561 Clinton Street
Brooklyn, NY 11231BBL 3-00379-0001Map
Owner of record: 561 Clinton Street Owner LLC
561 Clinton Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11231. It has 4 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 561 Clinton Street Owner LLC. HPD has recorded 27 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 6 of the 27 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 27
- DOB violations
- 13
- ECB violations
- 37
- HPD complaints
- 63
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 27
- ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
May 4, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 20, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at fire escape at south
Aug 31, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Jul 23, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at fire escape at south
Jul 19, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Jun 9, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 29, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes aircondition unit at the window at 3rd story balcony at north stack at fire escape
Dec 13, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing metal tread 11th and 12th up from bottom at 2nd story balcony at north stack at fire escape
Dec 13, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 22, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system sign missing at public hall, 1st story
Nov 18, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Mar 22, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 14, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Feb 23, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Feb 23, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3rdfl, 3rd story
Oct 25, 2018 · Apt 3RDFL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3rdfl, 3rd story
Oct 25, 2018 · Apt 3RDFL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at cellar
Oct 25, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 4, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. properly secure metal tread 11th up from bottom at 1st fire escape from east at south, 2nd story
Nov 25, 2015
Open — Not complied with - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 8, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Feb 18, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at south yard
Mar 30, 2009
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder front of building at fire escape
Dec 15, 2005
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 15, 2005 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 15, 2005 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration acoustic drop ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 15, 2005 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 13
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 26, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 27, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Illegal use in a residential districk r-6 from use group 6 store on 1s t floor to illegal use group 8 car service occupying 1st floor store
Oct 20, 1998
Dob violation - active - Facade facade optional
Ll1080-local law 10/80 - facade facade optional
Jul 1, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Facade facade optional
Ll1080-local law 10/80 - facade facade optional
Jul 1, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Facade facade optional
Ll1080-local law 10/80 - facade facade optional
Jul 1, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Facade facade optional
Ll1080-local law 10/80 - facade facade optional
Jul 1, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Facade facade optional
Ll1080-local law 10/80 - facade facade optional
Jul 1, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Facade facade optional
Ll1080-local law 10/80 - facade facade optional
Jul 1, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 37
- Class - 1
Removed or defaced a written posted vacate order. noted: at the time of inspection vacate order sticker #op-64-25-00283 has been removed from the front entry door of the premises that was posted on 01/13/2026.
Apr 30, 2026 · Penalty $25,000
Active - Class - 1
Removed or defaced a written posted vacate order. noted: at the time of inspection vacate order #b137/19 issued 03/22/2019 has been removed from front entry door. posted vacate sticker #op-64-25-00283. previous
Jan 13, 2026 · Penalty $25,000
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. ac units still obstructing fire escape egress, repair and/replace
Nov 12, 2025 · Penalty $25,000
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings. no certificate of correction on file for vio#35688512j ,35690633z.as of 11/12/25., file a ce
Nov 12, 2025 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
Removed or defaced a written posted vacate order. noted: at time of inspection active vacate order #b137/19 issued on 03/22/2019 and vacate sticker #op-64-25-00510 posted on 05/29/2025 for apartment #1a at 2nd
Nov 7, 2025 · Penalty $25,000
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. at time of inspection, observed fire escape at exposure #4 at huntington street on 3rd floor being unobstructed by a.c. unit at window opeining creating a
Nov 7, 2025 · Penalty $25,000
Active - Class - 1
Removed or defaced a written posted vacate order.noted:at time of inspection active vacate sticker#op-64-25-00510 posted on 05/29/2025 for vacate order#b137/2019 issued on 03/02/2019 has been removed from the f
Sep 24, 2025 · Penalty $25,000
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner.at time of inspection noted fire escape at exposure#4 at huntington street at 3rd floor constructed by a/c unit in window operating creating a hazardous c
Sep 24, 2025 · Penalty $25,000
Active - Class - 1
Removed or defaced a written posted vacate order #b137/19 issued on 03/22/2019. at time of inspection, observed previously posted vacate order removed from front entry door(561 clinton street). new vacate order
May 29, 2025 · Penalty $25,000
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. at the time of inspection, observed emergency escape and rescue stairs at exposure 4(huntington street) 3rd floor level obstructed by ac unit in window ope
May 29, 2025 · Penalty $12,500
Active
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- Class - 1
Removed or defaced a written posted vacate order #b137/19 issued on 3/22/19. at the time of inspection observed previously posted vacate order removed from the front entry door. new vacate order posted to front
Apr 18, 2025 · Penalty $25,000
Active - Class - 1
Outdoor advertising company sign on display w/o permit (bartenura rose)remedy:remove illegal sign
Mar 3, 2023 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
Property owner acting as outdor advertising company failure to obtain oac registration number while engaging in outdoor advertising business (bartenura rose)remedy:remove illegal sign/register
Mar 3, 2023 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
Outdoor advertising company sign prohibited in r zone (bartuna rose)remedy:remove illegal sign
Mar 3, 2023 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Outdoor advertising company failure to register sign within 900 ft & within view of arterial-gowanas expressway(bartenura rose)remedy:remove illegal sign
Mar 3, 2023 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
Outdoor advertising company failue to have licensed sign hanger attach or erect sign.(bartenura rose) remedy:remove illegal sign.
Mar 3, 2023 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Outdoor advertising company sign does not bear decal bearing ul classification mark or date of sign's erection(bartenura rose)remedy:remove illegal sign
Mar 3, 2023 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Observed wwp for electrical lines at exp.4, split ac unit illegally installed onto the building and being used in the "hamilton ave. convenience" business at ground level. installation was done without any perm
Mar 3, 2023 · Penalty $800
Active - Class - 2
Observed wwp at exp.1 & 4, illegal business accessory sign installed onto the corner building with wording for "hamilton ave. convenience" and installation was done without any permit on file for the scope of w
Mar 3, 2023
Resolve - Class - 2
Bc27338-roof structures:platform,deck may be constructed of combustible material,if it does not cover more than 20% of roof area at that leve.premises under alt2job#321958146,at time of inspection found:(1)on l
Sep 16, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Permanent dwelling used/converted for other than permanent-residentialpurposes. c of o#203480 indicates building to be legally approved as aclass "a" multi dwelling. now apt#1(2nd fl) used/converted to transien
Mar 22, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o#203480. illegal occupancynoted:additional class "a" apt illegal converted/used w/ 3 pc bathroom,kitchen and (1)bedroom. apt#1(2nd fl middle) remedy:discontinue illeg
Mar 22, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. work noted:at apt#1(2nd fl middle) erected full illegal partition wall to create bathroom. installed water and waste lines for sink. installed electric stove. installed water and waste lines
Mar 22, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. lack of required number of means of egress for every floor per bc 1018.1(2008 code);27-366;bc 1021.1(2014 code) for transient use at apt#1(2nd fl) remedy:d
Mar 22, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
907.2.8 failure to provide fire alarm system for transient use at apt 1 (2nd floor)/ class "j" remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy
Mar 22, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. lack of a system of automatic sprinkler where is required as per bc 903.2 and 27-954 for transient use at apt#1(2nd floor)/remedy:discontinue illegal occup
Mar 22, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Work without permit. noted: at apt #1 (2nd floor middle) kitchen has been removed. job application #321958146. rem: obtain permit.
Feb 4, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Illegal use in a residential district. noted: bldg located in r6b zone(general residence district)observed: group 8 car service occupy & being operated from 1st fl store in contrary to zoning rules & regulation
Jul 16, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #35337445y issued 04/19/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. rem: comply with commissi
Jun 6, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35287559j issued on 09/26/17 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. for work w/o a permit. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file
Apr 19, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #35287559j issued on 09/26/17 & to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01.work without permit:note a
Feb 12, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation #35287559j issued on 09/26/2017 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.work without permit.no
Dec 21, 2017
Resolve - Class - 1
Work without a permit.a builsiness/advertising sign approx 18' x 18' flex with straps read"kindness makes a better brooklyn.do a mitcvay" installed without a permit. remedy:obtain all required permits.
Sep 26, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. installation/maintainace of plumbing material/equipment per pc 102.3. at front of comm bldg pvc 27-902 piping installed prohibited materials in comm bldg.
Aug 29, 2017 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.defect:masonry lintel above 2 sty window (huntington street side) exp#4 is missing-has fallen into street)note:photo taken.make all repairs immediately
Apr 17, 2011 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the building dept records. from:u.g.6 store at 1st fl. with dwelling above at 2nd, 3rd & 4th fl. to: illegal use group 8 limo & car service operating at of 1st fl. u.g.6
Apr 29, 1999 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Illegal use in a residential district. r-6 from use group six store onfirst floor to illegal use. group 8 car service occupying first floor store. discontinue illegal use immedlately.
Oct 20, 1998
Resolve
Complaints
- Electric
Power outage
Sep 8, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 15, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 19, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Jul 18, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 17, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 17, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 17, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 17, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Jul 17, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Mar 8, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jan 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 20, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 22, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 22, 2024 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 28, 2024 · Apt 1L
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 27, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 12, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 4, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 25, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - General
Signage missing
Dec 27, 2022 · Apt 4OR1L
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Dec 27, 2022 · Apt 4OR1L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 3, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 13, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 13, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Jan 13, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - General
Cabinet
Jan 13, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 13, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 13, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 9, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 9, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Jan 9, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - General
Cabinet
Jan 9, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 29, 2018 · Apt 3DFL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 24, 2018 · Apt 3RDFL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 24, 2018 · Apt 3RDFL
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Feb 15, 2018 · Apt 2F
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 15, 2018 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Feb 15, 2018 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 15, 2018 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 15, 2018 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 15, 2018 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Feb 15, 2018 · Apt 2F
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Feb 15, 2018 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 5, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 13, 2016 · Apt 1L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 12, 2016 · Apt 1L
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Nov 23, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 11, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 7, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat-plant
Nov 7, 2008 · Apt 3
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S9)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 5,000 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,800 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 306
- Council district
- 39
- Block / lot
- 379 / 1
- Assessed value
- $1,694,700
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #364260, last renewed Apr 17, 2026.
Questions about 561 Clinton Street
Who owns 561 Clinton Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 561 Clinton Street Owner LLC.
Does 561 Clinton Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 27 housing violations at this property.
Is 561 Clinton Street rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 561 Clinton Street built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 561 Clinton Street?
It has 4 residential units and 7 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.