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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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Violation log

268 violations · Class A

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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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)
Issued
Description
Class AClosed—Dec 13, 2024PAINT · PAINTING§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORY
Class AClosed—Sep 26, 2024PAINT · PAINTING§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORY
Class AClosed3ISep 12, 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 3I, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''SOUTH''
Class AClosed3ISep 12, 2024PAINT · PAINTING§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AT CEILING, WEST WALL IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 3I, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''SOUTH''
Class AClosed3ISep 12, 2024REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE WEST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3I, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''SOUTH''
Class AClosed3ISep 12, 2024PAINT METAL · PAINTING§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PAINT METAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPT. REGULATION AT 1st RISER FROM SOUTH AT WEST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3I, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''SOUTH''
Class AClosed3ISep 12, 2024PAINT · PAINTING§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AT 1st CLOSET FROM NORTH AT EAST WALL DOOR FRAME, 1st CLOSET FROM NORTH AT EAST WALL DOOR, BASEBOARD AT SOUTH WALL IN THE 4th ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 3I, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''SOUTH''
Class AClosed3ISep 12, 2024PAINT METAL · PAINTING§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PAINT METAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPT. REGULATION THE 1st RISER FROM SOUTH AT WEST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3I, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''SOUTH''
Class AClosed3ISep 12, 2024PAINT METAL · PAINTING§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PAINT METAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPT. REGULATION THE 1st DOOR FRAME FROM WEST AT NORTH WALL, 1st DOOR FROM WEST AT NORTH WALL IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 3I, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''SOUTH''
Class AClosed3ISep 12, 2024PAINT · PAINTING§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT ALL PEELING PAINT SURFACES IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3I, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''SOUTH''
Class AClosed3EAug 14, 2024TRACE & REPAIR THE SOURCE & ABATE THE…MOLD · CLEANING§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... LESS THAN 10SQ FEET AT CEILING IN THE 5th ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 3E, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class AClosed3IJun 24, 2024PAINT · PAINTING§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3I, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Class AClosed3IJun 24, 2024PAINT METAL · PAINTING§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PAINT METAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPT. REGULATION THE 1st RISER FROM NORTH AT EAST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3I, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Class AClosed3IJun 24, 2024PAINT · PAINTING§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT ALL PEELING PAINT SURFACES IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 3I, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Class AClosed3IJun 24, 2024PAINT · PAINTING§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE EAST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3I, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Class AClosed3IJun 24, 2024PAINT · PAINTING§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE EAST WALL IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 3I, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Class AClosed3IJun 24, 2024PAINT METAL · PAINTING§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PAINT METAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPT. REGULATION THE 1st RADIATOR FROM EAST AT SOUTH WALL IN THE 4th ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 3I, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Class AClosed2KJun 12, 2024FILE PLANS OR RESTORE · ALTERATIONS§ 300 M/D LAW FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION AND LEGALIZE THE FOLLOWING ALTERATION OR RESTORE TO THE LEGAL CONDITION EXISTING PRIOR TO THE MAKING OF SAID ALTERATION SEALING VENTILATION SYSTEM IN THE KITCHENETTE LOCATED AT APT 2K, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class AClosed3GJun 11, 2024SECURE LOOSE MATTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE FAUCET IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3G, 3rd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class AClosed4EApr 9, 2024PAINT · PAINTING§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AT ALL WALLS IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4E, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class AClosed6CMar 18, 2024PAINT METAL · PAINTING§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PAINT METAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPT. REGULATION STEAM RISER AT NORTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 6C, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class AClosed6CMar 18, 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 APPRX 4 SQ,FT, IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 6C, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
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 AClosed2KFeb 5, 2024RESET WATER CLOSET BOWL · SEWERS AND DRAINAGE§ 27-2026 ADM CODE RESET, SO AS TO SECURE A PROPER AND TIGHT CONNECTION, THE WATER CLOSET BOWL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2K, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class AClosed2KFeb 5, 2024TRACE & REPAIR THE SOURCE & ABATE THE…MOLD · CLEANING§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... APPRX 3 SQ FT AT CEILING AND APPRX 3 SQ FT AROUND WINDOW FRAME AT SOUTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2K, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class AClosed2BFeb 5, 2024TRACE & REPAIR THE SOURCE & ABATE THE…MOLD · CLEANING§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... APPROX 6 SQ FT. AT SOUTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2B, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class AClosed2KJan 31, 2024TRACE & REPAIR THE SOURCE & ABATE THE…MOLD · CLEANING§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... AT ( APPROXIMATELY 7 SQFT ) AT SOUTH WINDOW FRAME IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2K, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class AClosed2KJan 31, 2024TRACE & REPAIR THE SOURCE & ABATE THE…MOLD · CLEANING§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... AT( APPROXIMATELY 2SQFT ) EAST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2K, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class AClosed2KJan 31, 2024TRACE & REPAIR THE SOURCE & ABATE THE…MOLD · CLEANING§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... AT (APPROXIMATELY 1SQFT ) CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2K, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class AClosed2KJan 31, 2024RESET WATER CLOSET BOWL · SEWERS AND DRAINAGE§ 27-2026 ADM CODE RESET, SO AS TO SECURE A PROPER AND TIGHT CONNECTION, THE WATER CLOSET BOWL AT SOUTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2K, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class AClosed2KJan 30, 2024PAINT · PAINTING§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT ALL WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2K, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class AClosed5HJan 2, 2024PAINT · PAINTING§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE 1st WINDOW FRAME FROM SOUTH AT WEST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 5H, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''SOUTH''
Class AClosedAPT6EDec 11, 2023TRACE & REPAIR THE SOURCE & ABATE THE…MOLD · CLEANING§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... AT ( APPROXIMATELY 2 SQFT) EAST WINDOW FRAME , 1ST FROM NORTH AT EAST IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT APT6E, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''NORTH''
Class AClosed3BDec 5, 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 NORTH LOCATED AT APT 3B, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class AClosed2GNov 15, 2023REPAIR · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE DOOR IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2G, 2nd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class AClosed2GNov 15, 2023REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2G, 2nd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class AClosed—Nov 15, 2023PAINT · PAINTING§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AT CEILING AND EAST WALL AT FIRE STAIRS, 6th STORY
Class AClosed2HNov 15, 2023PAINT · PAINTING§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2H, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Class AClosed3DNov 15, 2023REPAIR 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 3D, 3rd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class AClosed6JOct 30, 2023TRACE & REPAIR THE SOURCE & ABATE THE…MOLD · CLEANING§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... APPROX 6 SQ.FT AT CEILING AND EAST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 6J, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class AClosed6BOct 30, 2023TRACE & REPAIR THE SOURCE & ABATE THE…MOLD · CLEANING§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... APPROX 2 SQ.FT AT CEILING AND SOUTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 6B, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class AClosed4COct 30, 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 CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4C, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class AClosed5DOct 20, 2023PAINT · PAINTING§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AT EAST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 5D, 5th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION ''NORTH''
Class AClosed5DOct 20, 2023REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE WEST WALL IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 5D, 5th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION ''NORTH''
Class AClosed5DOct 20, 2023PAINT METAL · PAINTING§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PAINT METAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPT. REGULATION AT 1st DOOR FRAME FROM EAST AT SOUTH WALL IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 5D, 5th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION ''NORTH''
Class AClosed5DOct 20, 2023PAINT · PAINTING§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT ALL PEELING PAINT SURFACES IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY , THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 5D, 5th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION ''NORTH''
Class AClosed5DOct 20, 2023PAINT · PAINTING§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AT EAST WALL, 1st WINDOW FRAME FROM NORTH AT EAST WALL, 1st WINDOW SASH FROM NORTH AT EAST WALL, 2nd WINDOW FRAME FROM NORTH AT EAST WALL, BASEBOARD AT EAST WALL, SOUTH WALL, NORTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 5D, 5th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION ''NORTH''
Class AClosed5DOct 20, 2023PAINT · PAINTING§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AT WEST WALL, BASEBOARD AT EAST WALL IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 5D, 5th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION ''NORTH''
Class AClosed5DOct 20, 2023REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE WEST WALL, SOUTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 5D, 5th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION ''NORTH''
Class AClosed5DOct 20, 2023REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE SOUTH WALL, NORTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 5D, 5th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION ''NORTH''
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