stoop
Leaderboard
LeaderboardAbout
Building SafetyHousing Conditions

4714 SURF AVENUE

Brooklyn · ZIP 11224 · BIN 3253928 · Coney Island-Sea Gate · On record since May 31, 1991 · Built 1915

NeighborhoodⓘConey Island-Sea Gate
Among the most complained-about buildings in Coney Island-Sea Gate
More complaints than 100% of residential buildings in Coney Island-Sea Gate over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
100th pct
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaints have increased in the last 2 years
↑ Up 2600% in the last 2 years (27 vs 1 prior 2 yrs)
20100'24'26
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
Among the highest rates of serious complaints nearby
53 Priority A and B complaints over 35 years — 2.5 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
2.5/yr98th pct(med. 0.1/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 1991
74
4 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
6
Total Priority Bⓘ
47
2 active
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
8%
2 complaints
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed May 31, 1991. Latest: Jun 3, 2026.

Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
Complaint log
74total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
Jun 3, 2026

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDJun 5, 2026
See something wrong? File a complaint with 311

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 3, 2026

SRO: Illegal Work/No Permit/Change in Occupancy Use

71

BACTIVE——
May 30, 2026

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDJun 1, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 30, 2026

Wall/Retaining Wall – Bulging/Cracked

54

BACTIVE——
May 24, 2026

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CACTIVE——
May 24, 2026

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDMay 27, 2026

Partial stop work order p

May 21, 2026

Zoning: Non-Conforming

55

DACTIVE——
Dec 15, 2025

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDDec 16, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 15, 2025

Fence – None/Inadequate/Illegal

15

BCLOSEDFeb 6, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 15, 2025

Illegal Commercial/Manufacturing Use in Residential Zone

74

CCLOSEDJan 7, 2026

Ecb violation served

Dec 12, 2025

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDDec 16, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 6, 2025

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDDec 9, 2025

Ecb violation served

Dec 4, 2025

Zoning: Non-Conforming

55

DCLOSEDDec 5, 2025

Please see complaint number

Oct 17, 2025

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDJan 22, 2026

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Oct 16, 2025

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDOct 17, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 16, 2025

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDJan 21, 2026

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Oct 11, 2025

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDOct 14, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 11, 2025

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDFeb 9, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 11, 2025

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDFeb 9, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 10, 2025

Fence – None/Inadequate/Illegal

15

BCLOSEDOct 9, 2025

Ecb violation served

Aug 8, 2025

Zoning: Non-Conforming

55

DCLOSEDDec 4, 2025

Ecb violation served

Aug 8, 2025

Site Conditions Endangering Workers

91

ACLOSEDAug 8, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 8, 2025

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDAug 8, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 8, 2025

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDAug 8, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 8, 2025

Fence – None/Inadequate/Illegal

15

BCLOSEDAug 8, 2025

Please see complaint number

Feb 24, 2025

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDFeb 25, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 24, 2025

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDApr 21, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 1, 2024

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDApr 1, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 29, 2024

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDApr 1, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 13, 2020

Illegal Commercial/Manufacturing Use in Residential Zone

74

CCLOSEDAug 31, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 4, 2019

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDSep 6, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 22, 2019

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDAug 6, 2019

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Sep 17, 2018

Fence – None/Inadequate/Illegal

15

BCLOSEDSep 26, 2018

Ecb violation served

Oct 8, 2015

Unlicensed/Illegal Activity

90

CCLOSEDMay 19, 2025

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Oct 8, 2015

Unlicensed/Illegal Activity

90

CCLOSEDOct 19, 2015

Ecb violation served

Jul 14, 2015

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDJul 19, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 26, 2015

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

1E

ACLOSEDFeb 27, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 2, 2014

Curb Cut/Driveway/Carport – Illegal

35

DCLOSEDApr 3, 2014

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Feb 20, 2013

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDDec 9, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 3, 2012

Curb Cut/Driveway/Carport – Illegal

35

DCLOSEDAug 15, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 11, 2012

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDOct 9, 2012

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 10, 2012

Site Conditions Endangering Workers

91

ACLOSEDSep 6, 2012

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Mar 23, 2011

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDApr 28, 2011

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 21, 2010

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDJan 22, 2010

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 21, 2010

Fence – None/Inadequate/Illegal

15

BCLOSEDApr 15, 2010

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 8, 2009

Zoning: Non-Conforming

55

DCLOSEDApr 10, 2009

Ecb violation served

Feb 11, 2009

Sprinkler System – Inadequate

52

BCLOSEDFeb 19, 2009

Ecb & buildings violations served

Nov 5, 2007

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJan 8, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 27, 2005

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDSep 12, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 27, 2005

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDMar 28, 2006

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Jun 3, 2026
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Jun 5, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BACTIVE
Jun 3, 2026
SRO: Illegal Work/No Permit/Change in Occupancy Use
71
BCLOSED
May 30, 2026
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Jun 1, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BACTIVE
May 30, 2026
Wall/Retaining Wall – Bulging/Cracked
54
CACTIVE
May 24, 2026
Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO
31
BCLOSED
May 24, 2026
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed May 27, 2026

Partial stop work order p

DACTIVE
May 21, 2026
Zoning: Non-Conforming
55
BCLOSED
Dec 15, 2025
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Dec 16, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Dec 15, 2025
Fence – None/Inadequate/Illegal
15
Closed Feb 6, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Dec 15, 2025
Illegal Commercial/Manufacturing Use in Residential Zone
74
Closed Jan 7, 2026

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Dec 12, 2025
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Dec 16, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Dec 6, 2025
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Dec 9, 2025

Ecb violation served

DCLOSED
Dec 4, 2025
Zoning: Non-Conforming
55
Closed Dec 5, 2025

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
Oct 17, 2025
Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO
31
Closed Jan 22, 2026

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Oct 16, 2025
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Oct 17, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 16, 2025
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Jan 21, 2026

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Oct 11, 2025
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Oct 14, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Oct 11, 2025
Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO
31
Closed Feb 9, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 11, 2025
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed Feb 9, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 10, 2025
Fence – None/Inadequate/Illegal
15
Closed Oct 9, 2025

Ecb violation served

DCLOSED
Aug 8, 2025
Zoning: Non-Conforming
55
Closed Dec 4, 2025

Ecb violation served

ACLOSED
Aug 8, 2025
Site Conditions Endangering Workers
91
Closed Aug 8, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 8, 2025
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Aug 8, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 8, 2025
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Aug 8, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 8, 2025
Fence – None/Inadequate/Illegal
15
Closed Aug 8, 2025

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Feb 24, 2025
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Feb 25, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Feb 24, 2025
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Apr 21, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Apr 1, 2024
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Apr 1, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 29, 2024
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Apr 1, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Aug 13, 2020
Illegal Commercial/Manufacturing Use in Residential Zone
74
Closed Aug 31, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Sep 4, 2019
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Sep 6, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Apr 22, 2019
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Aug 6, 2019

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Sep 17, 2018
Fence – None/Inadequate/Illegal
15
Closed Sep 26, 2018

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
Oct 8, 2015
Unlicensed/Illegal Activity
90
Closed May 19, 2025

Stop work order fully rescinded n

CCLOSED
Oct 8, 2015
Unlicensed/Illegal Activity
90
Closed Oct 19, 2015

Ecb violation served

ACLOSED
Jul 14, 2015
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Jul 19, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Feb 26, 2015
Suspended (Hanging) Scaffolds – No Permit/License/Dangerous/Accident
1E
Closed Feb 27, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED
Apr 2, 2014
Curb Cut/Driveway/Carport – Illegal
35
Closed Apr 3, 2014

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

BCLOSED
Feb 20, 2013
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Dec 9, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED
Aug 3, 2012
Curb Cut/Driveway/Carport – Illegal
35
Closed Aug 15, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jul 11, 2012
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Oct 9, 2012

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Apr 10, 2012
Site Conditions Endangering Workers
91
Closed Sep 6, 2012

Stop work order fully rescinded n

BCLOSED
Mar 23, 2011
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Apr 28, 2011

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jan 21, 2010
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Jan 22, 2010

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jan 21, 2010
Fence – None/Inadequate/Illegal
15
Closed Apr 15, 2010

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED
Apr 8, 2009
Zoning: Non-Conforming
55
Closed Apr 10, 2009

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Feb 11, 2009
Sprinkler System – Inadequate
52
Closed Feb 19, 2009

Ecb & buildings violations served

BCLOSED
Nov 5, 2007
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Jan 8, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jul 27, 2005
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Sep 12, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jul 27, 2005
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Mar 28, 2006

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Page 1 of 2
Next →