451 Clinton Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11238BBL 3-01961-0006Map
Owner of record: 451 Clinton Owners Corp.
451 Clinton Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11238. It has 31 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 451 Clinton Owners Corp.. HPD has recorded 185 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 14 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 1 rent-stabilized apartment here in 2023.
- HPD violations
- 185
- DOB violations
- 24
- ECB violations
- 6
- HPD complaints
- 358
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 185
- 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
Open — Info 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.
Jun 9, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling at public hall, 6th story
Mar 7, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling and north wall at public hall, 6th story
Mar 7, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and north wall at public hall, 6th story
Mar 7, 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
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall at public hall, 5th story
Oct 16, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at north wall at public hall, 5th story
Oct 16, 2024
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.
Apr 9, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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 - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots at 5th story balcony at 1st stack from north at west at building front at fire escape
Mar 21, 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.
Feb 23, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
May 17, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected
May 17, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
May 10, 2021 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 12, 2018 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective door lock in the entrance located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 12, 2018 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures electric socket outlet at west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 12, 2018 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from north, the 2nd room from north at east, the foyer located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 12, 2018 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures electric socket outlet at east wall in the foyer located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 12, 2018 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.
Jul 22, 2018
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected
Jul 22, 2018
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing electrical outlet safely cover plates total 4 at public hall, 1st story
Jul 22, 2018
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete pavment at front areaway
Jul 22, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed wires at ceiling at public hall, 5th story
Jun 27, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of house hold items at all story balconies, west stack at building front
May 4, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the building front yard yard
May 4, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 13, 2018 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 13, 2018 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 21, 2018 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 21, 2018 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective washbasin cabinet in the bathroom located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 21, 2018 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective closet door handle lose and broken at south in the private hallway located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 21, 2018 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection waste line at sink in the kitchen located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 21, 2018 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective sink cabinet at south in the kitchen located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 21, 2018 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing door knob at first closet from west at north in the private hallway located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 3, 2017 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 3, 2017 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit door at first closet from east at south in the foyer located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 3, 2017 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 3, 2017 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the 3rd room from north at east, the 1st room from north, the foyer located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 3, 2017 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector '' missing '' in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 6, 2017 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at lobby, 1st story
Jan 18, 2017
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electric lighting device at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 17, 2016 · Apt 5C
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 4, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective door knob for door in the entrance located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''1''
Oct 27, 2016 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical light fixture at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''1''
Oct 27, 2016 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 14, 2016 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 14, 2016 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 14, 2016 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 24
- Construction other optional
Failure to maintain building. atoi, observed exps 1, 4, & 3 in disrepair. exp1, wooden support for garage openings. hole in roof at garage door. noticeable gaps between top of reshores & parapet wall exposing lintels in between. metal bolted to right side of exp1 to hold parapet. at exp 4 front, step cracking at parapet. full vacate.
Sep 10, 2026
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
At time of inspection, observed adjacent structure in disrepair and affecting rear yard failure to maintain. illegal temporary reshoring installed. no permits on file or issued with dob. partial vacate.
Sep 10, 2026
Dob violation - active - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Oct 17, 2023
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 24, 2021
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 11, 2020
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 8, 2020
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Jan 17, 2020
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 15, 2019
Dob violation - active - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 15, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 28, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst
May 30, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 7, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 4, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 3, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 21, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jul 11, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
3p620
Apr 8, 2002
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
3p260
Mar 15, 2001
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 6
- Class - 2
Work without a permit. atoi, observed temporary reshore system installed at exposures 1 & 3. at exp 1, shoring to support garage doors and metal brace at right corner bolted to brick wall. at exp 3, shoring alo
Sep 10, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. atoi, observed exps 1, 4, & 3 in disrepair. exp1, wooden support for garage openings. hole in roof at garage door. noticeable gaps between top of reshores
Sep 10, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
No door lock monitoring installed in this controller as mandated by 3.10.12 of appendix k3 of the 2014 nycbc. this is a controller feature which ensures passenger safety. remedy; file application, install dlm a
Jul 29, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall in that at 1 story garages,exterior bricks are cracket at various locations. also wooden headers are loose and not properly secure to building.rmdy:make sae immediately
Aug 24, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg wall(s) or appurtenances.noted:@rear of the above dwelling the fire(5) attached 1 car garages have cracks in brick work @several columns & additional cracks @corner n/w corner of garage
Aug 16, 2015 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 3
Failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances noted: at front facade,exp1,fire escape brick shows a line crack,at 5th story left window on fire escape balcony window lintel is exposed at corner,brick
Mar 13, 2015
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 7, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 5, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 4, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 15, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 22, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 20, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 27, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 5, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 9, 2021 · Apt 6A
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 5, 2018 · Apt 5C
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Oct 5, 2018 · Apt 5C
Close - Electric
Wiring
Oct 5, 2018 · Apt 5C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 5, 2018 · Apt 5C
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 5, 2018 · Apt 5C
Close - General
Cabinet
Oct 5, 2018 · Apt 5C
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Oct 5, 2018 · Apt 5C
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Oct 5, 2018 · Apt 5C
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 5, 2018 · Apt 5C
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jun 25, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cabinet
Jun 25, 2018 · Apt 5C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 25, 2018 · Apt 5C
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jun 25, 2018 · Apt 5C
Close - General
Cabinet
Jun 25, 2018 · Apt 5C
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jun 25, 2018 · Apt 5C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 25, 2018 · Apt 5C
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jun 25, 2018 · Apt 5C
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 25, 2018 · Apt 5C
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jun 25, 2018 · Apt 5C
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 25, 2018 · Apt 5C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 19, 2018 · Apt BSMT
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 3, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 3, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 13, 2018 · Apt BSMT
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 13, 2018 · Apt BSMT
Close - Electric
Wiring
Apr 13, 2018 · Apt BSMT
Close - Electric
Wiring
Apr 13, 2018 · Apt BSMT
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 13, 2018 · Apt BSMT
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 13, 2018 · Apt BSMT
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 13, 2018 · Apt BSMT
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 13, 2018 · Apt BSMT
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 13, 2018 · Apt BSMT
Close - Electric
Wiring
Apr 13, 2018 · Apt BSMT
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Apr 13, 2018 · Apt BSMT
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 13, 2018 · Apt BSMT
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Apr 13, 2018 · Apt BSMT
Close - Electric
No lighting
Mar 19, 2018 · Apt BSMT
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 19, 2018 · Apt BSMT
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 19, 2018 · Apt BSMT
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 19, 2018 · Apt BSMT
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D4)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 31
- Building area
- 29,542 ft²
- Lot area
- 9,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 302
- Council district
- 35
- Block / lot
- 1961 / 6
- Assessed value
- $1,674,900
- Landmark / historic district
- Clinton Hill Historic District
HPD registration #339690, last renewed Aug 8, 2023.
Questions about 451 Clinton Avenue
Who owns 451 Clinton Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 451 Clinton Owners Corp..
Does 451 Clinton Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 185 housing violations at this property.
Is 451 Clinton Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 1 rent-stabilized units here in 2023 (about 3% of its 31 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 451 Clinton Avenue built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 451 Clinton Avenue?
It has 31 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.