176 Clarkson Avenue
176 Clarkson Avenue in East Flatbush, Brooklyn, has 110 open HPD violations, 37 of them class C, and 91 of 91 units are rent-stabilized, as of Oct 24, 2026. StreetSpy grade: F (25/100).
Multi-family elevator · 91 units · Built 1931
StreetSpy grade: F (Severe, 25/100)
- 37 immediately hazardous violations open (the class that covers no heat, pests, lead paint and similar).
- 3 open violations are classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a.
- 17 heat or hot water complaints to 311 in the last 12 months.
- 91 of 91 units are rent-stabilized; 90 on the 2007 tax bill.
More open violations per unit than 8 in 10 Brooklyn buildings this size.
- Repairs: High (110 open, 37 class C), records as of Oct 24, 2026
- Heat and hot water: 17 complaints, 12 mo, records as of Oct 23, 2026
- Pests: High (4 infested units, 3 yr, re-infested), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Safety: Clear (1 open DOB violation), records as of Oct 23, 2026
- Registration: Renewal not yet in city data, records as of Oct 3, 2026
Housing code violations (HPD)
110 open violations: 37 class C (immediately hazardous), 56 class B, 17 class A. 157 issued in the last 12 months. 759 on record. Oldest open violation issued 2018-11-13. Newest violation issued 2026-09-22.
35 closed in the last 90 days. Median 121 days from issue to close for the 80 violations closed in the last 12 months.
3 open violations are classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a. Section 302-a; NY Courts guidance on getting repairs.
- Class C: Roaches, throughout the apartment, 3rd floor. HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3M, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT SOUTH (apt 3M), issued 2026-09-08. HPD violation 19192566
- Class C: Self-closing door not working. , 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES AT COMPACTOR CLOSET, 3rd STORY, SECTION AT SOUTH, issued 2026-09-08. HPD violation 19192568
- Class C: Lead paint hazard, 1st closet from the west, north wall, foyer, 3rd floor. - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE - USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) 1st CLOSET FROM WEST AT NORTH WALL DOOR FRAME, 1st DOOR FRAME FROM SOUTH AT WEST WALL IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 3I, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''SOUTH'' (apt 3I), issued 2026-08-10. HPD violation 19132903
- Class C: Lead paint hazard, 1st closet from the west, north wall, 1st room from the east, 3rd floor. - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD-PAINT THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE AND EITHER TESTED INCONCLUSIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AT 0.5MG/CM2 OR TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT ON A METAL OR CERAMIC SUBSTRATE AS SET FORTH IN (28 RCNY §11-07(b)) USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(b)(2). 1st CLOSET FROM WEST AT NORTH WALL DOOR IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 3I, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''SOUTH'' (apt 3I), issued 2026-08-10. HPD violation 19132898
- Class C: Roaches, throughout the apartment, 3rd floor. HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3I, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''SOUTH'' (apt 3I), issued 2026-08-10. HPD violation 19120844
- Class C: Lead paint hazard, east wall, kitchen, 3rd floor. - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE - USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) 1st WALL CABINET FROM NORTH AT EAST WALL, 1st WALL CABINET FROM SOUTH AT WEST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3I, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''SOUTH'' (apt 3I), issued 2026-08-10. HPD violation 19132901
- Class C: Lead paint hazard, 1st door from the south, west wall, 1st room from the east, 3rd floor. - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE - USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) 1st DOOR FROM SOUTH AT WEST WALL, 1st DOOR FRAME FROM SOUTH AT WEST WALL, 1st WINDOW FRAME FROM WEST AT NORTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 3I, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''SOUTH'' (apt 3I), issued 2026-08-10. HPD violation 19132905
- Class C: Lead paint hazard, 1st window frame from the west, north wall, kitchen, 3rd floor. - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD-PAINT THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE AND EITHER TESTED INCONCLUSIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AT 0.5MG/CM2 OR TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT ON A METAL OR CERAMIC SUBSTRATE AS SET FORTH IN (28 RCNY §11-07(b)) USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(b)(2). 1st DOOR FRAME FROM EAST AT SOUTH WALL, 1st WINDOW FRAME FROM WEST AT NORTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3I, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''SOUTH'' (apt 3I), issued 2026-08-10. HPD violation 19132902
311 housing complaints
66 in the last 12 months, 219 in 5 years. Most common: Heat/Hot Water (17), Plumbing (13), Water Leak (10), Paint/Plaster (9), Unsanitary Condition (9).
Bedbugs
The owner reported 4 infested units in the last 3 years, including re-infestations. HPD's bedbug filings are self-reported by the owner once a year; HPD does not inspect to confirm them.
- 2026: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2025: Owner reported 1 infested, 0 treated, 1 re-infested
- 2024: Owner reported 1 infested, 1 treated, 0 re-infested
- 2023: Owner reported 2 infested, 1 treated, 1 re-infested
- 2022: Owner reported 1 infested, 0 treated, 0 re-infested
- 2021: No bedbug filing on record for this year
Buildings department (DOB)
1 open DOB violation, a Local Law violation issued before 2000. 11 DOB violations on record. Check on DOB BIS.
Evictions and housing court
1 executed evictions in the last 3 years (1 on record). 0 open HPD cases; 0 harassment findings.
Rent stabilization
91 of 91 units rent-stabilized as of 2024. Stabilized renewals: 0% for one year and 0% for two years under RGB Order #58 (Oct 1, 2026 to Sep 30, 2027).
Rent-stabilized units on city tax bills: 91 in 2024, 90 in 2007. Source: DOF tax bills for 2007 and 2024; years with no bill on file are left out.
Owner and management
Owner: FLGSP 176 Clarkson Ave LLC. Head officer: Ernest McClain. Managing agent: Nieuw Amsterdam Property Management. This owner has 52 buildings on record, 51 graded D or F. See the full portfolio.
Last HPD registration May 7, 2026. Registration on file through Sep 1, 2026; renewal not yet in the city's data.
Tax lot and city IDs
BBL 3050650040, HPD building ID 221353. HPD Online, ACRIS, DOB BIS.
Nearest subway
- Winthrop St (2, 5), 5 min walk
- Church Av (2, 5), 7 min walk
- Parkside Av (Q), 8 min walk
How the grade is calculated
| Factor | On record | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Open HPD violations | 110 open (37 class C, 56 class B, 17 class A). 3 rent-impairing | −40 |
| 311 housing complaints (12 mo) | 66 | −20 |
| Bedbug reports (3 yr) | 4 infested units, re-infested | −12 |
| Executed evictions (3 yr) | 1 | −3 |
| Housing litigation | No open cases | 0 |
| Open DOB violations | 1 open DOB violation, a Local Law violation issued before 2000 | 0 |
Sources: NYC HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations, NYC 311 Service Requests, NYC HPD Bedbug Reporting, NYC Marshal Evictions (DOI), NYC HPD Housing Litigations, NYC DOB Violations, NYC DOF tax bills (via JustFix Who Owns What portfolio API, v2), NYC HPD Property Registration. Methodology. Report generated 2026-10-27.