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278 Clinton Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11205BBL 3-01915-0058Map

Owner of record: Porter, Alfred Jr

278 Clinton Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1884 in Brooklyn, 11205. It has 7 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Porter, Alfred Jr. HPD has recorded 20 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 11 of the 20 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
20
DOB violations
27
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
1

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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 · 20

  • 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
  • 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 25, 2024

    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.

    Apr 9, 2024

    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 17, 2023

    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.

    Mar 22, 2023

    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 4, 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

    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.

    Feb 23, 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.

    Apr 7, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • 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.

    Apr 7, 2021

    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 20, 2017

    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
  • 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

    Provide a piece of garden hose 10 feet in length with female coupling and a 10 quart pail on premises to test sprinkler system.

    May 17, 2002

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Seal in open position the o.s.y. valve of the sprinkler system in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department not sealed , cellar

    May 17, 2002

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an angle hose valve or sill cock at extreme end of highest line of sprinklers. in the public hall located at public parts bldg, 3rd story

    Sep 24, 2001 · Apt BLDG

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Seal in open position the o.s.y. valve of the sprinkler system in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department .. , 1st story, cellar

    Sep 3, 2000

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts minimum

    Oct 8, 1998

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 27

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    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 for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Nov 3, 2017

    Dob violation - active
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Nov 3, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Nov 3, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Nov 3, 2017

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Apr 11, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Apr 11, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Apr 11, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Apr 11, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - active
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Oct 31, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - active
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Apr 30, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 3

  • Class - 2

    Work without permit. at time of inspection, observed wood framed deck and stairs approx. 20'ft(w) x 11'ft(l) x 8'ft(h) attached to rear exposure 3 of the building. made of combustible materials within 3'ft of a

    Feb 5, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to certificate of occupancy or building records. atoi, observed 1st and 2nd floors now in conjunction as 1 class a apartment. full gas kitchen, living room, and 3pcs bathroom on 1st floor. 1

    Feb 5, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: at rear of premises, exposure #3, roof level, chimney is leaning towards roof. rem: repair and/or replace.

    Apr 13, 2018 · Penalty $312

    Active

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 15, 2020 · Apt 1

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C1)
Year built
1884
Floors
3
Residential units
7
Building area
6,900 ft²
Lot area
6,300 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
302
Council district
35
Block / lot
1915 / 58
Assessed value
$1,531,350
Landmark / historic district
Clinton Hill Historic District

HPD registration #348261, last renewed Sep 8, 2025.

Questions about 278 Clinton Avenue

Who owns 278 Clinton Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Porter, Alfred Jr.

Does 278 Clinton Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 20 housing violations at this property.

Is 278 Clinton Avenue 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 278 Clinton Avenue built?

City records list 1884 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 278 Clinton Avenue?

It has 7 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.