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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
Sep 25, 2017

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDOct 2, 2017
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Ecb violation served

Aug 14, 2017

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDAug 15, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 7, 2017

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDAug 7, 2017

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Aug 3, 2017

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDAug 8, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 29, 2017

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDJun 30, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 22, 2017

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDJun 29, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 14, 2017

Site Conditions Endangering Workers

91

ACLOSEDJun 15, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 1, 2017

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDJun 9, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 27, 2017

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDMay 30, 2017

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

May 8, 2017

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

50

ACLOSEDMay 9, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 1, 2017

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDMay 3, 2017

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Mar 22, 2017

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJun 8, 2017

Ecb violation served

Dec 15, 2016

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

23

BCLOSEDDec 28, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 11, 2016

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDAug 12, 2016

Ecb violation served

Jan 23, 2015

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDFeb 4, 2015

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jan 18, 2015

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDJan 20, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 3, 2011

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDFeb 14, 2012

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jul 13, 2010

Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper

53

DCLOSEDFeb 11, 2011

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 10, 2010

Adjacent Buildings – Not Protected

03

ACLOSEDJun 15, 2010

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Apr 6, 2010

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDJun 1, 2010

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Sep 23, 2006

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDDec 26, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 12, 2006

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDSep 13, 2006

Ecb & buildings violations served

Sep 8, 2006

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDSep 12, 2006

Ecb & buildings violations served

Dec 2, 2005

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDDec 6, 2005

Buildings violation(s) served

Mar 11, 2005

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDApr 22, 2005

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jun 15, 2004

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDJun 28, 2004

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Sep 27, 2001

Zoning: Non-Conforming

55

DCLOSEDOct 29, 2002

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

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