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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.

Activity TrendsLast 5 years

Complaints have decreased in recent years

↓ Down 37% in the last 2 years (17 vs 27 prior 2 yrs)

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.

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

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

Top complaint types

Complaint log

213total

Active only All

Date

Complaint type

Priority

Status

Closed

Outcome

Mar 18, 2016

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

A

CLOSED

Mar 18, 2016

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ACLOSED

Mar 18, 2016

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

Closed Mar 18, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED

Feb 12, 2016

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

Closed Feb 13, 2016

Ecb violation served

ACLOSED

Feb 2, 2016

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

Closed Feb 3, 2016

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED

Jan 30, 2016

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

Closed May 27, 2016

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED

Jan 30, 2016

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

Closed May 27, 2016

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED

Jan 4, 2016

Debris – Excessive

09

Closed Jan 8, 2016

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED

Dec 23, 2015

Debris – Excessive

09

Closed Aug 4, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Dec 17, 2015

Debris – Excessive

09

Closed Dec 22, 2015

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

BCLOSED

Dec 7, 2015

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

Closed May 27, 2016

Please see complaint number

DCLOSED

Dec 4, 2015

Zoning: Non-Conforming

55

Closed May 25, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Sep 29, 2015

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

23

Closed Oct 16, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED

Sep 9, 2015

Adjacent Buildings – Not Protected

03

Closed Sep 9, 2015

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED

Sep 9, 2015

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

23

Closed Sep 24, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Sep 6, 2015

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

Closed Sep 8, 2015

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

BCLOSED

Sep 4, 2015

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

Closed Sep 8, 2015

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

BCLOSED

Sep 4, 2015

Debris – Excessive

09

Closed Sep 23, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Sep 4, 2015

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

23

Closed Sep 24, 2015

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED

Sep 4, 2015

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

Closed Sep 8, 2015

Insufficient information/unable to locate address

ACLOSED

Sep 1, 2015

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

Closed Sep 3, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Jun 24, 2015

Fence – None/Inadequate/Illegal

15

Closed Jun 30, 2015

Complaint referred to housing preservation and development (hpd)

BCLOSED

May 19, 2015

Debris – Excessive

09

Closed May 21, 2015

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

BCLOSED

Oct 24, 2014

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

Closed Oct 27, 2014

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED

Feb 12, 2014

Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)

66

Closed Apr 4, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED

Feb 3, 2014

Plumbing: Defective/Leaking/Not Maintained

94

Closed Feb 10, 2014

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED

Sep 24, 2013

Sprinkler System – Inadequate

52

Closed Nov 22, 2013

Ecb violation served

ACLOSED

Sep 8, 2013

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

Closed Sep 10, 2013

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED

Aug 9, 2013

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

Closed Nov 3, 2014

Buildings violation(s) served

ACLOSED

Jul 4, 2012

Facade: Defective/Cracking

84

Closed Aug 18, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED

May 17, 2012

Failure to Retain Water/Improper Drainage (LL103/89)

85

Closed Jan 17, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED

May 17, 2012

Illegal Commercial/Manufacturing Use in Residential Zone

74

Closed Jul 24, 2012

Insufficient information/unable to locate address

BCLOSED

Apr 25, 2012

Debris – Excessive

09

Closed Jan 17, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED

Apr 2, 2012

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

Closed Apr 3, 2012

Ecb violation served

ACLOSED

Aug 24, 2011

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

Closed Aug 24, 2011

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED

Aug 23, 2011

Failure to Maintain

73

Closed Aug 31, 2011

Complaint referred to housing preservation and development (hpd)

BCLOSED

Jun 24, 2011

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

Closed Oct 20, 2011

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED

Jun 20, 2011

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

Closed Jun 20, 2011

Please see complaint number

ACLOSED

Apr 4, 2011

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

Closed Apr 5, 2011

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Mar 2, 2011

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

Closed Jun 29, 2011

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED

Sep 3, 2010

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

Closed Sep 18, 2010

Buildings violation(s) served

ACLOSED

Jun 22, 2010

Facade: Defective/Cracking

84

Closed Jun 25, 2010

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED

Jun 11, 2010

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

Closed Jun 14, 2010

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

May 3, 2010

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

Closed Jun 30, 2010

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Mar 30, 2010

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

Closed Oct 25, 2010

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Mar 2, 2010

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

23

Closed Mar 2, 2010

Ecb & buildings violations served

BCLOSED

Mar 2, 2010

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

23

Closed Mar 3, 2010

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED

Mar 2, 2010

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

23

Closed Mar 3, 2010

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED

Jan 9, 2010

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

Closed Apr 5, 2010

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Nov 28, 2009

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

Closed Dec 1, 2009

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED

Nov 28, 2009

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

Closed Dec 1, 2009

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Feb 22, 2009

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

Closed Apr 20, 2009

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt