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Brooklyn · ZIP 11213 · BIN 3341622 · Crown Heights (North) · On record since Aug 31, 1990 · Built 1924

NeighborhoodⓘCrown Heights (North)

Worse than most buildings in Crown Heights (North)

More complaints than 84% of residential buildings in Crown Heights (North) over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.

Activity TrendsLast 5 years

Complaints have increased in the last 2 years

↑ Up 1200% in the last 2 years (26 vs 2 prior 2 yrs)

Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years

More serious complaints than most buildings nearby

110 Priority A and B complaints over 36 years — 5.6 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.

Department of Buildings Complaints

Total complaints since 1990

135

1 active

Total Priority Aⓘ

23

Total Priority Bⓘ

87

1 active

No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ

0%

0 complaints

Complaints over time

First filed Aug 31, 1990. Latest: Aug 11, 2026.

Top complaint types

A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor

Complaint log

135total

Active only All

Date

Complaint type

Priority

Status

Closed

Outcome

Dec 11, 2019

Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Work In-Progress

5G

B

CLOSED

Dec 12, 2019

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BCLOSED

Dec 11, 2019

Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Work In-Progress

5G

Closed Dec 12, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED

Dec 6, 2019

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

Closed Dec 10, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED

Dec 5, 2019

Tenant Safety Inspection

6V

Closed Dec 26, 2019

Stop work order fully rescinded n

BCLOSED

Nov 22, 2019

Landmark Building – Illegal Work

20

Closed Nov 25, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Oct 19, 2019

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

Closed Nov 3, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Oct 8, 2019

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

Closed Oct 9, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Aug 19, 2019

Illegal Activity

5H

Closed Aug 19, 2019

Compliance inspection performed

ACLOSED

Aug 2, 2019

Adjacent Buildings – Not Protected

03

Closed Aug 2, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Jun 11, 2019

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

Closed Jul 18, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED

Mar 21, 2019

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

Closed Mar 21, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED

Mar 4, 2019

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

Closed Mar 5, 2019

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED

Feb 28, 2019

Debris – Excessive

09

Closed Jun 22, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED

Jan 26, 2019

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

Closed Jan 28, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Oct 29, 2018

Illegal Activity

5H

Closed Oct 31, 2018

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED

Oct 11, 2018

SEP – Professional Certification Compliance Audit

4B

Closed May 28, 2020

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED

Apr 24, 2018

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

66

Closed Jun 7, 2018

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED

Mar 29, 2018

Illegal Conversion

45

Closed Apr 2, 2018

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

BCLOSED

Oct 26, 2017

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

Closed Oct 30, 2017

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

BCLOSED

Aug 10, 2017

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

Closed Oct 30, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Mar 12, 2017

Illegal Conversion

45

Closed Mar 24, 2017

Insufficient information/unable to locate address

BCLOSED

Jan 5, 2017

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

Closed Jan 23, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Nov 16, 2016

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

Closed Dec 15, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Nov 15, 2016

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

Closed Dec 15, 2016

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED

Sep 20, 2016

Illegal Conversion

45

Closed Oct 11, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Jul 10, 2016

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

Closed Jul 12, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Jul 1, 2016

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

Closed Jul 13, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Jun 27, 2016

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

Closed Dec 6, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Apr 19, 2016

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

23

Closed May 4, 2016

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED

Apr 19, 2016

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

Closed Apr 20, 2016

Insufficient information/unable to locate address

BCLOSED

Mar 31, 2016

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

Closed Aug 31, 2016

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED

Feb 10, 2016

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

23

Closed Feb 17, 2016

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED

Nov 13, 2015

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

23

Closed Dec 2, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Nov 6, 2014

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

Closed Apr 29, 2015

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED

Oct 21, 2014

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

Closed Apr 29, 2015

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED

Oct 20, 2014

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

Closed Jan 21, 2015

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED

Sep 15, 2014

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

Closed Apr 29, 2015

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED

Aug 30, 2014

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

Closed Apr 29, 2015

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED

Dec 8, 2013

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

Closed Mar 30, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED

Nov 20, 2013

Gas Hook-Up/Piping – Illegal or Defective

65

Closed Nov 22, 2013

Ecb violation(s) prepared & attempt to serve will be made

CCLOSED

Nov 5, 2013

Contrary to LL58/87 (Handicap Access)

77

Closed Jan 31, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED

Jul 26, 2013

Elevator Not Inspected/Illegal/No Permit

80

Closed Mar 30, 2015

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED

Jan 27, 2013

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

Closed Jun 14, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Dec 1, 2012

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

Closed Dec 19, 2012

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Nov 27, 2012

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

Closed Dec 19, 2012

Please see complaint number

ACLOSED

Nov 23, 2012

Elevator: Danger Condition/Shaft Open/Unguarded

62

Closed Nov 29, 2012

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED

Nov 23, 2012

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

Closed Dec 19, 2012

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED

Mar 23, 2012

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

Closed Aug 16, 2012

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED

Feb 23, 2012

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

Closed Mar 9, 2012

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Jan 27, 2012

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

Closed Feb 9, 2012

Buildings violation(s) served

ACLOSED

Sep 24, 2011

Elevator: Danger Condition/Shaft Open/Unguarded

62

Closed Sep 26, 2011

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection