515 Clinton Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238

515 Clinton Avenue is a 5-story, 20-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1930, currently owned by Marc Goodman. The building has experienced persistent heat and hot water issues, with eight documented complaints since July 2022 regarding system failures affecting the entire building. Most recently, in March 2025, HPD was unable to gain access to verify the conditions, and in December 2024, heat and hot water were reportedly restored during the inspection.

The building has also faced significant maintenance challenges as evidenced by multiple housing violations in 2023, particularly affecting apartments 2 and 14, including issues with bathroom fixtures, floor materials, and hot water systems. A concerning incident in August 2023 involved both sewage odor and unsanitary conditions that required HPD intervention. Historically, the building had several serious violations in 2019-2020 regarding illegal cellar conversions, with records showing unauthorized full-height partitions creating additional bedrooms and kitchen facilities.

These violations resulted in multiple Environmental Control Board penalties totaling $15,000, though records indicate these were ultimately resolved. Additionally, there were building system issues documented in 2022 related to elevator maintenance, and violations in apartments 19 pertaining to hot water supply and door functionality were noted in 2022. The property's bedbug reporting from 2019 through 2024 shows no infestations, and while rodent inspections in 2019 passed, there were previous failures in 2014. The building's maintenance history demonstrates ongoing challenges with basic services, particularly heating and plumbing systems, though some recent violations have been addressed as indicated by the "closed" status on many recent complaints.