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212 GRAND STREET

Brooklyn · ZIP 11211 · BIN 3062797 · Williamsburg · On record since May 20, 2017 · Built 1920

NeighborhoodⓘWilliamsburg
Among the most complained-about buildings in Williamsburg
More complaints than 100% of residential buildings in Williamsburg over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
100th pct
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaints have increased in the last 2 years
↑ Up 63% in the last 2 years (26 vs 16 prior 2 yrs)
20100'21'26
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
Among the highest rates of serious complaints nearby
101 Priority A and B complaints over 9 years — 10.8 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
10.8/yr100th pct(med. 0.1/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 2017
113
1 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
17
Total Priority Bⓘ
84
1 active
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
16%
8 complaints
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed May 20, 2017. Latest: Sep 9, 2026.

Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
Complaint log
113total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
Sep 9, 2026

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDSep 10, 2026
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No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 9, 2026

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDSep 11, 2026

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Sep 3, 2026

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BACTIVESep 10, 2026

Inspector unable to gain access - 1st attempt

Sep 3, 2026

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDSep 4, 2026

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Sep 3, 2026

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDSep 8, 2026

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

May 6, 2026

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDMay 7, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 12, 2026

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDMar 12, 2026

Ecb violation served

Jan 8, 2026

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDFeb 6, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 17, 2025

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDDec 18, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 17, 2025

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDDec 18, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 17, 2025

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDDec 17, 2025

Partial stop work order p

Dec 17, 2025

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDDec 19, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 22, 2025

Construction Enforcement Work Order (DOB)

1X

BCLOSEDOct 23, 2025

Compliance inspection performed

Oct 16, 2025

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDOct 27, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 16, 2025

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDOct 27, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 14, 2025

Posted Notice or Order Removed/Tampered With

2A

BCLOSEDOct 27, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 23, 2025

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDDec 2, 2025

Partial vacate order issued p

Jun 17, 2025

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDAug 21, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 17, 2025

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDAug 21, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 11, 2025

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDAug 21, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 11, 2025

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDJun 12, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Feb 17, 2025

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDApr 14, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 27, 2024

Local Law 188/17 Compliance Inspections – Active Jobs

7K

DCLOSEDDec 31, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 10, 2024

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDNov 27, 2024

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Oct 10, 2024

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDOct 10, 2024

Building violation issued for failure to obey stop work order

Oct 8, 2024

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDOct 8, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 9, 2024

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDSep 9, 2024

Please see complaint number

Sep 9, 2024

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDSep 9, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 13, 2024

Posted Notice or Order Removed/Tampered With

2A

BCLOSEDJul 15, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 28, 2024

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDJun 28, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 28, 2023

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDOct 6, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 1, 2023

Posted Notice or Order Removed/Tampered With

2A

BCLOSEDJun 2, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 26, 2022

Posted Notice or Order Removed/Tampered With

2A

BCLOSEDOct 26, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 8, 2022

Plumbing: Defective/Leaking/Not Maintained

94

CCLOSEDOct 21, 2022

Stop work order fully rescinded n

May 17, 2022

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDMay 17, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 11, 2022

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDMay 11, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 5, 2022

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDMay 5, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 27, 2022

Debris – Excessive

09

BCLOSEDJun 22, 2022

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Apr 22, 2022

Posted Notice or Order Removed/Tampered With

2A

BCLOSEDMay 16, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 13, 2022

Illegal Activity

5H

BCLOSEDApr 13, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 13, 2022

Electrical Enforcement Work Order (DOB)

1V

BCLOSEDApr 19, 2022

Ecb violation served

Feb 28, 2022

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDNov 1, 2022

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Feb 16, 2022

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDFeb 16, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 9, 2022

Illegal Commercial/Manufacturing Use in Residential Zone

74

CCLOSEDApr 1, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 9, 2022

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDFeb 26, 2022

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Feb 2, 2022

CSE: Sweep

7G

DCLOSEDFeb 2, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 5, 2022

Posted Notice or Order Removed/Tampered With

2A

BCLOSEDJan 11, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 2, 2022

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDNov 27, 2024

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Jan 2, 2022

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDJan 2, 2022

Please see complaint number

Dec 14, 2021

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDDec 14, 2021

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Sep 9, 2026
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Sep 10, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Sep 9, 2026
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Sep 11, 2026

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BACTIVE
Sep 3, 2026
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Sep 10, 2026

Inspector unable to gain access - 1st attempt

BCLOSED
Sep 3, 2026
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Sep 4, 2026

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

ACLOSED
Sep 3, 2026
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Sep 8, 2026

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

ACLOSED
May 6, 2026
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed May 7, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 12, 2026
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Mar 12, 2026

Ecb violation served

ACLOSED
Jan 8, 2026
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Feb 6, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Dec 17, 2025
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed Dec 18, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Dec 17, 2025
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Dec 18, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Dec 17, 2025
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Dec 17, 2025

Partial stop work order p

BCLOSED
Dec 17, 2025
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Dec 19, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 22, 2025
Construction Enforcement Work Order (DOB)
1X
Closed Oct 23, 2025

Compliance inspection performed

CCLOSED
Oct 16, 2025
Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO
31
Closed Oct 27, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Oct 16, 2025
Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO
31
Closed Oct 27, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 14, 2025
Posted Notice or Order Removed/Tampered With
2A
Closed Oct 27, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Aug 23, 2025
Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO
31
Closed Dec 2, 2025

Partial vacate order issued p

BCLOSED
Jun 17, 2025
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Aug 21, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jun 17, 2025
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Aug 21, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jun 11, 2025
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Aug 21, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jun 11, 2025
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Jun 12, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Feb 17, 2025
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Apr 14, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED
Nov 27, 2024
Local Law 188/17 Compliance Inspections – Active Jobs
7K
Closed Dec 31, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 10, 2024
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Nov 27, 2024

Stop work order fully rescinded n

BCLOSED
Oct 10, 2024
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Oct 10, 2024

Building violation issued for failure to obey stop work order

ACLOSED
Oct 8, 2024
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Oct 8, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Sep 9, 2024
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Sep 9, 2024

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Sep 9, 2024
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Sep 9, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jul 13, 2024
Posted Notice or Order Removed/Tampered With
2A
Closed Jul 15, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jun 28, 2024
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Jun 28, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Sep 28, 2023
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Oct 6, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jun 1, 2023
Posted Notice or Order Removed/Tampered With
2A
Closed Jun 2, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 26, 2022
Posted Notice or Order Removed/Tampered With
2A
Closed Oct 26, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Aug 8, 2022
Plumbing: Defective/Leaking/Not Maintained
94
Closed Oct 21, 2022

Stop work order fully rescinded n

BCLOSED
May 17, 2022
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed May 17, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 11, 2022
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed May 11, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
May 5, 2022
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed May 5, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Apr 27, 2022
Debris – Excessive
09
Closed Jun 22, 2022

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Apr 22, 2022
Posted Notice or Order Removed/Tampered With
2A
Closed May 16, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Apr 13, 2022
Illegal Activity
5H
Closed Apr 13, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Apr 13, 2022
Electrical Enforcement Work Order (DOB)
1V
Closed Apr 19, 2022

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Feb 28, 2022
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Nov 1, 2022

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Feb 16, 2022
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Feb 16, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Feb 9, 2022
Illegal Commercial/Manufacturing Use in Residential Zone
74
Closed Apr 1, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Feb 9, 2022
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Feb 26, 2022

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

DCLOSED
Feb 2, 2022
CSE: Sweep
7G
Closed Feb 2, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jan 5, 2022
Posted Notice or Order Removed/Tampered With
2A
Closed Jan 11, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jan 2, 2022
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Nov 27, 2024

Stop work order fully rescinded n

BCLOSED
Jan 2, 2022
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Jan 2, 2022

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Dec 14, 2021
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Dec 14, 2021

Ecb violation served

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