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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

All classesClass AClass BClass CClass IAllOpenClosed
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 BClosed2KOct 28, 2021REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD DOOR IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 2K, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed2KOct 28, 2021REPAIR 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 2K, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed2KOct 28, 2021REPAIR 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 2K, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed2KOct 28, 2021REPAIR 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 2K, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed2KOct 28, 2021ABATE THE NUISANCE · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF FURNITURE OBSTRUCTING WINDOW LEADING TO FIRE ESCAPE IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 2K, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed—Oct 28, 2021REMOVE ENCUMBRANCE · EGRESS§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES FLOWER POTS AT 5TH AND 6TH STORIES BALCONY, STACK AT NORTH YARD AT FIRE ESCAPE
Class BClosed—Oct 28, 2021REMOVE ENCUMBRANCE · EGRESS§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES FLOWER POTS AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AT 3RD, 5TH AND 6TH STORIES BALCONY, STACK AT BUILDING SOUTH YARD AT FIRE ESCAPE
Class BClosedRENT IMPAIRING5AOct 14, 2021REPLACE DEFECTIVE SINK, WATER CLOSET, WASH TUB · SEWERS AND DRAINAGE§ 27-2026 ADM CODE REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WASHBASIN STOPPER IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 5A, 5th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed5AOct 12, 2021REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS · WATER SUPPLY§ 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 5A, 5th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed5AOct 12, 2021REPAIR · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ELECTRIAL LIGHT FIXTURE AT CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 5A, 5th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed5AOct 12, 2021REPAIR · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE COUNTER BALANCE WINDOW LOWER SASH WEST IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 5A, 5th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed5AOct 12, 2021REPLACE · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING ELECTRICAL SWITCH COVER IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 5A, 5th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed5AOct 12, 2021SECURE LOOSE MATTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE WALL CABINET AT SOUTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 5A, 5th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed—Oct 5, 2021REMOVE ENCUMBRANCE · EGRESS§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS ON 5TH STORY BALCONY, STACK AT NORTH EXTERIOR WALL AT FIRE ESCAPE
Class BClosed1BSep 28, 2021REPAIR 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 1B, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION ''North''
Class BClosed—Sep 28, 2021REMOVE ENCUMBRANCE · EGRESS§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES CONSISTING OF AIR CONDITIONING UNITS PROTRUDING MORE THAN 4 INCHES AT THE 2ND AND 4TH STORY BALCONIES SOUTH STACK BUILDING FRONT AT FIRE ESCAPE
Class BClosed1BSep 28, 2021REPAIR 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 AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 1B, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION ''North''
Class BClosed—Sep 28, 2021REMOVE ENCUMBRANCE · EGRESS§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES CONSISTING OF AIR CONDITIONING UNIT PROTRUDING MORE THAN 4 INCHES AT THE 6TH STORY BALCONY NORTH STACK BUILDING FRONT AT FIRE ESCAPE
Class BClosed2DSep 27, 2021REPAIR OR REPLACE SMOKE DETECTOR · SMOKE DETECTING DEVICES§ 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR WHICH IS DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2D, 2nd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed2DSep 27, 2021REPLACE · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING HANDLE TO CLOSET DOOR IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2D, 2nd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed2DSep 27, 2021REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD BACK TO CABINET UNDER SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2D, 2nd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosedRENT IMPAIRING2DSep 27, 2021REPAIR LEAKY PIPES · WATER SUPPLY§ 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE WATER SUPPLY PIPE AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2D, 2nd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed2DSep 27, 2021REPAIR BROKEN, LOOSE CONNECTION · SEWERS AND DRAINAGE§ 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CONNECTION LEAKING WASTE LINE PIPE UNDER SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2D, 2nd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed2DSep 27, 2021REPAIR OR REPLACE CO DETECTOR · CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICES§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). WHICH IS DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2D, 2nd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed2DSep 27, 2021REPAIR · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BOTTOM WINDOW SASH ON NORTH WALL IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2D, 2nd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed2DSep 27, 2021ABATE THE NUISANCE OF BEDBUGS · EXTERMINATION & RODENT ERADICATIONHMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF BEDBUGS IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2D, 2nd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed5BSep 7, 2021SECURE LOOSE MATTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE ESCUTCHEAON PLATE AT CEILING AT THE RISER IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 5B, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed5BSep 7, 2021TRACE & REPAIR THE SOURCE & ABATE THE…MOLD · CLEANING§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... AT CEILING APPROXIMATELY 5 SQ FT, WEST WALL 4 SQ FT, EAST WALL 5 SQ FT. IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 5B, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed2DJun 29, 2021REPAIR · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE AND/OR REGLAZE THE BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2D, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed4FMar 1, 2021TRACE & REPAIR THE SOURCE & ABATE THE…MOLD · CLEANING§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... AROUND WINDOW APPROX. 5 SQUARE FEET AT THE 1ST FROM NORTH AT EAST AND EAST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4F, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST ORIGINAL VIOLATION 13872093 ISSUED 28-OCT-20 HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO CLASS B PER ADMINISTRATIVE CODE §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Class BClosedRENT IMPAIRING—Feb 9, 2021REMOVE ENCUMBRANCES · EGRESS§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
Class BClosed2HDec 22, 2020REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING AND ALL WALLS IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2H, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Class BClosed4FNov 19, 2020TRACE & REPAIR THE SOURCE & ABATE THE…MOLD · CLEANING§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... APPROX. 10 SQ FT AT THE 1st WINDOW FRAME FROM NORTH AT EAST WALL, EAST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4F, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosed4FOct 30, 2020REPAIR OR REPLACE SMOKE DETECTOR · SMOKE DETECTING DEVICES§ 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR DEFECTIVE LOCATED AT APT 4F, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosed4FOct 30, 2020REPAIR OR REPLACE CO DETECTOR · CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICES§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). MISSING LOCATED AT APT 4F, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosedRENT IMPAIRING—Mar 26, 2020FIRE ESCAPE DEFECTIVE. REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN · EGRESS§ 27-2005 ADM CODE FIRE ESCAPE DEFECTIVE. REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN, DEFECTIVE AND/OR MISSING FLAT BAR AT BOTTOM OF LADDER GUIDE AT 1ST STACK FROM EAST AT SOUTH AT NORTH SIDE OF THE BUILDING AT FIRE ESCAPE
Class BClosed6CFeb 27, 2020REPAIR 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 6C, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed6CFeb 27, 2020REPAIR OR REPLACE SMOKE DETECTOR · SMOKE DETECTING DEVICES§ 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR DEFECTIVE LOCATED AT APT 6C, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed6IJan 21, 2020REPAIR 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 6I, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Class BClosed6IJan 21, 2020REPAIR 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 6I, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Class BClosed—Nov 13, 2019REMOVE ENCUMBRANCE · EGRESS§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES PROTRUDING AIR CONDITIONER ON 3RD STORY BALCONY 2ND FIRE ESCAPE FROM SOUTH AT BUILDING FRONT
Class BClosed4CNov 13, 2019REPAIR 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 4C, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed4CNov 13, 2019REPAIR OR REPLACE SMOKE DETECTOR · SMOKE DETECTING DEVICES§ 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR DEFECTIVE LOCATED AT APT 4C, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed—Jun 28, 2019REMOVE ENCUMBRANCE · EGRESS§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES AIR CONDITIONER PROTRUDING BEYOND WINDOW SILL AT 3RD STORY BALCONY AT 1st FIRE ESCAPE FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosed2HJun 28, 2019REPAIR 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 2H, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION AT SOUTH
Class BClosed2HJun 28, 2019REPAIR 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 2H, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION AT SOUTH
Class BClosed2HJun 28, 2019REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE SOUTH AND EAST WALLS IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2H, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION AT SOUTH
Class BClosed2HJun 27, 2019REPAIR 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 NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 2H, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION AT SOUTH
Class BClosed—Nov 26, 2018REMOVE ENCUMBRANCE · EGRESS§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AT 6TH STORY BALCONY, FRONT SOUTH STACK
Class BClosed—Nov 26, 2018ABATE THE NUISANCE · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF GARBAGE CANS AND RUBBISH UNDER DROPLADDER AT SOUTH FIRE ESCAPE, PREVENTING LADDER FROM DROPPING FREELY TO GROUND
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