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Brooklyn · ZIP 11206 · BIN 3048793 · Bedford-Stuyvesant (West) · On record since Aug 4, 2022 · Built 1899

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
→ Stable in the last 2 years (25 vs 23 prior 2 yrs)
50250'22'26
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
Among the highest rates of serious complaints nearby
53 Priority A and B complaints over 4 years — 13.9 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
13.9/yr100th pct(med. 0.1/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 2022
59
3 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
17
Total Priority Bⓘ
36
2 active
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
14%
8 complaints
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed Aug 4, 2022. Latest: Mar 10, 2026.

Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
Complaint log
59total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
Mar 10, 2026

Illegal Conversion

45

BACTIVE——
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Mar 7, 2026

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

B
CLOSED
Mar 9, 2026

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Mar 3, 2026

Illegal Commercial/Manufacturing Use in Residential Zone

74

CACTIVE——
Mar 3, 2026

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDMar 4, 2026

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Feb 26, 2026

Illegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings

4A

BCLOSEDMar 17, 2026

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

May 26, 2025

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDMay 27, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 29, 2025

Construction Enforcement Work Order (DOB)

1X

BCLOSEDApr 29, 2025

Ecb violation served

Apr 27, 2025

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDMay 15, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 7, 2025

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDApr 7, 2025

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Apr 1, 2025

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDApr 1, 2025

Building violation issued for failure to obey stop work order

Mar 12, 2025

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDMar 12, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 9, 2025

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDMar 23, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 5, 2025

Landmark Building – Illegal Work

20

BCLOSEDApr 29, 2025

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Feb 7, 2025

Landmark Building – Illegal Work

20

BCLOSEDFeb 7, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 6, 2025

CSE: Sweep

7G

DCLOSEDFeb 7, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 25, 2024

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDDec 26, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 5, 2024

CSE: Tracking Compliance

7F

DCLOSEDDec 5, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 4, 2024

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDNov 4, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 3, 2024

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDNov 18, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 3, 2024

Fence – None/Inadequate/Illegal

15

BCLOSEDNov 27, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 15, 2024

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

23

BCLOSEDAug 16, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 15, 2024

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

23

BCLOSEDJul 15, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 7, 2024

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDAug 12, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 17, 2024

Site Conditions Endangering Workers

91

ACLOSEDJun 18, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 3, 2024

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDJun 3, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 9, 2024

Tenant Safety Inspection

6V

CCLOSEDMay 9, 2024

Compliance inspection performed

May 8, 2024

Construction Safety Compliance (CSC) Action

8A

BCLOSEDMay 8, 2024

Ecb violation served

May 3, 2024

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDMay 6, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 1, 2024

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDMay 1, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 8, 2024

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDApr 9, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 3, 2024

Adjacent Buildings – Not Protected

03

ACLOSEDApr 4, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 2, 2024

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDApr 2, 2024

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Apr 2, 2024

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

23

BCLOSEDApr 10, 2024

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Mar 12, 2024

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDMar 18, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 11, 2024

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDMar 11, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 18, 2024

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDFeb 20, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 12, 2024

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDMay 9, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Feb 9, 2024

Safety Net/Guard Rail – Damaged/Inadequate/None (6-stories/75FT or Less)

88

BCLOSEDFeb 9, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 9, 2024

Crane: No Permit/License/Cert/Unsafe/Illegal

67

ACLOSEDFeb 9, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 7, 2024

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDMay 9, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jan 26, 2024

Site Conditions Endangering Workers

91

ACLOSEDJan 27, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 26, 2024

Safety Net/Guard Rail – Damaged/Inadequate/None (6-stories/75FT or Less)

88

BCLOSEDJan 29, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 18, 2023

Sustainability Enforcement Work Order

4S

BACTIVEJan 26, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 1st attempt

Oct 12, 2023

Work Without Permits Watch List Compliance

6X

BCLOSEDOct 12, 2023

Compliance inspection performed

Aug 18, 2023

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDAug 19, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 18, 2023

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDAug 19, 2023

Please see complaint number

Aug 1, 2023

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDAug 1, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 1, 2023

Adjacent Buildings – Not Protected

03

ACLOSEDAug 1, 2023

Please see complaint number

Aug 1, 2023

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

85

CCLOSEDMay 9, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Aug 1, 2023

Adjacent Buildings – Not Protected

03

ACLOSEDAug 1, 2023

Please see complaint number

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