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Brooklyn · ZIP 11226 · BIN 3117147 · Flatbush · Last violation Jul 23, 2026 · Last complaint Jul 18, 2026

NeighborhoodFlatbush
More violations than 97% 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: 294 violations · 533 complaints
'21'26ViolationsComplaints
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Severityⓘopen violations
84 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 hazardous84Class Bhazardous32
Housing Preservation & Development Violations
Total violations since 1992
1,439
41 per year avg.↓ Down 59% in the last 2 years (294 vs 712 prior 2 yrs)
Open violations
127
Class C (immed. haz.)ⓘ84
Class B (hazardous)ⓘ32
Rent-impairingⓘ2
Housing Preservation & Development Complaints
Total complaints since 2003
3,000
125 per year avg.↓ Down 29% in the last 2 years (533 vs 753 prior 2 yrs)
Complaint Resolution
No access22%Violation issued22%No violation34%Phone resolved22%Other1%(3,000)
Urgency breakdown
Last 12 mo.

Top violation categories

5 yrsAll time
Maintenanceⓘ441 violations
Extermination & Rodent Eradicationⓘ132 violations
Paintingⓘ99 violations
Water Supplyⓘ95 violations
Egressⓘ95 violations
Cleaningⓘ69 violations
Lead-Based Paintⓘ68 violations
Heat And Hot Waterⓘ39 violations
Top complaint groupsⓘ
5 yrsAll time
Bldg maintenanceⓘ278 complaints
Mold & pestsⓘ267 complaints
Water & plumbingⓘ261 complaints
Heat / hot waterⓘ218 complaints
Safety & fireⓘ123 complaints
Electricalⓘ76 complaints
Appliancesⓘ26 complaints
Elevatorⓘ2 complaints
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Complaint log

3,000 complaints

All categoriesPAINT/PLASTERPLUMBINGHEATINGUNSANITARY CONDITIONHEAT/HOT WATERAllOpenClosed
Type
See something wrong? File a complaint with 311
Open violation ages
▪ < 30 days10% (13)
▪ 30–90 days17% (22)
▪ 3–12 months29% (37)
▪ 1–3 years31% (39)
▪ 3+ years13% (16)
Prior 4 yr.
Immed. Emergency1%4%
Emergency49%46%
Non-Emergency50%49%
(176)
(1,298)
Status
Apt
Received
Category
EmergencyClosed2DJun 28, 2006PLUMBING · 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-emergencyClosed2DJun 28, 2006ELECTRIC · ELECTRIC-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-emergencyClosed2DJun 28, 2006ELECTRIC · ELECTRIC-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-emergencyClosed2DJun 28, 2006ELECTRIC · ELECTRIC-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-emergencyClosed2DJun 27, 2006ELECTRIC · LIGHTINGThe 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.
EmergencyClosed2DJun 27, 2006ELECTRIC · LIGHTINGThe 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.
EmergencyClosed4AJun 23, 2006GENERAL · MOLDThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
EmergencyClosed4AJun 23, 2006ELECTRIC · BELL-BUZZER/INTERCOMThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed4AJun 23, 2006PLUMBING · 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
EmergencyClosed4AJun 23, 2006GENERAL · CABINETThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
EmergencyClosed4AJun 23, 2006PLUMBING · BATHTUB/SHOWERThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed4AJun 23, 2006PAINT/PLASTER · WALLThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
EmergencyClosed4AJun 23, 2006GENERAL · MOLDThe 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-emergencyClosed3FJun 21, 2006ELECTRIC · ELECTRIC-SUPPLYThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
EmergencyClosed1EJun 21, 2006GENERAL · MOLDThe 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.
EmergencyClosed5GJun 14, 2006ELECTRIC · BELL-BUZZER/INTERCOMThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed5GJun 14, 2006ELECTRIC · BELL-BUZZER/INTERCOMThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed4AMay 25, 2006NONCONST · SMOKE DETECTORThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
EmergencyClosed4AMay 25, 2006GENERAL · MOLDThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed4AMay 25, 2006PLUMBING · BASIN/SINKThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed4AMay 25, 2006GENERAL · MOLDThe 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-emergencyClosed4AMay 25, 2006PAINT/PLASTER · WALLThe 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.
EmergencyClosed4AMay 25, 2006GENERAL · CABINETThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
EmergencyClosed4AMay 25, 2006ELECTRIC · BELL-BUZZER/INTERCOMThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosedBLDGMay 23, 2006CONSTRUCTION · ROOFThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed3JMay 5, 2006ELECTRIC · LIGHTINGThe 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.
EmergencyClosed3JMay 5, 2006PLUMBING · WATER-LEAKSThe 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.
EmergencyClosed3FMay 3, 2006GENERAL · DOORSThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed3FMay 3, 2006GENERAL · DOORSThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed1EMay 1, 2006GENERAL · WINDOWSThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed1EMay 1, 2006APPLIANCE · ELECTRIC/GAS RANGEThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed1EMay 1, 2006GENERAL · MOLDThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed3GApr 26, 2006PLUMBING · WATER SUPPLYThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed3GApr 26, 2006PLUMBING · WATER-LEAKSThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed3GApr 26, 2006ELECTRIC · LIGHTINGThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed3GApr 26, 2006PAINT/PLASTER · CEILINGThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed3GApr 26, 2006PAINT/PLASTER · CEILINGThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed3GApr 26, 2006ELECTRIC · WIRINGThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed3GApr 26, 2006PLUMBING · BATHTUB/SHOWERThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed3GApr 26, 2006PLUMBING · BASIN/SINKThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed3GApr 26, 2006PLUMBING · BASIN/SINKThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed3GApr 26, 2006PLUMBING · WATER SUPPLYThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed3GApr 26, 2006PLUMBING · TOILETThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed6AApr 6, 2006HEATING · HEAT RELATEDThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosed2CApr 5, 2006HEATING · HEAT RELATEDMore 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.
EmergencyClosed6IApr 5, 2006HEATING · HEAT RELATEDThe 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-emergencyClosed2DMar 16, 2006PAINT/PLASTER · CEILINGThe 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.
EmergencyClosed2DMar 16, 2006HEATING · HEAT RELATEDThe 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.
EmergencyClosed3GMar 6, 2006PLUMBING · WATER-LEAKSThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed3GMar 6, 2006PLUMBING · 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
Jun 28, 2006Apt 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.
Non-emergencyClosed
Jun 28, 2006Apt 2D
ELECTRIC · ELECTRIC-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
Jun 28, 2006Apt 2D
ELECTRIC · ELECTRIC-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
Jun 28, 2006Apt 2D
ELECTRIC · ELECTRIC-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
Jun 27, 2006Apt 2D
ELECTRIC · LIGHTING
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 27, 2006Apt 2D
ELECTRIC · LIGHTING
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 23, 2006Apt 4A
GENERAL · MOLD
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
Jun 23, 2006Apt 4A
ELECTRIC · BELL-BUZZER/INTERCOM
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed
Jun 23, 2006Apt 4A
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
Jun 23, 2006Apt 4A
GENERAL · CABINET
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
Jun 23, 2006Apt 4A
PLUMBING · BATHTUB/SHOWER
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed
Jun 23, 2006Apt 4A
PAINT/PLASTER · WALL
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
Jun 23, 2006Apt 4A
GENERAL · MOLD
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
Jun 21, 2006Apt 3F
ELECTRIC · ELECTRIC-SUPPLY
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
Jun 21, 2006Apt 1E
GENERAL · MOLD
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 14, 2006Apt 5G
ELECTRIC · BELL-BUZZER/INTERCOM
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed
Jun 14, 2006Apt 5G
ELECTRIC · BELL-BUZZER/INTERCOM
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed
May 25, 2006Apt 4A
NONCONST · SMOKE DETECTOR
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
May 25, 2006Apt 4A
GENERAL · MOLD
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed
May 25, 2006Apt 4A
PLUMBING · BASIN/SINK
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed
May 25, 2006Apt 4A
GENERAL · MOLD
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
May 25, 2006Apt 4A
PAINT/PLASTER · WALL
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
May 25, 2006Apt 4A
GENERAL · CABINET
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
May 25, 2006Apt 4A
ELECTRIC · BELL-BUZZER/INTERCOM
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed
May 23, 2006Apt BLDG
CONSTRUCTION · ROOF
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed
May 5, 2006Apt 3J
ELECTRIC · LIGHTING
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
May 5, 2006Apt 3J
PLUMBING · WATER-LEAKS
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
May 3, 2006Apt 3F
GENERAL · DOORS
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed
May 3, 2006Apt 3F
GENERAL · DOORS
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed
May 1, 2006Apt 1E
GENERAL · WINDOWS
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed
May 1, 2006Apt 1E
APPLIANCE · ELECTRIC/GAS RANGE
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed
May 1, 2006Apt 1E
GENERAL · MOLD
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed
Apr 26, 2006Apt 3G
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 26, 2006Apt 3G
PLUMBING · WATER-LEAKS
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed
Apr 26, 2006Apt 3G
ELECTRIC · LIGHTING
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed
Apr 26, 2006Apt 3G
PAINT/PLASTER · CEILING
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed
Apr 26, 2006Apt 3G
PAINT/PLASTER · CEILING
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed
Apr 26, 2006Apt 3G
ELECTRIC · WIRING
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed
Apr 26, 2006Apt 3G
PLUMBING · BATHTUB/SHOWER
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed
Apr 26, 2006Apt 3G
PLUMBING · BASIN/SINK
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed
Apr 26, 2006Apt 3G
PLUMBING · BASIN/SINK
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed
Apr 26, 2006Apt 3G
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 26, 2006Apt 3G
PLUMBING · TOILET
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed
Apr 6, 2006Apt 6A
HEATING · HEAT RELATED
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosed
Apr 5, 2006Apt 2C
HEATING · HEAT RELATED
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.
EmergencyClosed
Apr 5, 2006Apt 6I
HEATING · HEAT RELATED
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
Mar 16, 2006Apt 2D
PAINT/PLASTER · CEILING
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 16, 2006Apt 2D
HEATING · HEAT RELATED
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
Mar 6, 2006Apt 3G
PLUMBING · WATER-LEAKS
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed
Mar 6, 2006Apt 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
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