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261 LENOX ROAD

Brooklyn · ZIP 11226 · BIN 3116276 · East Flatbush-Erasmus · On record since Jun 16, 1989 · Built 1956

NeighborhoodⓘEast Flatbush-Erasmus
About average for East Flatbush-Erasmus
More complaints than 44% of residential buildings in East Flatbush-Erasmus over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
44th pct
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaint rate has been consistent over time
↓ Down 40% in the last 2 years (3 vs 5 prior 2 yrs)
1050'21'26
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
About as many serious complaints as similar buildings
31 Priority A and B complaints over 37 years — 0.4 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
0.4/yr43rd pct(med. 0.1/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 1989
50
1 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
5
Total Priority Bⓘ
26
1 active
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
0%
0 complaints
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed Jun 16, 1989. Latest: Apr 10, 2026.

Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
Complaint log
50total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
Apr 10, 2026

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDApr 17, 2026
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No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 30, 2026

Fence – None/Inadequate/Illegal

15

BACTIVE——
Jul 31, 2025

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDJan 7, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 10, 2024

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDOct 7, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 31, 2024

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDMar 13, 2024

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Sep 15, 2023

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDNov 21, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 23, 2022

Debris – Excessive

09

BCLOSEDDec 29, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 13, 2022

Plumbing: Defective/Leaking/Not Maintained

94

CCLOSEDJul 21, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 13, 2022

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDJul 22, 2022

Ecb violation served

Aug 30, 2021

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDNov 8, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 16, 2021

Building – Vacant, Open and Unguarded

29

CCLOSEDJul 19, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 30, 2021

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDAug 30, 2021

Please see complaint number

May 21, 2021

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDMay 26, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 29, 2021

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDMay 7, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 6, 2021

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDMay 4, 2021

Please see complaint number

Apr 5, 2021

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDMay 4, 2021

Please see complaint number

Mar 30, 2021

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDMay 4, 2021

Please see complaint number

Mar 19, 2021

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDMay 4, 2021

Please see complaint number

Dec 16, 2020

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDDec 16, 2020

Ecb violation served

Nov 2, 2020

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDNov 6, 2020

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

May 27, 2020

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDMay 27, 2020

Ecb violation served

May 14, 2020

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDMay 26, 2020

Ecb violation served

Mar 20, 2017

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDJun 13, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 6, 2016

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDJun 10, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 26, 2013

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDOct 7, 2014

Buildings violation(s) served

Dec 14, 2009

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDAug 4, 2010

Buildings violation(s) served

Jul 4, 2009

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDDec 8, 2009

Buildings violation(s) served

Jun 9, 2009

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJul 7, 2009

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 9, 2009

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDFeb 10, 2009

Ecb violation served

Sep 9, 2008

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDSep 9, 2008

Ecb & buildings violations served

Jun 5, 2007

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJul 24, 2007

Previously inspected complaint - pre-bis complaint number

May 24, 2007

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJun 19, 2007

Buildings violation(s) served

Nov 7, 2006

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDNov 22, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 5, 2006

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDNov 6, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 7, 2006

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDOct 19, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 27, 2006

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDSep 12, 2006

Buildings violation(s) served

Jul 26, 2006

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDOct 19, 2006

Please see complaint number

Feb 9, 2006

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDMar 8, 2006

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Aug 11, 2005

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDSep 12, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 18, 2004

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJul 12, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 27, 2004

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDMay 17, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 15, 1999

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDDec 2, 1999

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 9, 1997

Elevator: Danger Condition/Shaft Open/Unguarded

62

ACLOSEDDec 31, 1997

Buildings violation(s) served

Jun 13, 1996

Elevator: Danger Condition/Shaft Open/Unguarded

62

ACLOSEDAug 23, 2000

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Jun 12, 1996

Structural Stability Affected

43

ACLOSEDOct 17, 2005

Please see complaint number

Jul 2, 1993

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDAug 9, 1993

Buildings violation(s) served

May 19, 1993

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJul 2, 1993

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 17, 1990

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDDec 10, 1991

Buildings violation(s) served

Aug 7, 1989

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDAug 28, 1989

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

Jun 16, 1989

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJul 31, 1989

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Apr 10, 2026
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Apr 17, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BACTIVE
Mar 30, 2026
Fence – None/Inadequate/Illegal
15
CCLOSED
Jul 31, 2025
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Jan 7, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Jul 10, 2024
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Oct 7, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Jan 31, 2024
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Mar 13, 2024

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

CCLOSED
Sep 15, 2023
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Nov 21, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Dec 23, 2022
Debris – Excessive
09
Closed Dec 29, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Jul 13, 2022
Plumbing: Defective/Leaking/Not Maintained
94
Closed Jul 21, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Jul 13, 2022
Failure to Maintain
73
Closed Jul 22, 2022

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
Aug 30, 2021
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Nov 8, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Jul 16, 2021
Building – Vacant, Open and Unguarded
29
Closed Jul 19, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Jun 30, 2021
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Aug 30, 2021

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
May 21, 2021
Failure to Maintain
73
Closed May 26, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Apr 29, 2021
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed May 7, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Apr 6, 2021
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed May 4, 2021

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
Apr 5, 2021
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed May 4, 2021

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
Mar 30, 2021
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed May 4, 2021

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
Mar 19, 2021
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed May 4, 2021

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
Dec 16, 2020
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Dec 16, 2020

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Nov 2, 2020
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Nov 6, 2020

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

CCLOSED
May 27, 2020
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed May 27, 2020

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
May 14, 2020
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed May 26, 2020

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Mar 20, 2017
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Jun 13, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jun 6, 2016
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Jun 10, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Apr 26, 2013
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Oct 7, 2014

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Dec 14, 2009
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Aug 4, 2010

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Jul 4, 2009
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Dec 8, 2009

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Jun 9, 2009
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Jul 7, 2009

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Feb 9, 2009
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Feb 10, 2009

Ecb violation served

ACLOSED
Sep 9, 2008
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Sep 9, 2008

Ecb & buildings violations served

BCLOSED
Jun 5, 2007
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Jul 24, 2007

Previously inspected complaint - pre-bis complaint number

BCLOSED
May 24, 2007
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Jun 19, 2007

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Nov 7, 2006
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Nov 22, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 5, 2006
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Nov 6, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Sep 7, 2006
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Oct 19, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 27, 2006
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Sep 12, 2006

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Jul 26, 2006
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Oct 19, 2006

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Feb 9, 2006
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Mar 8, 2006

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Aug 11, 2005
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Sep 12, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jun 18, 2004
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Jul 12, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 27, 2004
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed May 17, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Nov 15, 1999
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Dec 2, 1999

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Dec 9, 1997
Elevator: Danger Condition/Shaft Open/Unguarded
62
Closed Dec 31, 1997

Buildings violation(s) served

ACLOSED
Jun 13, 1996
Elevator: Danger Condition/Shaft Open/Unguarded
62
Closed Aug 23, 2000

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

ACLOSED
Jun 12, 1996
Structural Stability Affected
43
Closed Oct 17, 2005

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Jul 2, 1993
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Aug 9, 1993

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
May 19, 1993
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Jul 2, 1993

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Sep 17, 1990
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Dec 10, 1991

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Aug 7, 1989
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Aug 28, 1989

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

BCLOSED
Jun 16, 1989
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Jul 31, 1989

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection