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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
Nov 6, 2010

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDDec 14, 2010
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Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Aug 12, 2010

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDNov 16, 2010

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Mar 12, 2010

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDMar 12, 2010

Building violation issued for failure to obey stop work order

Oct 19, 2009

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDNov 17, 2009

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 3, 2009

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDOct 4, 2009

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 30, 2009

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDSep 30, 2009

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 13, 2009

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJun 16, 2011

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Jun 29, 2009

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDJun 30, 2009

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 5, 2009

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJul 15, 2009

Please see complaint number

Apr 20, 2009

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDMay 12, 2009

Please see complaint number

Oct 30, 2008

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDNov 12, 2008

Buildings violation(s) served

Sep 26, 2008

Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Plumbing Work In-Progress

76

ACLOSEDSep 30, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 22, 2008

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDNov 7, 2008

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Jun 18, 2008

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDAug 1, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 1, 2008

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJun 30, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 10, 2008

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDMar 31, 2008

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Mar 3, 2008

Adjacent Buildings – Not Protected

03

ACLOSEDMar 3, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 22, 2008

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDMar 3, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 18, 2008

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDFeb 19, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 23, 2008

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDMar 5, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 23, 2008

Demolition – Unsafe/Illegal/Mechanical Demo

12

ACLOSEDJan 28, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 22, 2008

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDJan 22, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 22, 2008

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJan 22, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 22, 2007

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDFeb 14, 2008

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Oct 5, 2007

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDOct 9, 2007

Buildings violation(s) served

Jul 19, 2007

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDOct 24, 2007

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jul 2, 2007

Elevator Not Inspected/Illegal/No Permit

80

DCLOSEDAug 3, 2007

Buildings violation(s) served

Jul 1, 2007

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDAug 10, 2007

Please see complaint number

Jun 2, 2007

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJun 20, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 24, 2007

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJul 6, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 29, 2007

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDMay 16, 2007

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Apr 21, 2007

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDMay 14, 2007

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Apr 21, 2007

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDApr 21, 2007

Please see complaint number

Oct 10, 2006

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDOct 24, 2006

Buildings violation(s) served

Aug 2, 2006

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDSep 19, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 8, 2005

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDNov 8, 2006

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Dec 7, 2005

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDMay 8, 2006

Please see complaint number

Dec 2, 2005

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDDec 6, 2005

Buildings violation(s) served

Nov 30, 2005

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJan 9, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 26, 2005

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDDec 2, 2005

Buildings violation(s) served

Aug 31, 2005

Elevator: Danger Condition/Shaft Open/Unguarded

62

ACLOSEDSep 1, 2005

Buildings violation(s) served

Aug 1, 2005

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDAug 10, 2005

Please see complaint number

Aug 1, 2005

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDAug 10, 2005

Please see complaint number

Jul 31, 2005

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDAug 10, 2005

Please see complaint number

Jul 30, 2005

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDAug 10, 2005

Please see complaint number

Jul 30, 2005

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDAug 10, 2005

Please see complaint number

Jul 30, 2005

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDAug 10, 2005

Please see complaint number

Jul 29, 2005

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDAug 10, 2005

Please see complaint number

Jul 29, 2005

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDAug 10, 2005

Please see complaint number

Jul 19, 2005

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDAug 1, 2005

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Nov 6, 2010
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Dec 14, 2010

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Aug 12, 2010
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Nov 16, 2010

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Mar 12, 2010
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Mar 12, 2010

Building violation issued for failure to obey stop work order

BCLOSED
Oct 19, 2009
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Nov 17, 2009

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Oct 3, 2009
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Oct 4, 2009

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Sep 30, 2009
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Sep 30, 2009

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jul 13, 2009
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Jun 16, 2011

Stop work order fully rescinded n

ACLOSED
Jun 29, 2009
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Jun 30, 2009

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 5, 2009
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Jul 15, 2009

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Apr 20, 2009
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed May 12, 2009

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Oct 30, 2008
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Nov 12, 2008

Buildings violation(s) served

ACLOSED
Sep 26, 2008
Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Plumbing Work In-Progress
76
Closed Sep 30, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Sep 22, 2008
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Nov 7, 2008

Stop work order fully rescinded n

BCLOSED
Jun 18, 2008
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Aug 1, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jun 1, 2008
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Jun 30, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 10, 2008
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Mar 31, 2008

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

ACLOSED
Mar 3, 2008
Adjacent Buildings – Not Protected
03
Closed Mar 3, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Feb 22, 2008
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Mar 3, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Feb 18, 2008
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Feb 19, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jan 23, 2008
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed Mar 5, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jan 23, 2008
Demolition – Unsafe/Illegal/Mechanical Demo
12
Closed Jan 28, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jan 22, 2008
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Jan 22, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jan 22, 2008
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Jan 22, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Oct 22, 2007
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Feb 14, 2008

Stop work order fully rescinded n

BCLOSED
Oct 5, 2007
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Oct 9, 2007

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Jul 19, 2007
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Oct 24, 2007

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

DCLOSED
Jul 2, 2007
Elevator Not Inspected/Illegal/No Permit
80
Closed Aug 3, 2007

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Jul 1, 2007
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Aug 10, 2007

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Jun 2, 2007
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Jun 20, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 24, 2007
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Jul 6, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Apr 29, 2007
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed May 16, 2007

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

BCLOSED
Apr 21, 2007
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed May 14, 2007

Stop work order fully rescinded n

BCLOSED
Apr 21, 2007
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Apr 21, 2007

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Oct 10, 2006
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Oct 24, 2006

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Aug 2, 2006
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Sep 19, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Dec 8, 2005
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Nov 8, 2006

Stop work order fully rescinded n

BCLOSED
Dec 7, 2005
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed May 8, 2006

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Dec 2, 2005
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Dec 6, 2005

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Nov 30, 2005
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Jan 9, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 26, 2005
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Dec 2, 2005

Buildings violation(s) served

ACLOSED
Aug 31, 2005
Elevator: Danger Condition/Shaft Open/Unguarded
62
Closed Sep 1, 2005

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Aug 1, 2005
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Aug 10, 2005

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Aug 1, 2005
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Aug 10, 2005

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Jul 31, 2005
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Aug 10, 2005

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Jul 30, 2005
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Aug 10, 2005

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Jul 30, 2005
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Aug 10, 2005

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Jul 30, 2005
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Aug 10, 2005

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Jul 29, 2005
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Aug 10, 2005

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Jul 29, 2005
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Aug 10, 2005

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Jul 19, 2005
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Aug 1, 2005

Please see complaint number

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