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596 Clarkson Avenue, Brooklyn — Grade B | OpenStoop

596 CLARKSON AVENUE, Brooklyn

Building Health Grade: B (81/100)

Year Built: 1930 · Units: 3

596 Clarkson Avenue

B

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B

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Health Score

Higher is better. Based on 26 data sources across violations, complaints, permits, sales, and legal records.

High Confidence

This building is in good shape with only minor issues on record

Minor issues on record. Review the details below, but no major concerns.

596 Clarkson Avenue is a mixed residential and commercial building built in 1930 in Brooklyn with 3 residential units. It holds a Grade B health score — most influenced by building safety. Our analysis reviewed 99 records across 26 public data sources, benchmarked against similar small prewar residential buildings in NYC.

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vs Neighborhood (11203)

6,319 buildings in this zip code

10th

Better than 10% of buildings in 11203

10th in neighborhood

Avg score: 81

WorstBest in 11203

Alerts

Outstanding Tax Liens

The city has filed tax liens against this property for unpaid taxes or charges. This can indicate financial distress.

Water/Sewer Debt

This property has outstanding water or sewer charges, which can indicate the owner is not keeping up with building expenses.

Score Breakdown

Living ConditionsBased on housing violations — things like heat, hot water, pests, mold

No issues

Building SafetyStructural issues, fire safety, elevator problems, code violations

39Poor

Complaint BurdenHow often residents call 311 or file complaints about this building

77Good

Management QualityHow quickly the owner fixes problems and maintains the building

No issues

Financial HealthTax liens, water debt, unpaid city charges

83Good

Legal & EnforcementCity lawsuits and legal actions against the building owner

60Fair

Maintenance HistoryBoiler, facade, and routine upkeep inspection records

No issues

Violations by Year↑ Worsening

Total: 26 violations · Peak: 3 in 2009

Event Activity by Category

Complaints

36

Violations

26

Financial

15

Permits

12

Compliance

8

Inspections

2

Total: 99 events across 6 categories

Key Statistics

0

Housing Violations

City-documented problems with living conditions

0

Class C (Hazardous)

Immediately dangerous conditions requiring urgent repair

17

Building Violations→

Department of Buildings code violations

11.3x neighborhood avg

28

Building Complaints→

Building-related 311 complaints (housing, safety, maintenance — excludes noise, parking, street)

4.1x neighborhood avg

6

Permits Issued→

Approved construction or renovation work

Near average

1930

Built 96 years ago

→Stable — 1 violations this year vs 1 last year

Sale History

Ownership changes, mortgages, and financial transactions recorded for this property.

Feb 11, 2008

Assignment of Lease & Rents — $480,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2008000057395

Feb 11, 2008

Mortgage & Consolidation — $480,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2008000057394

Dec 22, 2004

Mortgage — $350,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2004000784442

Nov 7, 2001

Assignment

Recorded

Oct 17, 2000

Mortgage — $284,537

Recorded

Sep 9, 1994

Agreement

Recorded

Nov 13, 1986

Mortgage — $90,000

Recorded

Oct 22, 1986

Mortgage — $20,000

Recorded

Oct 2, 1986

Deed Transfer

Recorded

Date unknown

Deed Transfer

Recorded

Tax Liens

Outstanding debts owed to the city. Tax liens can indicate the owner is financially struggling to maintain the property.

Feb 12, 2020

Water/Sewer Debt

LOW

Cycle: 90 Days Notice

Tax Class Code: 2

Building Class: S9

Water Debt Only: Yes

Apr 17, 2019

Water/Sewer Debt

LOW

Cycle: 90 Day Notice

Tax Class Code: 2

Building Class: S9

Water Debt Only: Yes

No litigation records found for this property.

Complete record of violations, complaints, permits, and other events for this building, newest first.

High Priority (1)

Code Violation

Jan 8, 2025• 1 year ago

ACTIVE

Construction: FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS #35588185N ISSUED ON 04/14/2022, AN — $1,280 penalty

Type: Construction

ECB Status: ACTIVE

Severity: CLASS - 2

Penalty: $1,280

Amount Paid: $1,280

Balance Due: $0

Hearing: ADMIT/IN-VIO

Respondent: JOHNSON FITZROY

Law: AC 28-204.4 FAIL TO COMPLY W/COMMISSIONER ORDER TO FILE CERT OF CORRECTION W/DOB

Low Priority (1)

Building Violation

Nov 14, 2025• 5 months ago

ACTIVE

Low Pressure Boiler: VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2024 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION

Type: Low Pressure Boiler

Violation #: 14986

Category: ACTIVE

Code: LBLVIO

Device #: 00074898

Issued: Nov 14, 2025

Informational (3)

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2027• Today

Assessed

Tax Year 2027 Market Value: $728,000

Year Built: 1,930

Building Class: S9

Gross Area: 4,640 sqft

Units: 6

Stories: 2

Zoning: R5

Assessed Value: $327,600

Market Value: $728,000

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2026• 3 months ago

Assessed

Tax Year 2026 Market Value: $607,000

Year Built: 1,930

Building Class: S9

Gross Area: 4,640 sqft

Units: 6

Stories: 2

Zoning: R5

Assessed Value: $273,150

Market Value: $607,000

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2025• 1 year ago

Assessed

Tax Year 2025 Market Value: $506,000

Year Built: 1,930

Building Class: S9

Gross Area: 4,640 sqft

Units: 6

Stories: 2

Zoning: R5

Assessed Value: $227,700

Market Value: $506,000

Other Events (15)

311 Complaint

Mar 22, 2026• 1 month ago

CLOSED

Loud Music/Party

Complaint Type: Noise - Commercial

Descriptor: Loud Music/Party

Resolution Description: The New York City Police Department responded to the complaint and with the information available observed no evidence of a criminal violation at that time. If the problem persists, please contact 311

Closed Date: Mar 22, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Store/Commercial

Boiler Record

Nov 12, 2025• 5 months ago

Accepted

Boiler external (low pressure)

Pressure: Low Pressure·Defects: No

Boiler Record

May 11, 2023• 2 years ago

Accepted

Boiler external (low pressure)

Pressure: Low Pressure·Defects: No

311 Complaint

Nov 3, 2022• 3 years ago

CLOSED

Loud Music/Party

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Loud Music/Party

Resolution Description: The Police Department responded to the complaint and took action to fix the condition.

Closed Date: Nov 3, 2022

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Nov 2, 2022• 3 years ago

CLOSED

Loud Music/Party

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Loud Music/Party

Resolution Description: The Police Department responded to the complaint and with the information available observed no evidence of the violation at that time.

Closed Date: Nov 2, 2022

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Sep 2, 2022• 3 years ago

CLOSED

Loud Music/Party

Complaint Type: Noise - Commercial

Descriptor: Loud Music/Party

Resolution Description: The Police Department responded to the complaint and with the information available observed no evidence of the violation at that time.

Closed Date: Sep 1, 2022

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Store/Commercial

311 Complaint

Aug 29, 2022• 3 years ago

OPEN

Loud Music/Party

Complaint Type: Noise - Commercial

Descriptor: Loud Music/Party

Resolution Description: The Police Department responded to the complaint and took action to fix the condition.

Closed Date: Aug 28, 2022

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Store/Commercial

311 Complaint

Aug 29, 2022• 3 years ago

CLOSED

Loud Music/Party

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Loud Music/Party

Resolution Description: The Police Department responded to the complaint and took action to fix the condition.

Closed Date: Aug 28, 2022

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Aug 28, 2022• 3 years ago

CLOSED

Loud Music/Party

Complaint Type: Noise - Commercial

Descriptor: Loud Music/Party

Resolution Description: The Police Department responded to the complaint and took action to fix the condition.

Closed Date: Aug 28, 2022

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Store/Commercial

311 Complaint

Aug 28, 2022• 3 years ago

CLOSED

Loud Music/Party

Complaint Type: Noise - Commercial

Descriptor: Loud Music/Party

Resolution Description: The Police Department responded to the complaint and took action to fix the condition.

Closed Date: Aug 28, 2022

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Store/Commercial

311 Complaint

Aug 28, 2022• 3 years ago

CLOSED

Loud Music/Party

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Loud Music/Party

Resolution Description: The Police Department responded to the complaint and determined that police action was not necessary.

Closed Date: Aug 27, 2022

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Aug 25, 2022• 3 years ago

OPEN

Loud Music/Party

Complaint Type: Noise - Commercial

Descriptor: Loud Music/Party

Resolution Description: The Police Department responded to the complaint and took action to fix the condition.

Closed Date: Aug 24, 2022

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Store/Commercial

311 Complaint

Aug 7, 2022• 3 years ago

OPEN

Loud Music/Party

Complaint Type: Noise - Commercial

Descriptor: Loud Music/Party

Resolution Description: The Police Department responded to the complaint and took action to fix the condition.

Closed Date: Aug 7, 2022

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Store/Commercial

311 Complaint

Aug 7, 2022• 3 years ago

CLOSED

Loud Music/Party

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Loud Music/Party

Resolution Description: The Police Department responded to the complaint and took action to fix the condition.

Closed Date: Aug 6, 2022

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

Boiler Record

Jun 28, 2022• 3 years ago

Accepted

Boiler external (low pressure)

Pressure: Low Pressure·Defects: No

Property Details

Year Built

1930

Total Units

6

Residential Units

3

Building Class

S9

Location

BBL

3048450010

Zipcode

11203

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