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Brooklyn · ZIP 11226 · BIN 3116560 · Flatbush · On record since Sep 1, 1998 · Built 1931

NeighborhoodⓘFlatbush
About average for Flatbush
More complaints than 66% of residential buildings in Flatbush over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
66th pct
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaint rate has been consistent over time
↓ Down 33% in the last 2 years (2 vs 3 prior 2 yrs)
52.50'21'25
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
About as many serious complaints as similar buildings
44 Priority A and B complaints over 28 years — 1.5 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
1.5/yr69th pct(med. 0.1/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 1998
51
0 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
2
Total Priority Bⓘ
42
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
17%
1 complaint
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed Sep 1, 1998. Latest: Apr 8, 2025.

Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
Complaint log
51total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
Apr 8, 2025

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDApr 10, 2025
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No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 6, 2024

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDSep 10, 2024

Ecb violation served

May 22, 2024

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDSep 10, 2024

Please see complaint number

Feb 15, 2022

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDMar 1, 2022

Ecb violation served

Feb 14, 2022

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDFeb 15, 2022

Ecb violation served

Dec 10, 2021

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDSep 10, 2022

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Oct 28, 2020

Work Without Permits Watch List Compliance

6X

BCLOSEDOct 30, 2020

Ecb violation served

Oct 28, 2020

Work Without Permits Watch List Compliance

6X

BCLOSEDOct 30, 2020

Please see complaint number

May 13, 2019

SEP – Professional Certification Compliance Audit

4B

BCLOSEDOct 2, 2020

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Apr 22, 2019

Construction Enforcement Work Order (DOB)

1X

BCLOSEDApr 25, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 4, 2019

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDMar 19, 2019

Ecb violation served

Oct 29, 2018

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDOct 31, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 15, 2018

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDOct 30, 2018

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Apr 13, 2018

SEP – Professional Certification Compliance Audit

4B

BCLOSEDMay 4, 2020

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Dec 7, 2017

Elevator Not Inspected/Illegal/No Permit

80

DCLOSEDDec 19, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 15, 2017

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDNov 21, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 30, 2017

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJul 5, 2017

Ecb violation served

Jun 24, 2017

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJun 28, 2017

Ecb violation served

Sep 11, 2016

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDSep 21, 2016

Ecb violation served

Sep 8, 2016

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDSep 21, 2016

Please see complaint number

Sep 7, 2016

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDSep 21, 2016

Please see complaint number

Jul 2, 2015

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDAug 6, 2015

Ecb violation served

Mar 28, 2015

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJul 8, 2015

Ecb violation served

May 21, 2013

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJan 24, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 20, 2013

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDMay 21, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 19, 2013

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDMay 21, 2013

Please see complaint number

Dec 16, 2012

Elevator Not Inspected/Illegal/No Permit

80

DCLOSEDDec 31, 2012

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 4, 2012

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDDec 31, 2012

Please see complaint number

Nov 29, 2012

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDDec 31, 2012

Please see complaint number

Nov 23, 2012

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDDec 31, 2012

Please see complaint number

Nov 21, 2012

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDDec 31, 2012

Please see complaint number

Nov 20, 2012

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDDec 31, 2012

Please see complaint number

Nov 17, 2012

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDDec 31, 2012

Please see complaint number

Nov 16, 2012

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDDec 31, 2012

Please see complaint number

Nov 16, 2012

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDDec 31, 2012

Please see complaint number

Nov 14, 2012

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDDec 31, 2012

Please see complaint number

May 29, 2012

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDAug 30, 2012

Buildings violation(s) served

May 8, 2012

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDAug 30, 2012

Please see complaint number

Dec 16, 2011

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDJan 6, 2012

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 24, 2011

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDDec 28, 2011

Buildings violation(s) served

Dec 17, 2010

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDOct 18, 2011

Please see complaint number

Dec 15, 2010

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDOct 18, 2011

Buildings violation(s) served

Jul 12, 2010

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDAug 13, 2010

Buildings violation(s) served

Jul 10, 2010

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDSep 30, 2010

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 3, 2010

Elevator: Danger Condition/Shaft Open/Unguarded

62

ACLOSEDJul 6, 2010

Buildings violation(s) served

Jul 2, 2010

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDAug 3, 2010

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 11, 2010

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDMar 5, 2010

Insufficient information/unable to locate address

Oct 1, 2004

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDNov 12, 2004

Buildings violation(s) served

May 9, 2002

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDMay 29, 2002

Buildings violation(s) served

Jun 10, 1999

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJun 25, 1999

Buildings violation(s) served

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