213 Clarkson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226

213 Clarkson Avenue is a 4-story, 16-unit residential building located in Prospect-Lefferts Gardens, built in 1905 and currently owned by Meyer Appel. The building has experienced persistent maintenance issues during 2025, with multiple complaints filed in April 2025 regarding window frames, door conditions, flooring issues, electrical outlets, and heat/hot water problems.

Notably, there were several heat and hot water complaints in early 2025, some of which required HPD inspections, though some inspections apparently could not gain access to units. In late 2024, significant violations were documented in Apartment 17, including water leaks, plumbing issues, window problems, and evidence of pests, though these violations were subsequently certified as corrected. The building's recent history shows ongoing challenges with basic services and maintenance, including multiple emergency heat/hot water complaints in early 2025 and various non-emergency issues such as floor conditions and electrical problems.

Historical records from 2020 indicate concerns about egress safety, with at least one official violation issued regarding a blocked exit passageway. While there have been occasional pest issues, including one recorded instance of bedbugs in 2019 and recent rodent activity noted in 2023-2024 inspections, these seem to have been addressed through appropriate remediation measures. The property has maintained a relatively consistent record of compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, with no reported infestations in the past several years.