167 Clarkson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226

At 167 Clarkson Avenue in Prospect-Lefferts Gardens, a 4-story New Law Tenement built in 1931 with 19 units, significant recent maintenance issues have emerged, particularly concerning heating systems. From April to June 2025, there were multiple emergency Heat/Hot Water complaints, with at least 6-7 instances of no heat or hot water affecting the entire building. While some of these complaints were subsequently resolved, several remain open or required multiple reports to address.

The building experienced a rodent infestation issue in April 2025, though a subsequent inspection in May 2025 passed without violations. In 2022-2023, one unit (1E) exhibited multiple violations requiring attention, including issues with roaches, mold, radiator covers, and peeling paint, all of which were marked as closed after correction. The building's infrastructure problems appear persistent, with 2024 violations showing issues including inaccessible heating system components and inadequate hot water provision in unit 1D, though these were later certified as corrected.

The property owner has maintained regular Bedbug Reporting compliance since 2019, with all filings showing zero infested units. While the building's management has addressed various maintenance issues as evidenced by the resolution of numerous violations, the frequency of recent heat-related complaints suggests ongoing challenges with building systems. Recent inspections for rodent activity show improvement, as evidenced by the "Passed" result in May 2025. The building's heating system appears to be the most pressing current concern, with multiple complaints requiring emergency responses over a relatively short period, indicating potential systemic issues with temperature control and hot water availability.