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65 PRINCE STREET

Brooklyn · ZIP 11201 · BIN 3058216 · Downtown Brooklyn-DUMBO-Boerum Hill · On record since May 18, 1998 · Built 1927

NeighborhoodⓘDowntown Brooklyn-DUMB…
Among the most complained-about buildings in Downtown Brooklyn-DUMBO-Boerum Hill
More complaints than 93% of residential buildings in Downtown Brooklyn-DUMBO-Boerum Hill over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
93rd pct
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaint rate has been consistent over time
→ Stable in the last 2 years (27 vs 29 prior 2 yrs)
50250'21'26
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
More serious complaints than most buildings nearby
56 Priority A and B complaints over 28 years — 3.3 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
3.3/yr80th pct(med. 0.1/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 1998
179
2 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
10
Total Priority Bⓘ
46
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
0%
0 complaints
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed May 18, 1998. Latest: Sep 15, 2026.

Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
Complaint log
179total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
Feb 17, 2017

Plumbing: Defective/Leaking/Not Maintained

94

CCLOSEDMar 10, 2017
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No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 5, 2017

Site Conditions Endangering Workers

91

ACLOSEDFeb 6, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 8, 2016

Sprinkler System – Inadequate

52

BCLOSEDJun 14, 2016

Ecb violation served

Mar 29, 2016

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDMar 29, 2016

Ecb violation served

Feb 14, 2016

Advertising Sign/Billboard/Posters/Flexible Fabric – Illegal

2G

CCLOSEDOct 12, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 13, 2016

Enforcement Work Order (DOB)

1Z

DCLOSEDJan 13, 2016

Ecb violation served

Jan 23, 2015

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

23

BCLOSEDJan 23, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 5, 2013

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDNov 4, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 8, 2013

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDApr 17, 2013

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Nov 17, 2012

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDFeb 22, 2013

Buildings violation(s) served

Feb 12, 2012

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDMar 29, 2012

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Nov 7, 2011

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDNov 17, 2011

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 22, 2010

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

23

BCLOSEDMar 16, 2011

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Mar 29, 2010

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDSep 8, 2010

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 30, 2009

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDFeb 1, 2010

Buildings violation(s) served

Oct 11, 2009

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDFeb 1, 2010

Please see complaint number

Mar 22, 2008

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDApr 18, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 13, 2008

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDMar 28, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 5, 2008

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

23

BCLOSEDMar 5, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 30, 2007

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDNov 23, 2007

Please see complaint number

Oct 30, 2007

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDNov 23, 2007

Please see complaint number

Oct 30, 2007

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDNov 21, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 29, 2007

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDNov 23, 2007

Please see complaint number

Aug 17, 2007

Sprinkler System – Inadequate

52

BCLOSEDAug 27, 2007

Insufficient information/unable to locate address

Dec 12, 2002

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDDec 20, 2002

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 21, 1999

SRO: Change in Occupancy/Use

72

BCLOSEDFeb 17, 1999

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 18, 1998

Structural Stability Affected

43

ACLOSEDMay 27, 1998

Buildings violation(s) served

May 18, 1998

Structural Stability Affected

43

ACLOSEDMar 16, 1999

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 18, 1998

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

66

BCLOSEDJan 22, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Feb 17, 2017
Plumbing: Defective/Leaking/Not Maintained
94
Closed Mar 10, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Feb 5, 2017
Site Conditions Endangering Workers
91
Closed Feb 6, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jun 8, 2016
Sprinkler System – Inadequate
52
Closed Jun 14, 2016

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
Mar 29, 2016
Failure to Maintain
73
Closed Mar 29, 2016

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
Feb 14, 2016
Advertising Sign/Billboard/Posters/Flexible Fabric – Illegal
2G
Closed Oct 12, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED
Jan 13, 2016
Enforcement Work Order (DOB)
1Z
Closed Jan 13, 2016

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Jan 23, 2015
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Jan 23, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Sep 5, 2013
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Nov 4, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jan 8, 2013
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Apr 17, 2013

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Nov 17, 2012
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Feb 22, 2013

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Feb 12, 2012
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Mar 29, 2012

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

BCLOSED
Nov 7, 2011
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Nov 17, 2011

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Dec 22, 2010
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Mar 16, 2011

Stop work order fully rescinded n

BCLOSED
Mar 29, 2010
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Sep 8, 2010

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 30, 2009
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Feb 1, 2010

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Oct 11, 2009
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Feb 1, 2010

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Mar 22, 2008
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Apr 18, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 13, 2008
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Mar 28, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 5, 2008
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Mar 5, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 30, 2007
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Nov 23, 2007

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Oct 30, 2007
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Nov 23, 2007

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Oct 30, 2007
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Nov 21, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 29, 2007
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Nov 23, 2007

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Aug 17, 2007
Sprinkler System – Inadequate
52
Closed Aug 27, 2007

Insufficient information/unable to locate address

CCLOSED
Dec 12, 2002
Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO
31
Closed Dec 20, 2002

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jan 21, 1999
SRO: Change in Occupancy/Use
72
Closed Feb 17, 1999

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
May 18, 1998
Structural Stability Affected
43
Closed May 27, 1998

Buildings violation(s) served

ACLOSED
May 18, 1998
Structural Stability Affected
43
Closed Mar 16, 1999

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 18, 1998
Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)
66
Closed Jan 22, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

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