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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
Sep 26, 2022

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

23

BCLOSEDSep 28, 2022
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No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 26, 2022

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDAug 30, 2022

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Aug 11, 2022

Construction Enforcement Work Order (DOB)

1X

BCLOSEDAug 17, 2022

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Aug 1, 2022

Tenant Safety Inspection

6V

CCLOSEDAug 1, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 1, 2022

Tenant Safety Inspection

6V

CCLOSEDAug 1, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 27, 2022

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDAug 4, 2022

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jul 15, 2022

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

23

BCLOSEDJul 16, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 3, 2022

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

23

BCLOSEDJun 7, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 27, 2022

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

23

BCLOSEDMay 31, 2022

Ecb violation served

May 19, 2022

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

23

BCLOSEDMay 25, 2022

Ecb violation served

May 15, 2022

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

23

BCLOSEDMay 18, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 19, 2022

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

23

BCLOSEDApr 21, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 8, 2022

Lights from Parking Lot Shining on Building

79

CCLOSEDApr 8, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 4, 2022

Lights from Parking Lot Shining on Building

79

CCLOSEDApr 4, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 1, 2022

Lights from Parking Lot Shining on Building

79

CCLOSEDApr 1, 2022

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Mar 29, 2022

CSE: Sweep

7G

DCLOSEDMar 29, 2022

Ecb violation served

Mar 28, 2022

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDApr 15, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 25, 2022

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

23

BCLOSEDMar 30, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 23, 2022

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDMar 26, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 1, 2022

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

23

BCLOSEDMar 3, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 25, 2022

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

23

BCLOSEDFeb 28, 2022

Ecb violation served

Jan 17, 2022

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

23

BCLOSEDJan 31, 2022

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Dec 28, 2021

Tenant Safety Inspection

6V

CCLOSEDDec 29, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 21, 2021

Illegal Conversion No Access Follow-Up

4G

BCLOSEDDec 21, 2021

Ecb violation served

Nov 10, 2021

Tenant Safety Inspection

6V

CCLOSEDNov 10, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 18, 2021

Tenant Safety Inspection

6V

CCLOSEDOct 18, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 14, 2021

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDNov 17, 2021

Ecb violation served

Aug 25, 2021

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

23

BCLOSEDNov 4, 2021

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Aug 24, 2021

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

23

BCLOSEDAug 26, 2021

Ecb violation served

Jul 22, 2021

Plumbing: Defective/Leaking/Not Maintained

94

CCLOSEDJul 23, 2021

Ecb violation served

Mar 13, 2021

Tenant Safety Inspection

6V

CCLOSEDMar 13, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 5, 2021

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDMar 5, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 2, 2021

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDMar 4, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 2, 2021

Gas Hook-Up/Piping – Illegal or Defective

65

ACLOSEDMar 3, 2021

Please see complaint number

Feb 9, 2021

Tenant Safety Inspection

6V

CCLOSEDFeb 10, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 22, 2021

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDFeb 5, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 15, 2021

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDJan 15, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 14, 2021

Plumbing: Defective/Leaking/Not Maintained

94

CCLOSEDJan 15, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 3, 2021

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

23

BCLOSEDJan 7, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 23, 2020

Illegal Activity

5H

BCLOSEDDec 23, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 23, 2020

Electrical Enforcement Work Order (DOB)

1V

BCLOSEDDec 28, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 23, 2020

Plumbing Enforcement Work Order (DOB)

1W

BCLOSEDDec 23, 2020

Ecb violation served

Dec 16, 2020

Plumbing Enforcement Work Order (DOB)

1W

BCLOSEDDec 17, 2020

Ecb violation served

Dec 10, 2020

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDDec 11, 2020

Please see complaint number

Dec 10, 2020

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

23

BCLOSEDDec 11, 2020

Ecb violation served

Dec 10, 2020

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDDec 11, 2020

Please see complaint number

Dec 10, 2020

Site Conditions Endangering Workers

91

ACLOSEDDec 11, 2020

Please see complaint number

Dec 4, 2020

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

23

BCLOSEDDec 10, 2020

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Nov 24, 2020

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDNov 30, 2020

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Nov 21, 2020

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDNov 22, 2020

Ecb violation served

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