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196 Clinton Avenue
Clinton Hill

196 Clinton Avenue,
Brooklyn, NY 11205

98 Units

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Built in 1903

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5 Floors

2.6(7)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 4
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Yes
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    Review Summary for 196 Clinton Avenue
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Recent reviews for 196 Clinton Avenue, Brooklyn, emphasize its desirable location near parks, transit, and a vibrant neighborhood with friendly, long-term neighbors. The building features spacious, pet-friendly, and character-rich apartments with some great views. However, tenants consistently cite poor management responsiveness and maintenance issues, including broken windows, plumbing, heating problems, and pest infestations. Garbage management is notably problematic, often attracting rodents and litter. Common areas and security measures are frequently described as neglected, detracting from livability. While the building shows charm and potential, renters advise serious improvements in upkeep, pest control, and management engagement to enhance the overall living experience.

    Reviews (7)

    2 months ago
    Not for everyone
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    nice neighbors and a lot of folks that have lived in the building a long time
    Cons:
    Terrible management, far from trains, and charging illegal broker fees
    3 months ago
    Affordable for a reason
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    I liked how close the building is to everything: the ferry, the train, parks.
    Cons:
    Unfortunately, our windows were broken, as were many of our fellow neighbors’. It’s an as-is apartment and they truly try to push that.

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    Rents and Deposits

    -- of renters received their security deposits back
    It dummy text been reported if this building dummy electronic rent payments.
    Open Violations
    Only open violations from the last 10 years.
    Data last updated 7 days ago.
    The average number of violations per unit at 196 Clinton Avenue is worse than the city .
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    1.45 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
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    Non-hazardous
    11
    class A
    i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
    MOST RECENT:
    Oct 24, 2025: § 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt d44, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
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    Hazardous
    78
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Nov 17, 2025: § 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall in the bathroom located at apt d4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section ''d''
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    Immediately hazardous
    54
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    Nov 17, 2025: § 27-2026, 2027 hmc: properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt d4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section ''d''
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    Missing information/filings
    0
    class I
    Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings
    MOST RECENT:
    No violation found...
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    Property Owners and Associates
    D
    David Fleischman
    2.6(7)
    Site Manager•
    1 Property•98 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 4
    S
    Sylvia Ray Assoc
    2.6(7)
    Corporate Owner•
    1 Property•98 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 4
    I
    Irning Fleischman
    2.6(7)
    Head Officer•
    1 Property•98 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 4
    S
    Sylvia Ray Assoc Inc
    2.6(7)
    Corporate Owner•
    1 Property•98 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 4

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