185 Hall Street, Brooklyn, NY 11205

The 16-story building at 185 Hall Street in Clinton Hill, owned by Clarence Patton, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety concerns since its construction in 1958. Most recently, in June 2025, there was a partial stop work order issued regarding plumbing work, and there are some active violations from a 2022-07-20 inspection related to exposed electrical wiring and defective self-closing doors in apartment 902. Between 2019-2025, the building has undergone multiple inspections for tenant safety under Local Law 188/17, with most showing no violations.

There have been recurring issues with various systems, including multiple complaints and inspections regarding electrical appliances, plumbing fixtures, and refrigeration units in 2022-2023, though most of these issues were either resolved or closed without violations. The building has faced several concerning health and safety issues over the years, including a period of rodent activity noted in multiple inspections from 2022 to 2025, though recent inspections show bait was applied. Water quality has been a previous concern, with drinking water-related complaints in late 2019 through 2020, though investigations found no health code violations.

Historical violations include several permit-related issues in 2020 regarding unauthorized electrical, plumbing, and construction work, with penalties totaling $6,275, and a 2019 violation about the exterior building facade maintenance. The building's elevator system has also been subject to violations, though these were subsequently dismissed. Notably, there have been no reported bedbug infestations in recent years, with the last recorded instances being resolved by 2020.