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81 CLIFTON PLACE

Brooklyn · ZIP 11238 · BIN 3055597 · Clinton Hill · On record since Dec 14, 1998 · Built 1939

NeighborhoodⓘClinton Hill
Among the most complained-about buildings in Clinton Hill
More complaints than 98% of residential buildings in Clinton Hill over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
98th pct
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaint rate has been consistent over time
→ Stable in the last 2 years (28 vs 30 prior 2 yrs)
50250'21'26
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
Among the highest rates of serious complaints nearby
99 Priority A and B complaints over 27 years — 6.7 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
6.7/yr97th pct(med. 0.1/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 1998
148
6 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
27
Total Priority Bⓘ
72
2 active
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
7%
5 complaints
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed Dec 14, 1998. Latest: Apr 1, 2026.

Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
Complaint log
148total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
Apr 1, 2026

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDApr 3, 2026
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No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 21, 2026

Illegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings

4A

BACTIVE——
Mar 20, 2026

Illegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings

4A

BACTIVE——
Jan 29, 2026

Illegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings

4A

BCLOSEDFeb 20, 2026

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jan 27, 2026

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CACTIVE——
Jan 16, 2026

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDJan 18, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 26, 2025

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDNov 27, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Nov 15, 2025

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDNov 16, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 18, 2025

Local Law 188/17 Compliance Inspections – Active Jobs

7K

DACTIVE——
May 19, 2025

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDMay 19, 2025

Ecb violation served

Apr 13, 2025

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDSep 22, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 26, 2025

Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)

66

BCLOSEDMar 28, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 20, 2025

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDMar 21, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 19, 2024

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDMar 20, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 12, 2024

Tenant Safety Inspection

6V

CCLOSEDJan 2, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Nov 23, 2024

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDNov 25, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 19, 2024

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDSep 17, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 9, 2024

Debris – Excessive

09

BCLOSEDAug 29, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 9, 2024

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDAug 12, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 29, 2024

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDOct 28, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 23, 2024

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDOct 23, 2024

Please see complaint number

Jul 23, 2024

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDOct 23, 2024

Please see complaint number

Jun 13, 2024

Tenant Safety Inspection

6V

CCLOSEDJun 14, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 13, 2024

Tenant Safety Inspection

6V

CCLOSEDJun 14, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 13, 2024

Tenant Safety Inspection

6V

CCLOSEDJun 14, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 13, 2024

Tenant Safety Inspection

6V

CCLOSEDJun 14, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 13, 2024

Tenant Safety Inspection

6V

CCLOSEDJun 14, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 11, 2024

Tenant Safety Inspection

6V

CCLOSEDJun 14, 2024

Ecb violation served

Apr 24, 2024

Local Law 188/17 Compliance Inspections – Active Jobs

7K

DACTIVE——
Apr 24, 2024

Local Law 188/17 Compliance Inspections – Active Jobs

7K

DACTIVE——
Mar 14, 2024

Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit

23

BCLOSEDMar 14, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 31, 2024

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDJan 31, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 17, 2024

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDJan 19, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 20, 2023

Enforcement Work Order (DOB)

1Y

DCLOSEDDec 21, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 30, 2023

Tenant Safety Inspection

6V

CCLOSEDOct 30, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 20, 2023

Tenant Safety Inspection

6V

CCLOSEDOct 23, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 6, 2023

Tenant Safety Inspection

6V

CCLOSEDOct 6, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 6, 2023

Tenant Safety Inspection

6V

CCLOSEDSep 6, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 31, 2023

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDAug 31, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 25, 2023

Tenant Safety Inspection

6V

CCLOSEDAug 25, 2023

Ecb violation served

Aug 15, 2023

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDSep 1, 2023

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Jul 25, 2023

Sprinkler System – Inadequate

52

BCLOSEDJul 28, 2023

Ecb violation served

Jul 13, 2023

Failure to Comply with Vacate Order

2B

ACLOSEDJul 14, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 11, 2023

Tenant Safety Inspection

6V

CCLOSEDJul 11, 2023

Ecb violation served

Jul 3, 2023

Tenant Safety Inspection

6V

CCLOSEDSep 1, 2023

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Jul 3, 2023

Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Work In-Progress

5G

BCLOSEDSep 1, 2023

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Jul 1, 2023

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDJul 2, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 29, 2023

Tenant Safety Inspection

6V

CCLOSEDJul 10, 2023

Ecb violation served

Jun 29, 2023

Tenant Safety Inspection

6V

CCLOSEDJul 10, 2023

Ecb violation served

Jun 10, 2023

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDJun 12, 2023

Ecb violation served

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