Buildings with low open violation rates near the SIM2 bus in Bay Ridge

It means the building has a lower count of open violations in NYC open records at the time of the snapshot. Open records reflect reported issues, so it’s still worth asking the building team what’s been resolved and what’s in progress.

Treat it as a location convenience signal. Confirm the exact walking distance, typical walking route, and whether the building’s entrance aligns with your commute needs (and any street-level access constraints).

No. They reduce risk based on available open-data signals, but they don’t guarantee conditions. Ask management about recent repairs, maintenance response times, and any recurring issues you care about.

The low-violation signal is derived from NYC open records. Because records can be delayed and don’t capture every real-world repair, check with the building directly for the current status.

Ask which items are currently open (if any), what timelines they expect for closure, who is responsible for maintenance, and what the process is for reporting emergencies and non-emergencies.

On each building page, you can use the Openigloo rating (based on rated buildings) as one comparison point. Pair that with tenant context and the violation signal before you decide.

Bushwick with 12,589+ buildings; Stuyvesant Heights with 7,834+ buildings; Flatbush with 5,564+ buildings; Downtown Brooklyn with 3,920+ buildings; Park Slope with 7,025+ buildings.