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85 Clay Street

Brooklyn, NY 11222BBL 3-02483-0055Map

Owner of record: Clay Realty LLC

85 Clay Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1928 in Brooklyn, 11222. It has 14 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Clay Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 25 housing violations here, most recently on February 23, 2022. 4 of the 25 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 2 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
25
DOB violations
3
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
10

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Feb 23, 2022

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
2
About 14% of the building's 14 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 25

  • 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

    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 23, 2022

    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
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 16, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 16, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of free standing radiator at floor at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 7, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall 2 sty east apt 2r 2nd room from front room. , section '' ''

    Apr 5, 1991 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 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 frame missing.

    Oct 22, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-12.03 adm code paint to the satisfaction of this department the exterior window frames and sashes front 2nd 3rd & 4th stys.

    Oct 22, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-12.03 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint front fire escape.

    Oct 22, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & clg vestibule 1 sty pub hall.

    Oct 22, 1986

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department clg 4 sty pub hall.

    Oct 22, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective locking device vestibule door to 1 sty pub hall.

    Oct 22, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plasterboard clg cellar rear.

    Oct 22, 1986

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective wood shingles 4th sty level bldg front.

    Oct 22, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code remove the torn and/or loose floor covering torn rug 4 sty pub hall.

    Oct 22, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective glass skylight 4 sty pub hall to roof.

    Oct 22, 1986

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective shut off valve of cold water supply south wall3 sty west apt 5 bathroom. , section '' ''

    Oct 22, 1986 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceiling 3 sty west apt 3l bathroom. , section '' ''

    Oct 22, 1986 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective glass lower sash east window 3 sty west apt 3l kitchen. , section '' ''

    Oct 22, 1986 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose glass lower sash west window 3 sty west apt 3l front room. , section '' ''

    Oct 22, 1986 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wiring cellar clg front.

    Apr 18, 1984

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed leak clg cellar rear.

    Apr 18, 1984

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar thru out.

    Apr 18, 1984

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code refit entrance door cellar center.

    Apr 18, 1984

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 3

  • Construction other optional

    Due to fire at garage

    Dec 1, 2017

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Unsafe buildings none

    Ub-unsafe buildings none

    May 11, 1995

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 3

  • Class - 3

    Work w/out permit. noted: pre-fabricated stone installed @ exp#1 @ 1st flr level. stone tile approx 12"x18" & approx 1/2 thick. facade tile or stone over 1/8 inch thick required a dob permit. no permit on file.

    Nov 29, 2017

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg walls defects are:at east(right)exp-losure between 3rd +4th flrs.siding missing + sheathing rotted + defe-ctive revealing wood stud framing + brickwork nogging to weather.remed

    Oct 31, 1996 · Penalty $1,000

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain the second floor apt 2r:at the kitchen,the floor slopes to the west wall by approx.1-2 inches.remedy:provide access into the cellar +thru.the remaining apts.and/or provide a certified struc

    May 11, 1995

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 1, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 20, 2012 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 31, 2010 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Mar 13, 2009 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 15, 2008 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 20, 2006 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 14, 2006 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Feb 14, 2006 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 23, 2006 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jan 23, 2006 · Apt 4

    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
1928
Floors
4
Residential units
14
Building area
8,500 ft²
Lot area
7,500 ft²
Zoning
M1-2/R6A
Community board
301
Council district
33
Block / lot
2483 / 55
Assessed value
$995,850
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #310845, last renewed Aug 28, 2025.

Questions about 85 Clay Street

Who owns 85 Clay Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Clay Realty LLC.

Does 85 Clay Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 25 housing violations at this property.

Is 85 Clay Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 2 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 14% of its 14 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 85 Clay Street built?

City records list 1928 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 85 Clay Street?

It has 14 residential units.

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