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50 VERMONT STREET

Brooklyn · ZIP 11207 · BIN 3080594 · Cypress Hills · On record since Jan 27, 1989 · Built 1917

NeighborhoodⓘCypress Hills
Among the most complained-about buildings in Cypress Hills
More complaints than 98% of residential buildings in Cypress Hills over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
98th pct
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaints have increased in the last 2 years
↑ Up 2400% in the last 2 years (25 vs 1 prior 2 yrs)
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Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
More serious complaints than most buildings nearby
42 Priority A and B complaints over 38 years — 2.3 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
2.3/yr86th pct(med. 0.1/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 1989
51
0 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
11
Total Priority Bⓘ
31
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
46%
12 complaints
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed Jan 27, 1989. Latest: Jun 26, 2026.

Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
Complaint log
51total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
Jun 26, 2026

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDJun 29, 2026
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Ecb violation served

Nov 3, 2025

7R

7R

CLOSEDNov 12, 2025

Ecb violation served

May 24, 2025

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDMay 29, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 10, 2025

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDAug 5, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 10, 2025

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDOct 10, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

May 5, 2025

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDMay 5, 2025

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

May 5, 2025

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDMay 6, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Apr 28, 2025

Illegal Conversion Commercial Building/Space to Dwelling Units

1A

BCLOSEDJun 3, 2025

Access denied - 2nd attempt

Apr 28, 2025

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDApr 28, 2025

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Apr 24, 2025

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDApr 24, 2025

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Apr 24, 2025

Illegal Conversion Commercial Building/Space to Dwelling Units

1A

BCLOSEDJun 17, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Apr 10, 2025

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDApr 11, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Apr 10, 2025

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDApr 11, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Mar 27, 2025

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDMar 28, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Mar 17, 2025

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDMar 18, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Mar 11, 2025

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDMar 13, 2025

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Mar 10, 2025

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDApr 26, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Mar 10, 2025

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDMar 10, 2025

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Mar 10, 2025

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDMar 12, 2025

Ecb violation served

Feb 12, 2025

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDFeb 12, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 12, 2025

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDFeb 12, 2025

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Feb 10, 2025

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDFeb 11, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Feb 10, 2025

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDFeb 10, 2025

Ecb violation served

Feb 10, 2025

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDMar 29, 2025

Access denied - 2nd attempt

Jan 15, 2025

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDJan 16, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Apr 7, 2024

Storefront or Business Sign/Awning/Marquee/Canopy – Illegal

49

CCLOSEDApr 12, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 10, 2017

Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper

53

DCLOSEDNov 19, 2018

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jul 25, 2016

Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper

53

DCLOSEDAug 12, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 30, 2015

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDNov 6, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 24, 2015

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDApr 28, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 29, 2015

Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper

53

DCLOSEDNov 6, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 19, 2015

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDMar 21, 2015

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Mar 19, 2015

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDMar 24, 2015

Please see complaint number

Mar 17, 2015

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDMar 24, 2015

Please see complaint number

Mar 17, 2015

Adjacent Buildings – Not Protected

03

ACLOSEDMar 19, 2015

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Mar 7, 2015

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDMar 24, 2015

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Mar 7, 2015

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDMar 15, 2015

Stop work order violation served for non-compliant after hours work

Oct 30, 2014

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDOct 31, 2014

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Oct 30, 2014

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDJan 21, 2015

Ecb violation served

Oct 1, 2013

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDJul 24, 2014

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jun 11, 2010

SEP – Professional Certification Compliance Audit

4B

BCLOSEDJun 21, 2010

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 6, 2010

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDFeb 8, 2010

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 23, 2009

SEP – Professional Certification Compliance Audit

4B

BCLOSEDJun 11, 2010

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Aug 24, 2009

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDAug 28, 2009

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 7, 2009

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDMay 13, 2009

Ecb & buildings violations served

Feb 26, 2008

Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper

53

DCLOSEDFeb 26, 2008

Buildings violation(s) served

Feb 26, 2008

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDFeb 26, 2008

Buildings violation(s) served

Sep 27, 2007

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDOct 1, 2007

Ecb & buildings violations served

Sep 24, 2005

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDOct 24, 2005

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Sep 2, 2005

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDSep 22, 2005

Buildings violation(s) served

ACLOSED
Jun 26, 2026
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed Jun 29, 2026

Ecb violation served

CLOSED
Nov 3, 2025
7R
7R
Closed Nov 12, 2025

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
May 24, 2025
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed May 29, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
May 10, 2025
Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO
31
Closed Aug 5, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 10, 2025
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed Oct 10, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

ACLOSED
May 5, 2025
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed May 5, 2025

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

BCLOSED
May 5, 2025
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed May 6, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Apr 28, 2025
Illegal Conversion Commercial Building/Space to Dwelling Units
1A
Closed Jun 3, 2025

Access denied - 2nd attempt

ACLOSED
Apr 28, 2025
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Apr 28, 2025

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

ACLOSED
Apr 24, 2025
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Apr 24, 2025

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

BCLOSED
Apr 24, 2025
Illegal Conversion Commercial Building/Space to Dwelling Units
1A
Closed Jun 17, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Apr 10, 2025
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Apr 11, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Apr 10, 2025
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Apr 11, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Mar 27, 2025
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Mar 28, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Mar 17, 2025
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Mar 18, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

ACLOSED
Mar 11, 2025
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Mar 13, 2025

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

BCLOSED
Mar 10, 2025
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Apr 26, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

ACLOSED
Mar 10, 2025
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Mar 10, 2025

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

BCLOSED
Mar 10, 2025
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Mar 12, 2025

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Feb 12, 2025
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Feb 12, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Feb 12, 2025
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Feb 12, 2025

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

BCLOSED
Feb 10, 2025
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Feb 11, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Feb 10, 2025
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Feb 10, 2025

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Feb 10, 2025
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Mar 29, 2025

Access denied - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Jan 15, 2025
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Jan 16, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

CCLOSED
Apr 7, 2024
Storefront or Business Sign/Awning/Marquee/Canopy – Illegal
49
Closed Apr 12, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED
Aug 10, 2017
Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper
53
Closed Nov 19, 2018

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

DCLOSED
Jul 25, 2016
Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper
53
Closed Aug 12, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Apr 30, 2015
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed Nov 6, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Apr 24, 2015
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Apr 28, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED
Mar 29, 2015
Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper
53
Closed Nov 6, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Mar 19, 2015
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Mar 21, 2015

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Mar 19, 2015
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Mar 24, 2015

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Mar 17, 2015
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Mar 24, 2015

Please see complaint number

ACLOSED
Mar 17, 2015
Adjacent Buildings – Not Protected
03
Closed Mar 19, 2015

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Mar 7, 2015
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Mar 24, 2015

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

BCLOSED
Mar 7, 2015
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Mar 15, 2015

Stop work order violation served for non-compliant after hours work

BCLOSED
Oct 30, 2014
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed Oct 31, 2014

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

BCLOSED
Oct 30, 2014
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed Jan 21, 2015

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
Oct 1, 2013
Failure to Maintain
73
Closed Jul 24, 2014

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Jun 11, 2010
SEP – Professional Certification Compliance Audit
4B
Closed Jun 21, 2010

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Feb 6, 2010
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Feb 8, 2010

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Nov 23, 2009
SEP – Professional Certification Compliance Audit
4B
Closed Jun 11, 2010

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Aug 24, 2009
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed Aug 28, 2009

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 7, 2009
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed May 13, 2009

Ecb & buildings violations served

DCLOSED
Feb 26, 2008
Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper
53
Closed Feb 26, 2008

Buildings violation(s) served

CCLOSED
Feb 26, 2008
Failure to Maintain
73
Closed Feb 26, 2008

Buildings violation(s) served

ACLOSED
Sep 27, 2007
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Oct 1, 2007

Ecb & buildings violations served

BCLOSED
Sep 24, 2005
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Oct 24, 2005

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Sep 2, 2005
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Sep 22, 2005

Buildings violation(s) served

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