185 Clinton Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11205BBL 3-01902-0001Map
Owner of record: Clinton Hill Apartment Owners Corp
185 Clinton Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1944 in Brooklyn, 11205. It has 520 residential units across 14 floors. The owner of record is Clinton Hill Apartment Owners Corp. HPD has recorded 749 housing violations here, most recently on September 8, 2026. 32 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 77 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 749
- DOB violations
- 160
- ECB violations
- 107
- HPD complaints
- 842
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
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. The newest 10 per agency here; the full lists are a click away.
HPD housing violations · 749
- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor tiles in the 1st room from east located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 8, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 8, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 8, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 8, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at closet in the private hallway located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 8, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at closet in the private hallway located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 8, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic wall tiles at east and south walls in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 8, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 10 sq.ft. observed at north and east walls and ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 8, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5h, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 29, 2026 · Apt 5H
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5h, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 29, 2026 · Apt 5H
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
DOB building violations · 160
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 107
- Class - 1
Ceaser use item: replace worn brake pads.and perform brake test : to restore service, call or email the d.o.b. [email protected]. elevator division at (212) 393-2144 for a reinspection.
Feb 10, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior bldg facade & appurtenances. note: observed at roof elevate on damaged/open mortar joints at inner parapet,spalling/cracked concrete at underside of bulkhead roof. remedy: maintain
Jun 2, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior bldg facade&appurtenances note:atoi observed defective facade.roof level:(1)defective brickwork on bulkhead&chimney,loose bricks&cracks;(2)defecgive mortar joints;(3)rusty window on
May 1, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Owner failed to make necessary repairs in time frame recommended by wewi.as noted a swarmp report was submitted to the departmet of buildings with a recommended reapir date of 8/3/2020 and as of 3/9/2021 repair
Mar 9, 2021 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior building facade and apprtenances.as notedroof exposure step cracks on bulkhead enclosure.exposure 4 step crak 1st floo.exposure 3 spalled brick.remedy:maintain exterior building fac
Mar 9, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Owner failed to make necessary repairs to building facade in time frame recommended by qewi.as noted a swarmp report submitted to the department of buildings with a recommended date of 8/3/2020 and as of 3/9/21
Mar 9, 2021 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Owner failed to make necessary repairs to bldg facade in time frame recommended by qewi as noted bldg filed a swamp report w/a recommended repair date of 08/03/2020 & as of 02/26/2021 repairs have yet to be ma
Feb 26, 2021 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Thermal solutions domestic hw. boiler 1,000,000btu is not registered with dob, maintain boiler; register boiler and submit the certificate of correction
Jun 3, 2019 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 2
Renew permit obtain signoff and submit the certificate of correction
Jun 3, 2019 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 2
Thermal solutions domestic hw. boiler is not registered with dob, maintain boiler; register boiler and submit the certificate of correction
Jun 3, 2019 · Penalty $625
Active
Complaints
- Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 28, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 28, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 28, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 19, 2026 · Apt 3F
Close - General
Janitor/super
Aug 19, 2026 · Apt 3F
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 1, 2026 · Apt 1
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | $732,007 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Sep 2, 2026 | Non-market transfer | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Aug 3, 2026 | $830,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Jul 13, 2026 | $765,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Jul 8, 2026 | $780,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Jul 1, 2026 | $365,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Jun 15, 2026 | $875,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Jun 9, 2026 | $920,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Apr 16, 2026 | $585,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Non-market transfer | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D4)
- Year built
- 1944
- Floors
- 14
- Residential units
- 520
- Building area
- 651,914 ft²
- Lot area
- 82,350 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 302
- Council district
- 35
- Block / lot
- 1902 / 1
- Assessed value
- $20,473,200
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #305818, last renewed Sep 21, 2026.
Questions about 185 Clinton Avenue
Who owns 185 Clinton Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Clinton Hill Apartment Owners Corp.
Does 185 Clinton Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 749 housing violations at this property.
Is 185 Clinton Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 77 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 15% of its 520 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 185 Clinton Avenue built?
City records list 1944 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 185 Clinton Avenue?
It has 520 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.