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Brooklyn · ZIP 11216 · BIN 3053645 · Bedford-Stuyvesant (West) · On record since Sep 27, 2001 · Built 1910

NeighborhoodⓘBedford-Stuyvesant (We…
Among the most complained-about buildings in Bedford-Stuyvesant (West)
More complaints than 95% of residential buildings in Bedford-Stuyvesant (West) over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
95th pct
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaints have decreased in recent years
↓ Down 78% in the last 2 years (4 vs 18 prior 2 yrs)
20100'21'25
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
Among the highest rates of serious complaints nearby
67 Priority A and B complaints over 25 years — 5.6 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
5.6/yr94th pct(med. 0.1/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 2001
77
0 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
21
Total Priority Bⓘ
46
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
6%
2 complaints
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed Sep 27, 2001. Latest: Dec 5, 2025.

Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
Complaint log
77total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
Dec 5, 2025

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDDec 6, 2025
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Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Oct 28, 2025

7R

7R

CLOSEDNov 18, 2025

Ecb violation served

Mar 15, 2025

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

23

BCLOSEDMar 19, 2025

Ecb violation served

Nov 4, 2024

Sign Falling: Danger/Sign Erection or Display In-Progress (Illegal)

50

ACLOSEDNov 5, 2024

Ecb violation served

Feb 20, 2024

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDFeb 23, 2024

Ecb violation served

Oct 6, 2023

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

23

BCLOSEDOct 7, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 20, 2023

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

23

BCLOSEDSep 22, 2023

Please see complaint number

Aug 15, 2023

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDAug 15, 2023

Ecb violation served

Aug 1, 2023

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

23

BCLOSEDAug 2, 2023

Ecb violation served

Jul 31, 2023

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

23

BCLOSEDAug 2, 2023

Please see complaint number

Jul 29, 2023

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

23

BCLOSEDJul 31, 2023

Please see complaint number

Jul 24, 2023

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

23

BCLOSEDJul 25, 2023

Ecb violation served

Jun 7, 2023

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

23

BCLOSEDJun 8, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 1, 2023

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

23

BCLOSEDMay 2, 2023

Ecb violation served

Apr 21, 2023

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

23

BCLOSEDApr 24, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 13, 2023

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

23

BCLOSEDMar 15, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 9, 2023

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDMar 23, 2023

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jan 16, 2023

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

23

BCLOSEDJan 18, 2023

Ecb violation served

Oct 25, 2022

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

23

BCLOSEDOct 26, 2022

Ecb violation served

Sep 8, 2022

Suspended (Hanging) Scaffolds – No Permit/License/Dangerous/Accident

1E

ACLOSEDSep 8, 2022

Please see complaint number

Sep 7, 2022

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

23

BCLOSEDSep 8, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 22, 2022

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

23

BCLOSEDAug 25, 2022

Ecb violation served

Aug 21, 2022

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

23

BCLOSEDAug 22, 2022

Ecb violation served

Jun 14, 2022

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

23

BCLOSEDJun 15, 2022

Ecb violation served

Jun 3, 2022

CSE: Sweep

7G

DCLOSEDJun 7, 2022

Ecb violation served

Mar 26, 2022

CSE: Tracking Compliance

7F

DCLOSEDMar 26, 2022

Ecb violation served

Mar 25, 2022

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

23

BCLOSEDMar 26, 2022

Ecb violation served

Mar 5, 2022

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

23

BCLOSEDMar 7, 2022

Ecb violation served

Feb 28, 2022

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

23

BCLOSEDMar 2, 2022

Ecb violation served

Dec 8, 2021

CSE: Sweep

7G

DCLOSEDDec 13, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 20, 2021

Plumbing: Defective/Leaking/Not Maintained

94

CCLOSEDSep 24, 2021

Complaint referred to housing preservation and development (hpd)

May 14, 2021

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDMay 14, 2021

Ecb violation served

Apr 28, 2021

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDApr 28, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 31, 2021

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

23

BCLOSEDMar 31, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 30, 2020

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

23

BCLOSEDJan 3, 2021

Ecb violation served

Dec 2, 2020

Special Operations Compliance Inspection

1U

DCLOSEDDec 14, 2020

Ecb violation served

Aug 23, 2019

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDAug 24, 2019

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Aug 2, 2019

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDAug 3, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 18, 2019

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDJul 19, 2019

Ecb violation served

Jul 16, 2019

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

23

BCLOSEDJul 22, 2019

Full stop work order served f

Mar 22, 2019

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDMar 22, 2019

Complaint referred to department of transportation (dot)

Jun 4, 2018

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJun 13, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 10, 2018

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDMay 12, 2018

Ecb violation served

Jan 8, 2018

Plumbing: Defective/Leaking/Not Maintained

94

CCLOSEDApr 17, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 29, 2017

Gas Hook-Up/Piping – Illegal or Defective

65

ACLOSEDJan 3, 2018

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Oct 10, 2017

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDOct 16, 2017

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Oct 2, 2017

Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)

66

BCLOSEDDec 6, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 2, 2017

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDOct 3, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 26, 2017

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDSep 28, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 26, 2017

Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)

66

BCLOSEDNov 6, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

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