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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

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 4, 2026

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 27

  • A

    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
  • I

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • I

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • I

    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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  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • I

    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
  • A

    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
  • I

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at cellar

    Oct 25, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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
  • C

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    § 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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    § 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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.