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280 EAST 21 STREET

Brooklyn · ZIP 11226 · BIN 3117147 · Flatbush · On record since Jul 23, 1990 · Built 1924

NeighborhoodⓘFlatbush
Among the most complained-about buildings in Flatbush
More complaints than 94% of residential buildings in Flatbush over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
94th pct
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaints have decreased in recent years
↓ Down 84% in the last 2 years (7 vs 43 prior 2 yrs)
50250'21'26
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
More serious complaints than most buildings nearby
62 Priority A and B complaints over 36 years — 3.3 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
3.3/yr85th pct(med. 0.1/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 1990
105
2 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
10
Total Priority Bⓘ
52
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
13%
9 complaints
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed Jul 23, 1990. Latest: Jun 4, 2026.

Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
Complaint log
105total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
Jun 14, 1999

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDOct 27, 1999
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Buildings violation(s) served

Apr 15, 1999

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDOct 27, 1999

Buildings violation(s) served

Feb 4, 1991

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDFeb 21, 1991

Buildings violation(s) served

Jan 31, 1991

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDSep 18, 1991

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 23, 1990

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDSep 18, 1991

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jun 14, 1999
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Oct 27, 1999

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Apr 15, 1999
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Oct 27, 1999

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Feb 4, 1991
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Feb 21, 1991

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Jan 31, 1991
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Sep 18, 1991

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jul 23, 1990
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Sep 18, 1991

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

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