65 Clermont Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205

65 Clermont Avenue is a 6-story, 24-unit Class A building located in Fort Greene, completed in 2001 and currently owned by David Somestein. The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues, most notably with bedbug infestations, with reports showing affected units in 2022 (4 units), 2023 (5 units), and more recent filings indicating continued instances.

There have been multiple electrical safety concerns, including several Environmental Control Board (ECB) violations in 2024 related to improper electrical installations and overcurrent protection, with penalties totaling over $20,000, of which $2,200 remains outstanding. The building has also faced challenges with rodent control, evidenced by recent inspections in 2024 showing rat activity, and multiple failed inspections for other reasons. Recent inspections and violations indicate ongoing building maintenance challenges, including a heating system emergency in 2022 affecting the entire building, multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations related to bedbug reporting requirements, and various safety violations spanning multiple years.

The building's history shows a pattern of health and safety compliance issues, including problems with gas piping, unpermitted electrical installations, and occupancy concerns regarding the cafeteria space. While some past violations have been resolved, including plumbing and flexible cord usage issues, there remain several active violations as of 2024, including a notably concerning failure to correct immediately hazardous conditions related to electrical work. The property has undergone regular inspections as required for its building class, with varying results showing both compliance and continued challenges in maintaining required standards.