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531 EAST 22 STREET

Brooklyn · ZIP 11226 · BIN 3120284 · Flatbush · On record since Jul 14, 1998 · Built 1934

NeighborhoodⓘFlatbush
Worse than most buildings in Flatbush
More complaints than 87% of residential buildings in Flatbush over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
87th 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)
52.50'21'26
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
More serious complaints than most buildings nearby
50 Priority A and B complaints over 28 years — 3.4 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
3.4/yr89th pct(med. 0.1/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 1998
61
1 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
5
Total Priority Bⓘ
45
1 active
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
22%
2 complaints
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed Jul 14, 1998. Latest: Jan 30, 2026.

Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
Complaint log
61total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
Jan 30, 2026

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDFeb 20, 2026
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Ecb violation served

Oct 6, 2025

Illegal Conversion

45

BACTIVEDec 10, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 1st attempt

Oct 29, 2024

Curb Cut/Driveway/Carport – Illegal

35

DCLOSEDMay 1, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 30, 2023

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDMar 11, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 21, 2023

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDNov 3, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 5, 2023

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDSep 19, 2023

Ecb violation served

May 10, 2023

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDMay 10, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 21, 2022

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDAug 25, 2022

Ecb violation served

Nov 3, 2021

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDNov 3, 2021

Ecb violation served

Nov 1, 2021

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDApr 15, 2022

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Aug 17, 2020

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDDec 11, 2020

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jul 22, 2020

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDSep 21, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 22, 2019

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDApr 28, 2020

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Nov 3, 2019

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDNov 4, 2019

Ecb violation served

Jun 22, 2019

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDDec 30, 2019

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Apr 19, 2019

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDOct 17, 2019

Access denied - 2nd attempt

Dec 13, 2018

Illegal Activity

5H

BCLOSEDDec 17, 2018

Ecb violation served

Dec 13, 2018

Illegal Activity

5H

BCLOSEDDec 17, 2018

Ecb violation served

Dec 13, 2018

Illegal Activity

5H

BCLOSEDDec 18, 2018

Ecb violation served

Dec 13, 2018

Illegal Activity

5H

BCLOSEDDec 18, 2018

Ecb violation served

Dec 7, 2018

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDDec 11, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 29, 2018

Plumbing Enforcement Work Order (DOB)

1W

BCLOSEDNov 30, 2018

Ecb violation served

Nov 28, 2018

Electrical Enforcement Work Order (DOB)

1V

BCLOSEDNov 29, 2018

Ecb violation served

Nov 1, 2018

Gas Utility Referral

1L

BCLOSEDNov 5, 2018

Ecb violation served

Nov 1, 2018

Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)

66

BCLOSEDNov 2, 2018

Ecb violation served

Aug 31, 2018

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDSep 7, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 28, 2018

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDOct 15, 2018

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Aug 21, 2018

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDSep 14, 2018

Insufficient information/unable to locate address

Jul 13, 2018

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDSep 10, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 10, 2018

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDJul 10, 2018

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

May 16, 2018

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDMay 16, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 10, 2018

Enforcement Work Order (DOB)

1Y

DCLOSEDJun 29, 2018

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Apr 9, 2018

Debris – Excessive

09

BCLOSEDApr 16, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 3, 2017

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJan 29, 2018

Access denied - 2nd attempt

Aug 17, 2017

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDAug 18, 2017

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Jun 13, 2017

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJun 13, 2017

Please see complaint number

May 24, 2017

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJun 13, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 15, 2017

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDApr 18, 2017

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Mar 29, 2017

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDMar 30, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 11, 2017

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDMar 15, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 1, 2017

Debris – Excessive

09

BCLOSEDMay 15, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 28, 2016

Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)

66

BCLOSEDFeb 2, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 14, 2016

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDSep 21, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 11, 2016

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDAug 31, 2016

Ecb violation served

Jul 1, 2011

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDNov 18, 2011

Buildings violation(s) served

Jan 18, 2011

Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Plumbing Work In-Progress

76

ACLOSEDFeb 3, 2011

Ecb violation served

Jan 18, 2011

Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Electrical Work in Progress

3A

BCLOSEDFeb 8, 2011

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 18, 2011

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDFeb 16, 2011

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 20, 2010

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDAug 23, 2010

Buildings violation(s) served

Oct 27, 2008

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDFeb 25, 2009

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Jan 30, 2026
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Feb 20, 2026

Ecb violation served

BACTIVE
Oct 6, 2025
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Dec 10, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 1st attempt

DCLOSED
Oct 29, 2024
Curb Cut/Driveway/Carport – Illegal
35
Closed May 1, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Dec 30, 2023
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Mar 11, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Sep 21, 2023
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Nov 3, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Aug 5, 2023
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Sep 19, 2023

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
May 10, 2023
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed May 10, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Jun 21, 2022
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Aug 25, 2022

Ecb violation served

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

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Nov 1, 2021
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Apr 15, 2022

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Aug 17, 2020
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Dec 11, 2020

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

CCLOSED
Jul 22, 2020
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Sep 21, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Nov 22, 2019
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Apr 28, 2020

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

CCLOSED
Nov 3, 2019
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Nov 4, 2019

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Jun 22, 2019
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Dec 30, 2019

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Apr 19, 2019
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Oct 17, 2019

Access denied - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Dec 13, 2018
Illegal Activity
5H
Closed Dec 17, 2018

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Dec 13, 2018
Illegal Activity
5H
Closed Dec 17, 2018

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Dec 13, 2018
Illegal Activity
5H
Closed Dec 18, 2018

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Dec 13, 2018
Illegal Activity
5H
Closed Dec 18, 2018

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Dec 7, 2018
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Dec 11, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Nov 29, 2018
Plumbing Enforcement Work Order (DOB)
1W
Closed Nov 30, 2018

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Nov 28, 2018
Electrical Enforcement Work Order (DOB)
1V
Closed Nov 29, 2018

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Nov 1, 2018
Gas Utility Referral
1L
Closed Nov 5, 2018

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Nov 1, 2018
Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)
66
Closed Nov 2, 2018

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Aug 31, 2018
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Sep 7, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 28, 2018
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Oct 15, 2018

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Aug 21, 2018
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Sep 14, 2018

Insufficient information/unable to locate address

BCLOSED
Jul 13, 2018
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Sep 10, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jul 10, 2018
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Jul 10, 2018

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

ACLOSED
May 16, 2018
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed May 16, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED
May 10, 2018
Enforcement Work Order (DOB)
1Y
Closed Jun 29, 2018

Stop work order fully rescinded n

BCLOSED
Apr 9, 2018
Debris – Excessive
09
Closed Apr 16, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Dec 3, 2017
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Jan 29, 2018

Access denied - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Aug 17, 2017
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Aug 18, 2017

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

BCLOSED
Jun 13, 2017
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Jun 13, 2017

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
May 24, 2017
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Jun 13, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Apr 15, 2017
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Apr 18, 2017

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

BCLOSED
Mar 29, 2017
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Mar 30, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 11, 2017
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Mar 15, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 1, 2017
Debris – Excessive
09
Closed May 15, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Dec 28, 2016
Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)
66
Closed Feb 2, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Sep 14, 2016
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Sep 21, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 11, 2016
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Aug 31, 2016

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Jul 1, 2011
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Nov 18, 2011

Buildings violation(s) served

ACLOSED
Jan 18, 2011
Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Plumbing Work In-Progress
76
Closed Feb 3, 2011

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Jan 18, 2011
Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Electrical Work in Progress
3A
Closed Feb 8, 2011

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jan 18, 2011
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Feb 16, 2011

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 20, 2010
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Aug 23, 2010

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Oct 27, 2008
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Feb 25, 2009

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

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