69 Clarkson Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11226BBL 3-05055-0077Map
Owner of record: Gertz / Hartley Real Property LLC
69 Clarkson Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1901 in Brooklyn, 11226. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Gertz / Hartley Real Property LLC. HPD has recorded 82 housing violations here, most recently on February 23, 2022. 10 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 82
- DOB violations
- 5
- ECB violations
- 18
- HPD complaints
- 151
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 · 82
- 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1r, bsmt-apt at north
Feb 11, 2020 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, apartment at north
Feb 11, 2020 · Apt 2
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 2, 1st story, apartment at north
Feb 11, 2020 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at the heating plant in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, apartment at north
Feb 11, 2020 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of non-fire proof door at heating plant in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, apartment at north
Feb 11, 2020 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at heating plant in the private hallway located at apt 2 upper level, 1st story, apartment at north
Feb 11, 2020 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of non-fire proof door at heating plant in the private hallway located at apt 2 upper level, 1st story, apartment at north
Feb 11, 2020 · Apt 2
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.
Oct 16, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Jun 12, 2018
Closed — Violation closed
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- 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.
Jun 12, 2018
Open — Not complied with - 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.
Jun 12, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box
Jun 12, 2018
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.
Jun 12, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Jun 12, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at entrance located at bsmt-apt 1r, bsmt-apt at north
Jun 12, 2018 · Apt 1R
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening hasp and eye capable of being padlocked at building front gate yard
Jun 12, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at public hall
Jun 12, 2018
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at boiler room
Jun 12, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent material, ceiling at boiler room
Jun 12, 2018
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening hasp and eye capable of being padlocked at wood deck gate, building rear yard
Jun 12, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration wood deck at building rear yard
Jun 12, 2018
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent material at ceiling in heating plant in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, apartment at north
Jun 12, 2018 · Apt 2
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 2, 1st story, apartment at north
Jun 12, 2018 · Apt 2
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal double cylinder key operated locking device at door leading to rear yard in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, apartment at north
Jun 12, 2018 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at south wall in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 2 upper level, 1st story, apartment at north
Jun 12, 2018 · Apt 2
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 20, 2017
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
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of construction material obstructing drop ladder down to landing at rear north yard
Mar 8, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at 2nd story balcony , rear fire escape at rear north yard
Mar 8, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical bx cable at ceiling at basement vestibule
Mar 8, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet ... in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north
Mar 8, 2016 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wiring from west light switch to ceiling,basement at public hall
Mar 8, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from north at west located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north
Mar 8, 2016 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north
Mar 8, 2016 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at heat riser in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north
Mar 8, 2016 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north
Mar 8, 2016 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling approx. 4 square feet in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north
Mar 8, 2016 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchenette located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north
Mar 8, 2016 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1
Mar 8, 2016 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north
Mar 8, 2016 · Apt 1
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.
Oct 8, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling, east and south walls in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story
Aug 19, 2015 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at east wall light fixture in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story
Aug 19, 2015 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story
Aug 19, 2015 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at north and west walls in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story
Aug 19, 2015 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... ceiling and east wall approx 6 sq. ft. in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story
Aug 19, 2015 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Aug 19, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 1, 1st story
Aug 19, 2015 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing wood baseboards molding at east and south wall in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story
Aug 19, 2015 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 5
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 24, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 24, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 5, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
May 17, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Hazardous
Sep 26, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 18
- Class - 1
Failure to comply with commissioner order contained in summons/violat on#35422457h issued on 05-03-2019 and to fiel a certificate of correc ion pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.work without a permit (rear)
Aug 20, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. at the time of inspection and observed at rear of the building fire escape has been removed w/o a permit. (photo attached) rmdy: obtain all required permit(s)
May 3, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit, at the time of inspeciton and observed at rear of 2story plus ground level placements on apprx 18.6 x 18.6 addition and 2nd floor decks with completed construction installed w/o a permit.
May 3, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #35387999l issued 09/07/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. for: work without a permi
Oct 15, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation #35333201j issued on 06/14/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.for work without a permi
Sep 7, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
Work without a permit. noted: at rear of premises removed fire escape. rem: obtain permit.
Jun 14, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. at 2nd fl level apt 3f hallway is blocked w/gas stove & furniture. remedy: remove obstruction.
Jul 28, 2008 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior: note at rear of bldg fire escape drop ladder is unattached from fire escape which now compromises the safe egress from upper floors. remedy: maintain fire escape forthwith.
May 17, 2008 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Work w/o a permit. work noted: cellar erected interior wall partition creating a 3 pc bathroom w/3 sro approx 8' x 10' w/doors, kitchen w/hot plate. remedy: obtain a permit or restore to prior legal condition
Dec 28, 2007 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of families.noted:kitchen with hot plate, 3pc bathroom ,3 sro with approx 3' x 10'.remedy:discontinue illegal use or
Dec 28, 2007 · Penalty $7,550
Resolve
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- Hazardous
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of families.noted:cellar kitchen w/hot plate 3pc bthrm 3 sro's w/doors rm approx 8x 10.rem:discontinue illegal use or amend or
Dec 28, 2007 · Penalty $7,550
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to provide at least 2 means of egress from rm or space where req note:cellar 3 sro w/bthrm kitchen no 2nd means of egress.rem:provide at least 2 means of egress
Dec 28, 2007 · Penalty $480
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide 2 means of egress.room or ( ) required. remedy:provide 2 means of egress where required.
Feb 28, 2007
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit work noted:wooden canopy (20 x 8 x 8) erected @ rearremedy:obtain a permit or restore to prior legal condition
Jul 11, 2006 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Hazardous
Work w/out a permit.noted:interior sheet rock partitions (full hight)subdividing floors,basement 1st floor, and 2nd flr creating additional dwelling units with 3 pcs bathroom and kitchens w/gas piping illegall
Feb 5, 2004 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of familes noted:building illegally converted to a 7family residential with oe additional unit added per floor eg.1st, 2n
Feb 5, 2004 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the building departmnt records cellar is being occupied as a dwelling with bedrooms kitchen space with gas stove and 3pc bathroom no ventilation or secondnary means of egre
Sep 26, 2001 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or building department records cellar changed form storage an dordinary use to an apartment partitions erected and kitchen an dbathroom facilit
Jul 11, 2001 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Complaints
- Electric
Lighting
Feb 23, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Lighting
Feb 23, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 23, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 23, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 23, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Feb 23, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 23, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 23, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Lighting
Feb 23, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Nov 20, 2015 · Apt 1
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 7, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Lighting
Aug 7, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 7, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 7, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 7, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 7, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 7, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 7, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jun 9, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jun 9, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jun 9, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jun 9, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 9, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Jun 9, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 17, 2013 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 17, 2013 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 24, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 24, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 24, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 24, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 24, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 28, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 28, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 28, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 28, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 28, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 28, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 9, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - General
Doors
Sep 9, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - General
Floor
Sep 9, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 9, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 9, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Sep 9, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Sep 9, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Sep 9, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 13, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - General
Floor
Jun 13, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - General
Floor
Jun 13, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jun 6, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 6, 2011 · Apt 3
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1901
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 2,610 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,250 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-1
- Community board
- 309
- Council district
- 40
- Block / lot
- 5055 / 77
- Assessed value
- $142,980
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #320409, last renewed Jul 9, 2025.
Questions about 69 Clarkson Avenue
Who owns 69 Clarkson Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Gertz / Hartley Real Property LLC.
Does 69 Clarkson Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 82 housing violations at this property.
Is 69 Clarkson 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 69 Clarkson Avenue built?
City records list 1901 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 69 Clarkson Avenue?
It has 3 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.