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85 Clarkson Avenue
Prospect Lefferts Gardens

85 Clarkson Avenue,
Brooklyn, NY 11226

71 Units

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Built in 1931

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6 Floors

2.1(6)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 13
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Yes
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    Review Summary for 85 Clarkson Avenue
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Recent reviews for 85 Clarkson Avenue, Brooklyn emphasize its convenient location near public transit, Prospect Park, and local shops. Apartments are described as spacious with high ceilings, and the building offers laundry and multiple elevators. However, tenants report persistent maintenance issues including leaks, pest infestations (rats and roaches), and faulty heating and water systems. Management is frequently criticized for poor responsiveness and inadequate upkeep, leading to tenant frustration. Common concerns include noise, security problems like package theft and loitering, and elevator malfunctions. Despite rent stabilization benefits and a friendly neighborhood feel, many renters advise against moving here due to ongoing building and management challenges.

    Reviews (6)

    8 months ago
    7 years of Hell
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Close to the train
    Cons:
    Since I’ve live here I have an 7 -10 water leak destroy the ceiling in the kitchen, and bathroom and mold. I have lost food and some appliances no reimbursement. The door to the building is broken every six months. I’ve had so many packages stolen. The radiator in the winter makes so much noise it's loud sound that startles and wakes me up in the middle of the night .The hot water world sometimes I’ve to run the water for 45 min to an hour which results in me getting dress at the gym, so I can make it on time to work. Sometime there random people hanging in the lobby. It’s a rent stabilized building but should be free!
    Advice to owner:
    Have some integrity! Stop being so greedy. That’s what wrong with the world today. And hire people with class and the ability to communicate.
    Over 1 year ago
    Rent Stabilized but Terrible Management
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Rent stabilized and nice neighbors
    Cons:
    They will not fix anything. And there are roaches.

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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 6 days ago.
    The average number of violations per unit at 85 Clarkson Avenue is worse than the city .
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    1.29 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
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    Non-hazardous
    12
    class A
    i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
    MOST RECENT:
    Nov 23, 2025: § 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 3h , 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
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    Hazardous
    64
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Nov 13, 2025: § 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and the east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 5l, 5th story, 3rd apartment from west at north , section at east
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    Immediately hazardous
    16
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    Nov 26, 2025: § 27-2005 adm code replace with new the missing radiator shutoff cap in the 4th room from north located at apt 6f, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section ''west''
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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
    C
    85 Clarkson, LLC
    2.1(6)
    Corporate Owner•
    2 Properties•111 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 17
    M
    Marc Barron
    2.4(22)
    Site Manager•
    9 Properties•526 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 32

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