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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
Jul 10, 2019

Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit

23

BCLOSEDJul 15, 2019
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All time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 24, 2019

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDJul 30, 2019

Please see complaint number

Mar 7, 2019

Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit

23

BCLOSEDMar 23, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 1, 2019

Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit

23

BCLOSEDMar 4, 2019

Ecb violation served

Mar 1, 2019

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDApr 18, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 25, 2019

Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit

23

BCLOSEDMar 4, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 25, 2019

Suspended (Hanging) Scaffolds – No Permit/License/Dangerous/Accident

1E

ACLOSEDMar 4, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 25, 2019

Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit

23

BCLOSEDMar 5, 2019

Ecb violation served

Feb 25, 2019

Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit

23

BCLOSEDMar 4, 2019

Please see complaint number

Jan 12, 2019

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDFeb 7, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 11, 2019

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDFeb 7, 2019

Please see complaint number

Jan 11, 2019

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDFeb 7, 2019

Please see complaint number

Nov 28, 2018

Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit

23

BCLOSEDDec 11, 2018

Ecb violation served

Nov 28, 2018

Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit

23

BCLOSEDDec 18, 2018

Ecb violation served

Sep 3, 2018

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDSep 10, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 28, 2018

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDSep 4, 2018

Ecb violation served

Aug 10, 2018

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDSep 10, 2018

Please see complaint number

Jul 26, 2018

Debris – Excessive

09

BCLOSEDAug 14, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 17, 2018

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJul 19, 2018

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Jul 17, 2018

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDAug 10, 2018

Ecb violation served

Jun 25, 2018

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDJul 3, 2018

Ecb violation served

Jun 22, 2018

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDJul 13, 2018

Ecb violation served

Jun 7, 2018

Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit

23

BCLOSEDJun 11, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 17, 2018

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDMay 21, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 12, 2018

Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit

23

BCLOSEDJun 11, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 11, 2018

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDMay 15, 2018

Ecb violation served

May 8, 2018

Illegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings

4A

BCLOSEDMay 25, 2018

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Apr 27, 2018

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDApr 30, 2018

Ecb violation served

Apr 27, 2018

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDMay 15, 2018

Please see complaint number

Feb 20, 2018

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDMar 7, 2018

Please see complaint number

Jan 29, 2018

Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit

23

BCLOSEDFeb 23, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 29, 2018

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDMar 7, 2018

Ecb violation served

Dec 18, 2017

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDDec 21, 2017

Ecb violation served

Dec 18, 2017

Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper

53

DCLOSEDDec 20, 2017

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Nov 17, 2017

Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit

23

BCLOSEDDec 14, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 17, 2017

Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit

23

BCLOSEDOct 26, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 6, 2017

Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit

23

BCLOSEDJul 14, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 30, 2017

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJul 25, 2017

Ecb violation served

Jun 30, 2017

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDJul 7, 2017

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Jun 29, 2017

Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit

23

BCLOSEDJul 12, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 9, 2017

Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit

23

BCLOSEDJun 15, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 26, 2017

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDFeb 27, 2017

Ecb violation served

Feb 22, 2017

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDFeb 24, 2017

Ecb violation served

Feb 17, 2017

Facade (LL11/98) – Unsafe Notification

2L

DCLOSEDMay 5, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 4, 2016

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDDec 12, 2016

Ecb violation served

Jul 9, 2016

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDSep 6, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 21, 2016

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDSep 6, 2016

Please see complaint number

Apr 23, 2016

Debris – Excessive

09

BCLOSEDApr 27, 2016

Please see complaint number

Apr 15, 2016

Debris – Excessive

09

BCLOSEDApr 20, 2016

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Mar 27, 2016

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDMay 27, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jul 10, 2019
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Jul 15, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Jun 24, 2019
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Jul 30, 2019

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Mar 7, 2019
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Mar 23, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 1, 2019
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Mar 4, 2019

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Mar 1, 2019
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Apr 18, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Feb 25, 2019
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Mar 4, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Feb 25, 2019
Suspended (Hanging) Scaffolds – No Permit/License/Dangerous/Accident
1E
Closed Mar 4, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Feb 25, 2019
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Mar 5, 2019

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Feb 25, 2019
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Mar 4, 2019

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
Jan 12, 2019
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Feb 7, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Jan 11, 2019
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Feb 7, 2019

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
Jan 11, 2019
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Feb 7, 2019

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Nov 28, 2018
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Dec 11, 2018

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Nov 28, 2018
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Dec 18, 2018

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
Sep 3, 2018
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Sep 10, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 28, 2018
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Sep 4, 2018

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
Aug 10, 2018
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Sep 10, 2018

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Jul 26, 2018
Debris – Excessive
09
Closed Aug 14, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jul 17, 2018
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Jul 19, 2018

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

CCLOSED
Jul 17, 2018
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Aug 10, 2018

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Jun 25, 2018
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Jul 3, 2018

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
Jun 22, 2018
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Jul 13, 2018

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Jun 7, 2018
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Jun 11, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
May 17, 2018
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed May 21, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 12, 2018
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Jun 11, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
May 11, 2018
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed May 15, 2018

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
May 8, 2018
Illegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings
4A
Closed May 25, 2018

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Apr 27, 2018
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Apr 30, 2018

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
Apr 27, 2018
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed May 15, 2018

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
Feb 20, 2018
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Mar 7, 2018

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Jan 29, 2018
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Feb 23, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Jan 29, 2018
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Mar 7, 2018

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Dec 18, 2017
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Dec 21, 2017

Ecb violation served

DCLOSED
Dec 18, 2017
Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper
53
Closed Dec 20, 2017

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

BCLOSED
Nov 17, 2017
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Dec 14, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 17, 2017
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Oct 26, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jul 6, 2017
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Jul 14, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jun 30, 2017
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Jul 25, 2017

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Jun 30, 2017
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed Jul 7, 2017

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

BCLOSED
Jun 29, 2017
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Jul 12, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jun 9, 2017
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Jun 15, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Feb 26, 2017
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Feb 27, 2017

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Feb 22, 2017
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Feb 24, 2017

Ecb violation served

DCLOSED
Feb 17, 2017
Facade (LL11/98) – Unsafe Notification
2L
Closed May 5, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 4, 2016
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Dec 12, 2016

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Jul 9, 2016
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Sep 6, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jun 21, 2016
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Sep 6, 2016

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Apr 23, 2016
Debris – Excessive
09
Closed Apr 27, 2016

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Apr 15, 2016
Debris – Excessive
09
Closed Apr 20, 2016

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

BCLOSED
Mar 27, 2016
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed May 27, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

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