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Brooklyn · ZIP 11211 · BIN 3413996 · Williamsburg · On record since May 17, 2000 · Built 2018

NeighborhoodⓘWilliamsburg
Better than most buildings in Williamsburg
More complaints than 39% of residential buildings in Williamsburg over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
39th pct
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaints have increased in the last 2 years
↑ Up 467% in the last 2 years (17 vs 3 prior 2 yrs)
20100'23'26
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
About as many serious complaints as similar buildings
36 Priority A and B complaints over 26 years — 1.6 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
1.6/yr40th pct(med. 0.1/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 2000
65
6 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
11
Total Priority Bⓘ
25
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
7%
1 complaint
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed May 17, 2000. Latest: May 19, 2026.

Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
Complaint log
65total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
Jan 6, 2015

CSC: High-Rise Tracking Complaint

4L

DCLOSEDJan 7, 2015
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Stop work order fully rescinded n

Nov 18, 2014

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDNov 19, 2014

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Mar 18, 2014

Excavation – Undermining Adjacent Building

14

ACLOSEDApr 16, 2014

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Jul 9, 2013

Tracking Complaint for Full Demolition Notification

2E

DCLOSEDJul 9, 2013

Initial notification accepted

May 4, 2013

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDMay 10, 2013

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

May 1, 2013

Debris – Excessive

09

BCLOSEDMay 3, 2013

Please see complaint number

Apr 30, 2013

Safety Net/Guard Rail – Damaged/Inadequate/None (6-stories/75FT or Less)

88

BCLOSEDApr 30, 2013

Please see complaint number

Apr 30, 2013

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDMay 3, 2013

Please see complaint number

Apr 26, 2013

Safety Net/Guard Rail – Damaged/Inadequate/None (over 6-stories/75FT)

21

BCLOSEDMay 14, 2013

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Apr 26, 2013

Safety Net/Guard Rail – Damaged/Inadequate/None (over 6-stories/75FT)

21

BCLOSEDMay 14, 2013

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Apr 24, 2013

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDApr 29, 2013

Please see complaint number

Mar 24, 2009

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDMar 26, 2009

Ecb violation served

Dec 27, 2000

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDDec 11, 2001

Please see complaint number

Nov 21, 2000

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDMay 23, 2001

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 17, 2000

PA Permit – Not Being Complied With

47

BCLOSEDJan 7, 2002

Ecb & buildings violations served

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