39 Clifton Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238

39 Clifton Place is a three-story, four-unit residential building located in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, owned by Justin Cornell and constructed in 1905. The property has experienced several significant maintenance and compliance issues in recent years, most notably regarding bedbug reporting compliance, with open violations recorded in 2023 and 2024 for failing to file annual bedbug reports as required by HPD rules. The building underwent electrical work without proper permits in late 2022, resulting in multiple Environmental Control Board violations totaling $2,275, including improper fire protection and failure to notify the Department prior to commencing work requiring a tenant protection plan.

Recent inspections in 2023 have shown mixed results regarding building safety compliance, though rodent inspections in 2019 and 2023 generally passed. The property has had two food establishment-related complaints in 2023-2024, one regarding pests and another about animal-related issues, both of which were addressed according to DOHMH records. The building's Department of Buildings complaint history reveals numerous inspection attempts in 2022-2023, with most inspections resulting in "No Violation Warranted" or "Compliance Inspection Performed" outcomes.

There was one instance in 2023 where an inspector was unable to gain access for a work contrary to a stop work order complaint. Historical data shows persistent rodent issues in 2019, with initial inspections revealing rat activity, though subsequent inspections resulted in passing grades. The property has undergone multiple safety inspections related to Local Law 188/17 compliance, showing regular oversight of building safety requirements. While some violations have been resolved, including the 2022 electrical work violations, the building continues to have open issues regarding bedbug reporting compliance as of April 2024.