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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
Jan 4, 2019

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDFeb 21, 2019
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Please see complaint number

Sep 6, 2018

Illegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings

4A

BCLOSEDSep 11, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 30, 2018

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDSep 6, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 8, 2017

Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Work In-Progress

5G

BCLOSEDDec 12, 2017

Please see complaint number

Dec 7, 2017

Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Work In-Progress

5G

BCLOSEDDec 8, 2017

Ecb violation served

Nov 8, 2017

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDJan 8, 2019

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Oct 30, 2017

Construction Enforcement Work Order (DOB)

1X

BCLOSEDNov 1, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 23, 2017

Illegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings

4A

BCLOSEDOct 30, 2017

Partial vacate order issued p

Apr 15, 2017

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDMay 7, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 15, 2017

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDJul 10, 2017

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jun 21, 2016

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDNov 3, 2016

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Mar 18, 2016

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDMar 24, 2016

Please see complaint number

Mar 14, 2016

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDMar 15, 2016

Please see complaint number

Feb 25, 2016

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDMar 15, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 3, 2016

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJun 7, 2016

Ecb violation served

Aug 11, 2015

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDAug 12, 2015

Ecb violation served

Aug 4, 2015

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDAug 20, 2015

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jul 20, 2015

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDJul 20, 2015

Buildings violation(s) served

Jul 10, 2015

Enforcement Work Order (DOB)

1Z

DCLOSEDJul 29, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 10, 2015

Enforcement Work Order (DOB)

1Z

DCLOSEDJul 10, 2015

Ecb violation served

Jul 8, 2015

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDAug 24, 2023

Compliance inspection performed

Jun 19, 2015

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDJun 22, 2015

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jun 19, 2015

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

23

BCLOSEDJul 17, 2018

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Jun 17, 2015

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDJun 18, 2015

Ecb violation served

Jun 8, 2015

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDJun 9, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 27, 2015

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

23

BCLOSEDJun 1, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 4, 2015

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

23

BCLOSEDMay 5, 2015

Ecb violation served

Oct 8, 2014

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDOct 9, 2014

Please see complaint number

Sep 7, 2014

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDSep 8, 2014

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Aug 19, 2014

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDAug 21, 2014

Please see complaint number

Aug 15, 2014

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDAug 15, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 20, 2014

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDDec 12, 2014

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jul 20, 2014

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDJul 20, 2014

Please see complaint number

Jul 17, 2014

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDJul 17, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 15, 2014

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDJul 15, 2014

Please see complaint number

Jul 15, 2014

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDFeb 2, 2026

Partial vacate order issued p

Apr 4, 2014

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDFeb 27, 2019

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Apr 3, 2014

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDApr 3, 2014

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Mar 12, 2014

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDFeb 27, 2019

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Mar 12, 2014

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDFeb 27, 2019

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Mar 12, 2014

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDFeb 27, 2019

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Oct 3, 2013

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDApr 8, 2014

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Aug 12, 2013

SEP – Professional Certification Compliance Audit

4B

BCLOSEDMar 6, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 4, 2013

SEP – Professional Certification Compliance Audit

4B

BCLOSEDAug 28, 2013

Ecb & buildings violations served

Apr 19, 2011

SEP – Professional Certification Compliance Audit

4B

BCLOSEDMay 25, 2011

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 18, 2011

SEP – Professional Certification Compliance Audit

4B

BCLOSEDMay 12, 2011

Ecb & buildings violations served

Mar 8, 2011

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDJun 10, 2011

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 31, 2011

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDFeb 16, 2011

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 25, 2011

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDFeb 10, 2011

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 18, 2010

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDDec 8, 2010

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Jan 4, 2019
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Feb 21, 2019

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Sep 6, 2018
Illegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings
4A
Closed Sep 11, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 30, 2018
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Sep 6, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Dec 8, 2017
Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Work In-Progress
5G
Closed Dec 12, 2017

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Dec 7, 2017
Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Work In-Progress
5G
Closed Dec 8, 2017

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
Nov 8, 2017
Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO
31
Closed Jan 8, 2019

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Oct 30, 2017
Construction Enforcement Work Order (DOB)
1X
Closed Nov 1, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 23, 2017
Illegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings
4A
Closed Oct 30, 2017

Partial vacate order issued p

BCLOSED
Apr 15, 2017
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed May 7, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Apr 15, 2017
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Jul 10, 2017

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Jun 21, 2016
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Nov 3, 2016

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Mar 18, 2016
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Mar 24, 2016

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Mar 14, 2016
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Mar 15, 2016

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Feb 25, 2016
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Mar 15, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Feb 3, 2016
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Jun 7, 2016

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Aug 11, 2015
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Aug 12, 2015

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Aug 4, 2015
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Aug 20, 2015

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

CCLOSED
Jul 20, 2015
Failure to Maintain
73
Closed Jul 20, 2015

Buildings violation(s) served

DCLOSED
Jul 10, 2015
Enforcement Work Order (DOB)
1Z
Closed Jul 29, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED
Jul 10, 2015
Enforcement Work Order (DOB)
1Z
Closed Jul 10, 2015

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
Jul 8, 2015
Failure to Maintain
73
Closed Aug 24, 2023

Compliance inspection performed

ACLOSED
Jun 19, 2015
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed Jun 22, 2015

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Jun 19, 2015
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Jul 17, 2018

Stop work order fully rescinded n

ACLOSED
Jun 17, 2015
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed Jun 18, 2015

Ecb violation served

ACLOSED
Jun 8, 2015
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed Jun 9, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 27, 2015
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Jun 1, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 4, 2015
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed May 5, 2015

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Oct 8, 2014
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Oct 9, 2014

Please see complaint number

ACLOSED
Sep 7, 2014
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed Sep 8, 2014

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

ACLOSED
Aug 19, 2014
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Aug 21, 2014

Please see complaint number

ACLOSED
Aug 15, 2014
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed Aug 15, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jul 20, 2014
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Dec 12, 2014

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

ACLOSED
Jul 20, 2014
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed Jul 20, 2014

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
Jul 17, 2014
Failure to Maintain
73
Closed Jul 17, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jul 15, 2014
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Jul 15, 2014

Please see complaint number

ACLOSED
Jul 15, 2014
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Feb 2, 2026

Partial vacate order issued p

BCLOSED
Apr 4, 2014
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Feb 27, 2019

Stop work order fully rescinded n

ACLOSED
Apr 3, 2014
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Apr 3, 2014

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

BCLOSED
Mar 12, 2014
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Feb 27, 2019

Stop work order fully rescinded n

BCLOSED
Mar 12, 2014
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Feb 27, 2019

Stop work order fully rescinded n

BCLOSED
Mar 12, 2014
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Feb 27, 2019

Stop work order fully rescinded n

BCLOSED
Oct 3, 2013
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Apr 8, 2014

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Aug 12, 2013
SEP – Professional Certification Compliance Audit
4B
Closed Mar 6, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jun 4, 2013
SEP – Professional Certification Compliance Audit
4B
Closed Aug 28, 2013

Ecb & buildings violations served

BCLOSED
Apr 19, 2011
SEP – Professional Certification Compliance Audit
4B
Closed May 25, 2011

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Apr 18, 2011
SEP – Professional Certification Compliance Audit
4B
Closed May 12, 2011

Ecb & buildings violations served

BCLOSED
Mar 8, 2011
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Jun 10, 2011

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jan 31, 2011
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Feb 16, 2011

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jan 25, 2011
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Feb 10, 2011

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Nov 18, 2010
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Dec 8, 2010

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

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