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Brooklyn · ZIP 11226 · BIN 3116560 · Flatbush · On record since Sep 1, 1998 · Built 1931

NeighborhoodⓘFlatbush
About average for Flatbush
More complaints than 65% of residential buildings in Flatbush over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
65th pct
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaints have decreased in recent years
↓ Down 67% in the last 2 years (1 vs 3 prior 2 yrs)
52.50'21'25
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
About as many serious complaints as similar buildings
44 Priority A and B complaints over 28 years — 1.5 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
1.5/yr69th pct(med. 0.1/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 1998
51
0 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
2
Total Priority Bⓘ
42
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
17%
1 complaint
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed Sep 1, 1998. Latest: Apr 8, 2025.

Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
Complaint log
51total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
Apr 8, 2025

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDApr 10, 2025
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No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 6, 2024

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDSep 10, 2024

Ecb violation served

May 22, 2024

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDSep 10, 2024

Please see complaint number

Feb 15, 2022

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDMar 1, 2022

Ecb violation served

Feb 14, 2022

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDFeb 15, 2022

Ecb violation served

Dec 10, 2021

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDSep 10, 2022

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Oct 28, 2020

Work Without Permits Watch List Compliance

6X

BCLOSEDOct 30, 2020

Ecb violation served

Oct 28, 2020

Work Without Permits Watch List Compliance

6X

BCLOSEDOct 30, 2020

Please see complaint number

May 13, 2019

SEP – Professional Certification Compliance Audit

4B

BCLOSEDOct 2, 2020

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Apr 22, 2019

Construction Enforcement Work Order (DOB)

1X

BCLOSEDApr 25, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 4, 2019

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDMar 19, 2019

Ecb violation served

Oct 29, 2018

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDOct 31, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 15, 2018

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDOct 30, 2018

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Apr 13, 2018

SEP – Professional Certification Compliance Audit

4B

BCLOSEDMay 4, 2020

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Dec 7, 2017

Elevator Not Inspected/Illegal/No Permit

80

DCLOSEDDec 19, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 15, 2017

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDNov 21, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 30, 2017

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJul 5, 2017

Ecb violation served

Jun 24, 2017

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJun 28, 2017

Ecb violation served

Sep 11, 2016

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDSep 21, 2016

Ecb violation served

Sep 8, 2016

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDSep 21, 2016

Please see complaint number

Sep 7, 2016

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDSep 21, 2016

Please see complaint number

Jul 2, 2015

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDAug 6, 2015

Ecb violation served

Mar 28, 2015

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJul 8, 2015

Ecb violation served

May 21, 2013

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJan 24, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 20, 2013

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDMay 21, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 19, 2013

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDMay 21, 2013

Please see complaint number

Dec 16, 2012

Elevator Not Inspected/Illegal/No Permit

80

DCLOSEDDec 31, 2012

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 4, 2012

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDDec 31, 2012

Please see complaint number

Nov 29, 2012

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDDec 31, 2012

Please see complaint number

Nov 23, 2012

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDDec 31, 2012

Please see complaint number

Nov 21, 2012

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDDec 31, 2012

Please see complaint number

Nov 20, 2012

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDDec 31, 2012

Please see complaint number

Nov 17, 2012

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDDec 31, 2012

Please see complaint number

Nov 16, 2012

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDDec 31, 2012

Please see complaint number

Nov 16, 2012

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDDec 31, 2012

Please see complaint number

Nov 14, 2012

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDDec 31, 2012

Please see complaint number

May 29, 2012

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDAug 30, 2012

Buildings violation(s) served

May 8, 2012

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDAug 30, 2012

Please see complaint number

Dec 16, 2011

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDJan 6, 2012

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 24, 2011

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDDec 28, 2011

Buildings violation(s) served

Dec 17, 2010

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDOct 18, 2011

Please see complaint number

Dec 15, 2010

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDOct 18, 2011

Buildings violation(s) served

Jul 12, 2010

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDAug 13, 2010

Buildings violation(s) served

Jul 10, 2010

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDSep 30, 2010

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 3, 2010

Elevator: Danger Condition/Shaft Open/Unguarded

62

ACLOSEDJul 6, 2010

Buildings violation(s) served

Jul 2, 2010

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDAug 3, 2010

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 11, 2010

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDMar 5, 2010

Insufficient information/unable to locate address

Oct 1, 2004

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDNov 12, 2004

Buildings violation(s) served

May 9, 2002

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDMay 29, 2002

Buildings violation(s) served

Jun 10, 1999

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJun 25, 1999

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Apr 8, 2025
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Apr 10, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Jun 6, 2024
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Sep 10, 2024

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
May 22, 2024
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Sep 10, 2024

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
Feb 15, 2022
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Mar 1, 2022

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
Feb 14, 2022
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Feb 15, 2022

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Dec 10, 2021
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Sep 10, 2022

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Oct 28, 2020
Work Without Permits Watch List Compliance
6X
Closed Oct 30, 2020

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Oct 28, 2020
Work Without Permits Watch List Compliance
6X
Closed Oct 30, 2020

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
May 13, 2019
SEP – Professional Certification Compliance Audit
4B
Closed Oct 2, 2020

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Apr 22, 2019
Construction Enforcement Work Order (DOB)
1X
Closed Apr 25, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Feb 4, 2019
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Mar 19, 2019

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Oct 29, 2018
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Oct 31, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 15, 2018
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Oct 30, 2018

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

BCLOSED
Apr 13, 2018
SEP – Professional Certification Compliance Audit
4B
Closed May 4, 2020

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

DCLOSED
Dec 7, 2017
Elevator Not Inspected/Illegal/No Permit
80
Closed Dec 19, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Nov 15, 2017
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Nov 21, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jun 30, 2017
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Jul 5, 2017

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Jun 24, 2017
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Jun 28, 2017

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Sep 11, 2016
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Sep 21, 2016

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Sep 8, 2016
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Sep 21, 2016

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Sep 7, 2016
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Sep 21, 2016

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Jul 2, 2015
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Aug 6, 2015

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Mar 28, 2015
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Jul 8, 2015

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
May 21, 2013
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Jan 24, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 20, 2013
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed May 21, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 19, 2013
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed May 21, 2013

Please see complaint number

DCLOSED
Dec 16, 2012
Elevator Not Inspected/Illegal/No Permit
80
Closed Dec 31, 2012

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Dec 4, 2012
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Dec 31, 2012

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Nov 29, 2012
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Dec 31, 2012

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Nov 23, 2012
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Dec 31, 2012

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Nov 21, 2012
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Dec 31, 2012

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Nov 20, 2012
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Dec 31, 2012

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Nov 17, 2012
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Dec 31, 2012

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Nov 16, 2012
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Dec 31, 2012

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Nov 16, 2012
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Dec 31, 2012

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Nov 14, 2012
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Dec 31, 2012

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
May 29, 2012
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Aug 30, 2012

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
May 8, 2012
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Aug 30, 2012

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Dec 16, 2011
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Jan 6, 2012

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Nov 24, 2011
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Dec 28, 2011

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Dec 17, 2010
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Oct 18, 2011

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Dec 15, 2010
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Oct 18, 2011

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Jul 12, 2010
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Aug 13, 2010

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Jul 10, 2010
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Sep 30, 2010

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jul 3, 2010
Elevator: Danger Condition/Shaft Open/Unguarded
62
Closed Jul 6, 2010

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Jul 2, 2010
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Aug 3, 2010

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Feb 11, 2010
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Mar 5, 2010

Insufficient information/unable to locate address

BCLOSED
Oct 1, 2004
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Nov 12, 2004

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
May 9, 2002
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed May 29, 2002

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Jun 10, 1999
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Jun 25, 1999

Buildings violation(s) served

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