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70 LEFFERTS PLACE

Brooklyn · ZIP 11238 · BIN 3057833 · Bedford-Stuyvesant (West) · On record since Apr 3, 2001 · Built 1854

NeighborhoodⓘBedford-Stuyvesant (We…
Among the most complained-about buildings in Bedford-Stuyvesant (West)
More complaints than 99% of residential buildings in Bedford-Stuyvesant (West) over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
99th pct
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaints have increased in the last 2 years
↑ Up 200% in the last 2 years (24 vs 8 prior 2 yrs)
20100'21'26
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
Among the highest rates of serious complaints nearby
90 Priority A and B complaints over 25 years — 5.5 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
5.5/yr98th pct(med. 0.1/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 2001
103
7 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
8
1 active
Total Priority Bⓘ
82
5 active
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
66%
19 complaints
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed Apr 3, 2001. Latest: May 16, 2026.

Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
Complaint log
103total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
Apr 5, 2019

Illegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings

4A

BCLOSEDApr 12, 2019
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Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Feb 1, 2019

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDMar 30, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 1, 2019

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDFeb 7, 2019

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jan 30, 2019

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDFeb 1, 2019

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Dec 1, 2018

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDDec 4, 2018

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Dec 1, 2018

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDDec 13, 2018

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Nov 10, 2018

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDNov 14, 2018

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Nov 2, 2018

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDNov 9, 2018

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Oct 5, 2018

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDDec 1, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 12, 2018

Illegal Conversion No Access Follow-Up

4G

BCLOSEDSep 12, 2018

Violation served for disobeying vacate order

Sep 5, 2018

Illegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings

4A

BCLOSEDOct 1, 2018

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Sep 3, 2018

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDSep 12, 2018

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Feb 9, 2018

Gas Utility Referral

1L

BCLOSEDMar 29, 2018

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jun 4, 2014

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDJun 9, 2014

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Sep 5, 2013

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDSep 9, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 3, 2013

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDSep 3, 2013

Please see complaint number

Sep 1, 2013

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDSep 3, 2013

Please see complaint number

Sep 1, 2013

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDSep 3, 2013

Please see complaint number

Aug 30, 2013

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDAug 30, 2013

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Aug 30, 2013

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDSep 3, 2013

Please see complaint number

Aug 30, 2013

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

66

BCLOSEDSep 19, 2013

Please see complaint number

Aug 30, 2013

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDOct 13, 2015

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Aug 30, 2013

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDSep 3, 2013

Please see complaint number

Aug 28, 2013

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDSep 3, 2013

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Aug 28, 2013

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDAug 30, 2013

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Aug 26, 2013

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDAug 28, 2013

Please see complaint number

Aug 26, 2013

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDAug 28, 2013

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Aug 26, 2013

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

66

BCLOSEDSep 19, 2013

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Aug 26, 2013

Landmark Building – Illegal Work

20

BCLOSEDAug 28, 2013

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Aug 20, 2013

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDAug 26, 2013

Please see complaint number

Aug 18, 2013

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDAug 26, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 12, 2013

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDAug 23, 2013

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jul 30, 2013

Landmark Building – Illegal Work

20

BCLOSEDJul 31, 2013

Please see complaint number

May 19, 2013

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDJun 13, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 19, 2013

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJan 4, 2019

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Apr 14, 2013

Building – Vacant, Open and Unguarded

29

CCLOSEDJul 18, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 27, 2012

Landmark Building – Illegal Work

20

BCLOSEDDec 27, 2012

Complaint referred to department of transportation (dot)

Feb 29, 2012

Illegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings

4A

BCLOSEDMar 6, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 28, 2011

Illegal Commercial/Manufacturing Use in Residential Zone

74

CCLOSEDMar 6, 2013

Please see complaint number

Oct 12, 2011

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDApr 2, 2012

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Sep 15, 2011

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDOct 7, 2011

Violation served for disobeying vacate order

Jun 16, 2011

SRO: Illegal Work/No Permit/Change in Occupancy Use

71

BCLOSEDSep 28, 2011

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 10, 2011

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDMar 14, 2011

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 11, 2011

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDFeb 12, 2011

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 6, 2010

Illegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings

4A

BCLOSEDFeb 12, 2011

Please see complaint number

Oct 6, 2010

Illegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings

4A

BCLOSEDNov 26, 2019

Vacate order fully rescinded n

Jul 13, 2010

Illegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings

4A

BCLOSEDFeb 11, 2011

Ecb violation served

Feb 18, 2010

Illegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings

4A

BCLOSEDNov 3, 2025

Stop work order partially rescinded p

Nov 19, 2009

Landmark Building – Illegal Work

20

BCLOSEDDec 11, 2009

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Nov 19, 2009

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDNov 19, 2009

Please see complaint number

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