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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)
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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 16, 2021

Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper

53

DCLOSEDDec 29, 2021
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Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Sep 14, 2021

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDSep 15, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 13, 2021

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDSep 14, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 1, 2021

Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Plumbing Work In-Progress

76

ACLOSEDSep 10, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 27, 2021

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDAug 27, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 19, 2021

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDAug 19, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Aug 18, 2021

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDAug 18, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 17, 2021

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDAug 17, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 16, 2021

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDAug 17, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Aug 13, 2021

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDAug 13, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Aug 5, 2021

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDSep 10, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 24, 2021

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDJun 24, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jun 22, 2021

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDJun 22, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 15, 2021

Plumbing: Defective/Leaking/Not Maintained

94

CCLOSEDJun 17, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 11, 2021

Enforcement Work Order (DOB)

1Y

DCLOSEDJul 2, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jun 9, 2021

Gas Hook-Up/Piping – Illegal or Defective

65

ACLOSEDJun 11, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Mar 2, 2021

Enforcement Work Order (DOB)

1Y

DCLOSEDMar 12, 2021

Ecb violation served

Feb 18, 2021

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDMar 26, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 18, 2021

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDFeb 19, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Oct 15, 2019

Safety Net/Guard Rail – Damaged/Inadequate/None (6-stories/75FT or Less)

88

BCLOSEDOct 15, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 23, 2019

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDApr 24, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 10, 2019

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDMay 20, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 4, 2019

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDFeb 4, 2019

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Jan 7, 2019

Illegal Activity

5H

BCLOSEDJan 14, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 3, 2019

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDApr 4, 2019

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Dec 27, 2018

Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Work In-Progress

5G

BCLOSEDDec 28, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 16, 2018

Debris – Excessive

09

BCLOSEDDec 28, 2018

Please see complaint number

Nov 14, 2018

Construction Enforcement Work Order (DOB)

1X

BCLOSEDNov 26, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 12, 2018

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDNov 14, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 18, 2018

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDOct 23, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 4, 2018

Illegal Activity

5H

BCLOSEDAug 17, 2020

Vacate order fully rescinded n

Oct 4, 2018

Plumbing Enforcement Work Order (DOB)

1W

BCLOSEDOct 5, 2018

Ecb violation served

Oct 4, 2018

Illegal Activity

5H

BCLOSEDOct 9, 2018

Ecb violation served

Oct 3, 2018

Illegal Activity

5H

BCLOSEDOct 9, 2018

Ecb violation served

Oct 3, 2018

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDOct 4, 2018

Ecb violation served

Sep 18, 2018

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDJan 28, 2019

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Sep 18, 2018

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDSep 18, 2018

Please see complaint number

Sep 18, 2018

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDSep 25, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 14, 2018

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDOct 12, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 14, 2018

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDOct 11, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 14, 2018

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDOct 9, 2018

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Sep 13, 2018

Debris – Excessive

09

BCLOSEDSep 25, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 4, 2018

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDSep 5, 2018

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Sep 4, 2018

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDOct 1, 2018

Please see complaint number

Aug 31, 2018

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDSep 7, 2018

Complaint referred to department of transportation (dot)

Aug 29, 2018

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDSep 25, 2018

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Aug 29, 2018

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDOct 9, 2018

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Aug 29, 2018

Site Conditions Endangering Workers

91

ACLOSEDOct 9, 2018

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Aug 29, 2018

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDAug 30, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 29, 2018

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDSep 18, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED
Sep 16, 2021
Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper
53
Closed Dec 29, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Sep 14, 2021
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Sep 15, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Sep 13, 2021
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Sep 14, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Sep 1, 2021
Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Plumbing Work In-Progress
76
Closed Sep 10, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 27, 2021
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Aug 27, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 19, 2021
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Aug 19, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Aug 18, 2021
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Aug 18, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 17, 2021
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Aug 17, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 16, 2021
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Aug 17, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Aug 13, 2021
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Aug 13, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Aug 5, 2021
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Sep 10, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jun 24, 2021
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Jun 24, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Jun 22, 2021
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Jun 22, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Jun 15, 2021
Plumbing: Defective/Leaking/Not Maintained
94
Closed Jun 17, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED
Jun 11, 2021
Enforcement Work Order (DOB)
1Y
Closed Jul 2, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

ACLOSED
Jun 9, 2021
Gas Hook-Up/Piping – Illegal or Defective
65
Closed Jun 11, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

DCLOSED
Mar 2, 2021
Enforcement Work Order (DOB)
1Y
Closed Mar 12, 2021

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Feb 18, 2021
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Mar 26, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Feb 18, 2021
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Feb 19, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Oct 15, 2019
Safety Net/Guard Rail – Damaged/Inadequate/None (6-stories/75FT or Less)
88
Closed Oct 15, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Apr 23, 2019
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Apr 24, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Apr 10, 2019
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed May 20, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Feb 4, 2019
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Feb 4, 2019

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

BCLOSED
Jan 7, 2019
Illegal Activity
5H
Closed Jan 14, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jan 3, 2019
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Apr 4, 2019

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Dec 27, 2018
Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Work In-Progress
5G
Closed Dec 28, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Nov 16, 2018
Debris – Excessive
09
Closed Dec 28, 2018

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Nov 14, 2018
Construction Enforcement Work Order (DOB)
1X
Closed Nov 26, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Nov 12, 2018
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Nov 14, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Oct 18, 2018
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Oct 23, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 4, 2018
Illegal Activity
5H
Closed Aug 17, 2020

Vacate order fully rescinded n

BCLOSED
Oct 4, 2018
Plumbing Enforcement Work Order (DOB)
1W
Closed Oct 5, 2018

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Oct 4, 2018
Illegal Activity
5H
Closed Oct 9, 2018

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Oct 3, 2018
Illegal Activity
5H
Closed Oct 9, 2018

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Oct 3, 2018
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Oct 4, 2018

Ecb violation served

ACLOSED
Sep 18, 2018
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed Jan 28, 2019

Stop work order fully rescinded n

BCLOSED
Sep 18, 2018
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Sep 18, 2018

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Sep 18, 2018
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed Sep 25, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Sep 14, 2018
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Oct 12, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Sep 14, 2018
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Oct 11, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Sep 14, 2018
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Oct 9, 2018

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Sep 13, 2018
Debris – Excessive
09
Closed Sep 25, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Sep 4, 2018
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed Sep 5, 2018

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Sep 4, 2018
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Oct 1, 2018

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Aug 31, 2018
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed Sep 7, 2018

Complaint referred to department of transportation (dot)

BCLOSED
Aug 29, 2018
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed Sep 25, 2018

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Aug 29, 2018
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed Oct 9, 2018

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

ACLOSED
Aug 29, 2018
Site Conditions Endangering Workers
91
Closed Oct 9, 2018

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

ACLOSED
Aug 29, 2018
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Aug 30, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 29, 2018
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Sep 18, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

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