259 Dekalb Avenue
Building overview
Data as of Jul 1, 2026
Based on open violations, 311 complaint patterns, and amenities.
Compared to typical rent for this neighborhood and bedroom count.
Highlights
What's great about this place
- Pre-war characterBuilt in 1871
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Top complaint type at this building4 noise complaints in past year
- Higher noise than typical for the neighborhood4 noise complaints in past year (vs 1 median)
- Significant issues across building dataSee violation history below for details
About this building
A 5-story building located in Clinton Hill, containing 35 residential units. Built in 1871.
The neighborhood: Clinton Hill
Brooklyn · 2,568 buildings tracked
Median asking rent: $3,995 1BR · $5,350 2BR
2 subway stations nearby
4 parks · 1.9 acres · incl. Crispus Attucks Playground
Available Units
0 active
No past listings.
Past and off-market units will appear here when data is available.
Safety & Violations
Safety Record
Active Violations
Higher than typical for this neighborhood (2 vs 1 average per building).
Top issues
- Safety1
- Structural1
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Safety
ADM CODE FIRE EGRESS DEFECTIVE. REMOVE OBSTRUCTING BARS OR UNLAWFUL GATES FROM AT LEAST 1 WINDOW OR PROVIDE APPROVED TYPE GATE LOCATED AT APT 1C, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Aug 31, 2021Class B - Structural
M/D LAW PROPERLY FIRE RETARD IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE CELLAR CEILING EAST
Aug 31, 2020Class B
Market Value Estimate
Statistical estimate based on publicly available listing data. Not an appraisal. See disclaimer.Market data as of Jul 1, 2026.
Comp Matrix
| Unit Type | This Bldg | Area Avg | Diff. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | — | $5,132.25 | — |
| 1 Bed | — | $3,995 | — |
| 2 Bed | — | $5,350 | — |
| 3+ Bed | — | $8,375 | — |
Value Verdict
Insufficient listing or market data to compute a verdict for this building.
Rent vs. Buy Analysis
No listing data available to estimate rent vs. buy.
Management & Operations
Management & Performance
Owner/Operator
5535 - 286-290 CLINTON AVENUE BROOKLYN L LC
Responsiveness Score
Average time to resolve violations
Slower than NYC average (45 days)
We haven't verified this building's policies yet. Pet, utility, and leasing details appear here once we've reviewed the management company's official site — we only show policies we can source, never assumptions.
Living here — quick answers
Every answer comes from public records for this specific building — we skip questions we can't answer with data.
- How well maintained is this building?
- There are 2 open HPD violations on record, none in the city's most serious category (Class C). That's higher than typical for the neighborhood (1 average per building).
- How noisy is this building?
- Neighbors filed 4 noise complaints with 311 in the past year, above the neighborhood median of 1 among buildings with any noise complaints.
- How responsive is management to problems?
- Resolved violations at this building closed in about 2438 days on average (NYC average is roughly 45 days). Open items are listed in the Safety & Violations section above.
- What does it cost to live here?
- We don't have current listings for this building. Typical asking rent in Clinton Hill is about $3,995/month for a one-bedroom.