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Brooklyn · ZIP 11226 · BIN 3117147 · Flatbush · Last violation Jun 8, 2026 · Last complaint Jun 2, 2026

NeighborhoodFlatbush
More violations than 97.4% of nearby buildings
More violations than 97% of buildings and more complaints than 99% of buildings in Flatbush. Size-normalized against residential buildings in the neighborhood for issues in the last 10 years.
ViolationsComplaints
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
A steady level of activity over time
Last 2 yrs: 296 violations · 533 complaints
'21'26ViolationsComplaints
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Severityⓘopen violations
79 immediately hazardous (Class C) violations still open
Class C violations include lead paint, mold, pest infestations, heat/hot water failure, and structural hazards — the most serious category.
Class Cimmediately hazardous79Class Bhazardous16
Housing Preservation & Development Violations
Total violations since 1992
1,411
40 per year avg.↓ Down 58% in the last 2 years (296 vs 709 prior 2 yrs)
Open violations
100
Class C (immed. haz.)ⓘ79
Class B (hazardous)ⓘ16
Rent-impairingⓘ0
Housing Preservation & Development Complaints
Total complaints since 2003
2,959
123 per year avg.↓ Down 28% in the last 2 years (533 vs 736 prior 2 yrs)
Complaint Resolution
No access21%Violation issued22%No violation34%Phone resolved22%Other1%(2,959)
Urgency breakdown
Last 12 mo.

Top violation categories

5 yrsAll time
Maintenanceⓘ427 violations
Extermination & Rodent Eradicationⓘ129 violations
Paintingⓘ98 violations
Water Supplyⓘ95 violations
Egressⓘ94 violations
Lead-Based Paintⓘ68 violations
Cleaningⓘ65 violations
Carbon Monoxide Detecting Devicesⓘ39 violations
Top complaint groupsⓘ
5 yrsAll time
Bldg maintenanceⓘ268 complaints
Water & plumbingⓘ258 complaints
Mold & pestsⓘ254 complaints
Heat / hot waterⓘ217 complaints
Safety & fireⓘ122 complaints
Electricalⓘ76 complaints
Appliancesⓘ25 complaints
Elevatorⓘ2 complaints
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Complaint log

445 complaints · PLUMBING

All categoriesPAINT/PLASTERPLUMBINGHEATINGUNSANITARY CONDITIONHEAT/HOT WATERAllOpenClosed
See something wrong? File a complaint with 311
Open violation ages
▪ < 30 days7% (7)
▪ 30–90 days5% (5)
▪ 3–12 months33% (33)
▪ 1–3 years39% (39)
▪ 3+ years16% (16)
Prior 4 yr.
Immed. Emergency1%5%
Emergency53%46%
Non-Emergency45%49%
(141)
(1,299)
Type
Status
Apt
Received
Category
EmergencyClosed5GOct 31, 2003PLUMBING · WATER-LEAKSThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosed5GOct 31, 2003PLUMBING · TOILETThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed1COct 18, 2003PLUMBING · BATHTUB/SHOWERThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed2DSep 15, 2003PLUMBING · WATER-LEAKSThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed6ISep 10, 2003PLUMBING · TOILETThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosed6ISep 10, 2003PLUMBING · WATER SUPPLYThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Non-emergencyClosed6ISep 10, 2003PLUMBING · BATHTUB/SHOWERThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosed5-ESep 6, 2003PLUMBING · WATER SUPPLYThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed5-ESep 6, 2003PLUMBING · WATER SUPPLYThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed3GAug 29, 2003PLUMBING · WATER-LEAKSThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
Non-emergencyClosed2CAug 17, 2003PLUMBING · BASIN/SINKThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed2CAug 17, 2003PLUMBING · BASIN/SINKThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
EmergencyClosed5-EAug 7, 2003PLUMBING · WATER-LEAKSThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were previously issued for these conditions. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd.
EmergencyClosed5-EAug 7, 2003PLUMBING · WATER-LEAKSThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
EmergencyClosed2DAug 6, 2003PLUMBING · WATER-LEAKSThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosed2DJul 17, 2003PLUMBING · BASIN/SINKThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed2DJul 17, 2003PLUMBING · BASIN/SINKThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were previously issued for these conditions. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd.
Non-emergencyClosed2DJul 15, 2003PLUMBING · BASIN/SINKThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
Non-emergencyClosed2DJul 15, 2003PLUMBING · BATHTUB/SHOWERThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
EmergencyClosed2JJul 5, 2003PLUMBING · WATER SUPPLYThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed1CJun 25, 2003PLUMBING · WATER-LEAKSThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosed1CJun 25, 2003PLUMBING · WATER-LEAKSThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosed1IJun 22, 2003PLUMBING · WATER-LEAKSThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed1IJun 22, 2003PLUMBING · WATER SUPPLYMore than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant of the apartment and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Non-emergencyClosed6IJun 22, 2003PLUMBING · WATER SUPPLYMore than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant of the apartment and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Non-emergencyClosed4HJun 21, 2003PLUMBING · WATER SUPPLYThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant of the apartment and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosed6IJun 20, 2003PLUMBING · WATER-LEAKSThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed2-CJun 19, 2003PLUMBING · WATER-LEAKSThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosed2-CJun 6, 2003PLUMBING · WATER-LEAKSThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed2DMay 15, 2003PLUMBING · WATER SUPPLYMore than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant of the apartment and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Non-emergencyClosed5DMay 15, 2003PLUMBING · WATER SUPPLYMore than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant of the apartment and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Non-emergencyClosed6IMay 15, 2003PLUMBING · WATER SUPPLYThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed1-AApr 17, 2003PLUMBING · WATER-LEAKSThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were previously issued for these conditions. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd.
EmergencyClosed1-AApr 17, 2003PLUMBING · WATER-LEAKSThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
Non-emergencyClosed2DApr 3, 2003PLUMBING · WATER SUPPLYThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant of the apartment and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosed2-CApr 3, 2003PLUMBING · WATER-LEAKSThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosed2-CApr 3, 2003PLUMBING · WATER-LEAKSThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Non-emergencyClosed1CApr 3, 2003PLUMBING · WATER SUPPLYThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Non-emergencyClosed1CApr 2, 2003PLUMBING · WATER SUPPLYMore than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant of the apartment and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Non-emergencyClosed2DApr 2, 2003PLUMBING · WATER SUPPLYThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed2DMar 28, 2003PLUMBING · TOILETThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed1HMar 25, 2003PLUMBING · WATER-LEAKSThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
Non-emergencyClosed1CMar 24, 2003PLUMBING · WATER SUPPLYThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed2-CMar 23, 2003PLUMBING · WATER-LEAKSThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosed2-CMar 3, 2003PLUMBING · WATER-LEAKSThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
EmergencyClosed
Oct 31, 2003Apt 5G
PLUMBING · WATER-LEAKS
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosed
Oct 31, 2003Apt 5G
PLUMBING · TOILET
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed
Oct 18, 2003Apt 1C
PLUMBING · BATHTUB/SHOWER
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed
Sep 15, 2003Apt 2D
PLUMBING · WATER-LEAKS
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed
Sep 10, 2003Apt 6I
PLUMBING · TOILET
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosed
Sep 10, 2003Apt 6I
PLUMBING · WATER SUPPLY
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Non-emergencyClosed
Sep 10, 2003Apt 6I
PLUMBING · BATHTUB/SHOWER
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosed
Sep 6, 2003Apt 5-E
PLUMBING · WATER SUPPLY
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed
Sep 6, 2003Apt 5-E
PLUMBING · WATER SUPPLY
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed
Aug 29, 2003Apt 3G
PLUMBING · WATER-LEAKS
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
Non-emergencyClosed
Aug 17, 2003Apt 2C
PLUMBING · BASIN/SINK
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed
Aug 17, 2003Apt 2C
PLUMBING · BASIN/SINK
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
EmergencyClosed
Aug 7, 2003Apt 5-E
PLUMBING · WATER-LEAKS
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were previously issued for these conditions. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd.
EmergencyClosed
Aug 7, 2003Apt 5-E
PLUMBING · WATER-LEAKS
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
EmergencyClosed
Aug 6, 2003Apt 2D
PLUMBING · WATER-LEAKS
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosed
Jul 17, 2003Apt 2D
PLUMBING · BASIN/SINK
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed
Jul 17, 2003Apt 2D
PLUMBING · BASIN/SINK
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were previously issued for these conditions. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd.
Non-emergencyClosed
Jul 15, 2003Apt 2D
PLUMBING · BASIN/SINK
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
Non-emergencyClosed
Jul 15, 2003Apt 2D
PLUMBING · BATHTUB/SHOWER
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
EmergencyClosed
Jul 5, 2003Apt 2J
PLUMBING · WATER SUPPLY
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed
Jun 25, 2003Apt 1C
PLUMBING · WATER-LEAKS
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosed
Jun 25, 2003Apt 1C
PLUMBING · WATER-LEAKS
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosed
Jun 22, 2003Apt 1I
PLUMBING · WATER-LEAKS
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed
Jun 22, 2003Apt 1I
PLUMBING · WATER SUPPLY
More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant of the apartment and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Non-emergencyClosed
Jun 22, 2003Apt 6I
PLUMBING · WATER SUPPLY
More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant of the apartment and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Non-emergencyClosed
Jun 21, 2003Apt 4H
PLUMBING · WATER SUPPLY
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant of the apartment and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosed
Jun 20, 2003Apt 6I
PLUMBING · WATER-LEAKS
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed
Jun 19, 2003Apt 2-C
PLUMBING · WATER-LEAKS
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosed
Jun 6, 2003Apt 2-C
PLUMBING · WATER-LEAKS
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed
May 15, 2003Apt 2D
PLUMBING · WATER SUPPLY
More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant of the apartment and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Non-emergencyClosed
May 15, 2003Apt 5D
PLUMBING · WATER SUPPLY
More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant of the apartment and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Non-emergencyClosed
May 15, 2003Apt 6I
PLUMBING · WATER SUPPLY
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed
Apr 17, 2003Apt 1-A
PLUMBING · WATER-LEAKS
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were previously issued for these conditions. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd.
EmergencyClosed
Apr 17, 2003Apt 1-A
PLUMBING · WATER-LEAKS
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
Non-emergencyClosed
Apr 3, 2003Apt 2D
PLUMBING · WATER SUPPLY
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant of the apartment and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosed
Apr 3, 2003Apt 2-C
PLUMBING · WATER-LEAKS
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosed
Apr 3, 2003Apt 2-C
PLUMBING · WATER-LEAKS
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Non-emergencyClosed
Apr 3, 2003Apt 1C
PLUMBING · WATER SUPPLY
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Non-emergencyClosed
Apr 2, 2003Apt 1C
PLUMBING · WATER SUPPLY
More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant of the apartment and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Non-emergencyClosed
Apr 2, 2003Apt 2D
PLUMBING · WATER SUPPLY
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed
Mar 28, 2003Apt 2D
PLUMBING · TOILET
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed
Mar 25, 2003Apt 1H
PLUMBING · WATER-LEAKS
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
Non-emergencyClosed
Mar 24, 2003Apt 1C
PLUMBING · WATER SUPPLY
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed
Mar 23, 2003Apt 2-C
PLUMBING · WATER-LEAKS
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosed
Mar 3, 2003Apt 2-C
PLUMBING · WATER-LEAKS
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
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