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70 LEFFERTS PLACE

Brooklyn · ZIP 11238 · BIN 3057833 · Bedford-Stuyvesant (West) · On record since Apr 3, 2001 · Built 1854

NeighborhoodⓘBedford-Stuyvesant (We…
Among the most complained-about buildings in Bedford-Stuyvesant (West)
More complaints than 100% of residential buildings in Bedford-Stuyvesant (West) over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
100th pct
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaints have increased in the last 2 years
↑ Up 322% in the last 2 years (38 vs 9 prior 2 yrs)
20100'21'26
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
Among the highest rates of serious complaints nearby
103 Priority A and B complaints over 25 years — 6.8 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
6.8/yr99th pct(med. 0.1/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 2001
119
18 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
14
2 active
Total Priority Bⓘ
89
12 active
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
67%
22 complaints
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed Apr 3, 2001. Latest: Jun 18, 2026.

Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
Complaint log
119total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
Oct 12, 2021

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDOct 24, 2022
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Access denied - 2nd attempt

Aug 1, 2021

Illegal Commercial/Manufacturing Use in Residential Zone

74

CCLOSEDNov 1, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Oct 19, 2020

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDApr 12, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Sep 27, 2020

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDSep 28, 2020

Access denied - 2nd attempt

Dec 9, 2019

Illegal Conversion No Access Follow-Up

4G

BCLOSEDDec 9, 2019

Ecb violation served

Nov 26, 2019

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDNov 27, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 16, 2019

Illegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings

4A

BCLOSEDJul 31, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 10, 2019

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDMay 15, 2019

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Apr 26, 2019

Illegal Commercial/Manufacturing Use in Residential Zone

74

CCLOSEDJul 22, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 24, 2019

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDApr 29, 2019

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Apr 24, 2019

Illegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings

4A

BCLOSEDMay 2, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 20, 2019

SRO: Illegal Work/No Permit/Change in Occupancy Use

71

BCLOSEDMay 1, 2019

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Apr 18, 2019

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDApr 22, 2019

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Apr 15, 2019

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDApr 17, 2019

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Apr 9, 2019

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDApr 16, 2019

Ecb violation served

Apr 6, 2019

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDApr 9, 2019

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Apr 5, 2019

Illegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings

4A

BCLOSEDApr 12, 2019

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Feb 1, 2019

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDMar 30, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 1, 2019

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDFeb 7, 2019

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jan 30, 2019

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDFeb 1, 2019

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Dec 1, 2018

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDDec 4, 2018

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Dec 1, 2018

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDDec 13, 2018

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Nov 10, 2018

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDNov 14, 2018

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Nov 2, 2018

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDNov 9, 2018

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Oct 5, 2018

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDDec 1, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 12, 2018

Illegal Conversion No Access Follow-Up

4G

BCLOSEDSep 12, 2018

Violation served for disobeying vacate order

Sep 5, 2018

Illegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings

4A

BCLOSEDOct 1, 2018

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Sep 3, 2018

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDSep 12, 2018

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Feb 9, 2018

Gas Utility Referral

1L

BCLOSEDMar 29, 2018

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jun 4, 2014

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDJun 9, 2014

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Sep 5, 2013

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDSep 9, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 3, 2013

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDSep 3, 2013

Please see complaint number

Sep 1, 2013

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDSep 3, 2013

Please see complaint number

Sep 1, 2013

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDSep 3, 2013

Please see complaint number

Aug 30, 2013

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

66

BCLOSEDSep 19, 2013

Please see complaint number

Aug 30, 2013

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDOct 13, 2015

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Aug 30, 2013

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDAug 30, 2013

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Aug 30, 2013

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDSep 3, 2013

Please see complaint number

Aug 30, 2013

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDSep 3, 2013

Please see complaint number

Aug 28, 2013

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDSep 3, 2013

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Aug 28, 2013

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDAug 30, 2013

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Aug 26, 2013

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDAug 28, 2013

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Aug 26, 2013

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

66

BCLOSEDSep 19, 2013

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Aug 26, 2013

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDAug 28, 2013

Please see complaint number

Aug 26, 2013

Landmark Building – Illegal Work

20

BCLOSEDAug 28, 2013

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Aug 20, 2013

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDAug 26, 2013

Please see complaint number

Aug 18, 2013

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDAug 26, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 12, 2013

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDAug 23, 2013

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jul 30, 2013

Landmark Building – Illegal Work

20

BCLOSEDJul 31, 2013

Please see complaint number

May 19, 2013

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDJun 13, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 12, 2021
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Oct 24, 2022

Access denied - 2nd attempt

CCLOSED
Aug 1, 2021
Illegal Commercial/Manufacturing Use in Residential Zone
74
Closed Nov 1, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Oct 19, 2020
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Apr 12, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Sep 27, 2020
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Sep 28, 2020

Access denied - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Dec 9, 2019
Illegal Conversion No Access Follow-Up
4G
Closed Dec 9, 2019

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Nov 26, 2019
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Nov 27, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jul 16, 2019
Illegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings
4A
Closed Jul 31, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 10, 2019
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed May 15, 2019

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

CCLOSED
Apr 26, 2019
Illegal Commercial/Manufacturing Use in Residential Zone
74
Closed Jul 22, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Apr 24, 2019
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Apr 29, 2019

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Apr 24, 2019
Illegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings
4A
Closed May 2, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Apr 20, 2019
SRO: Illegal Work/No Permit/Change in Occupancy Use
71
Closed May 1, 2019

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Apr 18, 2019
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Apr 22, 2019

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Apr 15, 2019
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Apr 17, 2019

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Apr 9, 2019
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Apr 16, 2019

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Apr 6, 2019
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Apr 9, 2019

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Apr 5, 2019
Illegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings
4A
Closed Apr 12, 2019

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Feb 1, 2019
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Mar 30, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Feb 1, 2019
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Feb 7, 2019

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Jan 30, 2019
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Feb 1, 2019

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Dec 1, 2018
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Dec 4, 2018

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Dec 1, 2018
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Dec 13, 2018

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Nov 10, 2018
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Nov 14, 2018

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Nov 2, 2018
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Nov 9, 2018

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Oct 5, 2018
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Dec 1, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Sep 12, 2018
Illegal Conversion No Access Follow-Up
4G
Closed Sep 12, 2018

Violation served for disobeying vacate order

BCLOSED
Sep 5, 2018
Illegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings
4A
Closed Oct 1, 2018

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Sep 3, 2018
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Sep 12, 2018

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Feb 9, 2018
Gas Utility Referral
1L
Closed Mar 29, 2018

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Jun 4, 2014
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Jun 9, 2014

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

ACLOSED
Sep 5, 2013
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Sep 9, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Sep 3, 2013
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed Sep 3, 2013

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Sep 1, 2013
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Sep 3, 2013

Please see complaint number

ACLOSED
Sep 1, 2013
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Sep 3, 2013

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Aug 30, 2013
Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)
66
Closed Sep 19, 2013

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Aug 30, 2013
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Oct 13, 2015

Stop work order fully rescinded n

ACLOSED
Aug 30, 2013
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Aug 30, 2013

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

BCLOSED
Aug 30, 2013
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Sep 3, 2013

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
Aug 30, 2013
Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO
31
Closed Sep 3, 2013

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Aug 28, 2013
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Sep 3, 2013

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

ACLOSED
Aug 28, 2013
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Aug 30, 2013

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Aug 26, 2013
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Aug 28, 2013

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Aug 26, 2013
Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)
66
Closed Sep 19, 2013

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Aug 26, 2013
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed Aug 28, 2013

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Aug 26, 2013
Landmark Building – Illegal Work
20
Closed Aug 28, 2013

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Aug 20, 2013
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Aug 26, 2013

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Aug 18, 2013
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Aug 26, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 12, 2013
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Aug 23, 2013

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Jul 30, 2013
Landmark Building – Illegal Work
20
Closed Jul 31, 2013

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
May 19, 2013
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Jun 13, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

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