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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

1,405 violations

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 CClosedRENT IMPAIRING6INov 8, 2019INADEQUATE HOT WATER · HEAT AND HOT WATER§ 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 6I, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST 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 AClosed2HJun 28, 2019PAINT · PAINTING§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT INTERIOR WOOD FRAME, ALL WINDOW AT EAST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2H, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION AT SOUTH
Class AClosed2HJun 28, 2019REPAIR · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE INTERIOR WOOD STOOL, ALL WINDOWS AT EAST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2H, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION AT SOUTH
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 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 AClosed2HJun 28, 2019REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE VINYL TILES AT FLOOR IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 2H, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION AT SOUTH
Class AClosed2HJun 27, 2019REPAIR 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 2H, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION AT SOUTH
Class AClosed2HJun 27, 2019REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE VINYL TILES AT FLOOR IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2H, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION AT SOUTH
Class AClosed2HJun 27, 2019REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE VINYL TILES AT FLOOR IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST 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 AClosed2HJun 27, 2019REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING ,NORTH AND WEST WALLS IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2H, 2nd STORY, 2nd 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 NORTH STACK
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 AClosed2DNov 26, 2018TRACE & REPAIR THE SOURCE & ABATE THE…MOLD · CLEANING§ 27-2005 HMC:TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MOLD ... AT EAST WALL (APPROX 4 SQ FT) AND WINDOW SILL (APPROX 4 SQ FT) IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2D, 2nd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
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
Class AClosed2DNov 19, 2018REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2D, 2nd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class CClosedRENT IMPAIRING2DNov 19, 2018INADEQUATE HOT WATER · HEAT AND HOT WATER§ 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2D, 2nd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed2DNov 19, 2018MAKE DOORS SELF-CLOSING · EGRESS§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE .. IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 2D, 2nd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed2DNov 19, 2018REPAIR OR REPLACE SMOKE DETECTOR · SMOKE DETECTING DEVICES§ 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR INOPERATIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2D, 2nd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed2DNov 19, 2018REPAIR OR REPLACE CO DETECTOR · CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICES§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). INOPERATIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2D, 2nd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class CClosed—Nov 19, 2018PROVIDE ACCESS TO BOILER ROOM · HEAT AND HOT WATER§ 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
Class BClosed5FOct 24, 2018ABATE THE NUISANCE OF MICE · EXTERMINATION & RODENT ERADICATION§ 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 5F, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosed—Oct 10, 2018REMOVE ENCUMBRANCE · EGRESS§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES CONSISTING OF AIR CONDITIONER AND FLOWER POTS AT 3RD AND 6TH STORY BALCONIES AT NORTH STACK EAST EXTERIOR WALL
Class BClosed—Oct 10, 2018REMOVE ENCUMBRANCE · EGRESS§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES CONSISTING OF AIR CONDITIONER AT 6TH STORY BALCONY AT SOUTH STACK EAST EXTERIOR WALL
Class BClosed—Oct 10, 2018PROVIDE · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROVIDE BRACKETS FOR ALL AIR CONDITIONERS AT EAST EXTERIOR WALL
Class BClosed6IJun 15, 2018ABATE THE NUISANCE OF ROACHES · EXTERMINATION & RODENT ERADICATION§ 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF ROACHES LOCATED AT APT 6I, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Class BClosed6IJun 15, 2018ABATE THE NUISANCE OF BEDBUGS · EXTERMINATION & RODENT ERADICATION§ 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF BEDBUGS LOCATED AT APT 6I, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Class BClosed6IJun 15, 2018REPAIR OR REPLACE CO DETECTOR · CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICES§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). WHICH IS DEFECTIVE LOCATED AT APT 6I, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Class BClosed6IJun 15, 2018REPAIR OR REPLACE SMOKE DETECTOR · SMOKE DETECTING DEVICES§ 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR WHICH IS MISSING LOCATED AT APT 6I, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Class BClosed—Nov 24, 2017REMOVE ENCUMBRANCE · EGRESS§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES CONSISTING OF WIRES ON THE 5TH AND 6TH STORY BALCONIES OF THE NORTH STACK ON THE EAST EXTERIOR WALL
Class AClosed2DNov 24, 2017REFIT DOORS ETC. · EGRESS§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REFIT THE WINDOW ON THE NORTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2D, 2nd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class CClosedRENT IMPAIRING—Aug 4, 2017FIRE ESCAPE DEFECTIVE. REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN · EGRESS§ 27-2005 ADM CODE FIRE ESCAPE DEFECTIVE. REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN, DEFECTIVE AND/OR MISSING 5TH METAL TREAD FROM BOTTOM AT SECOND OR THIRD AT STORY AT CENTER COURT , SECTION AT NORTH
Class BClosedRENT IMPAIRING—Aug 4, 2017F/E ADJUST THE DROP LADDER · EGRESS§ 27-2005 ADM CODE FIRE ESCAPE DEFECTIVE. ADJUST THE DROPLADDER SO THAT IT WILL SLIDE EASILY IN THE GUIDE RODS AT CENTER COURT , SECTION AT NORTH
Class AClosed—Jun 22, 2017POST GAS LEAK NOTICE · POSTING/SIGNAGE§ 27-2005 HMC: POST, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, AND MAINTAIN A NOTICE IN A COMMON AREA OF THE BUILDING REGARDING THE PROCEDURES THAT SHOULD BE FOLLOWED WHEN A GAS LEAK IS SUSPECTED
Class CClosed3FJun 13, 2017REPAIR 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 NORTH LOCATED AT APT 3F, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class CClosed3FJun 13, 2017REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR UNKEYED PLASTER AT CEILING IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 3F, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosed3FJun 13, 2017MAKE DOORS SELF-CLOSING · EGRESS§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE .. IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 3F, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class CClosed—Apr 28, 2017PROVIDE ACCESS TO BOILER ROOM · HEAT AND HOT WATER§ 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM BOILER ROOM DOOR LOCKED AT CELLAR
Class CClosedRENT IMPAIRING1GApr 28, 2017INADEQUATE HOT WATER · HEAT AND HOT WATER§ 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1G, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT NORTH
Class BClosed—Apr 21, 2017REMOVE ENCUMBRANCE · EGRESS§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES CONSISTING OF FLOWER POTS AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS ON THE 2ND, 4TH, AND 5TH STORY BALCONIES OF THE EAST STACK ON THE NORTH EXTERIOR WALL AT FIRE ESCAPE
Class CClosed—Apr 21, 2017POST BOILER ROOM ACCESS NOTICE · HEAT AND HOT WATER§ 27-2033 ADM CODE POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO HAVE KEY TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM -- MISSING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
Class CClosed—Apr 7, 2017PROVIDE ACCESS TO BOILER ROOM · HEAT AND HOT WATER§ 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED AT CELLAR
Class CClosedRENT IMPAIRING6BApr 7, 2017INADEQUATE HOT WATER · HEAT AND HOT WATER§ 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 6B, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed2DFeb 27, 2017SECURE LOOSE MATTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2D, 2nd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class CClosed2DFeb 27, 2017REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2D, 2nd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed—Feb 24, 2017REMOVE ENCUMBRANCE · EGRESS§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES HOUSE HOLD ITEMS AT 5TH AND 6TH STORY BALCONY SOUTH EXTERIOR WALL AT FIRE ESCAPE
Class BClosed—Feb 24, 2017REMOVE ENCUMBRANCE · EGRESS§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES HOUSE HOLD ITEMS AT 3RD STORY BALCONY, NORTH STACK AT BUILDING FRONT AT FIRE ESCAPE
Class CClosed—Feb 22, 2017POST BOILER ROOM ACCESS NOTICE · HEAT AND HOT WATER§ 27-2033 ADM CODE POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO HAVE KEY TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM MISSING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
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