Kings County, NY Code Violation Reporting: Response Times (2026)

The NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) categorizes complaints by priority level. Emergency conditions — imminent structural collapse, ongoing dangerous construction, gas leaks — receive same-day or next-day response from DOB emergency inspection teams. Priority complaints involving active unpermitted work, unsafe facades, or fire safety issues are typically inspected within 2 to 10 business days. Standard complaints about building code violations, illegal conversions, or unpermitted work are inspected within 20 to 40 business days on average, though backlogs can extend this timeline. HPD housing maintenance complaints follow separate timescales: Class C violations (immediately hazardous — no heat, no hot water, lead paint, gas leaks) require correction within 24 hours; Class B violations (hazardous — mold, pests, plumbing leaks) within 30 days; Class A violations (non-hazardous — peeling paint, minor repairs) within 90 days. FDNY inspections for fire code complaints typically occur within 30 days. Brooklyn's high density and large building stock mean DOB inspectors handle heavy caseloads. A 2023 NYC Comptroller audit found disparities in enforcement response times across boroughs.