89 Clay Street
Composite verdict
89 Clay Street is a 98-year-old, 4-floor walk-up with 14 units owned by CLAY REALTY LLC. HPD violation data looks strong — 0 open violations across all classes and an A grade with a fast landlord response record. The more notable concern is rent stabilization: 11 of 14 units appear to have been deregulated since 2007, leaving only 2 potentially stabilized units, which raises questions about how your unit is classified and what protections apply. Noise is also worth flagging — the building earned a D grade for noise activity (87 complaints in 12 months, predominantly residential), and 41 HEAT/HOT WATER and 39 Water System 311 calls in the area suggest infrastructure complaints worth probing given the building's age.
Class B
Class C
past 12 months
units
(out of 100)
rent
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min walk
(311 complaints)
errands grade
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- Rent stabilization data shows 11 units deregulated since 2007, with only 2 potentially stabilized remaining — is the unit being offered rent-stabilized or market-rate, and can you provide documentation of its current legal regulatory status?
- The area logged 41 HEAT/HOT WATER complaints and 39 Water System complaints in the past 12 months — what is the condition of the boiler and plumbing, and when were they last serviced or replaced, given the building was built in 1928?
- Noise data shows a D grade with 87 complaints over 12 months — 41 residential, 23 street/sidewalk, 16 commercial — what steps has the building taken to address noise between units, and what are the walls and floors constructed of?
- HPD shows 0 open violations and a fast landlord response record — can you share the maintenance request log or repair history for this specific unit over the past 12 months to confirm that responsiveness in practice?
- Crime score is 85 (A-) with 5 nearby incidents including 1 dangerous weapons and 1 robbery — what building security measures are in place, specifically the front door lock, intercom system, and any cameras?
- The building is 98 years old — beyond the boiler and plumbing, what updates have been made to the electrical system and roof, and are there any known capital improvement assessments or planned rent increases tied to those projects?
- Inspect the hallways, stairwells, and common areas for signs of water damage, peeling paint, or deteriorating plaster — in a 1928 building, these are early indicators of plumbing and roof issues that 311 Water System complaints in the area suggest may be active.
- Test the front door intercom and lock mechanism, check whether the building entrance self-closes and latches securely, and note whether there is any camera coverage — relevant given the nearby weapons and robbery incidents.
- Listen for noise levels inside the unit and in the hallway during the showing — 41 residential noise complaints in 12 months is high for a 14-unit building, and the construction of interior walls and floors will be apparent from how sound travels.
9005 3 Avenue sits in Brooklyn, ZIP 11209. The closest subway is 86 St (R) (5-minute walk), served by the R line. Within an 800-meter walk you'll find 48 restaurants, 17 cafes, 30 groceries, and 11 pharmacies — a walkable-errands grade of A. Nearby public schools include P.S. 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School For The Arts (grades K to 5), a 3-minute walk. Noise activity over the past 12 months is high noise activity — 98 noise complaints filed via 311, mostly residential noise. NYPD CompStat data places this precinct at a 88/100 safety score.
- Nov 16, 2016 "FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION"
- Feb 24, 2016 "FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION"
- Jul 30, 2014 "FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION"
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