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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

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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 BClosed—Mar 12, 2024REPAIR · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MAIL BOX FOR APT 4J , 1st STORY
Class CClosed—Mar 1, 2024REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE GLASS AT LOWER WINDOW SASH AT WEST WALL AT PUBLIC HALL, 3rd STORY
Class CClosed—Mar 1, 2024REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE GLASS AT LOWER WINDOW SASH AT WEST WALL AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY, SECTION ''SOUTH''
Class BClosed4CFeb 27, 2024TRACE & 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 ORIGINAL VIOLATION 16348467 ISSUED 27-OCT-23 HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO CLASS B PER ADMINISTRATIVE CODE §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Class BClosed6BFeb 27, 2024TRACE & 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 ORIGINAL VIOLATION 16348508 ISSUED 27-OCT-23 HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO CLASS B PER ADMINISTRATIVE CODE §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Class BClosed6JFeb 27, 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 CEILING AND EAST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 6J, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST ORIGINAL VIOLATION 16348533 ISSUED 27-OCT-23 HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO CLASS B PER ADMINISTRATIVE CODE §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Class BClosed1CFeb 15, 2024REPAIR 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 1C, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed1CFeb 15, 2024ABATE THE NUISANCE · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF NON- GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER (G.F.C.I.) ELECTRICAL OUTLET AT WEST WALL WITHIN 6 FT. OF SINK CREATING A HAZARD IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1C, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosedRENT IMPAIRING—Feb 15, 2024FIRE PASSAGEWAY OBSTRUCTED · EGRESS§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE FIRE EGRESS DEFECTIVE. REMOVE THE OBSTRUCTION IN FIREPROOF PASSAGEWAY CONSISTING CHAIN AND LOCK AT GATE TO STREET AT FIRE PASSAGE WAY
Class CClosed5DFeb 9, 2024ABATE THE NUISANCE · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF BROKEN LOWER SASH WINDOW CUT HAZARD IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 5D, 5th STORY
Class CClosedRENT IMPAIRING5DFeb 9, 2024INADEQUATE 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 5D, 5th STORY
Class CClosed4GFeb 9, 2024TRACE & REPAIR THE SOURCE & ABATE THE…MOLD · CLEANING§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... ON NORTH WALL (APPROX 4 SQ FT), EAST WALL (APPROX 15 SQ FT), CEILING (APPROX 5 SQ FT) IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4G, 4th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST ORIGINAL VIOLATION 15787944 ISSUED 17-MAR-23 HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO CLASS C PER ADMINISTRATIVE CODE §27-2017.3a(5)(a) or (b).
Class CClosed4EFeb 9, 2024TRACE & REPAIR THE SOURCE & ABATE THE…MOLD · CLEANING§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... APPROX 25 SQ FT EAST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4E, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST ORIGINAL VIOLATION 15358369 ISSUED 03-SEP-22 HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO CLASS C PER ADMINISTRATIVE CODE §27-2017.3a(5)(a) or (b).
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 BClosed6IFeb 5, 2024REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MARBLE SADDLE IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 6I, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Class BClosed2BFeb 5, 2024SECURE LOOSE MATTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE LIGHT FIXTURE AT CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2B, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed6IFeb 5, 2024REFIT DOORS ETC. · EGRESS§ 27-2005 HMC: REFIT BATHROOM ENTRANCE DOOR IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 6I, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Class BClosed2KFeb 5, 2024REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING AND WALLS AT CLOSET IN THE FOYER 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 BClosed—Feb 5, 2024REMOVE ENCUMBRANCE · EGRESS§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AT 6TH, 4TH AND 2ND STORY BALCONY, AT NORTH YARD AT FIRE ESCAPE
Class BClosed6IFeb 5, 2024REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CAULKING AROUND THE BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 6I, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
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 BClosed6CFeb 5, 2024REPAIR · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE COUNTER BALANCE LOWER SASH AT WINDOW IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 6C, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed2BFeb 5, 2024REPAIR 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 2B, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed2BFeb 5, 2024REPAIR 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 2B, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed2KFeb 5, 2024REPAIR 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 2K, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed2KFeb 5, 2024REPAIR 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 CClosed—Feb 5, 2024ABATE THE NUISANCE · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF FREE STANDING REFRIGIRATOR AND STOVE WITH DOORS INTACT AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
Class BClosed—Feb 5, 2024REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDENT PLASTER AT CEILING AT CELLAR AT BOILER ROOM
Class BClosed6IFeb 5, 2024REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE SOUTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 6I, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Class CClosed—Feb 5, 2024MAKE DOORS SELF-CLOSING · EGRESS§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES AT CELLAR AT BOILER ROOM
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 CClosed2KJan 31, 2024REPLACE · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING KNOB AT HOT WATER SHUT OFF VALVE , WEST WALL , 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 CClosed2KJan 31, 2024MAKE DOORS SELF-CLOSING · EGRESS§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE DEFECTIVE HINGES AT ENTRANCE DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE 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 BClosedRENT IMPAIRING2KJan 31, 2024REMOVE OBSTRUCTIONS · SEWERS AND DRAINAGE§ 27-2026 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL OBSTRUCTIONS AND REPAIR ALL DEFECTS IN WASTE LINE AT WASH BASIN, AT EAST WALL, IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2K, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class CClosed2KJan 31, 2024REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING 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 7 SQFT ) AT SOUTH WINDOW FRAME IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2K, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed2KJan 31, 2024REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC TILES ,AT EAST 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 BClosed2KJan 30, 2024REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR IN THE KITCHENETTE LOCATED AT APT 2K, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed2KJan 30, 2024REPAIR 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 2K, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class CClosed2KJan 30, 2024ABATE THE NUISANCE OF MICE · EXTERMINATION & RODENT ERADICATIONHMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2K, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class CClosed—Jan 30, 2024REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CRACKED CERAMIC FLOOR TILES AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORY
Class CClosed2KJan 30, 2024ABATE THE NUISANCE OF ROACHES · EXTERMINATION & RODENT ERADICATIONHMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2K, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed2KJan 30, 2024REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS · WATER SUPPLY§ 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2K, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed2KJan 30, 2024REPAIR 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 CClosed—Jan 30, 2024REPAIR · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE COUNTER BALANCE AT, LOWER SASH , 2ND WNDOW FROM SOUTH AT WEST AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORY
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