316 Clifton Place, Brooklyn, NY 11216

316 Clifton Place is a three-story, two-unit residential building located in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, and owned by Tyrone Clarke. The 126-year-old structure, which is currently classified as HEREAFTER CONVERTED CLASS B, has experienced persistent maintenance and safety issues over recent years, particularly affecting its basement apartment (Apartment 1). The building has multiple open violations, including failures to file mandatory annual bedbug reports (as of 2023-2024), and several outstanding Department of Buildings violations related to low-pressure inspection requirements dating back to 2018-2023.

Notably, there are significant habitability concerns documented through numerous HPD and DOHMH complaints, with multiple reports of rodent infestations, including recent rat activity inspections in 2024 and 2025 showing inconsistent results. The property's documented service history reveals recurring issues with unsanitary conditions, particularly pest-related problems, and various maintenance deficiencies. In late 2021, there was a cluster of complaints including plumbing issues and pest infestations, with violations being issued in some cases.

A set of violations from November 2022 specifically identified problems in Basement Apartment 1, including pest infestations (both mice and roaches), the need for bathroom door repairs, and various safety equipment deficiencies such as missing smoke detectors and carbon monoxide devices. The building's maintenance record also shows multiple failures to address basic upkeep requirements, as evidenced by the accumulation of open violations regarding annual inspections and reporting obligations. While recent inspections in 2024 and 2025 have shown some improvements, with "Passed" results for initial rodent inspections, the property's persistent pattern of violations and complaints suggests ongoing maintenance challenges.