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Brooklyn · Block 1915 · Lot 58 · 11205

278 Clinton Avenue

3 floors · 7 apartments · 6,900 sq ft · built 1884 · class C1 · owner of record: Porter, Alfred Jr

52open violations
$2,500ECB/OATH penalties owed
0HPD class C (immediately hazardous)
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Compliance deadlines

RequirementDueStatus
Annual property registration Applies
HPD registration · September 1 each year
What this is

Residential buildings with three or more units, and one- and two-family homes the owner doesn't occupy, register with HPD every year ($13 fee). An unregistered building can't start a nonpayment case in Housing Court and faces civil penalties. Agency page

OverdueRegistration expired 2026-09-01
Annual parapet observation Check
Local Law 126 · By December 31 each year
What this is

If the building has a parapet facing a street, sidewalk or other public way, a competent person (such as a mason, engineer or architect) must observe it every year and the owner keeps the report for DOB on request. Detached one- and two-family homes are exempt. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 56 days		Keep the report on file (not filed with DOB)
Bedbug annual filing Applies
Local Law 69 · December 1 to 31 each year
What this is

Owners of multiple dwellings file their bedbug infestation history for the prior year with HPD and post or distribute it to tenants. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 56 days		Annual
Annual notice: window guards and lead paint Applies
HPD / Health Code · January 1 to 16 each year
What this is

Deliver the annual notice to every unit asking whether a child lives there (window guards for children 10 and under; lead paint for children under 6 in pre-1960 buildings), then follow up on units that don't return it by mid-February. Agency page

Jan 16, 2027
in 72 days		Annual
Gas piping inspection (2029 cycle) Likely applies
Local Law 152 · During 2029
What this is

Buildings with gas piping (except one- and two-family homes) need a periodic gas piping inspection by a licensed master plumber every four years. Community district 2 is on the 2029 cycle; certification is filed with DOB after the inspection. Buildings with no gas piping file a certification instead. Agency page

Dec 31, 2029
in 1152 days		Next cycle year 2029
Annual boiler inspection (1 boiler) Applies
Boiler inspection · By December 31 each year
What this is

Boilers are inspected each calendar year and the report is filed in DOB NOW: Safety within 14 days of the inspection (low-pressure boilers in residential buildings of 5 or fewer families are exempt). Latest report on record: 2026-06-03 (Accepted). Agency page

On file2026 reports accepted

Open violations

ECB / OATH (3) · $2,500 owed
IssuedViolationHearingBalance
Feb 5, 2026Construction CLASS - 2
WORK WITHOUT PERMIT. AT TIME OF INSPECTION, OBSERVED WOOD FRAMED DECK AND STAIRS APPROX. 20'FT(W) X 11'FT(L) X 8'FT(H) ATTACHED TO REAR EXPOSURE 3 OF THE BUILDING. MADE OF COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS WITHIN 3'FT OF A
#39176158M		Nov 2, 2026
PENDING		$1,250
Feb 5, 2026Construction CLASS - 2
OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY OR BUILDING RECORDS. ATOI, OBSERVED 1ST AND 2ND FLOORS NOW IN CONJUNCTION AS 1 CLASS A APARTMENT. FULL GAS KITCHEN, LIVING ROOM, AND 3PCS BATHROOM ON 1ST FLOOR. 1
#39176159Y		Nov 2, 2026
PENDING		$1,250
Apr 13, 2018Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER. NOTED: AT REAR OF PREMISES, EXPOSURE #3, ROOF LEVEL, CHIMNEY IS LEANING TOWARDS ROOF. REM: REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE.
#35323528M		Jun 11, 2018
IN VIOLATION		$0
DOB (18)
IssuedViolationStatus
Nov 14, 2025LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2024 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#10267		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Sep 23, 2024LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#09211		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 20, 2023LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#16920		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Nov 8, 2019LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2017 INSPECTION REPORT
#06512		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Nov 3, 2017LANDMARK

#18-0560		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Nov 3, 2017LANDMARK

#18-0563		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Dec 13, 2011LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2010 INSPECTION REPORT
#10588		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Dec 31, 2009LOW PRESSURE BOILER

#12505		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jan 1, 2009LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#11096		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jan 3, 2008LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#11013		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jan 19, 2007LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#11503		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jan 6, 2006LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#10984		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jan 31, 2005LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#11875		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Feb 13, 2004LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#12860		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Mar 19, 2003LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#16674		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Mar 26, 2002LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#17963		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Feb 27, 2001LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#16921		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Mar 16, 1999LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#17174		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
DOB NOW Safety (20)
IssuedViolationStatus
Oct 2, 2026Elevators FTF-VT-CAT1-NJ
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2025 Cat1 Test Report		Active
Nov 14, 2025Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2024 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION		Active
Aug 29, 2025Elevators FTF-VT-CAT1-NJ
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2024 Cat1 Test Report		Active
Sep 23, 2024Boiler LBLVIO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2023 External Low Pressure Inspection Report		Active
Sep 11, 2024Elevators FTF-VT-CAT1-NJ
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2023 Cat1 Test Report		Active
Aug 11, 2023Elevators FTF-VT-CAT1-NJ
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2022 Cat1 Test Report		Active
Jun 20, 2023Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION		Active
Nov 8, 2019Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2017 INSPECTION REPORT		Active
Dec 13, 2011Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2010 INSPECTION REPORT		Active
Dec 31, 2009Boiler LBLVIO
Active
Jan 1, 2009Boiler LL6291
Active
Jan 3, 2008Boiler LL6291
Active
Jan 19, 2007Boiler LL6291
Active
Jan 6, 2006Boiler LL6291
Active
Jan 31, 2005Boiler LL6291
Active
Feb 13, 2004Boiler LL6291
Active
Mar 19, 2003Boiler LL6291
Active
Mar 26, 2002Boiler LL6291
Active
Feb 27, 2001Boiler LL6291
Active
Mar 16, 1999Boiler LL6291
Active
HPD (11) · C 0 · B 5 · A 6
IssuedClassViolationCorrect by
May 4, 2026A(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.Aug 7, 2026
Jun 9, 2025A(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.Sep 12, 2025
Apr 9, 2024A(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.Jul 13, 2024
Mar 22, 2023A(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.Jun 25, 2023
Feb 23, 2022A(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.May 29, 2022
Apr 7, 2021A(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.Jul 11, 2021
Sep 12, 2007BSECTION 27-2050 ADM CODE SEAL IN OPEN POSITION THE O.S.Y. VALVE OF THE SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THIS DEPARTMENT .. , 1st STORY, CELLAROct 17, 2007
Sep 12, 2007BSECTION 27-2040 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT OR NEAR THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCEWAY OF THE BUILDING AND KEEP SAME BURNING FROM SUNSET EVERY DAY TO SUNRISE ON THE DAY FOLLOWING 100 WATTS MINIMUMOct 17, 2007
Sep 12, 2007BApt BLDG · SECTION 27-2050 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ANGLE HOSE VALVE OR SILL COCK AT EXTREME END OF HIGHEST LINE OF SPRINKLERS. IN THE PUBLIC HALL LOCATED AT PUBLIC PARTS BLDG, 3rd STORYOct 17, 2007
Sep 12, 2007BSECTION 27-2050 ADM CODE PROVIDE A PIECE OF GARDEN HOSE 10 FEET IN LENGTH WITH FEMALE COUPLING AND A 10 QUART PAIL ON PREMISES TO TEST SPRINKLER SYSTEM.Oct 17, 2007
Sep 12, 2007BSECTION 27-2050 ADM CODE SEAL IN OPEN POSITION THE O.S.Y. VALVE OF THE SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THIS DEPARTMENT NOT SEALED , CELLAROct 17, 2007

Issued in the last 120 days

DateSourceWhatNow
Oct 2, 2026DOB SafetyElevators: Violation Issued-Failure To File 2025 Cat1 Test ReportOpen

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City records as of Nov 5, 2026, 3:34 PM ET. BBL 3019150058.

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