286 Clinton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201

286 Clinton Street, a 4-story, 11-unit building constructed in 1900 and currently owned by Yakov Gelb, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent months. Most notably, from January to March 2025, there were multiple complaints regarding heat and hot water problems affecting the entire building, with several emergencies reported through the Housing Maintenance Code. The building also faced plumbing issues involving steam pipes/riser systems and individual bathroom basins/sinks, as well as problems with wall paint/plaster.

A pest-related complaint was filed in February 2025, for which violations were issued but with no specified correction date in the records. Prior to these recent issues, the building underwent several inspections and received violations between September and November 2024. These included problems with inadequate lighting in common areas, defective entrance door latches, and mold and pest issues in apartment 2M. Noteworthy is the building's rodent inspection history, which has shown consistent passing results from 2018, 2020, and most recently in February 2023, suggesting effective pest management despite the recent pest complaint.

The property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations in recent reporting periods from 2023 through mid-2025, with no reported cases of infestation, eradication, or re-infestation within the specified timeframe. The building's recent history indicates recurring issues with basic services such as heat/hot water and plumbing systems, as evidenced by numerous emergency complaints to HPD. Several of these complaints received attention through inspections and violation notices, though there were instances where inspectors were unable to gain access to affected units for verification. From late 2024, there were also documented safety concerns regarding building entrance lighting and door mechanisms, which received violation notices but were subsequently certified as corrected in late 2024.