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Brooklyn · ZIP 11211 · BIN 3413996 · Williamsburg · On record since May 17, 2000 · Built 2018

NeighborhoodⓘWilliamsburg
Better than most buildings in Williamsburg
More complaints than 40% of residential buildings in Williamsburg over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
40th pct
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaints have increased in the last 2 years
↑ Up 567% in the last 2 years (20 vs 3 prior 2 yrs)
20100'23'26
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
About as many serious complaints as similar buildings
36 Priority A and B complaints over 26 years — 1.5 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
1.5/yr40th pct(med. 0.1/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 2000
68
8 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
11
Total Priority Bⓘ
25
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
6%
1 complaint
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed May 17, 2000. Latest: Aug 11, 2026.

Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
Complaint log
68total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
Sep 21, 2015

Adjacent Buildings – Not Protected

03

ACLOSEDSep 25, 2015
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No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 26, 2015

Site Conditions Endangering Workers

91

ACLOSEDAug 27, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 30, 2015

CSC: High-Rise Tracking Complaint

4L

DCLOSEDAug 4, 2015

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Jan 6, 2015

CSC: High-Rise Tracking Complaint

4L

DCLOSEDJan 7, 2015

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Nov 18, 2014

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDNov 19, 2014

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Mar 18, 2014

Excavation – Undermining Adjacent Building

14

ACLOSEDApr 16, 2014

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Jul 9, 2013

Tracking Complaint for Full Demolition Notification

2E

DCLOSEDJul 9, 2013

Initial notification accepted

May 4, 2013

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDMay 10, 2013

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

May 1, 2013

Debris – Excessive

09

BCLOSEDMay 3, 2013

Please see complaint number

Apr 30, 2013

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

88

BCLOSEDApr 30, 2013

Please see complaint number

Apr 30, 2013

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDMay 3, 2013

Please see complaint number

Apr 26, 2013

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

21

BCLOSEDMay 14, 2013

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Apr 26, 2013

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

21

BCLOSEDMay 14, 2013

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Apr 24, 2013

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDApr 29, 2013

Please see complaint number

Mar 24, 2009

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDMar 26, 2009

Ecb violation served

Dec 27, 2000

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDDec 11, 2001

Please see complaint number

Nov 21, 2000

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDMay 23, 2001

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 17, 2000

PA Permit – Not Being Complied With

47

BCLOSEDJan 7, 2002

Ecb & buildings violations served

ACLOSED
Sep 21, 2015
Adjacent Buildings – Not Protected
03
Closed Sep 25, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Aug 26, 2015
Site Conditions Endangering Workers
91
Closed Aug 27, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED
Jul 30, 2015
CSC: High-Rise Tracking Complaint
4L
Closed Aug 4, 2015

Stop work order fully rescinded n

DCLOSED
Jan 6, 2015
CSC: High-Rise Tracking Complaint
4L
Closed Jan 7, 2015

Stop work order fully rescinded n

BCLOSED
Nov 18, 2014
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Nov 19, 2014

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

ACLOSED
Mar 18, 2014
Excavation – Undermining Adjacent Building
14
Closed Apr 16, 2014

Stop work order fully rescinded n

DCLOSED
Jul 9, 2013
Tracking Complaint for Full Demolition Notification
2E
Closed Jul 9, 2013

Initial notification accepted

BCLOSED
May 4, 2013
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed May 10, 2013

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

BCLOSED
May 1, 2013
Debris – Excessive
09
Closed May 3, 2013

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Apr 30, 2013
Safety Net/Guard Rail – Damaged/Inadequate/None (6-stories/75FT or Less)
88
Closed Apr 30, 2013

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Apr 30, 2013
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed May 3, 2013

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Apr 26, 2013
Safety Net/Guard Rail – Damaged/Inadequate/None (over 6-stories/75FT)
21
Closed May 14, 2013

Stop work order fully rescinded n

BCLOSED
Apr 26, 2013
Safety Net/Guard Rail – Damaged/Inadequate/None (over 6-stories/75FT)
21
Closed May 14, 2013

Stop work order fully rescinded n

BCLOSED
Apr 24, 2013
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Apr 29, 2013

Please see complaint number

ACLOSED
Mar 24, 2009
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed Mar 26, 2009

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
Dec 27, 2000
Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO
31
Closed Dec 11, 2001

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
Nov 21, 2000
Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO
31
Closed May 23, 2001

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 17, 2000
PA Permit – Not Being Complied With
47
Closed Jan 7, 2002

Ecb & buildings violations served

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