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88 WASHINGTON AVENUE

Brooklyn · ZIP 11205 · BIN 3054140 · Fort Greene · On record since Oct 27, 2004 · Built 1920

NeighborhoodⓘFort Greene
Among the most complained-about buildings in Fort Greene
More complaints than 98% of residential buildings in Fort Greene over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
98th pct
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaints have decreased in recent years
↓ Down 23% in the last 2 years (27 vs 35 prior 2 yrs)
50250'21'26
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
Among the highest rates of serious complaints nearby
101 Priority A and B complaints over 22 years — 8.5 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
8.5/yr95th pct(med. 0.1/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 2004
164
4 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
22
Total Priority Bⓘ
79
1 active
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
5%
4 complaints
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed Oct 27, 2004. Latest: May 26, 2026.

Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
Complaint log
164total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
May 26, 2026

Tenant Safety Inspection

6V

CCLOSEDMay 26, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

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Apr 18, 2026

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BACTIVE——
Mar 23, 2026

Tenant Safety Inspection

6V

CCLOSEDMar 23, 2026

Ecb violation served

Feb 19, 2026

Tenant Safety Inspection

6V

CCLOSEDFeb 19, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 19, 2026

Tenant Safety Inspection

6V

CCLOSEDFeb 19, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 26, 2025

Advertising Sign/Billboard/Posters/Flexible Fabric – Illegal

2G

CCLOSEDJul 28, 2025

Complaint referred to department of sanitation (dos)

Jul 2, 2025

Construction Enforcement Work Order (DOB)

1X

BCLOSEDJul 2, 2025

Compliance inspection performed

Jun 26, 2025

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDJun 26, 2025

Partial vacate order issued p

Jun 25, 2025

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDJun 25, 2025

Buildings violation(s) served

Jun 13, 2025

Plumbing: Defective/Leaking/Not Maintained

94

CCLOSEDJun 13, 2025

Partial stop work order p

Jun 12, 2025

Plumbing: Defective/Leaking/Not Maintained

94

CCLOSEDNov 20, 2025

Please see complaint number

Apr 14, 2025

Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Work In-Progress

5G

BCLOSEDApr 14, 2025

Building violation issued for failure to obey stop work order

Apr 14, 2025

Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Work In-Progress

5G

BCLOSEDApr 14, 2025

Building violation issued for failure to obey stop work order

Apr 11, 2025

Lights from Parking Lot Shining on Building

79

CCLOSEDApr 28, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 4, 2025

7Q

7Q

CLOSEDMar 5, 2026Q7
Dec 9, 2024

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDDec 9, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 3, 2024

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDMay 2, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 3, 2024

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDDec 4, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 27, 2024

Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Work In-Progress

5G

BCLOSEDApr 30, 2025

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Nov 23, 2024

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDDec 21, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 23, 2024

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDNov 25, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 23, 2024

Unlicensed/Illegal Activity

90

CCLOSEDApr 30, 2025

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Nov 19, 2024

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDNov 22, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 17, 2024

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

23

BCLOSEDSep 18, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 21, 2024

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

23

BCLOSEDAug 22, 2024

Ecb violation served

Jul 31, 2024

Plumbing: Defective/Leaking/Not Maintained

94

CCLOSEDOct 3, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jun 10, 2024

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDJun 10, 2024

Ecb violation served

May 30, 2024

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

23

BCLOSEDJun 6, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 28, 2024

Local Law 188/17 Compliance Inspections – Active Jobs

7K

DACTIVEJul 1, 2024X1
May 16, 2024

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDMay 17, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 15, 2024

Local Law 188/17 Compliance Inspections – Active Jobs

7K

DACTIVEJun 7, 2024X1
May 4, 2024

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

23

BCLOSEDMay 6, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 18, 2023

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

23

BCLOSEDNov 21, 2023

Ecb violation served

Aug 11, 2023

Illegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings

4A

BCLOSEDDec 27, 2023

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jul 29, 2023

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

23

BCLOSEDAug 1, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 23, 2023

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDJun 23, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 8, 2023

Adult Establishment

75

BCLOSEDMay 23, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 26, 2023

Tenant Safety Inspection

6V

CCLOSEDApr 26, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 19, 2023

Local Law 188/17 Compliance Inspections – Active Jobs

7K

DACTIVEDec 5, 2023

Inspector unable to gain access - 1st attempt

Mar 28, 2023

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDApr 17, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 8, 2023

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDFeb 14, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 26, 2023

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

23

BCLOSEDJan 27, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 22, 2023

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

23

BCLOSEDJan 24, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 19, 2023

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

23

BCLOSEDJan 19, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 4, 2023

Local Law 188/17 Compliance Inspections – Active Jobs

7K

DCLOSEDApr 11, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 30, 2022

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

23

BCLOSEDJan 3, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 21, 2022

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

23

BCLOSEDDec 23, 2022

Ecb violation served

Dec 5, 2022

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

23

BCLOSEDDec 5, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 29, 2022

Local Law 188/17 Compliance Inspections – Active Jobs

7K

DCLOSEDDec 14, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 12, 2022

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDNov 13, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

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