263 Clifton Place, Brooklyn, NY 11216

263 Clifton Place is a four-story, 8-unit residential building located in Bedford-Stuyvesant and owned by Zach Spira. Built in 1931, this Old Law Tenement property has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over recent years. Most notably, from late 2024 into early 2025, there were multiple complaints and violations regarding ceiling paint/plaster issues and a water leak resulting in damp spots, with some complaints receiving violations requiring the owner to make corrections.

The building has also had persistent problems with unsanitary conditions, including multiple reports of sewage issues and mold growth between 2022-2025. In March 2023, a comprehensive inspection revealed several serious safety violations in apartment 4L, including defective self-closing doors, inadequate heat supply, and faulty carbon monoxide detectors, though these were subsequently certified as corrected. The property has had two complaints investigated regarding illegal conversion, in 2022 and 2024, though inspectors were unable to gain access to verify the conditions.

An Environmental Control Board violation was issued in 2022 regarding illegal cellar occupancy, resulting in a $625 penalty. On the positive side, the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with all reports from 2018-2025 showing zero affected units. Recent rodent inspections from 2022 through mid-2025 have consistently passed, with the exception of one rat activity report in August 2020. The building's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with water damage and mold, despite some improvements in recent months, while safety and habitability issues remain a concern based on recent HPD violations.