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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
Jul 27, 2005

Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Plumbing Work In-Progress

76

ACLOSEDAug 5, 2005
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No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 27, 2005

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

71

BCLOSEDJul 11, 2005

Please see complaint number

Jun 27, 2005

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJul 5, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 5, 2005

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDApr 8, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 1, 2004

Curb Cut/Driveway/Carport – Illegal

35

DCLOSEDOct 14, 2004

Please see complaint number

Aug 24, 2004

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDAug 24, 2004

Please see complaint number

Aug 2, 2004

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDAug 24, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 2, 2004

Driveway/Carport – Illegal

36

DCLOSEDAug 24, 2004

Please see complaint number

Jun 17, 2002

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDOct 2, 2002

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jan 8, 1997

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDOct 20, 1997

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Sep 20, 1996

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDSep 27, 1996

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

Jun 3, 1996

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDSep 5, 1996

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Mar 28, 1996

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDApr 16, 1996

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Mar 21, 1996

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDApr 18, 1996

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

Oct 18, 1995

C of O – Not Being Complied With

32

CCLOSEDNov 14, 1995

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Sep 19, 1995

C of O – Not Being Complied With

32

CCLOSEDOct 5, 1995

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

Jan 4, 1995

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJan 31, 1995

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 22, 1994

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDOct 26, 1994

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 7, 1992

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDOct 27, 1992

Please see complaint number

Jul 7, 1992

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDJul 30, 1992

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

Jul 6, 1992

C of O – Not Being Complied With

32

CCLOSEDSep 10, 1992

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 12, 1991

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDAug 8, 1991

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 20, 1991

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDSep 6, 1991

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 31, 1991

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDOct 2, 1991

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

ACLOSED
Jul 27, 2005
Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Plumbing Work In-Progress
76
Closed Aug 5, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jun 27, 2005
SRO: Illegal Work/No Permit/Change in Occupancy Use
71
Closed Jul 11, 2005

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Jun 27, 2005
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Jul 5, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Apr 5, 2005
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed Apr 8, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED
Sep 1, 2004
Curb Cut/Driveway/Carport – Illegal
35
Closed Oct 14, 2004

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Aug 24, 2004
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Aug 24, 2004

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Aug 2, 2004
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Aug 24, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED
Aug 2, 2004
Driveway/Carport – Illegal
36
Closed Aug 24, 2004

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Jun 17, 2002
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Oct 2, 2002

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Jan 8, 1997
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Oct 20, 1997

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Sep 20, 1996
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Sep 27, 1996

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

BCLOSED
Jun 3, 1996
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Sep 5, 1996

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

CCLOSED
Mar 28, 1996
Failure to Maintain
73
Closed Apr 16, 1996

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

BCLOSED
Mar 21, 1996
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Apr 18, 1996

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

CCLOSED
Oct 18, 1995
C of O – Not Being Complied With
32
Closed Nov 14, 1995

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

CCLOSED
Sep 19, 1995
C of O – Not Being Complied With
32
Closed Oct 5, 1995

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

BCLOSED
Jan 4, 1995
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Jan 31, 1995

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 22, 1994
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Oct 26, 1994

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Jul 7, 1992
Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO
31
Closed Oct 27, 1992

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
Jul 7, 1992
Failure to Maintain
73
Closed Jul 30, 1992

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

CCLOSED
Jul 6, 1992
C of O – Not Being Complied With
32
Closed Sep 10, 1992

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jul 12, 1991
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Aug 8, 1991

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jun 20, 1991
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Sep 6, 1991

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 31, 1991
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Oct 2, 1991

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

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