jun 14, 2023
7R
7R
Closed Jul 5, 2023
AG
CLOSED
Jun 14, 2023
7R
7R
Closed Jul 5, 2023
AG
CLOSED
Jun 14, 2023
7R
7R
Closed Jul 5, 2023
AE
CLOSED
Jun 14, 2023
7R
7R
Closed Jul 5, 2023
AG
CLOSED
Jun 14, 2023
7R
7R
Closed Jul 5, 2023
AG
CCLOSED
Dec 11, 2022
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Jan 6, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Dec 10, 2022
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Jan 4, 2023

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
Aug 21, 2022
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Sep 14, 2022

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
Aug 21, 2022
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Sep 14, 2022

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
Mar 22, 2022
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Apr 14, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Jul 24, 2021
Failure to Retain Water/Improper Drainage (LL103/89)
85
Closed Aug 6, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
May 18, 2021
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed Jun 1, 2021

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Jan 31, 2021
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Feb 4, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jan 19, 2021
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Jan 24, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

CCLOSED
Jul 1, 2020
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Jul 1, 2020

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
Aug 26, 2019
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Aug 26, 2019

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Aug 21, 2019
Illegal Tree Removal/Topo. Change in SNAD
1B
Closed Aug 29, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 2, 2019
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Apr 17, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 2, 2019
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Apr 17, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jan 15, 2019
Gas Utility Referral
1L
Closed Apr 23, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Jan 7, 2019
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Feb 21, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

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