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Brooklyn · ZIP 11216 · BIN 3056589 · Bedford-Stuyvesant (West) · On record since Sep 16, 2004 · Built 1920

NeighborhoodⓘBedford-Stuyvesant (We…
Among the most complained-about buildings in Bedford-Stuyvesant (West)
More complaints than 95% of residential buildings in Bedford-Stuyvesant (West) over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
95th pct
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaints have decreased in recent years
↓ Down 37% in the last 2 years (17 vs 27 prior 2 yrs)
50250'21'26
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
More serious complaints than most buildings nearby
120 Priority A and B complaints over 22 years — 6.0 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
6.0/yr90th pct(med. 0.1/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 2004
213
3 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
36
Total Priority Bⓘ
84
1 active
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
4%
2 complaints
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed Sep 16, 2004. Latest: Sep 27, 2026.

Top complaint types
5 yrs
Complaint log
213total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
Sep 27, 2026

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CACTIVE—
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A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
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Sep 12, 2026

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDSep 14, 2026

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Sep 4, 2026

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BACTIVE——
Aug 26, 2026

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDAug 27, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 3, 2026

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CACTIVE——
Jan 23, 2026

7R

7R

CLOSEDFeb 4, 2026

Ecb violation served

Sep 27, 2025

Zoning: Non-Conforming

55

DCLOSEDFeb 23, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 9, 2025

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDDec 1, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 9, 2025

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDJul 10, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 9, 2025

Debris – Excessive

09

BCLOSEDAug 29, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jul 8, 2025

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDAug 29, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 4, 2025

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDJun 5, 2025

Please see complaint number

Jun 4, 2025

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDJun 26, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 20, 2025

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDMay 21, 2025

Ecb violation served

Dec 1, 2024

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDDec 31, 2024

Ecb violation served

Nov 25, 2024

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDNov 26, 2024

Please see complaint number

Nov 19, 2024

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDNov 26, 2024

Ecb violation served

Aug 20, 2024

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDAug 21, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 20, 2024

Zoning: Non-Conforming

55

DCLOSEDMar 25, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 17, 2024

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDAug 7, 2024

Ecb violation served

Jun 2, 2024

Zoning: Non-Conforming

55

DCLOSEDDec 7, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 17, 2024

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDMay 19, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 17, 2024

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDMay 19, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 8, 2024

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDJan 9, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 18, 2023

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDFeb 27, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 26, 2023

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDNov 27, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 26, 2023

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDFeb 7, 2024

Please see complaint number

Nov 22, 2023

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDDec 19, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 6, 2023

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDOct 10, 2023

Ecb violation(s) prepared & attempt to serve will be made

Oct 5, 2023

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDOct 6, 2023

Please see complaint number

Oct 4, 2023

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDOct 6, 2023

Please see complaint number

Oct 4, 2023

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDOct 6, 2023

Please see complaint number

Oct 3, 2023

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDOct 6, 2023

Please see complaint number

Oct 2, 2023

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDOct 6, 2023

Please see complaint number

Oct 2, 2023

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDOct 6, 2023

Please see complaint number

Oct 1, 2023

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDOct 6, 2023

Please see complaint number

Sep 30, 2023

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDOct 6, 2023

Please see complaint number

Sep 30, 2023

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDOct 6, 2023

Please see complaint number

Sep 12, 2023

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDSep 15, 2023

Please see complaint number

Sep 11, 2023

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDSep 12, 2023

Ecb violation served

Sep 10, 2023

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDSep 15, 2023

Please see complaint number

Sep 10, 2023

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDSep 15, 2023

Please see complaint number

Aug 23, 2023

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDSep 15, 2023

Please see complaint number

Aug 23, 2023

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDSep 15, 2023

Please see complaint number

Aug 18, 2023

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDSep 15, 2023

Please see complaint number

Aug 18, 2023

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDSep 15, 2023

Please see complaint number

Aug 18, 2023

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDSep 15, 2023

Please see complaint number

Aug 15, 2023

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDSep 15, 2023

Please see complaint number

May 15, 2023

Zoning: Non-Conforming

55

DCLOSEDJun 20, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 28, 2023

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDMar 29, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CACTIVE
Sep 27, 2026
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
ACLOSED
Sep 12, 2026
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed Sep 14, 2026

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BACTIVE
Sep 4, 2026
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
ACLOSED
Aug 26, 2026
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Aug 27, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CACTIVE
Aug 3, 2026
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
CLOSED
Jan 23, 2026
7R
7R
Closed Feb 4, 2026

Ecb violation served

DCLOSED
Sep 27, 2025
Zoning: Non-Conforming
55
Closed Feb 23, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Jul 9, 2025
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Dec 1, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jul 9, 2025
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Jul 10, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jul 9, 2025
Debris – Excessive
09
Closed Aug 29, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Jul 8, 2025
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed Aug 29, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jun 4, 2025
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Jun 5, 2025

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
Jun 4, 2025
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Jun 26, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
May 20, 2025
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed May 21, 2025

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
Dec 1, 2024
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Dec 31, 2024

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
Nov 25, 2024
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Nov 26, 2024

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
Nov 19, 2024
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Nov 26, 2024

Ecb violation served

ACLOSED
Aug 20, 2024
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Aug 21, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED
Aug 20, 2024
Zoning: Non-Conforming
55
Closed Mar 25, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Jul 17, 2024
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Aug 7, 2024

Ecb violation served

DCLOSED
Jun 2, 2024
Zoning: Non-Conforming
55
Closed Dec 7, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
May 17, 2024
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed May 19, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
May 17, 2024
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed May 19, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jan 8, 2024
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Jan 9, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Dec 18, 2023
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Feb 27, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Nov 26, 2023
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Nov 27, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Nov 26, 2023
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Feb 7, 2024

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Nov 22, 2023
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Dec 19, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Oct 6, 2023
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Oct 10, 2023

Ecb violation(s) prepared & attempt to serve will be made

CCLOSED
Oct 5, 2023
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Oct 6, 2023

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
Oct 4, 2023
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Oct 6, 2023

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
Oct 4, 2023
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Oct 6, 2023

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
Oct 3, 2023
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Oct 6, 2023

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
Oct 2, 2023
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Oct 6, 2023

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
Oct 2, 2023
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Oct 6, 2023

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
Oct 1, 2023
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Oct 6, 2023

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
Sep 30, 2023
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Oct 6, 2023

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
Sep 30, 2023
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Oct 6, 2023

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
Sep 12, 2023
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Sep 15, 2023

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
Sep 11, 2023
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Sep 12, 2023

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
Sep 10, 2023
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Sep 15, 2023

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
Sep 10, 2023
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Sep 15, 2023

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
Aug 23, 2023
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Sep 15, 2023

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
Aug 23, 2023
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Sep 15, 2023

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
Aug 18, 2023
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Sep 15, 2023

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
Aug 18, 2023
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Sep 15, 2023

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
Aug 18, 2023
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Sep 15, 2023

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
Aug 15, 2023
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Sep 15, 2023

Please see complaint number

DCLOSED
May 15, 2023
Zoning: Non-Conforming
55
Closed Jun 20, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Mar 28, 2023
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed Mar 29, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

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