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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

708 violations · Class B

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ClassStatusApt

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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 BClosed6JSep 1, 2022ABATE THE NUISANCE · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS OBSTRUCTING SECONDARY EGRESS DOOR IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 6J, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosedRENT IMPAIRING6CSep 1, 2022REMOVE OBSTRUCTIONS · SEWERS AND DRAINAGE§ 27-2026 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL OBSTRUCTIONS AND REPAIR ALL DEFECTS IN WASTE LINE AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 6C, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed3KSep 1, 2022REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHENETTE LOCATED AT APT 3K, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed3KSep 1, 2022REPAIR 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 3K, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed6ISep 1, 2022REPAIR 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 6I, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Class BClosed3ESep 1, 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 3E, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosed3ESep 1, 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 3E, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosed6CSep 1, 2022SECURE LOOSE MATTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE DOOR AT EAST WALL CABINET IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 6C, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed4KSep 1, 2022REPAIR OR REPLACE CO DETECTOR · CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICES§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4K, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed4KSep 1, 2022REPAIR 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 4K, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed4KSep 1, 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 4K, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed3KSep 1, 2022REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 3K, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed3KSep 1, 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 2nd ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 3K, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed3GSep 1, 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 3G, 3rd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosed3GSep 1, 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 3G, 3rd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosed3GSep 1, 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 3G, 3rd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosed—Sep 1, 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 ON 6TH STORY BALCONY, 1ST FIRE ESCAPE STACK FROM WEST AT NORTH WALL
Class BClosed—Sep 1, 2022REMOVE ENCUMBRANCE · EGRESS§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES FLOWER POTS ON 6TH STORY BALCONY, 1ST FIRE ESCAPE FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed—Sep 1, 2022REMOVE ENCUMBRANCE · EGRESS§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES FLOWER POTS ON 4TH STORY BALCONY, 2ND FIRE ESCAPE FROM SOUTH AT EAST
Class BClosed—Sep 1, 2022PROVIDE LIGHT - Not Less that 60 Watt incadescent · ARTIFICIAL LIGHTING§ 27-2039 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT OF NOT LESS THAN 60 WATTS INCANDESCENT OR EQUIVALENT ILLUMINATION AT ALL ELECTRIC LIGHT FIXTURES THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FLOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORY
Class BClosed—Sep 1, 2022PROVIDE LIGHT - Not Less that 60 Watt incadescent · ARTIFICIAL LIGHTING§ 27-2039 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT OF NOT LESS THAN 60 WATTS INCANDESCENT OR EQUIVALENT ILLUMINATION AT ALL ELECTRIC LIGHT FIXTURES THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FLOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 5th STORY
Class BClosed—Sep 1, 2022PROVIDE LIGHT - Not Less that 60 Watt incadescent · ARTIFICIAL LIGHTING§ 27-2039 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT OF NOT LESS THAN 60 WATTS INCANDESCENT OR EQUIVALENT ILLUMINATION AT ALL ELECTRIC LIGHT FIXTURES THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FLOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 6th STORY
Class BClosed5KAug 23, 2022ABATE THE NUISANCE · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF FURNITURE OBSTRUCTING FIRE ESCAPE WINDOW AT SOUTH WALL IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 5K, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed5KAug 23, 2022REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC TILES AT EAST WALL AND WEST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 5K, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed5KAug 23, 2022REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC FLOOR TILES IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 5K, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed5KAug 23, 2022REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 5K, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed5KAug 23, 2022TRACE & REPAIR THE SOURCE & ABATE THE…MOLD · CLEANING§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... APPROXIMATELY 10 SQ.FT AT SOUTH WALL AND 10 SQ.FT AT WEST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 5K, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed5KAug 23, 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 5K, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed5KAug 23, 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 5K, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed5KAug 23, 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 5K, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed5KAug 23, 2022REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING AND ALL WALLS IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 5K, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed1LAug 22, 2022REPAIR · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ELECTRICAL LIGHT FIXTURE AT CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 1L, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed1LAug 22, 2022REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 1L, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed3AJul 11, 2022REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD LAMINATE COUNTERTOP AT SINK CABINET IN THE KITCHENETTE LOCATED AT APT 3A, 3rd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed3AJul 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 EAST WALL, NORTH WALL, WEST WALL, CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3A, 3rd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosedRENT IMPAIRING3AJul 11, 2022REMOVE OBSTRUCTIONS · SEWERS AND DRAINAGE§ 27-2026 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL OBSTRUCTIONS AND REPAIR ALL DEFECTS IN WASTE LINE AT SINK IN THE KITCHENETTE LOCATED AT APT 3A, 3rd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed1AJul 11, 2022REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PORCELAIN ENAMEL GLAZE AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1A, 1st STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed3AJul 11, 2022REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS · WATER SUPPLY§ 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT SINK IN THE KITCHENETTE LOCATED AT APT 3A, 3rd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed3AJul 11, 2022REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT EAST WALL, NORTH WALL, WEST WALL, CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3A, 3rd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed3AJul 11, 2022REMOVE VERMIN · EXTERMINATION & RODENT ERADICATIONHMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF VERMIN FLIES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3A, 3rd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed3AJul 11, 2022REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR AROUND RADIATOR IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 3A, 3rd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed3DJun 22, 2022REPLACE · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING ESCUTCHEON PLATE AT RISER IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3D, 3rd STORY
Class BClosed3DJun 17, 2022REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT WINDOW STOOL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 3D, 3rd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed3DJun 17, 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 3D, 3rd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed3DJun 17, 2022REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT WINDOW STOOL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 3D, 3rd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed3DJun 17, 2022REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT EAST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3D, 3rd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed2KMay 18, 2022REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 2K, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed2KMay 18, 2022REPAIR · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LIGHT FIXTURE AT THE CEILING IN THE KITCHENETTE LOCATED AT APT 2K, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed2KMay 18, 2022REPAIR · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SPRING BALANCE LOWER SASH AT THE 1ST WINDOW FROM EAST AT SOUTH IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 2K, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed2KMay 18, 2022REPAIR 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 3rd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 2K, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
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