165 Clinton Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11205BBL 3-01902-0022Map
Owner of record: Clinton Hill Apt Owners
165 Clinton Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1954 in Brooklyn, 11205. It has 61 residential units across 7 floors. The owner of record is Clinton Hill Apt Owners. HPD has recorded 132 housing violations here, most recently on June 16, 2026. 47 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 13 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 132
- DOB violations
- 37
- ECB violations
- 22
- HPD complaints
- 292
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 · 132
- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 4E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 4E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 4E
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 4E
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 4E
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - 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 missing at public hall
Dec 30, 2025
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 8, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 25, 2019 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 14, 2016 · Apt 4E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal base cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 14, 2016 · Apt 4E
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 37
- 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 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 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 in 2022
Apr 22, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Jun 2, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Apr 29, 2021
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 1, 2019
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 22
- Class - 2
At time of inspection of sidewalk shed at exp 3 of 7 story mixed use building missing parapet info panel creating unsafe conditions to the public and emergency services attempting to locate the building. respon
Sep 9, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
Only elevator in a multiple dwelling out of service. this condition affects numerous tenants, including those with special needs, thereby creating a condition dangerous to human life.
Sep 30, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Work without a permit: observed at 1st floor new finished extended enclose structure encroaching into public side walk 5ft. & attached at front/ left of building with ceiling lighting and made from metal / plex
Feb 6, 2023 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 1
1rcny 103-04/1rcny -misc/rs-misc=owner failed to repair defective conditions (roof level-broken window sill at roof bulkhead/broken -missing coping stone at chimney/vertical brick-masonry crack at inner parapet
May 25, 2021 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
500,000 btu boiler sidewall vented within 4 feet of windows and pedestrian walk; correct violation and submit the certificate of correction
Jun 3, 2019 · Penalty $312
Active - Class - 2
Work w/o a permit:observed a business sign awning erected reads "clinton hill deli grocery" wraps around corner of store. sign is also indirectly illuminated approx:39'x4'5'. remedy:obtain all required permits
Oct 19, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
67x10.67-x-10 phone inoperative.
Apr 16, 2014 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved construction documents/amendments for altii application #310298638 nonconforming work noted plans fail to show mezzanine area created w/ 2'x8' fl joists plywood and clips of wh
Sep 4, 2009 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall. noted: a 2'(foot) x 2'foot corner section of brick parapet wall is missing from north east cornerof roof on 7 story apt. bldg @ corner of myrtle & waverly ave.
Aug 2, 2006
Resolve - Non-hazardous
05j, 05e, 62m. 05-space between cab door and return post to wide. 05-car door clutch rubbing in shaft 62-splice box under car not couered exposin, wires
Jan 29, 1996 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Electric
Power outage
Oct 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 8, 2026 · Apt APT3G
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 4E
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 4E
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 4E
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 4E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 4E
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 12, 2026 · Apt 4E
Close - General
Cabinet
Jun 12, 2026 · Apt 4E
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jun 12, 2026 · Apt 4E
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | $670,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D4)
- Year built
- 1954
- Floors
- 7
- Residential units
- 61
- Building area
- 76,200 ft²
- Lot area
- 20,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 302
- Council district
- 35
- Block / lot
- 1902 / 22
- Assessed value
- $3,501,450
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #305819, last renewed Sep 5, 2025.
Questions about 165 Clinton Avenue
Who owns 165 Clinton Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Clinton Hill Apt Owners.
Does 165 Clinton Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 132 housing violations at this property.
Is 165 Clinton Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 13 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 21% of its 61 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 165 Clinton Avenue built?
City records list 1954 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 165 Clinton Avenue?
It has 61 residential units and 67 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.