480 Clinton Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238

480 Clinton Avenue is a 5-story, 20-unit residential building constructed in 1930, currently owned by Irving Fleischman. The building has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past few years, with particular concerns regarding heating systems and water-related problems. There have been multiple complaints about heat and hot water issues, including four separate incidents in 2025 alone, and several concerning mold and water leaks.

The property has also faced ongoing elevator safety concerns, as evidenced by multiple Environmental Control Board violations (with penalties totaling over $42,000) related to missing door lock monitoring equipment between 2020-2022, though these were certified as corrected by 2024. Recent inspection and complaint patterns reveal persistent maintenance challenges, including a current open complaint as of June 2025 regarding the building's intercom system (bell/buzzer/intercom) that HPD was unable to inspect. The building has experienced recurring issues with paint/plaster damage, particularly in unit 4B, and there have been multiple instances of unsanitary conditions requiring attention.

While the building's elevator system has been a significant ongoing concern, with multiple inspection failures and violations, it appears from recent data that some of these issues have been addressed or are in the process of resolution. The property has maintained a zero-reporting status for bedbugs in recent years, though there have been documented rodent activity inspections showing rat activity in 2019 and 2025, with multiple bait applications recorded in 2019. The building's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with building systems and infrastructure, though many past violations appear to have been addressed or closed through certification processes.