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Brooklyn · ZIP 11206 · BIN 3259363 · Bedford-Stuyvesant (West) · On record since Jan 28, 1998 · Built 1931

NeighborhoodⓘBedford-Stuyvesant (We…
Among the most complained-about buildings in Bedford-Stuyvesant (West)
More complaints than 100% of residential buildings in Bedford-Stuyvesant (West) 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 740% in the last 2 years (42 vs 5 prior 2 yrs)
50250'22'26
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
Among the highest rates of serious complaints nearby
54 Priority A and B complaints over 28 years — 5.2 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
5.2/yr100th pct(med. 0.1/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 1998
56
0 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
26
Total Priority Bⓘ
28
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
24%
12 complaints
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed Jan 28, 1998. Latest: Apr 12, 2026.

Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
Complaint log
56total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
Apr 12, 2026

Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit

23

BCLOSEDApr 14, 2026
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No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 28, 2026

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDMar 30, 2026

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Dec 30, 2025

7R

7R

CLOSEDJan 8, 2026

Ecb violation served

Nov 6, 2025

Construction Enforcement Work Order (DOB)

1X

BCLOSEDNov 10, 2025

Full stop work order served f

Aug 17, 2025

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDAug 19, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Aug 17, 2025

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDAug 18, 2025

Please see complaint number

Aug 17, 2025

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDAug 19, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Aug 15, 2025

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDAug 18, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 11, 2025

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDAug 12, 2025

Please see complaint number

Aug 11, 2025

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDAug 12, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 15, 2025

Construction Enforcement Work Order (DOB)

1X

BCLOSEDJul 16, 2025

Compliance inspection performed

Jul 14, 2025

Construction Enforcement Work Order (DOB)

1X

BCLOSEDJul 15, 2025

Full stop work order served f

Jul 4, 2025

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDJul 7, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 3, 2025

Construction Enforcement Work Order (DOB)

1X

BCLOSEDJul 7, 2025

Compliance inspection performed

Jun 27, 2025

Building Under Structural Monitoring

2F

DCLOSEDJun 30, 2025N1
Jun 27, 2025

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDJun 30, 2025

Partial vacate order issued p

Jun 27, 2025

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDJun 30, 2025

Please see complaint number

Jun 27, 2025

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDJul 7, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jun 27, 2025

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDJun 27, 2025

Full stop work order served f

Jun 25, 2025

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDJun 25, 2025

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Jun 25, 2025

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDJun 25, 2025

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Jun 24, 2025

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDJun 24, 2025

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Jun 17, 2025

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDJul 1, 2025

Please see complaint number

Jun 13, 2025

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDJun 13, 2025

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Jun 12, 2025

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDJun 12, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 12, 2025

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDJun 12, 2025

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Jun 12, 2025

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDJun 12, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 10, 2025

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDJun 11, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jun 9, 2025

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDJun 9, 2025

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Jun 6, 2025

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDJun 6, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 5, 2025

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDJun 5, 2025

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Jun 4, 2025

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDJun 4, 2025

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Jun 4, 2025

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDJun 4, 2025

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

May 30, 2025

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDJun 3, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

May 11, 2025

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDMay 21, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 29, 2025

Landmark Building – Illegal Work

20

BCLOSEDMay 28, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Apr 29, 2025

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDApr 30, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Apr 29, 2025

Landmark Building – Illegal Work

20

BCLOSEDApr 29, 2025

Please see complaint number

Mar 19, 2025

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDMay 15, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Mar 19, 2025

Landmark Building – Illegal Work

20

BCLOSEDMar 24, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Mar 13, 2025

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDMar 13, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 13, 2025

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDMar 13, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 14, 2024

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDMay 15, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

May 14, 2024

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDMay 14, 2024

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Apr 16, 2024

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDApr 16, 2024

Ecb violation served

Feb 9, 2024

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDFeb 9, 2024

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Nov 22, 2023

Demolition – Unsafe/Illegal/Mechanical Demo

12

ACLOSEDNov 24, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 22, 2023

Failure to Comply with Vacate Order

2B

ACLOSEDNov 24, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 20, 2023

Failure to Comply with Vacate Order

2B

ACLOSEDNov 20, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 9, 2022

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDDec 5, 2022

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Apr 12, 2026
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Apr 14, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Mar 28, 2026
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed Mar 30, 2026

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

CLOSED
Dec 30, 2025
7R
7R
Closed Jan 8, 2026

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Nov 6, 2025
Construction Enforcement Work Order (DOB)
1X
Closed Nov 10, 2025

Full stop work order served f

BCLOSED
Aug 17, 2025
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Aug 19, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

ACLOSED
Aug 17, 2025
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Aug 18, 2025

Please see complaint number

ACLOSED
Aug 17, 2025
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Aug 19, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

ACLOSED
Aug 15, 2025
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Aug 18, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Aug 11, 2025
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Aug 12, 2025

Please see complaint number

ACLOSED
Aug 11, 2025
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Aug 12, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jul 15, 2025
Construction Enforcement Work Order (DOB)
1X
Closed Jul 16, 2025

Compliance inspection performed

BCLOSED
Jul 14, 2025
Construction Enforcement Work Order (DOB)
1X
Closed Jul 15, 2025

Full stop work order served f

ACLOSED
Jul 4, 2025
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Jul 7, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jul 3, 2025
Construction Enforcement Work Order (DOB)
1X
Closed Jul 7, 2025

Compliance inspection performed

DCLOSED
Jun 27, 2025
Building Under Structural Monitoring
2F
Closed Jun 30, 2025
N1
BCLOSED
Jun 27, 2025
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Jun 30, 2025

Partial vacate order issued p

BCLOSED
Jun 27, 2025
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed Jun 30, 2025

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Jun 27, 2025
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Jul 7, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Jun 27, 2025
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Jun 27, 2025

Full stop work order served f

ACLOSED
Jun 25, 2025
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Jun 25, 2025

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

ACLOSED
Jun 25, 2025
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Jun 25, 2025

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

ACLOSED
Jun 24, 2025
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Jun 24, 2025

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

BCLOSED
Jun 17, 2025
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed Jul 1, 2025

Please see complaint number

ACLOSED
Jun 13, 2025
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Jun 13, 2025

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

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

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jun 12, 2025
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Jun 12, 2025

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

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

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jun 10, 2025
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Jun 11, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

ACLOSED
Jun 9, 2025
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Jun 9, 2025

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

ACLOSED
Jun 6, 2025
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Jun 6, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jun 5, 2025
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Jun 5, 2025

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

ACLOSED
Jun 4, 2025
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Jun 4, 2025

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

ACLOSED
Jun 4, 2025
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Jun 4, 2025

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

BCLOSED
May 30, 2025
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Jun 3, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
May 11, 2025
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed May 21, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Apr 29, 2025
Landmark Building – Illegal Work
20
Closed May 28, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Apr 29, 2025
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Apr 30, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Apr 29, 2025
Landmark Building – Illegal Work
20
Closed Apr 29, 2025

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Mar 19, 2025
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed May 15, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Mar 19, 2025
Landmark Building – Illegal Work
20
Closed Mar 24, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Mar 13, 2025
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Mar 13, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 13, 2025
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Mar 13, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 14, 2024
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed May 15, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

ACLOSED
May 14, 2024
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed May 14, 2024

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

BCLOSED
Apr 16, 2024
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Apr 16, 2024

Ecb violation served

ACLOSED
Feb 9, 2024
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Feb 9, 2024

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

ACLOSED
Nov 22, 2023
Demolition – Unsafe/Illegal/Mechanical Demo
12
Closed Nov 24, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Nov 22, 2023
Failure to Comply with Vacate Order
2B
Closed Nov 24, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Nov 20, 2023
Failure to Comply with Vacate Order
2B
Closed Nov 20, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Nov 9, 2022
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Dec 5, 2022

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

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