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Brooklyn · ZIP 11226 · BIN 3116560 · Flatbush · Last violation Mar 10, 2026 · Last complaint Apr 7, 2026

NeighborhoodFlatbush
More violations than 86.8% of nearby buildings
More violations than 87% of buildings and more complaints than 97% of buildings in Flatbush. Size-normalized against residential buildings in the neighborhood for issues in the last 10 years.
ViolationsComplaints
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
A steady level of activity over time
Last 2 yrs: 168 violations · 507 complaints
'21'26ViolationsComplaints
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Severityⓘopen violations
15 immediately hazardous (Class C) violations still open
Class C violations include lead paint, mold, pest infestations, heat/hot water failure, and structural hazards — the most serious category.
Class Cimmediately hazardous15Class Bhazardous8
Housing Preservation & Development Violations
Total violations since 1990
794
21 per year avg.↓ Down 34% in the last 2 years (168 vs 255 prior 2 yrs)
Open violations
28
Class C (immed. haz.)ⓘ15
Class B (hazardous)ⓘ8
Rent-impairingⓘ2
Open violation ages
▪ 30–90 days4% (1)
▪ 3–12 months11% (3)
▪ 1–3 years57% (16)
▪ 3+ years29% (8)
Housing Preservation & Development Complaints
Total complaints since 2003
1,263
53 per year avg.↑ Up 179% in the last 2 years (507 vs 182 prior 2 yrs)
Complaint Resolution
No access24%Violation issued20%No violation30%Phone resolved25%Other1%(1,263)
Urgency breakdown
Last 12 mo.

Top violation categories

5 yrsAll time
Maintenanceⓘ170 violations
Egressⓘ57 violations
Extermination & Rodent Eradicationⓘ47 violations
Water Supplyⓘ35 violations
Paintingⓘ34 violations
Cleaningⓘ33 violations
Lead-Based Paintⓘ19 violations
Smoke Detecting Devicesⓘ18 violations
Top complaint groupsⓘ
5 yrsAll time
Heat / hot waterⓘ138 complaints
Bldg maintenanceⓘ121 complaints
Water & plumbingⓘ120 complaints
Mold & pestsⓘ101 complaints
Electricalⓘ55 complaints
Safety & fireⓘ44 complaints
Appliancesⓘ8 complaints
Adminⓘ3 complaints
Outdoor / structuralⓘ2 complaints
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Violation log

427 violations · Class B

All classesClass AClass BClass CClass IAllOpenClosed
ClassStatusApt

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Prior 4 yr.
Immed. Emergency0%2%
Emergency44%56%
Non-Emergency56%42%
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(560)
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Description
Class BClosed1EApr 7, 2023TRACE & REPAIR THE SOURCE & ABATE THE…MOLD · CLEANING§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... APPROX. 4 SQ FT AT NORTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1E, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''SOUTH'' ORIGINAL VIOLATION 15606457 ISSUED 06-DEC-22 HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO CLASS B PER ADMINISTRATIVE CODE §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Class BClosed1EMar 16, 2023REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE NORTH WALL, EAST WALL AND CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1E, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT SOUTH
Class BClosed1EMar 16, 2023REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE WATER LEAK · WATER SUPPLY§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT THE CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1E, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT SOUTH
Class BClosed1EMar 16, 2023REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE WEST WALL AND CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1E, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT SOUTH
Class BClosed1EMar 16, 2023REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC TILES AT THE EAST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1E, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT SOUTH
Class BClosed1EMar 16, 2023TRACE & REPAIR THE SOURCE & ABATE THE…MOLD · CLEANING§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... APPROX. 12 SQ FT AT THE NORTH WALL, EAST WALL AND CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1E, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT SOUTH
Class BClosed1EMar 16, 2023REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE WATER LEAK · WATER SUPPLY§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT THE CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1E, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT SOUTH
Class BClosed—Mar 10, 2023REMOVE ENCUMBRANCE · EGRESS§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES CONSISTING OF FLOWER POTS AT 4TH AND 5TH STORY BALCONIES SOUTHWEST STACK, BUILDING FRONT
Class BClosed—Mar 2, 2023RETIRED - REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN AND DEFECTIVE · RETIRED§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WIRE GLASS AT LOWER SASH WINDOW AT PUBLIC HALL, 6th STORY
Class BClosed1EFeb 28, 2023REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC WALL TILES AT WEST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1E, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed1EFeb 28, 2023TRACE & REPAIR THE SOURCE & ABATE THE…MOLD · CLEANING§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... 10 SQ/FT AT THE NORTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1E, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed1EFeb 28, 2023REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1E, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed1EFeb 28, 2023REPAIR OR REPLACE SMOKE DETECTOR · SMOKE DETECTING DEVICES§ 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1E, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed1EFeb 28, 2023REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE EAST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1E, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed1EFeb 28, 2023REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE WATER LEAK · WATER SUPPLY§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT THE CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1E, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed5BFeb 13, 2023REPAIR/ABATE UNSAFE WIRES · ARTIFICIAL LIGHTING§ 27-2005, 2006, 2037 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR AND ABATE UNSAFE ELECTRIC WIRING CONDITION CONSISTING OF AT ELECTRICAL LIGHT FIXTURE AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 5B, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed—Feb 9, 2023REMOVE ENCUMBRANCE · EGRESS§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES FLOWER POTS AT BALCONY AT WEST AT 2nd FIRE ESCAPE FROM NORTH, 4th STORY
Class BClosedRENT IMPAIRING—Feb 9, 2023REMOVE ENCUMBRANCES · EGRESS§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, PLASTIC DRUM, BOXES AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
Class BClosed1FJan 31, 2023REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE WATER LEAK · WATER SUPPLY§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE 1st BATHROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 1F, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed1FJan 31, 2023REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING IN THE 1st BATHROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 1F, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed1FJan 30, 2023REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING IN THE 4th ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1F, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed4DJan 30, 2023REPAIR OR REPLACE SMOKE DETECTOR · SMOKE DETECTING DEVICES§ 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4D, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed1FJan 30, 2023REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE WATER LEAK · WATER SUPPLY§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE 4th ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1F, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed1FJan 30, 2023REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING IN THE 2nd BATHROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 1F, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed1FJan 30, 2023REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE WATER LEAK · WATER SUPPLY§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE 2nd BATHROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 1F, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed4DJan 30, 2023REPAIR OR REPLACE CO DETECTOR · CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICES§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4D, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed1EJan 9, 2023REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE WATER LEAK · WATER SUPPLY§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1E, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''SOUTH''
Class BClosed1EJan 9, 2023REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1E, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''SOUTH''
Class BClosed1EJan 9, 2023REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 1E, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''SOUTH''
Class BClosed1EJan 9, 2023RETIRED - REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN AND DEFECTIVE · RETIRED§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC FLOOR TILES IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1E, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''SOUTH''
Class BClosed1EJan 9, 2023REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE REGLAZE THE PORCELAIN PAINT AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1E, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''SOUTH''
Class BClosed1EJan 9, 2023REPAIR BROKEN, LOOSE CONNECTION · SEWERS AND DRAINAGE§ 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CONNECTION AT WASHBASIN WASTE LINE IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1E, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''SOUTH''
Class BClosed1EJan 9, 2023REPAIR · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1E, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''SOUTH''
Class BClosed1EJan 9, 2023RETIRED - REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN AND DEFECTIVE · RETIRED§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC TILES , AT WEST WALL, IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1E, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''SOUTH''
Class BClosed1EJan 9, 2023RETIRED - REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN AND DEFECTIVE · RETIRED§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC FLOIR TILES IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1E, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''SOUTH''
Class BClosed1EJan 9, 2023REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE WATER LEAK · WATER SUPPLY§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 1E, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''SOUTH''
Class BClosed1EJan 9, 2023REPAIR OR REPLACE CO DETECTOR · CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICES§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). INOPERATIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1E, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''SOUTH''
Class BClosed1EDec 8, 2022REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING, EAST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1E, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''SOUTH''
Class BClosed1EDec 8, 2022REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE WATER LEAK · WATER SUPPLY§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING, EAST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1E, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''SOUTH''
Class BClosed1EDec 8, 2022REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC TILES AT EAST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1E, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''SOUTH''
Class BClosed1EDec 8, 2022REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS · WATER SUPPLY§ 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT WASH BASIN AND BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1E, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''SOUTH''
Class BClosed1EDec 8, 2022REPAIR · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ROTTED BASE AT SINK BASE CABINET IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1E, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''SOUTH''
Class BClosed1EDec 8, 2022SECURE LOOSE MATTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE UPPER AND LOWER CABINET DOORS AT WEST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1E, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''SOUTH''
Class BClosed4DDec 2, 2022ABATE THE NUISANCE · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF LOCK ON DOOR LEADING TO FIRE ESCAPE IN THE 4th ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 4D, 4th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed4DDec 2, 2022REPAIR OR REPLACE SMOKE DETECTOR · SMOKE DETECTING DEVICES§ 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4D, 4th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed4DDec 2, 2022REPAIR OR REPLACE CO DETECTOR · CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICES§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4D, 4th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed1ENov 17, 2022REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS · WATER SUPPLY§ 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1E, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed1ENov 17, 2022REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE METAL FRAME AT ENTRANCE DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 1E, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed1ENov 17, 2022REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE GROUT AROUND BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1E, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosedRENT IMPAIRING1ENov 17, 2022REMOVE OBSTRUCTIONS · SEWERS AND DRAINAGE§ 27-2026 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL OBSTRUCTIONS AND REPAIR ALL DEFECTS IN AT WASTE PIPE AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1E, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
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