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Brooklyn · ZIP 11226 · BIN 3117147 · Flatbush · Last violation May 26, 2026 · Last complaint May 6, 2026

NeighborhoodFlatbush
More violations than 97.1% of nearby buildings
More violations than 97% of buildings and more complaints than 99% 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: 290 violations · 527 complaints
'21'26ViolationsComplaints
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Severityⓘopen violations
76 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 hazardous76Class Bhazardous15
Housing Preservation & Development Violations
Total violations since 1992
1,405
40 per year avg.↓ Down 59% in the last 2 years (290 vs 709 prior 2 yrs)
Open violations
94
Class C (immed. haz.)ⓘ76
Class B (hazardous)ⓘ15
Rent-impairingⓘ0
Housing Preservation & Development Complaints
Total complaints since 2003
2,953
123 per year avg.↓ Down 28% in the last 2 years (527 vs 736 prior 2 yrs)
Complaint Resolution
No access21%Violation issued22%No violation34%Phone resolved22%Other1%(2,953)
Urgency breakdown
Last 12 mo.

Top violation categories

5 yrsAll time
Maintenanceⓘ426 violations
Extermination & Rodent Eradicationⓘ127 violations
Paintingⓘ97 violations
Water Supplyⓘ95 violations
Egressⓘ94 violations
Lead-Based Paintⓘ68 violations
Cleaningⓘ64 violations
Carbon Monoxide Detecting Devicesⓘ39 violations
Top complaint groupsⓘ
5 yrsAll time
Bldg maintenanceⓘ266 complaints
Water & plumbingⓘ257 complaints
Mold & pestsⓘ254 complaints
Heat / hot waterⓘ217 complaints
Safety & fireⓘ122 complaints
Electricalⓘ76 complaints
Appliancesⓘ25 complaints
Elevatorⓘ2 complaints
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Complaint log

2,953 complaints

All categoriesPAINT/PLASTERPLUMBINGHEATINGUNSANITARY CONDITIONHEAT/HOT WATERAllOpenClosed
Type

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

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See something wrong? File a complaint with 311
Open violation ages
▪ < 30 days1% (1)
▪ 30–90 days16% (15)
▪ 3–12 months24% (23)
▪ 1–3 years41% (39)
▪ 3+ years17% (16)
Prior 4 yr.
Immed. Emergency1%5%
Emergency53%47%
Non-Emergency45%49%
(141)
(1,293)
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Non-emergencyClosed4AMar 14, 2025PAINT/PLASTER · WALLHPD attempted to conduct an inspection in response to this complaint, but was unable to complete the inspection. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists. For more information on the reason why HPD was unable to inspect, contact HPD at the Tenant Information Messaging Service at 212-863-4951.
Non-emergencyClosed4HMar 14, 2025PAINT/PLASTER · WINDOW/FRAMEAn HPD Inspector was not able to gain access to inspect this complaint. The Inspector left a card at the time of the inspection and a letter was sent from HPD after the inspection attempt to encourage you to call to schedule an inspection. HPD did not receive a timely response from you and the complaint has been closed. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists.
Non-emergencyClosed3KMar 14, 2025PAINT/PLASTER · WALLAn HPD Inspector was not able to gain access to inspect this complaint. The Inspector left a card at the time of the inspection and a letter was sent from HPD after the inspection attempt to encourage you to call to schedule an inspection. HPD did not receive a timely response from you and the complaint has been closed. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists.
Non-emergencyClosed6CMar 14, 2025UNSANITARY CONDITION · PESTSHPD inspected this condition so the complaint has been closed. Violations were issued. The law provides the property owner time to correct the condition(s). Violation descriptions and the dates for the property owner to correct any violations are available at HPDONLINE. If the owner has not corrected the condition by the date provided, you may wish to bring a case in housing court seeking the correction of these conditions.To find out more about how to start a housing court case, visit HPD's webpage on Housing Court (https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/housing-court.page).
EmergencyClosed3KMar 14, 2025ELECTRIC · WIRINGAn HPD Inspector was not able to gain access to inspect this complaint. The Inspector left a card at the time of the inspection and a letter was sent from HPD after the inspection attempt to encourage you to call to schedule an inspection. HPD did not receive a timely response from you and the complaint has been closed. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists.
EmergencyClosed2AMar 14, 2025PAINT/PLASTER · CEILINGThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed3KMar 14, 2025FLOORING/STAIRS · FLOORAn HPD Inspector was not able to gain access to inspect this complaint. The Inspector left a card at the time of the inspection and a letter was sent from HPD after the inspection attempt to encourage you to call to schedule an inspection. HPD did not receive a timely response from you and the complaint has been closed. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists.
Non-emergencyClosed4HMar 14, 2025UNSANITARY CONDITION · PESTSAn HPD Inspector was not able to gain access to inspect this complaint. The Inspector left a card at the time of the inspection and a letter was sent from HPD after the inspection attempt to encourage you to call to schedule an inspection. HPD did not receive a timely response from you and the complaint has been closed. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists.
Non-emergencyClosed3KMar 14, 2025WATER LEAK · DAMP SPOTAn HPD Inspector was not able to gain access to inspect this complaint. The Inspector left a card at the time of the inspection and a letter was sent from HPD after the inspection attempt to encourage you to call to schedule an inspection. HPD did not receive a timely response from you and the complaint has been closed. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists.
EmergencyClosed3KMar 14, 2025SAFETY · CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORAn HPD Inspector was not able to gain access to inspect this complaint. The Inspector left a card at the time of the inspection and a letter was sent from HPD after the inspection attempt to encourage you to call to schedule an inspection. HPD did not receive a timely response from you and the complaint has been closed. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists.
Non-emergencyClosedBLDGMar 14, 2025PAINT/PLASTER · WALLHPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed4AMar 14, 2025UNSANITARY CONDITION · PESTSHPD attempted to conduct an inspection in response to this complaint, but was unable to complete the inspection. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists. For more information on the reason why HPD was unable to inspect, contact HPD at the Tenant Information Messaging Service at 212-863-4951.
Non-emergencyClosed3KMar 14, 2025ELECTRIC · LIGHTINGAn HPD Inspector was not able to gain access to inspect this complaint. The Inspector left a card at the time of the inspection and a letter was sent from HPD after the inspection attempt to encourage you to call to schedule an inspection. HPD did not receive a timely response from you and the complaint has been closed. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists.
EmergencyClosed4AMar 14, 2025PAINT/PLASTER · CEILINGHPD attempted to conduct an inspection in response to this complaint, but was unable to complete the inspection. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists. For more information on the reason why HPD was unable to inspect, contact HPD at the Tenant Information Messaging Service at 212-863-4951.
Non-emergencyClosed4AMar 14, 2025PAINT/PLASTER · WALLHPD attempted to conduct an inspection in response to this complaint, but was unable to complete the inspection. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists. For more information on the reason why HPD was unable to inspect, contact HPD at the Tenant Information Messaging Service at 212-863-4951.
Non-emergencyClosed4EMar 14, 2025PAINT/PLASTER · WALLAn HPD Inspector was not able to gain access to inspect this complaint. The Inspector left a card at the time of the inspection and a letter was sent from HPD after the inspection attempt to encourage you to call to schedule an inspection. HPD did not receive a timely response from you and the complaint has been closed. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists.
EmergencyClosed4HMar 14, 2025SAFETY · CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORAn HPD Inspector was not able to gain access to inspect this complaint. The Inspector left a card at the time of the inspection and a letter was sent from HPD after the inspection attempt to encourage you to call to schedule an inspection. HPD did not receive a timely response from you and the complaint has been closed. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists.
Non-emergencyClosed4AMar 14, 2025ELECTRIC · OUTLET/SWITCHHPD attempted to conduct an inspection in response to this complaint, but was unable to complete the inspection. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists. For more information on the reason why HPD was unable to inspect, contact HPD at the Tenant Information Messaging Service at 212-863-4951.
EmergencyClosed2BMar 14, 2025PAINT/PLASTER · CEILINGThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed2BMar 14, 2025PAINT/PLASTER · WALLThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed2BMar 14, 2025PAINT/PLASTER · CEILINGThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed2HMar 14, 2025PAINT/PLASTER · WALLAn HPD Inspector was not able to gain access to inspect this complaint. The Inspector left a card at the time of the inspection and a letter was sent from HPD after the inspection attempt to encourage you to call to schedule an inspection. HPD did not receive a timely response from you and the complaint has been closed. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists.
EmergencyClosed2HMar 14, 2025ELECTRIC · WIRINGAn HPD Inspector was not able to gain access to inspect this complaint. The Inspector left a card at the time of the inspection and a letter was sent from HPD after the inspection attempt to encourage you to call to schedule an inspection. HPD did not receive a timely response from you and the complaint has been closed. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists.
Non-emergencyClosed2HMar 14, 2025FLOORING/STAIRS · FLOORAn HPD Inspector was not able to gain access to inspect this complaint. The Inspector left a card at the time of the inspection and a letter was sent from HPD after the inspection attempt to encourage you to call to schedule an inspection. HPD did not receive a timely response from you and the complaint has been closed. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists.
Non-emergencyClosed3KMar 14, 2025ELECTRIC · LIGHTINGAn HPD Inspector was not able to gain access to inspect this complaint. The Inspector left a card at the time of the inspection and a letter was sent from HPD after the inspection attempt to encourage you to call to schedule an inspection. HPD did not receive a timely response from you and the complaint has been closed. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists.
EmergencyClosed3KMar 14, 2025SAFETY · SMOKE DETECTORAn HPD Inspector was not able to gain access to inspect this complaint. The Inspector left a card at the time of the inspection and a letter was sent from HPD after the inspection attempt to encourage you to call to schedule an inspection. HPD did not receive a timely response from you and the complaint has been closed. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists.
EmergencyClosed6CMar 14, 2025DOOR/WINDOW · WINDOW FRAMEThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed6CMar 14, 2025PAINT/PLASTER · WALLThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed4HMar 14, 2025UNSANITARY CONDITION · PESTSAn HPD Inspector was not able to gain access to inspect this complaint. The Inspector left a card at the time of the inspection and a letter was sent from HPD after the inspection attempt to encourage you to call to schedule an inspection. HPD did not receive a timely response from you and the complaint has been closed. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists.
Non-emergencyClosed4HMar 14, 2025PLUMBING · BATHTUB/SHOWERAn HPD Inspector was not able to gain access to inspect this complaint. The Inspector left a card at the time of the inspection and a letter was sent from HPD after the inspection attempt to encourage you to call to schedule an inspection. HPD did not receive a timely response from you and the complaint has been closed. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists.
Non-emergencyClosed4HMar 14, 2025PAINT/PLASTER · RADIATORAn HPD Inspector was not able to gain access to inspect this complaint. The Inspector left a card at the time of the inspection and a letter was sent from HPD after the inspection attempt to encourage you to call to schedule an inspection. HPD did not receive a timely response from you and the complaint has been closed. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists.
EmergencyClosed4HMar 14, 2025SAFETY · SMOKE DETECTORAn HPD Inspector was not able to gain access to inspect this complaint. The Inspector left a card at the time of the inspection and a letter was sent from HPD after the inspection attempt to encourage you to call to schedule an inspection. HPD did not receive a timely response from you and the complaint has been closed. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists.
EmergencyClosed3KMar 14, 2025PAINT/PLASTER · CEILINGAn HPD Inspector was not able to gain access to inspect this complaint. The Inspector left a card at the time of the inspection and a letter was sent from HPD after the inspection attempt to encourage you to call to schedule an inspection. HPD did not receive a timely response from you and the complaint has been closed. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists.
Non-emergencyClosed4KMar 14, 2025GENERAL · CABINETAn HPD Inspector was not able to gain access to inspect this complaint. The Inspector left a card at the time of the inspection and a letter was sent from HPD after the inspection attempt to encourage you to call to schedule an inspection. HPD did not receive a timely response from you and the complaint has been closed. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists.
Non-emergencyClosed4AMar 14, 2025PAINT/PLASTER · WALLHPD attempted to conduct an inspection in response to this complaint, but was unable to complete the inspection. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists. For more information on the reason why HPD was unable to inspect, contact HPD at the Tenant Information Messaging Service at 212-863-4951.
EmergencyClosed3BMar 14, 2025DOOR/WINDOW · DOORAn HPD Inspector was not able to gain access to inspect this complaint. The Inspector left a card at the time of the inspection and a letter was sent from HPD after the inspection attempt to encourage you to call to schedule an inspection. HPD did not receive a timely response from you and the complaint has been closed. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists.
Non-emergencyClosed3BMar 14, 2025UNSANITARY CONDITION · PESTSAn HPD Inspector was not able to gain access to inspect this complaint. The Inspector left a card at the time of the inspection and a letter was sent from HPD after the inspection attempt to encourage you to call to schedule an inspection. HPD did not receive a timely response from you and the complaint has been closed. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists.
Non-emergencyClosed3BMar 14, 2025UNSANITARY CONDITION · PESTSAn HPD Inspector was not able to gain access to inspect this complaint. The Inspector left a card at the time of the inspection and a letter was sent from HPD after the inspection attempt to encourage you to call to schedule an inspection. HPD did not receive a timely response from you and the complaint has been closed. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists.
Non-emergencyClosedBLDGMar 14, 2025WATER LEAK · DAMP SPOTHPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosedBLDGMar 14, 2025PAINT/PLASTER · CEILINGHPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed3BMar 14, 2025PAINT/PLASTER · WINDOW/FRAMEAn HPD Inspector was not able to gain access to inspect this complaint. The Inspector left a card at the time of the inspection and a letter was sent from HPD after the inspection attempt to encourage you to call to schedule an inspection. HPD did not receive a timely response from you and the complaint has been closed. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists.
EmergencyClosed3BMar 14, 2025DOOR/WINDOW · WINDOW FRAMEAn HPD Inspector was not able to gain access to inspect this complaint. The Inspector left a card at the time of the inspection and a letter was sent from HPD after the inspection attempt to encourage you to call to schedule an inspection. HPD did not receive a timely response from you and the complaint has been closed. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists.
Non-emergencyClosedBLDGMar 14, 2025UNSANITARY CONDITION · GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGEHPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosedBLDGMar 14, 2025FLOORING/STAIRS · FLOORHPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed3BMar 14, 2025GENERAL · BELL/BUZZER/INTERCOMAn HPD Inspector was not able to gain access to inspect this complaint. The Inspector left a card at the time of the inspection and a letter was sent from HPD after the inspection attempt to encourage you to call to schedule an inspection. HPD did not receive a timely response from you and the complaint has been closed. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists.
Non-emergencyClosed2BMar 14, 2025UNSANITARY CONDITION · PESTSHPD inspected this condition so the complaint has been closed. Violations were issued. The law provides the property owner time to correct the condition(s). Violation descriptions and the dates for the property owner to correct any violations are available at HPDONLINE. If the owner has not corrected the condition by the date provided, you may wish to bring a case in housing court seeking the correction of these conditions.To find out more about how to start a housing court case, visit HPD's webpage on Housing Court (https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/housing-court.page).
EmergencyClosed2BMar 14, 2025SAFETY · SMOKE DETECTORHPD inspected this condition so the complaint has been closed. Violations were issued. The law provides the property owner time to correct the condition(s). Violation descriptions and the dates for the property owner to correct any violations are available at HPDONLINE. If the owner has not corrected the condition by the date provided, you may wish to bring a case in housing court seeking the correction of these conditions.To find out more about how to start a housing court case, visit HPD's webpage on Housing Court (https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/housing-court.page).
EmergencyClosed2BMar 14, 2025SAFETY · CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORHPD inspected this condition so the complaint has been closed. Violations were issued. The law provides the property owner time to correct the condition(s). Violation descriptions and the dates for the property owner to correct any violations are available at HPDONLINE. If the owner has not corrected the condition by the date provided, you may wish to bring a case in housing court seeking the correction of these conditions.To find out more about how to start a housing court case, visit HPD's webpage on Housing Court (https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/housing-court.page).
Non-emergencyClosed4KMar 14, 2025APPLIANCE · REFRIGERATORAn HPD Inspector was not able to gain access to inspect this complaint. The Inspector left a card at the time of the inspection and a letter was sent from HPD after the inspection attempt to encourage you to call to schedule an inspection. HPD did not receive a timely response from you and the complaint has been closed. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists.
Non-emergencyClosed3BMar 14, 2025PAINT/PLASTER · WALLAn HPD Inspector was not able to gain access to inspect this complaint. The Inspector left a card at the time of the inspection and a letter was sent from HPD after the inspection attempt to encourage you to call to schedule an inspection. HPD did not receive a timely response from you and the complaint has been closed. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists.
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