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Brooklyn · ZIP 11249 · BIN 3062291 · Williamsburg · On record since Feb 6, 1995 · Built 1910

NeighborhoodⓘWilliamsburg

Among the most complained-about buildings in Williamsburg

More complaints than 97% of residential buildings in Williamsburg over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.

Activity TrendsLast 5 years

Complaints have increased in the last 2 years

↑ Up 32% in the last 2 years (54 vs 41 prior 2 yrs)

Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years

Among the highest rates of serious complaints nearby

248 Priority A and B complaints over 31 years — 23.2 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.

Department of Buildings Complaints

Total complaints since 1995

323

4 active

Total Priority Aⓘ

135

Total Priority Bⓘ

113

2 active

No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ

13%

14 complaints

Complaints over time

First filed Feb 6, 1995. Latest: Jul 20, 2026.

Top complaint types

A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor

Complaint log

323total

Active only All

Date

Complaint type

Priority

Status

Closed

Outcome

Nov 6, 2017

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

A

CLOSED

Nov 6, 2017

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ACLOSED

Nov 6, 2017

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

Closed Nov 6, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Dec 30, 2015

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

Closed Feb 4, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED

Jul 13, 2014

Curb Cut/Driveway/Carport – Illegal

35

Closed Jan 16, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Jul 22, 2013

Debris – Excessive

09

Closed Oct 9, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Jul 18, 2013

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

Closed Jul 20, 2013

Full stop work order served f

BCLOSED

Jul 18, 2013

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

Closed Jul 20, 2013

Full stop work order served f

BCLOSED

Jul 18, 2013

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

Closed Jul 20, 2013

Full stop work order served f

BCLOSED

Jul 18, 2013

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

Closed Jul 20, 2013

Full stop work order served f

ACLOSED

Dec 9, 2011

Demolition – Unsafe/Illegal/Mechanical Demo

12

Closed Dec 9, 2011

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Jun 9, 2010

Illegal Conversion

45

Closed Aug 3, 2010

Ecb violation served

ACLOSED

Sep 8, 2008

Demolition – Unsafe/Illegal/Mechanical Demo

12

Closed Oct 2, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED

May 17, 2006

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

Closed May 19, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED

May 11, 2006

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

Closed May 11, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED

May 3, 2006

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

Closed May 16, 2006

Ecb & buildings violations served

CCLOSED

Feb 7, 2005

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

Closed Feb 7, 2005

Buildings violation(s) served

CCLOSED

Feb 7, 2005

Failure to Maintain

73

Closed Feb 7, 2005

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED

Mar 24, 2004

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

71

Closed Apr 5, 2004

Ecb & buildings violations served

CCLOSED

Mar 24, 2004

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

Closed Apr 5, 2004

Ecb & buildings violations served

BCLOSED

Aug 1, 2000

Illegal Conversion

45

Closed Aug 11, 2000

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

CCLOSED

Jul 25, 2000

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

Closed Dec 5, 2000

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED

Apr 2, 1999

Illegal Conversion

45

Closed Aug 17, 1999

Ecb & buildings violations served

BCLOSED

Apr 17, 1995

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

66

Closed Jul 30, 2003

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED

Feb 6, 1995

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

66

Closed Apr 10, 1995

Buildings violation(s) prepared & attempt to serve will be made