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285 LINCOLN PLACE

Brooklyn · ZIP 11238 · BIN 3324414 · Prospect Heights · On record since Feb 22, 1989 · Built 1924

NeighborhoodⓘProspect Heights
Worse than most buildings in Prospect Heights
More complaints than 72% of residential buildings in Prospect Heights over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
72nd pct
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaints have increased in the last 2 years
↑ Up 400% in the last 2 years (5 vs 1 prior 2 yrs)
52.50'22'26
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
About as many serious complaints as similar buildings
13 Priority A and B complaints over 37 years — 0.6 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
0.6/yr55th pct(med. 0.1/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 1989
16
3 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
3
Total Priority Bⓘ
10
3 active
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
0%
0 complaints
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed Feb 22, 1989. Latest: Jun 9, 2026.

Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
Complaint log
16total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
Jun 9, 2026

Wall/Retaining Wall – Bulging/Cracked

54

BACTIVE—
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Jun 2, 2026

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDJun 3, 2026

Ecb violation served

Mar 23, 2026

Wall/Retaining Wall – Bulging/Cracked

54

BACTIVE——
Mar 22, 2026

Wall/Retaining Wall – Bulging/Cracked

54

BACTIVE——
Jan 6, 2025

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDJan 7, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 15, 2022

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDMay 12, 2022

Ecb violation served

Sep 23, 2020

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

71

BCLOSEDNov 23, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 12, 2020

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDOct 2, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 23, 2013

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

23

BCLOSEDMay 28, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 14, 2011

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDDec 12, 2011

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 19, 2009

Elevator: Danger Condition/Shaft Open/Unguarded

62

ACLOSEDMay 21, 2009

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 18, 2004

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJun 4, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 15, 1994

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDSep 26, 1994

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 22, 1990

Building – Vacant, Open and Unguarded

29

CCLOSEDApr 17, 1990

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

Mar 1, 1989

Falling – Part of Building in Danger of

41

ACLOSEDMar 14, 1989

Please see complaint number

Feb 22, 1989

Suspension Scaffold Hanging – No Work In-Progress

70

BCLOSEDFeb 27, 1989

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BACTIVE
Jun 9, 2026
Wall/Retaining Wall – Bulging/Cracked
54
BCLOSED
Jun 2, 2026
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Jun 3, 2026

Ecb violation served

BACTIVE
Mar 23, 2026
Wall/Retaining Wall – Bulging/Cracked
54
BACTIVE
Mar 22, 2026
Wall/Retaining Wall – Bulging/Cracked
54
ACLOSED
Jan 6, 2025
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Jan 7, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Apr 15, 2022
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed May 12, 2022

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Sep 23, 2020
SRO: Illegal Work/No Permit/Change in Occupancy Use
71
Closed Nov 23, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Aug 12, 2020
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Oct 2, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 23, 2013
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed May 28, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jul 14, 2011
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Dec 12, 2011

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Apr 19, 2009
Elevator: Danger Condition/Shaft Open/Unguarded
62
Closed May 21, 2009

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 18, 2004
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Jun 4, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 15, 1994
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Sep 26, 1994

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Mar 22, 1990
Building – Vacant, Open and Unguarded
29
Closed Apr 17, 1990

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

ACLOSED
Mar 1, 1989
Falling – Part of Building in Danger of
41
Closed Mar 14, 1989

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Feb 22, 1989
Suspension Scaffold Hanging – No Work In-Progress
70
Closed Feb 27, 1989

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection