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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

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ClassStatusApt

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Prior 4 yr.
Immed. Emergency0%2%
Emergency44%56%
Non-Emergency56%42%
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Class BClosed1FJun 4, 2024REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 1F, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''SOUTH''
Class CClosed4FMay 8, 2024ABATE THE NUISANCE OF ROACHES · EXTERMINATION & RODENT ERADICATIONHMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4F, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed4FMay 8, 2024REPLACE · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 4F, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class CClosed2EMay 8, 2024REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2E, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class CClosed2EMay 8, 2024REPAIR 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 2E, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed—Apr 15, 2024REMOVE ENCUMBRANCE · EGRESS§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES THE STOREGAE OF NUMEROUS FLOWER POTS AT, BALCONY, SOUTHWEST SECTION, BUILDING FRONT, AT FIRE ESCAPE, 5th STORY
Class CClosedRENT IMPAIRING—Apr 15, 2024REMOVE ILLEGAL FASTENING · EGRESS§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING KEY OPERATED LOCK, AT IRON EXIT GATE, WITHOUT THUMB TURN, ON THE INTERIOR OF CORRIDOOR , SOUTHWEST SECTION, BUILDING FRONT , AT FIRE PASSAGE WAY
Class BClosed5BApr 9, 2024REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC TILES AT NORTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 5B, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class CClosed—Mar 26, 2024REPAIR BROKEN PAYING · PAVING AND GRADING§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PAVING PAVING CONCRETE FLOOR YARD, 1st STORY, SECTION AT NORTHWEST
Class CClosed—Mar 26, 2024REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BRICKS AND MORTAR EXTERIOR WALLS AT ALL STORIES FROM TOP STORY TO BOTTOM AT PUBLIC HALL
Class CClosed—Mar 13, 2024REPAIR BROKEN PAYING · PAVING AND GRADING§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PAVING AT FRONT AREARWAY OF BUILDING
Class CClosed5BMar 6, 2024REPAIR 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 5B, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class CClosed—Mar 5, 2024MAKE DOORS SELF-CLOSING · EGRESS§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE DOOR TO BOILER ROOM
Class CClosed—Mar 5, 2024REPAIR/ABATE UNSAFE WIRES · ARTIFICIAL LIGHTING§ 27-2005, 2006, 2037 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR AND ABATE UNSAFE ELECTRIC WIRING CONDITION CONSISTING OF EXPOSED ELECTRICAL WIRING AT CEILING
Class CClosed—Mar 5, 2024REMOVE ACCUMULATION OR RUBBISH · CLEANING§ 27-2010, 2011, 2012 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE CELLAR THROUGHOUT
Class CClosed—Mar 5, 2024MAKE DOORS SELF-CLOSING · EGRESS§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE DOOR TO ELECTRICAL ROOM NOT SELF CLOSING
Class CClosed—Mar 5, 2024REPAIR BROKEN, LOOSE CONNECTION · SEWERS AND DRAINAGE§ 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CONNECTION LOCKNUT AT RETURN LINE IN BOILER ROOM AT CELLAR
Class CClosed—Mar 5, 2024REPAIR · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SEAL AT BOILER AT CELLAR
Class CClosed—Feb 23, 2024REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE DEFECTIVE MARBLE TREAD 10 FROM BOTTOM AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS AT PUBLIC HALL, 6th STORY
Class AClosed—Feb 7, 2024POST AND MAINTAIN A NOTICE · POSTING/SIGNAGE§27-2153 ADM CODE POST AND MAINTAIN A NOTICE, WRITTEN IN ENGLISH AND IN SPANISH, ON THE BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR OR OTHER CONSPICUOUS LOCATION IN THE BUILDING COMMON AREA, STATING THAT: (1) THE BUILDING IS IN THE ALTERNATIVE ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM, (2) THAT OCCUPANTS MAY CALL 311 OR THE AEP AT 212-863-8262 TO REPORT HOUSING MAINTENANCE COMPLAINTS, (3) THE NAME, TELEPHONE, AND ADDRESS OF THE OWNER, AND, (4) THE IDENTITY OF ANY FINANCIAL INSTITUTION THAT HOLDS A MORTGAGE ON THE PROPERTY. POST
Class BClosed5DJan 26, 2024REPAIR OR REPLACE CO DETECTOR · CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICES§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5D, 5th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed3AJan 26, 2024TRACE & REPAIR THE SOURCE & ABATE THE…MOLD · CLEANING§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... AT CEILING ( 4 SQ. FT. ) IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3A, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''NORTH'' ORIGINAL VIOLATION 16263643 ISSUED 24-SEP-23 HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO CLASS B PER ADMINISTRATIVE CODE §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Class BClosed5DJan 26, 2024REPAIR 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 5D, 5th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosedRENT IMPAIRING—Jan 11, 2024REMOVE ENCUMBRANCES · EGRESS§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS: STORAGE BARREL, FLOWER POTS, AND BOXES AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
Class BClosed1HDec 5, 2023REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE VINYL FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1H, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class CClosed1HDec 5, 2023MAKE DOORS SELF-CLOSING · EGRESS§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 1H, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class CClosed1HDec 5, 2023ABATE THE NUISANCE OF ROACHES · EXTERMINATION & RODENT ERADICATIONHMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1H, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosed1HDec 5, 2023REPLACE · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING WOOD BASE CABINET IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1H, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosed1HDec 5, 2023REPAIR · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE COUNTER TOP IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1H, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosed1HDec 5, 2023REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CAULKING AROUND TUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1H, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosed1HDec 5, 2023REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PORCELIN ENAMEL REGLAZE AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1H, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosed1HDec 5, 2023REPAIR 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 1H, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class CClosed—Nov 16, 2023MAKE DOORS SELF-CLOSING · EGRESS§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE DOOR AT BUILDING ENTRANCE , 1st STORY
Class BClosed4BOct 30, 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 4B, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosed4BOct 30, 2023REPAIR OR REPLACE CO DETECTOR · CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICES§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4B, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosed4DOct 17, 2023REPAIR OR REPLACE CO DETECTOR · CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICES§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). THAT IS DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4D, 4th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed4DOct 17, 2023REPAIR OR REPLACE SMOKE DETECTOR · SMOKE DETECTING DEVICES§ 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR THAT IS DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4D, 4th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed1HOct 6, 2023REPAIR · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE COUNTER BALANCES AT LOWER SASH AT WINDOW IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1H, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''SOUTH''
Class CClosed1HOct 6, 2023MAKE DOORS SELF-CLOSING · EGRESS§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE ; THE HINGES AT DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 1H, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''SOUTH''
Class BClosed1HOct 6, 2023REPAIR · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE DAMAGED LAMINATED COUNTER TOP AT SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1H, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''SOUTH''
Class CClosed1HOct 6, 2023ABATE THE NUISANCE OF ROACHES · EXTERMINATION & RODENT ERADICATIONHMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1H, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''SOUTH''
Class AClosed1HOct 6, 2023REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PORCELAIN ENAMEL GLAZE AT SURFACE OF BATH TUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1H, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''SOUTH''
Class BClosed1HOct 6, 2023REPAIR · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ROTTED WOOD SINK BASE CABINET IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1H, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''SOUTH''
Class BClosed1HOct 6, 2023REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE VINYL TILES AT FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1H, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''SOUTH''
Class BClosed1FOct 5, 2023TRACE & REPAIR THE SOURCE & ABATE THE…MOLD · CLEANING§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... AT SOUTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1F, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST ORIGINAL VIOLATION 16017092 ISSUED 04-JUN-23 HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO CLASS B PER ADMINISTRATIVE CODE §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Class BClosed—Sep 28, 2023REMOVE ENCUMBRANCE · EGRESS§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES ; THE FLOWER POTS AT 4TH STORY BALCONY AT 2ND FIRE ESCAPE FROM NORTH AT WEST
Class BClosed4BSep 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 4B, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosed—Sep 28, 2023REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FLASHING AT PARAPET WALL AT ROOF AT EAST , SECTION ''NORTH''
Class CClosed4BSep 28, 2023ABATE THE NUISANCE OF ROACHES · EXTERMINATION & RODENT ERADICATIONHMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4B, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosed—Sep 28, 2023REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT CEILING AT SOUTH SECTION AT PUBLIC HALL, 6th STORY
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