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Brooklyn · ZIP 11225 · BIN 3114670 · Prospect Lefferts Gardens-Wingate · On record since May 14, 1997 · Built 1926

NeighborhoodⓘProspect Lefferts Gard…
Worse than most buildings in Prospect Lefferts Gardens-Wingate
More complaints than 85% of residential buildings in Prospect Lefferts Gardens-Wingate over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
85th pct
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaints have increased in the last 2 years
↑ Up 108% in the last 2 years (27 vs 13 prior 2 yrs)
20100'21'26
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
About as many serious complaints as similar buildings
40 Priority A and B complaints over 29 years — 2.6 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
2.6/yr64th pct(med. 0.1/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 1997
64
1 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
4
Total Priority Bⓘ
36
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
2%
1 complaint
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed May 14, 1997. Latest: May 14, 2026.

Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
Complaint log
64total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
May 14, 2026

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

23

BCLOSEDMay 15, 2026
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No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 4, 2026

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CACTIVE——
Apr 3, 2026

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

23

BCLOSEDApr 3, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 1, 2026

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

23

BCLOSEDFeb 2, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 20, 2026

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

23

BCLOSEDJan 20, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 6, 2025

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

23

BCLOSEDDec 9, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 3, 2025

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDMar 24, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 11, 2025

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

23

BCLOSEDNov 12, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 3, 2025

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

23

BCLOSEDNov 6, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 3, 2025

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

23

BCLOSEDNov 6, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 29, 2025

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

23

BCLOSEDSep 30, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 28, 2025

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

23

BCLOSEDSep 4, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 10, 2025

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDNov 21, 2025

Ecb violation served

Jul 12, 2025

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

23

BCLOSEDJul 14, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 16, 2025

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDJul 21, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 21, 2025

Wall/Retaining Wall – Bulging/Cracked

54

BCLOSEDApr 30, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 21, 2025

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

23

BCLOSEDMar 24, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 19, 2025

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

23

BCLOSEDMar 19, 2025

Ecb violation served

Feb 28, 2025

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDJun 3, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 14, 2025

Local Law 188/17 Compliance Inspections – Active Jobs

7K

DCLOSEDFeb 6, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 31, 2024

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDMay 5, 2025

Ecb violation served

Sep 25, 2024

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDDec 19, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 27, 2024

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

23

BCLOSEDAug 29, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 26, 2024

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

23

BCLOSEDAug 29, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 22, 2024

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

23

BCLOSEDAug 26, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 8, 2024

Posted Notice or Order Removed/Tampered With

2A

BCLOSEDAug 9, 2024

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Jul 24, 2024

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

23

BCLOSEDJul 24, 2024

Ecb violation served

May 1, 2024

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDMay 3, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Apr 30, 2024

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDAug 29, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 29, 2024

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDApr 30, 2024

Please see complaint number

Apr 5, 2024

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDApr 6, 2024

Buildings violation(s) served

Jan 19, 2024

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDFeb 23, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 4, 2023

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

23

BCLOSEDNov 15, 2023

Please see complaint number

Oct 8, 2023

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

23

BCLOSEDOct 13, 2023

Ecb violation served

Jul 6, 2023

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDAug 10, 2023

Ecb violation served

Jul 3, 2023

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDAug 10, 2023

Please see complaint number

Jul 1, 2023

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDAug 10, 2023

Please see complaint number

Dec 16, 2022

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDJan 9, 2023

Please see complaint number

Dec 2, 2022

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDJan 9, 2023

Please see complaint number

Nov 18, 2022

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDDec 29, 2022

Ecb violation served

Sep 8, 2022

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDNov 4, 2022

Ecb violation served

Mar 23, 2022

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDApr 12, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 19, 2022

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDJan 21, 2022

Ecb violation served

Dec 26, 2021

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDJan 7, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 20, 2021

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDDec 3, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 6, 2021

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDNov 29, 2021

Please see complaint number

Jul 12, 2021

Tenant Safety Inspection

6V

CCLOSEDJul 15, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 24, 2021

Tenant Safety Inspection

6V

CCLOSEDMay 24, 2021

Compliance inspection performed

Nov 13, 2020

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDDec 30, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 16, 2018

Enforcement Work Order (DOB)

1Y

DCLOSEDApr 24, 2018

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
May 14, 2026
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed May 15, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CACTIVE
Apr 4, 2026
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
BCLOSED
Apr 3, 2026
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Apr 3, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Feb 1, 2026
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Feb 2, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jan 20, 2026
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Jan 20, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Dec 6, 2025
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Dec 9, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Dec 3, 2025
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Mar 24, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Nov 11, 2025
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Nov 12, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Nov 3, 2025
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Nov 6, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Nov 3, 2025
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Nov 6, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Sep 29, 2025
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Sep 30, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 28, 2025
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Sep 4, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Aug 10, 2025
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Nov 21, 2025

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Jul 12, 2025
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Jul 14, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Jun 16, 2025
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Jul 21, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 21, 2025
Wall/Retaining Wall – Bulging/Cracked
54
Closed Apr 30, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 21, 2025
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Mar 24, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 19, 2025
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Mar 19, 2025

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Feb 28, 2025
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Jun 3, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED
Jan 14, 2025
Local Law 188/17 Compliance Inspections – Active Jobs
7K
Closed Feb 6, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Dec 31, 2024
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed May 5, 2025

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
Sep 25, 2024
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Dec 19, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 27, 2024
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Aug 29, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 26, 2024
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Aug 29, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 22, 2024
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Aug 26, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 8, 2024
Posted Notice or Order Removed/Tampered With
2A
Closed Aug 9, 2024

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

BCLOSED
Jul 24, 2024
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Jul 24, 2024

Ecb violation served

ACLOSED
May 1, 2024
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed May 3, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

CCLOSED
Apr 30, 2024
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Aug 29, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Apr 29, 2024
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Apr 30, 2024

Please see complaint number

ACLOSED
Apr 5, 2024
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Apr 6, 2024

Buildings violation(s) served

CCLOSED
Jan 19, 2024
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Feb 23, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Nov 4, 2023
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Nov 15, 2023

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Oct 8, 2023
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Oct 13, 2023

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
Jul 6, 2023
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Aug 10, 2023

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
Jul 3, 2023
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Aug 10, 2023

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
Jul 1, 2023
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Aug 10, 2023

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
Dec 16, 2022
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Jan 9, 2023

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
Dec 2, 2022
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Jan 9, 2023

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
Nov 18, 2022
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Dec 29, 2022

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
Sep 8, 2022
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Nov 4, 2022

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
Mar 23, 2022
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Apr 12, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jan 19, 2022
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Jan 21, 2022

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
Dec 26, 2021
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Jan 7, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Sep 20, 2021
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Dec 3, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Sep 6, 2021
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Nov 29, 2021

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
Jul 12, 2021
Tenant Safety Inspection
6V
Closed Jul 15, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
May 24, 2021
Tenant Safety Inspection
6V
Closed May 24, 2021

Compliance inspection performed

CCLOSED
Nov 13, 2020
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Dec 30, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED
Mar 16, 2018
Enforcement Work Order (DOB)
1Y
Closed Apr 24, 2018

Ecb violation served

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