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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 3000% in the last 2 years (31 vs 1 prior 2 yrs)
20100'24'26
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
Among the highest rates of serious complaints nearby
56 Priority A and B complaints over 35 years — 2.8 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
2.8/yr99th pct(med. 0.1/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 1991
78
6 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
6
Total Priority Bⓘ
50
3 active
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
7%
2 complaints
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed May 31, 1991. Latest: Jul 15, 2026.

Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
Complaint log
78total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
Feb 11, 2009

Sprinkler System – Inadequate

52

BCLOSEDFeb 19, 2009
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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

Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Plumbing Work In-Progress

76

ACLOSEDAug 5, 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

Jun 27, 2005

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJul 5, 2005

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

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

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

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

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

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

Please see complaint number

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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