389 Clinton Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11238BBL 3-01961-0027Map
Owner of record: Clermont Area Housing Development Fund C O INC
389 Clinton Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1922 in Brooklyn, 11238. It has 41 residential units across 7 floors. The owner of record is Clermont Area Housing Development Fund C O INC. HPD has recorded 35 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 26 of the 35 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 35
- DOB violations
- 51
- ECB violations
- 9
- HPD complaints
- 13
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 35
- 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 - 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
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 - 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 22, 2023
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.
Mar 27, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - 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 at public hall, 1st story
Mar 27, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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
Mar 27, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Mar 27, 2023
Open — Nov sent out
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- ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story
Mar 27, 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.
Mar 22, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Feb 23, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
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
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
Mar 8, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Mar 8, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.
Mar 8, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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
Mar 8, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - 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 public hall, 1st story
Mar 8, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story
Mar 8, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing electrical outlet safety covers/caps at north and south walls at public hall, 1st story
Mar 8, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 4 s.q.ft at west wall under kitchen sink in the kitchen located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 31, 2020 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 4 s.q.ft at west wall under kitchen sink in the kitchen located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 13795892 issued 31-aug-20 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code ''''27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Aug 31, 2020 · Apt 4F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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.
Oct 16, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the floor at at public hall, 1st story
Aug 26, 2015
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete treads 8 & 9 from bottom leading down to south west fire passage way
Aug 26, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the court yard at at south side building front
Aug 26, 2015
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the inner court at north side building
Aug 26, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylander key operated lock at door to yard at public hall, 1st story
May 12, 2006
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor
Nov 17, 1995
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 1 sty south west apt 1b bathroom. located at apt 1b
Nov 17, 1995 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing door knob at closet 1 sty northwest apt 1a rear foyer. , section '' ''
Nov 17, 1995 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder east north center court & southeast & west.
Nov 17, 1995
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 51
- Construction other optional
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. at time of inspection observed worker in action at roof leval & at exp#3 observed covered parapet wall with minor spalling mortar joints also at exp#1 covered window sill at multiple locations. remedy: repair and/or replace and/or replace defected areas
Aug 28, 2026
Dob violation - active - 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
Dec 1, 2024
Dob violation - active - No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 9c technical report by 2/21/2024
Feb 22, 2024
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 4, 2023
Dob violation - active - 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
Dec 1, 2021
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 24, 2021
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 24, 2021
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 8, 2020
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 8, 2020
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 15, 2019
Dob violation - active
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 15, 2019
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 9, 2018
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 9, 2018
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 14, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 14, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - active - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - active - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - active - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 28, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 28, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 2, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2013 inspection/test
Oct 31, 2014
Dob violation - active - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2013 inspection/test
Oct 31, 2014
Dob violation - active - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Jun 6, 2014
Dob violation - active - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst
May 30, 2014
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 7, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 7, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Jun 3, 2013
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 15, 2012
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 4, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 4, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 3, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 7, 2011
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 12, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 12, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 3, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 3, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 11, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 18, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 18, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Oct 1, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 21, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 21, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
3p748
Mar 16, 2001
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
3p749
Mar 16, 2001
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 8, 1996
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 9
- Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. at the time of inspection observed at exp #3 and 4 on fire escape at floor #5 and 6 multiple flower pots obstructed passageway. remedy: remove obstructions.
Aug 28, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
Failure to submit an acceptable required cycle 9c report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior wall and appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control #916926. remedy: submit acceptable requ
Apr 8, 2025 · Penalty $10,000
Active - Class - 2
Atoi i observed missing and inadequate roof protection for the adj. building at exp. # 4.roof protection covered only 8 feet, and missing planks. the skylight was not properly protected.this creates hazardous d
Jul 17, 2024 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
Atoi i observed sws in place at exp. # 1. installed sws was not extended 5 feet beyond such length as required by code.approved sws plans-site plans-eq-100.00 reflecting 5 feet-wide extension.
Jul 17, 2024 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 2
At time of inspection i observed a failure to provide design drawings for fall protection at roof level near leading edge., maintain/display required documents; provide design drawing from engineer signed and s
Jul 16, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
Repair under car light., provide in-case of fire signs on 4th fl; 3rd fl; lobby and basement., repair in-car phone( shuts off durruning begining of the call)., perform and file cat 5 year test expired 01/30/23.
May 20, 2023 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
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Aug 31, 2015 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Cu05l10 cu01l10 67m07 29i10 40r09 56y10 59y02 60q03 61r09 69m07 72m07 77k10 81m07 cease use 05l-3part car door hands thru gaps into hoistwayw/ outstopping device 01l-no alarm on stop sw no car phone 67m-car pho
Jun 7, 2011 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
38x,50y,02x,57o,74m, 74m-provide t.o.e guard.
Aug 8, 1998
Resolve
Complaints
- Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Oct 14, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 14, 2024 · Apt 2G
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 25, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 27, 2020 · Apt 4F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 10, 2017 · Apt 3A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 5, 2015 · Apt 4D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Feb 2, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Feb 2, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 21, 2008 · Apt 4A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 21, 2008 · Apt 4A
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Dec 21, 2008 · Apt 4A
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Dec 21, 2008 · Apt 4A
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
May 9, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D1)
- Year built
- 1922
- Floors
- 7
- Residential units
- 41
- Building area
- 51,089 ft²
- Lot area
- 16,110 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 302
- Council district
- 35
- Block / lot
- 1961 / 27
- Assessed value
- $2,534,400
- Landmark / historic district
- Clinton Hill Historic District
HPD registration #350439, last renewed Aug 26, 2022.
Questions about 389 Clinton Avenue
Who owns 389 Clinton Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Clermont Area Housing Development Fund C O INC.
Does 389 Clinton Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 35 housing violations at this property.
Is 389 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 389 Clinton Avenue built?
City records list 1922 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 389 Clinton Avenue?
It has 41 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.