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89 CROOKE AVENUE

Brooklyn · ZIP 11226 · BIN 3116109 · Flatbush · On record since Nov 14, 2000 · Built 1928

NeighborhoodⓘFlatbush
Among the most complained-about buildings in Flatbush
More complaints than 92% of residential buildings in Flatbush over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
92nd pct
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaint rate has been consistent over time
→ Stable in the last 2 years (12 vs 11 prior 2 yrs)
20100'22'25
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
More serious complaints than most buildings nearby
43 Priority A and B complaints over 26 years — 2.2 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
2.2/yr82nd pct(med. 0.1/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 2000
59
0 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
2
Total Priority Bⓘ
41
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
31%
9 complaints
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed Nov 14, 2000. Latest: Oct 27, 2025.

Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
Complaint log
59total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
Oct 27, 2025

Illegal Conversion Commercial Building/Space to Dwelling Units

1A

BCLOSEDFeb 11, 2026
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Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Oct 17, 2025

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDDec 9, 2025

Ecb violation served

Aug 31, 2025

Illegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings

4A

BCLOSEDSep 22, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jun 10, 2025

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDNov 12, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 26, 2024

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDOct 9, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Sep 26, 2024

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDSep 27, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Sep 18, 2024

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDSep 23, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 16, 2024

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDSep 17, 2024

Please see complaint number

Sep 13, 2024

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDSep 16, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 13, 2024

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDJan 28, 2025

Ecb violation served

Jul 13, 2024

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDJul 15, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 3, 2024

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDJul 3, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 21, 2024

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDMay 22, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 2, 2024

Unlicensed/Illegal Activity

90

CCLOSEDMay 6, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Apr 24, 2024

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDApr 24, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 6, 2024

Wall/Retaining Wall – Bulging/Cracked

54

BCLOSEDMay 23, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Mar 5, 2024

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDMar 5, 2024

Please see complaint number

Feb 29, 2024

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDFeb 29, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 28, 2023

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDFeb 20, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 3, 2023

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDSep 19, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Aug 30, 2023

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDOct 4, 2023

Ecb violation served

Aug 23, 2023

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDOct 4, 2023

Please see complaint number

May 11, 2023

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDJul 3, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 6, 2023

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDApr 21, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 11, 2022

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDOct 4, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 29, 2022

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDJun 14, 2022

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Apr 26, 2022

Wall/Retaining Wall – Bulging/Cracked

54

BCLOSEDMay 5, 2022

Access denied - 2nd attempt

Feb 23, 2022

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDFeb 28, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 5, 2022

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDMar 1, 2022

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

Nov 5, 2019

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDFeb 12, 2020

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Dec 19, 2018

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDJan 25, 2019

Ecb violation served

Dec 18, 2018

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDJan 25, 2019

Please see complaint number

Dec 17, 2018

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDJan 25, 2019

Please see complaint number

Nov 7, 2017

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDNov 14, 2017

Insufficient information/unable to locate address

May 8, 2017

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDAug 14, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 6, 2015

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJun 23, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 1, 2014

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDMar 31, 2015

Ecb violation served

Aug 25, 2014

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDSep 25, 2014

Please see complaint number

Jan 7, 2014

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJan 8, 2014

Please see complaint number

Oct 25, 2013

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJan 16, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 8, 2013

Elevator Not Inspected/Illegal/No Permit

80

DCLOSEDSep 25, 2014

Buildings violation(s) served

Oct 8, 2013

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDOct 10, 2013

Insufficient information/unable to locate address

Sep 2, 2013

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDSep 25, 2014

Please see complaint number

Jul 28, 2013

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDAug 7, 2013

Buildings violation(s) served

Apr 14, 2013

Failure to Retain Water/Improper Drainage (LL103/89)

85

CCLOSEDMay 30, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 11, 2013

Suspended (Hanging) Scaffolds – No Permit/License/Dangerous/Accident

1E

ACLOSEDApr 16, 2013

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Mar 18, 2013

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDAug 7, 2013

Please see complaint number

Mar 18, 2013

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDAug 7, 2013

Please see complaint number

Nov 9, 2012

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDFeb 11, 2013

Buildings violation(s) served

Jan 7, 2012

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJan 20, 2012

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 27, 2025
Illegal Conversion Commercial Building/Space to Dwelling Units
1A
Closed Feb 11, 2026

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Oct 17, 2025
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Dec 9, 2025

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Aug 31, 2025
Illegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings
4A
Closed Sep 22, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

CCLOSED
Jun 10, 2025
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Nov 12, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Sep 26, 2024
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Oct 9, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Sep 26, 2024
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Sep 27, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Sep 18, 2024
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Sep 23, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Sep 16, 2024
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed Sep 17, 2024

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Sep 13, 2024
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Sep 16, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Aug 13, 2024
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Jan 28, 2025

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Jul 13, 2024
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Jul 15, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jul 3, 2024
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Jul 3, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 21, 2024
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed May 22, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
May 2, 2024
Unlicensed/Illegal Activity
90
Closed May 6, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Apr 24, 2024
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Apr 24, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Apr 6, 2024
Wall/Retaining Wall – Bulging/Cracked
54
Closed May 23, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Mar 5, 2024
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Mar 5, 2024

Please see complaint number

ACLOSED
Feb 29, 2024
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed Feb 29, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Nov 28, 2023
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Feb 20, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Sep 3, 2023
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Sep 19, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

CCLOSED
Aug 30, 2023
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Oct 4, 2023

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
Aug 23, 2023
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Oct 4, 2023

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
May 11, 2023
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Jul 3, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Mar 6, 2023
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Apr 21, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Aug 11, 2022
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Oct 4, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 29, 2022
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed Jun 14, 2022

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Apr 26, 2022
Wall/Retaining Wall – Bulging/Cracked
54
Closed May 5, 2022

Access denied - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Feb 23, 2022
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Feb 28, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Jan 5, 2022
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Mar 1, 2022

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

BCLOSED
Nov 5, 2019
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Feb 12, 2020

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

CCLOSED
Dec 19, 2018
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Jan 25, 2019

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
Dec 18, 2018
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Jan 25, 2019

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
Dec 17, 2018
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Jan 25, 2019

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Nov 7, 2017
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Nov 14, 2017

Insufficient information/unable to locate address

BCLOSED
May 8, 2017
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Aug 14, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 6, 2015
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Jun 23, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Dec 1, 2014
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Mar 31, 2015

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Aug 25, 2014
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Sep 25, 2014

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Jan 7, 2014
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Jan 8, 2014

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Oct 25, 2013
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Jan 16, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED
Oct 8, 2013
Elevator Not Inspected/Illegal/No Permit
80
Closed Sep 25, 2014

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Oct 8, 2013
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Oct 10, 2013

Insufficient information/unable to locate address

BCLOSED
Sep 2, 2013
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Sep 25, 2014

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Jul 28, 2013
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Aug 7, 2013

Buildings violation(s) served

CCLOSED
Apr 14, 2013
Failure to Retain Water/Improper Drainage (LL103/89)
85
Closed May 30, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Apr 11, 2013
Suspended (Hanging) Scaffolds – No Permit/License/Dangerous/Accident
1E
Closed Apr 16, 2013

Stop work order fully rescinded n

BCLOSED
Mar 18, 2013
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Aug 7, 2013

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Mar 18, 2013
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Aug 7, 2013

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Nov 9, 2012
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Feb 11, 2013

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Jan 7, 2012
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Jan 20, 2012

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

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