288 Clinton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201

288 Clinton Street is a 10-unit, 4-story residential building constructed in 1920 in Cobble Hill, currently owned by Yakov Gelb. The building has experienced recurring maintenance issues in recent years, with the most significant concerns centering around heat/hot water problems and pest management. Between October 2024 and April 2025 alone, there were multiple complaints about heat and hot water issues affecting both individual apartments and the entire building, with inspections typically unable to gain access for verification.

The building has also faced pest problems, including reports of insects and rodents, with particularly notable issues in late 2024 and early 2025. Inspections in 2024 documented violations requiring the abatement of bedbugs in Apartment 1A and multiple issues in Apartment 2B including leaks, mold, and pest infestations. The property has a mixed history with building systems, including a pattern of heating system-related complaints and some plumbing issues as evidenced by violations regarding high hot water temperatures and leaky fixtures.

In late 2023, there were concerns about electrical work, with the Department of Buildings issuing a violation for unpermitted electrical work in the hallways, though this was resolved with no penalties. Despite these concerns, the building has passed rodent inspections in both 2018 and early 2023, and the most recent bedbug reporting period shows no current infestations or eradication activities. The property has seen some progress with violations being closed out, though several remain open as of the latest available data.