487 Clinton Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11238BBL 3-01977-0004Map
Owner of record: Zg Clinton LLC
487 Clinton Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11238. It has 20 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Zg Clinton LLC. HPD has recorded 244 housing violations here, most recently on June 10, 2026. City tax records listed 7 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 244
- DOB violations
- 10
- ECB violations
- 9
- HPD complaints
- 394
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
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. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 244
- BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story
Jun 10, 2026 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story
Jun 10, 2026 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at door in the entrance located at apt 2b, 2nd story
Jun 10, 2026 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 2b, 2nd story
Jun 10, 2026 · Apt 2B
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.
May 4, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of a/c unit protruding more than 4 inches at 4th story balcony of 1st fire escape from west at south exterior wall
Jan 6, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective masonry joint decorative stone at 2nd story at building front
Jan 6, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at bulkhead door at public hall, 5th story
Jan 6, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at laundry room door at basement at public hall
Jan 6, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at front door at basement at public hall
Jan 6, 2026
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of house hold items at 4th story balcony fire escape at building rear
Jan 6, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 1st metal tread from bottom at entrance to yard at building front
Jan 6, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 6, 2026 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective masonry joint decorative stone at 3rd story at building front
Jan 6, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 5th story
Jan 6, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door leading to basement at public hall, 1st story
Jan 6, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - 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 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 4, 2025 · Apt 5D
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 4, 2025 · Apt 5D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 4, 2025 · Apt 5D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counterbalance at lower sash at 1st window from north at east in the 2nd room from north located at apt 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 4, 2025 · Apt 5D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 4, 2025 · Apt 5D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 4, 2025 · Apt 5D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 4, 2025 · Apt 5D
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing door knob at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
May 22, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective unopenable 1st window from west in the 1st room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
May 9, 2025 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 14, 2024 · Apt 4D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 14, 2024 · Apt 4D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 14, 2024 · Apt 4D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 14, 2024 · Apt 4D
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 16, 2023 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinly floor tiles in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 16, 2023 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 16, 2023 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 16, 2023 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinly floor tiles in the 1st room from north located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 16, 2023 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge, vestibule door , 1st story
Nov 11, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 11, 2023 · Apt 5D
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system at basement at boiler room
Oct 15, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the kitchen located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 15, 2023 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color window at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 15, 2023 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak window on west wall in the kitchen located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 15, 2023 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at south of building at fire escape
Jul 21, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at fire door leading to basement at public hall, 1st story
Jul 12, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items and bicycle at public hall, 5th story
Jul 12, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of over grown tree branches obstructing fire escape in south yard
Jul 5, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all parts and all balconies at south yard at fire escape
Jul 5, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at public hall vestibule , 1st story
Jun 27, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide plain glass at public hall vestibule door, , 1st story
Jun 27, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide plain glass at building front entrance door , 1st story
Jun 27, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of plaxi glass installed at public hall vestibule door , 1st story
Jun 27, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of plexi glass installed at building front entrance door , 1st story
Jun 27, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 10
- 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 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 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 - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Feb 18, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 6, 2016
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 7, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 23, 2015
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 9
- Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35164389x issued on 1/15/16 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c of c.
Mar 7, 2016 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg code compliant.noted @ 4th fl front,the decorative brown stone column has separated @ bottom approx 4" out.rem immediately make safe,repair or replace in a lawful manner
Jan 15, 2016 · Penalty $1,000
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ the comm's order contained in nov#35137333x issued on 6/25/15 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01.rem comply w/ comm's order &/or file a cert of corr
Dec 24, 2015
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35116494l issued on 7/10/15 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. work w/o a permit. erected partition iin apt 3b. installed
Dec 4, 2015
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in nov# 35116494l issued on 7/10/15 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1, 28-204.4 and 1 rcny 102-01 for work w/o a permit
Aug 22, 2015 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in nov#35137333x issued on 06/25/15 to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28- 201.1,28-204.4 and 1rcny 102-01. failure to maintain building in code
Aug 13, 2015 · Penalty $2,400
Active - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. work noted: renovations in progress in apt 3b partitions & plumbing creating 3pc bathroom w/new kitchen w/recessed lighting w/electrical being installed. at 1st removed approx 50sq feet of
Jul 10, 2015 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. noted:at time of inspection the plaster finishes have been removed along staircase from 1 floor thru roof exposing brick and leaving staircase stringer det
Jun 25, 2015 · Penalty $5,000
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg walls.noted:@ exposure(1)front 4th floor level decorative section at front window shows signs of seperation and coming forward @ the bottom.have licensed p.e evaluate structure/facade.r
Nov 14, 2014 · Penalty $500
Active
Complaints
- Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 5D
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 5D
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 4, 2025 · Apt 5D
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 4, 2025 · Apt 5D
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Aug 4, 2025 · Apt 5D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 21, 2025 · Apt 5D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 4, 2025 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Cabinet
May 4, 2025 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 13, 2025 · Apt 5D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 8, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 8, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 8, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 12, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 10, 2024 · Apt 5D
Close - Door/window
Window pane
May 5, 2024 · Apt 5D
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
May 5, 2024 · Apt 5D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 5, 2024 · Apt 5D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 28, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 10, 2024 · Apt 4D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 10, 2024 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 2, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 11, 2023 · Apt 5D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 10, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 5, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 23, 2023 · Apt 2A
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 23, 2023 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 23, 2023 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 23, 2023 · Apt 2A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 23, 2023 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 23, 2023 · Apt 2A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 23, 2023 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 23, 2023 · Apt 2A
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 23, 2023 · Apt 2A
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 23, 2023 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 18, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 15, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 14, 2023 · Apt 5D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 13, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 29, 2023 · Apt 3A
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 29, 2023 · Apt 3A
Close - General
Janitor/super
Sep 29, 2023 · Apt 3A
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 28, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 28, 2023 · Apt 3C
Close - General
Janitor/super
Sep 28, 2023 · Apt 3C
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 28, 2023 · Apt 5D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 2, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
May 1, 2023 · Apt 5D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 1, 2023 · Apt 5D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 25, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 1, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 20
- Building area
- 9,375 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,440 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 302
- Council district
- 35
- Block / lot
- 1977 / 4
- Assessed value
- $1,514,700
- Landmark / historic district
- Clinton Hill Historic District
HPD registration #351270, last renewed Aug 20, 2025.
Questions about 487 Clinton Avenue
Who owns 487 Clinton Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Zg Clinton LLC.
Does 487 Clinton Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 244 housing violations at this property.
Is 487 Clinton Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 7 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 35% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 487 Clinton Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 487 Clinton Avenue?
It has 20 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.