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Brooklyn · ZIP 11206 · BIN 3341946 · Bedford-Stuyvesant (West) · On record since Jul 25, 1989 · 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
↑ Rising — no prior history
50250'25'26
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
Among the highest rates of serious complaints nearby
35 Priority A and B complaints over 37 years — 3.4 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
3.4/yr99th pct(med. 0.1/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 1989
37
2 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
21
Total Priority Bⓘ
14
2 active
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
12%
4 complaints
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed Jul 25, 1989. Latest: Jun 8, 2026.

Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
Complaint log
37total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
Jun 8, 2026

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BACTIVE—
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May 15, 2026

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDMay 15, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 15, 2026

Fence – None/Inadequate/Illegal

15

BACTIVE——
Apr 21, 2026

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDApr 23, 2026

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Apr 21, 2026

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDApr 22, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 18, 2026

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDApr 17, 2026

Stop work order partially rescinded p

Jan 14, 2026

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDJan 14, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 30, 2025

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDDec 31, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Dec 26, 2025

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDApr 17, 2026

Stop work order partially rescinded p

Nov 26, 2025

CSE: Tracking Compliance

7F

DCLOSEDNov 26, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 6, 2025

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDNov 6, 2025

Building violation issued for failure to obey stop work order

Nov 6, 2025

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDNov 13, 2025

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Jun 27, 2025

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDJun 29, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 27, 2025

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDJun 29, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 23, 2025

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDJun 24, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jun 23, 2025

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDJun 23, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 23, 2025

Debris – Excessive

09

BCLOSEDMar 20, 2026

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jun 18, 2025

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDJun 18, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 6, 2025

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDJun 6, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 2, 2025

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDJun 13, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 2, 2025

Failure to Retain Water/Improper Drainage (LL103/89)

85

CCLOSEDJun 3, 2025

Please see complaint number

Jun 2, 2025

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDJun 2, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 30, 2025

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDJul 25, 2025AF
May 29, 2025

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDMay 30, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 29, 2025

Adjacent Buildings – Not Protected

03

ACLOSEDMay 30, 2025

Ecb violation served

May 27, 2025

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDMay 27, 2025

Ecb violation served

May 27, 2025

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDMay 28, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 27, 2025

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDMay 27, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 21, 2025

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDJul 15, 2025AF
May 21, 2025

Material Storage – Unsafe

18

ACLOSEDJun 6, 2025

Stop work order fully rescinded n

May 20, 2025

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDMay 20, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 19, 2025

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDNov 10, 2025

Stop work order fully rescinded n

May 19, 2025

Excavation – Undermining Adjacent Building

14

ACLOSEDNov 13, 2025

Stop work order fully rescinded n

May 12, 2025

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDMay 15, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 6, 2025

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDMay 6, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 14, 2019

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDJun 15, 2019

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jul 25, 1989

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDDec 19, 1991

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BACTIVE
Jun 8, 2026
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
BCLOSED
May 15, 2026
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed May 15, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BACTIVE
May 15, 2026
Fence – None/Inadequate/Illegal
15
ACLOSED
Apr 21, 2026
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed Apr 23, 2026

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

ACLOSED
Apr 21, 2026
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Apr 22, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Feb 18, 2026
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Apr 17, 2026

Stop work order partially rescinded p

ACLOSED
Jan 14, 2026
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Jan 14, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Dec 30, 2025
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Dec 31, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Dec 26, 2025
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Apr 17, 2026

Stop work order partially rescinded p

DCLOSED
Nov 26, 2025
CSE: Tracking Compliance
7F
Closed Nov 26, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

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

Building violation issued for failure to obey stop work order

BCLOSED
Nov 6, 2025
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed Nov 13, 2025

Stop work order fully rescinded n

ACLOSED
Jun 27, 2025
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Jun 29, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jun 27, 2025
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Jun 29, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jun 23, 2025
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Jun 24, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

ACLOSED
Jun 23, 2025
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Jun 23, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jun 23, 2025
Debris – Excessive
09
Closed Mar 20, 2026

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

ACLOSED
Jun 18, 2025
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Jun 18, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

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

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jun 2, 2025
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Jun 13, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Jun 2, 2025
Failure to Retain Water/Improper Drainage (LL103/89)
85
Closed Jun 3, 2025

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Jun 2, 2025
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Jun 2, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
May 30, 2025
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Jul 25, 2025
AF
ACLOSED
May 29, 2025
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed May 30, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
May 29, 2025
Adjacent Buildings – Not Protected
03
Closed May 30, 2025

Ecb violation served

ACLOSED
May 27, 2025
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed May 27, 2025

Ecb violation served

ACLOSED
May 27, 2025
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed May 28, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
May 27, 2025
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed May 27, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
May 21, 2025
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Jul 15, 2025
AF
ACLOSED
May 21, 2025
Material Storage – Unsafe
18
Closed Jun 6, 2025

Stop work order fully rescinded n

ACLOSED
May 20, 2025
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed May 20, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 19, 2025
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed Nov 10, 2025

Stop work order fully rescinded n

ACLOSED
May 19, 2025
Excavation – Undermining Adjacent Building
14
Closed Nov 13, 2025

Stop work order fully rescinded n

BCLOSED
May 12, 2025
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed May 15, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

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

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jun 14, 2019
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Jun 15, 2019

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Jul 25, 1989
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Dec 19, 1991

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt