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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

Building safety complaints, construction, permits, and structural issues filed with the NYC Dept. of Buildings, are scored separately.

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Prior 4 yr.
Immed. Emergency0%2%
Emergency44%56%
Non-Emergency56%42%
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(560)
Issued
Description
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
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 BROKEN, LOOSE CONNECTION · SEWERS AND DRAINAGE§ 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CONNECTION WATER SUPPLY AT WATER CLOSET IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1E, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed1ENov 15, 2022REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE VINYL FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1E, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed1ENov 2, 2022REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING AND ALL WALLS IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1E, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed1ENov 2, 2022RETIRED - REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN AND DEFECTIVE · RETIRED§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WALL CABINET AT WEST IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1E, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed1ENov 2, 2022REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING AND ALL WALLS IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 1E, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed1ENov 2, 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 IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1E, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed1ENov 2, 2022RETIRED - REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN AND DEFECTIVE · RETIRED§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BASE CABINET AT SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1E, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed1ENov 2, 2022REPAIR · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ELECTRICAL. LIGHT FIXTURE AT CEILING IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 1E, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed—Oct 28, 2022REMOVE 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 6TH STORY BALCONY AT 1ST STACK FROM NORTH AT WEST AT BUILDING FRONT AT FIRE ESCAPE
Class BClosed—Oct 28, 2022REMOVE ENCUMBRANCE · EGRESS§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOLD ARTICLES AT 5TH STORY BALCONY AT 2ND STACK FROM NORTH AT WEST AT BUILDING FRONT AT FIRE ESCAPE
Class BClosed—Oct 28, 2022REMOVE ENCUMBRANCE · EGRESS§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOLD ARTICLES AT 6TH STORY BALCONY AT 2ND STACK FROM NORTH AT WEST AT BUILDING FRONT AT FIRE ESCAPE
Class BClosed1EOct 26, 2022REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS · WATER SUPPLY§ 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT THE BATHTUB/SHOWER IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1E, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed1EOct 26, 2022REPAIR OR REPLACE CO DETECTOR · CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICES§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). , DEFECTIVE LOCATED AT APT 1E, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed1EOct 26, 2022SECURE LOOSE MATTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE WOOD WALL CABINET AT WEST WALL IN THE KITCHENETTE LOCATED AT APT 1E, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed1EOct 26, 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 THE CEILING, EAST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1E, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed1EOct 26, 2022RETIRED - REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN AND DEFECTIVE · RETIRED§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD SADDLE AT EAST DOOR FRAME IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 1E, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed1EOct 26, 2022REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 1E, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed1EOct 26, 2022REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING, EAST WALL, NORTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1E, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed1EOct 26, 2022REPAIR OR REPLACE SMOKE DETECTOR · SMOKE DETECTING DEVICES§ 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR , DEFECTIVE LOCATED AT APT 1E, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed—Jul 19, 2022REMOVE ENCUMBRANCE · EGRESS§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES CONSISTING OF HOUSE HOLD ITEMS AT THE BALCONY, SOUTH WEST STACK, BUILDING FRONT AT FIRE ESCAPE, 5th STORY
Class BClosed4CMay 11, 2022SECURE LOOSE MATTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE LIGHT FIXTURE AT CEILING IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 4C, 4th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed4CMay 11, 2022REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PORCELAIN ENAMEL FINISH AT BATHTUB BY METHOD OF REGLAZING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4C, 4th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed4CMay 11, 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 4C, 4th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed4CMay 11, 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 IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4C, 4th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed4CMay 11, 2022REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT ALL WALLS AND CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4C, 4th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed5DMay 11, 2022REPAIR · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LIGHT FIXTURE AT CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 5D, 5th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed4CMay 11, 2022REPAIR BROKEN, LOOSE CONNECTION · SEWERS AND DRAINAGE§ 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CONNECTION AT WASTE LINE AT WASH BASIN IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4C, 4th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed4CMay 11, 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 4C, 4th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed4CMay 3, 2022REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 4C, 4th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed4CMay 3, 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 4C, 4th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed4CMay 3, 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 4C, 4th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed4CMay 3, 2022REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 4C, 4th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed4DMar 18, 2022ABATE THE NUISANCE · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF KEY OPERATED LOCK INSTALLED AT DOOR TO ROOM WITH FIRE ESCAPE WINDOW IN THE 5th ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 4D, 4th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed1EFeb 1, 2022TRACE & REPAIR THE SOURCE & ABATE THE…MOLD · CLEANING§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... APPX 8 SQ FT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1E, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH ORIGINAL VIOLATION 14600005 ISSUED 30-SEP-21 HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO CLASS B PER ADMINISTRATIVE CODE §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Class BClosed4DJan 20, 2022REPAIR · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE INTERCOM SYSTEM FROM 1ST FLOOR TO APT NORTH WALL IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 4D, 4th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed—Jan 5, 2022REPAIR/ABATE UNSAFE WIRES · ARTIFICIAL LIGHTING§ 27-2005, 2006, 2037 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR AND ABATE UNSAFE ELECTRIC WIRING CONDITION CONSISTING OF EXPOSED ELECTRICAAL WIRES AT JUNCTION BOX AT, EAST WALL , BUILDING'S LOBBY, AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
Class BClosed—Nov 16, 2021REMOVE ENCUMBRANCE · EGRESS§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES ..CONSISTING OF FLOWER POTS AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AT 4TH AND 5TH STORY BALCONIES AT 2nd FIRE ESCAPE FROM NORTH AT WEST
Class BClosedRENT IMPAIRING—Nov 3, 2021REMOVE ENCUMBRANCES · EGRESS§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AT PUBLIC HALL, 5th STORY
Class BClosed1EOct 4, 2021REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE NORTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1E, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed1EOct 4, 2021REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE NORTH WALL, EAST WALL, CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1E, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed1EOct 4, 2021REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1E, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed1EOct 4, 2021REPAIR 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 NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1E, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed1BSep 27, 2021RETIRED - REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN AND DEFECTIVE · RETIRED§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE RUBBER GASKET AT REFIGERATOR DOOR IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1B, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosed4EAug 3, 2021REPLACE · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING ESCUTCHEON PLATES AT 1ST AND 2ND RISERS FROM WEST AT NORTH IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 4E, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed4EAug 3, 2021REPLACE · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING ESCUTCHEON PLATE AT 1ST RISERS FROM EAST AT SOUTH IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4E, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed4GJul 30, 2021REPAIR OR REPLACE CO DETECTOR · CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICES§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). DEFECTIVE LOCATED AT APT 4G, 4th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosed4GJul 30, 2021REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE VINYL FLOOR TILES IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 4G, 4th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosed4GJul 30, 2021REPAIR · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PILOT LIGHTS AT GAS RANGE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 4G, 4th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
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