272 Clinton Avenue
272 Clinton Avenue in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, has 39 open HPD violations, 5 of them class C, and no rent-stabilized units are on its tax bill, as of Oct 25, 2026. StreetSpy grade: F (49/100).
Multi-family walk-up · 3 units · Built 1879
StreetSpy grade: F (Severe, 49/100)
- 130 open HPD violations per 10 units, about 13 per apartment. The grade is F for that alone.
- 5 immediately hazardous violations open (the class that covers no heat, pests, lead paint and similar).
- 1 open violation is classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a.
- No rent-stabilized units on the tax bill. Increases aren't capped by stabilization, though Good Cause Eviction may still limit them.
More open violations per unit than 9 in 10 Brooklyn buildings this size.
- Repairs: Grade capped at F (39 open, 5 class C), records as of Oct 25, 2026
- Heat and hot water: No complaints, 12 mo, records as of Oct 25, 2026
- Pests: Clear (Owner reported none, 3 yr), records as of Oct 27, 2026
- Safety: High (3 open DOB violations), records as of Oct 23, 2026
- Registration: Renewal not yet in city data, records as of Oct 3, 2026
Housing code violations (HPD)
39 open violations: 5 class C (immediately hazardous), 12 class B, 22 class A. 1 issued in the last 12 months. 49 on record. Oldest open violation issued 1998-11-10. Newest violation issued 2026-05-04.
HPD recorded no violation closed here in the last 12 months.
1 open violation is classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a. Section 302-a; NY Courts guidance on getting repairs.
- Class C: Self-closing door not working, 2nd floor. , 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE IN THE 1st ENTRANCE FROM EAST LOCATED AT B-ROOM 2, 2nd STORY, 1st B-ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH (apt 2), issued 2022-03-31. HPD violation 15076679
- Class C: Broken window or sash, bathroom, 2nd floor. PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE COUNTER BALANCE OF THE LOWER SASH AT THE WINDOW AT WEST IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT B-ROOM 2, 2nd STORY, 1st B-ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH (apt 2), issued 2022-03-31. HPD violation 15076676
- Class C: Broken window or sash, 3rd window from the north, 1st room from the east, 2nd floor. PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE THE COUNTER BALANCE OF THE LOWER SASH AT THE 3RD WINDOW FROM NORTH AT EAST IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT B-ROOM 2, 2nd STORY, 1st B-ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH (apt 2), issued 2022-03-31. HPD violation 15076678
- Class C: No heat / heating defect (hallway). D26-17.10 ADM CODE POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO HAVE KEY TO BUILDING'S HEATING SYSTEM 1 STY PUBLIC HALL AND BOILER ROOM DOOR., issued 2008-06-03. HPD violation 1241397
- Class C: Door, lock or intercom defect (entrance). D26-10.01 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF DOUBLE CYLINDER KEY OPERATED LOCK INSTALLED ENTRANCE DOOR TO BUILDING 1 STY VESTIBULE., issued 2008-06-03. HPD violation 1241403
- Class B: Damaged plaster or paint, north wall. PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD HAND RAIL ON THE NORTH WALL AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 1st STORY, issued 2022-04-01. HPD violation 15076680
- Class B: Broken window or sash, 1st window from the south, 3rd room from the east, 2nd floor. PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE THE COUNTER BALANCE OF THE LOWER SASH AT THE 1ST WINDOW FROM SOUTH AT WEST IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT B-ROOM 2, 2nd STORY, 1st B-ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH (apt 2), issued 2022-03-31. HPD violation 15076677
- Class B: Roof defect (roof). D26-10.01 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD CORNICE AT ROOF FRONT., issued 2008-06-03. HPD violation 1241401
311 housing complaints
0 in the last 12 months, 3 in 5 years.
Bedbugs
The owner reported 0 infested units in the last 3 years of filings. 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 0 infested units
- 2024: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2023: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2022: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2021: No bedbug filing on record for this year
Buildings department (DOB)
3 open DOB violations, all 3 Local Law violations issued before 2000. 3 DOB violations on record. Check on DOB BIS.
Evictions and housing court
0 executed evictions in the last 3 years (0 on record). 0 open HPD cases; 0 harassment findings.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units on the tax bill.
Owner and management
Owner: DGT ALUMNI ASSOCIATION IVe. Head officer: PAUL FLETCHER. Managing agent: DGTA Association. See the full portfolio.
Last HPD registration Jul 14, 2025. Registration on file through Sep 1, 2026; renewal not yet in the city's data.
Tax lot and city IDs
BBL 3019150056, HPD building ID 222802. HPD Online, ACRIS, DOB BIS.
Nearest subway
- Clinton-Washington Avs (G), 3 min walk
- Lafayette Av (C), 8 min walk
- Fulton St (G), 8 min walk
How the grade is calculated
| Factor | On record | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Open HPD violations | 39 open (5 class C, 12 class B, 22 class A). 1 rent-impairing | −45 |
| 311 housing complaints (12 mo) | None | 0 |
| Bedbug reports (3 yr) | None reported | 0 |
| Executed evictions (3 yr) | None | 0 |
| Housing litigation | No open cases | 0 |
| Open DOB violations | 3 open DOB violations, all 3 Local Law violations issued before 2000 | −5 |
| Density cap | 130 per 10 units (about 13 per apartment). Grade capped at F: 100 or more open HPD violations per 10 units. | −1 |
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 2026-10-28.