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185 CLINTON AVENUE

Brooklyn · Bedford/Stuyvesant · New York, NY 11205

Built 1944 14 Floors 520 Units Elevator Apartments
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100/100
Compliance Score

No open violations on record. Building is in full compliance.

What This Means for Buyers

185 CLINTON AVENUE is a large-scale pre-war elevator apartments building with walk-up in Bedford/Stuyvesant. Bedford/Stuyvesant, in Brooklyn, features a mix of traditional brownstone row houses and mid-rise apartment buildings. Local amenities include proximity to major parks and robust access via subway lin... Zoned R6, this building sits in a medium-density residential allowing apartments up to 13 stories. The building has a clean compliance record with no open violations.

Bedford/Stuyvesant

Bedford/Stuyvesant, in Brooklyn, features a mix of traditional brownstone row houses and mid-rise apartment buildings. Local amenities include proximity to major parks and robust access via subway lines, such as the L and J/Z trains. The area retains much of its historic architecture alongside newer residential developments.

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Public Records & Ownership Lookup

Search this building's deed history, mortgages, and LLC ownership through official NYC government databases. Free public data.

Permanent Property Identifier

BBL: 3-01902-0001

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Active Listings in This Building

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Listing data provided by the REBNY Listing Service (RLS) and may not reflect all available activity. All listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Listing broker is identified in each listing detail.

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Closed rental data from REBNY Listing Service (RLS). All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Sales History

Date Unit Beds Price Sq Ft
Jun 18, 2025Unit 2BC4BR$2,250,000-
Nov 13, 2023Unit 5-C3BR$1,090,000-
Mar 30, 2015Unit 1B1BRN/A-
Jul 20, 2023Unit 5B1BR$680,000800
Oct 5, 2023Unit 10H2BR$725,000-
Aug 29, 2023Unit 1AStudio$515,000600
Dec 21, 2022Unit 7B1BR$730,000860
Apr 22, 2021Unit 12D1BR$712,000-
Sep 28, 2018Unit 7E2BR$624,500-
Sep 6, 2018Unit 1A1BR$475,000600
Feb 16, 2014Unit 5A1BR$445,000775
Jun 30, 2021Unit 10-E1BR$713,000-
Sep 10, 2023Unit 6-A1BR$675,000800
Apr 5, 2022Unit 7-A1BR$765,000-
Jul 29, 2021Unit 2-L3BR$1,589,000-
Mar 24, 2020Unit 3-H2BR$695,000-
Nov 21, 2018Unit 1-H1BRN/A825
Mar 23, 2016Unit 8-B1BR$570,000775
Jun 26, 2015Unit 11-A1BR$550,000775
Sep 17, 2015Unit 12-D1BR$550,000775
Nov 5, 2017Unit 4-C2BRN/A975
Feb 7, 2019Unit 8-D1BR$630,000-
Mar 5, 2021Unit 9F2BR$760,0001,000
Dec 10, 2019Unit 3R3BR$1,525,000-
Dec 12, 2019Unit 8E2BR$635,000793
May 2, 2024Unit 4L3BR$1,925,000-
Jun 13, 2024Unit 7E2BR$825,000-
Jun 10, 2024Unit 12G2BR$1,100,000-
Dec 1, 2021Unit 10A1BR$685,000-
Feb 22, 2017Unit 2A2BR$610,000-
Jun 16, 2017Unit 11C2BRN/A1,000
Sep 2, 2015Unit 14H2BR$555,555850
Jul 28, 2015Unit 7G2BR$581,500-
Jul 5, 2016Unit 12E1BR$610,000-
Jul 28, 2015Unit 4L3BR$1,375,0001,200
Oct 14, 2014Unit 4C2BRN/A975
Oct 29, 2015Unit 4E1BR$480,000-
Oct 30, 2017Unit 14B1BR$645,000-
Aug 26, 2016Unit 14G2BR$640,000-
Oct 8, 2024Unit 3H2BR$850,000-
Apr 5, 2022Unit 4E2BR$635,000-
Apr 26, 2013Unit 8C2BRN/A1,000
Jun 5, 2012Unit 14E1BRN/A800
Oct 1, 2015Unit 1A1BR$360,000600
Nov 1, 2013Unit 10E1BRN/A-
Sep 17, 2014Unit 14B1BRN/A755
Dec 27, 2013Unit 3R3BR$1,250,000-
Dec 29, 2025Unit 4L3BR$1,960,000-
Feb 5, 2026Unit 6-F2BR$1,050,000-
Apr 19, 2023Unit 2BC4BR$1,990,000-
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Rental History

Unit Lease Date Rent Beds Baths Sq Ft
Unit 7DMay 19, 2014N/A20-
Unit 7BJul 30, 2021$2,900/mo11750
Unit 1HAug 14, 2016$2,350/mo11-
Unit 4LMay 27, 2022$8,500/mo32-
Unit 14EDec 12, 2016$2,650/mo11-
Unit 9-ENov 7, 2017$2,850/mo21801
Unit 5FNov 16, 2012$2,800/mo21-
Unit 7DJun 4, 2014$2,475/mo21-
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Closed rental data from REBNY Listing Service. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Compliance & Violations

Clean Compliance Record

This building has no open violations on record with NYC DOB or HPD.

Source: NYC Department of Buildings & HPD (data.cityofnewyork.us)

Nearby Transit

No subway stations found within 0.5 miles.

Approximate walking distances.

Nearby Schools

No public schools found within walking distance.

Permits & Renovations

No recent permit filings found.

Zoning & Development

Zoning District
R6

Medium-density residential allowing apartments up to 13 stories.

Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
7.92 / 4.80
Fully built or over-built

Building Details

Physical
Building Class
Elevator Apartments (D4)
Land Use
3
Year Built
1944
Last Altered
2012
Floors
14
Buildings on Lot
5
Total Units
520
Gross Floor Area
651,914 sq ft
Lot Area
82,350 sq ft
Lot Frontage
411.75 ft
Lot Depth
200 ft
Municipal Districts
Community District
CD 2
City Council
District 35
School District
13
Police Precinct
88
Fire Company
E210
Sanitation District
2
BBL
3019020001.00000000

Source: NYC PLUTO (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Location

Building Subway 🏫 Elementary 📚 Middle 🎓 High School

Frequently Asked Questions about 185 CLINTON AVENUE

What kind of building is 185 CLINTON AVENUE?
185 CLINTON AVENUE is recorded in NYC PLUTO as a Elevator Apartments (building class D4).
When was 185 CLINTON AVENUE built?
Built in 1944, 14 floors, 520 total units. Data sourced from NYC PLUTO, the city's official tax lot database.
How many units are at 185 CLINTON AVENUE?
520 residential units across 14 floors.
How many apartments are currently for sale at 185 CLINTON AVENUE?
Active listing counts are loaded from the REBNY Listing Service in real time. See the Active Listings section above for current availability and price ranges. If no listings appear, there are no units currently on the market through RLS.
What is the average price per square foot at 185 CLINTON AVENUE?
Per-square-foot pricing is calculated from closed sale transactions in the Sales History section above. Actual pricing varies by floor, exposure, renovation level, and unit layout. For a current valuation, contact Milton for a building-specific comparable market analysis.
What is the closest subway to 185 CLINTON AVENUE?
185 CLINTON AVENUE is served by MTA subway lines within BK. The Nearby Transit section above shows all stations within half a mile.
How can I see the full sales history for 185 CLINTON AVENUE?
The Sales History section on this page shows closed transactions from the REBNY Listing Service (RLS). For full deed and mortgage history back to 1966, including lien searches and ownership chain verification, use ACRIS, NYC's free official property records system. Our step-by-step guide explains exactly how: ACRIS NYC: How to Search Deeds, Liens & Owner Records Free.
Who should I contact about a listing at 185 CLINTON AVENUE?
Milton Coste, Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker at Keller Williams NYC. Call or text (917) 416-7433, email [email protected], or schedule a consultation online. Milton has represented buyers and sellers across all five boroughs for 25+ years.
Who owns 185 CLINTON AVENUE?
The current owner of 185 CLINTON AVENUE is recorded in the most recent deed on file with the NYC Department of Finance ACRIS system. To find the current owner: (1) visit acris.nyc.gov, (2) search by BBL 3-01902-0001 or by address, (3) sort by date descending and find the most recent deed. The grantee (buyer) on that deed is the current owner. If the owner is an LLC, look up the LLC's managing member at the NY Department of State Business Entity Database.
What is the BBL for 185 CLINTON AVENUE?
The BBL (Borough, Block, Lot) for 185 CLINTON AVENUE is 3-01902-0001. The first digit (3) identifies the borough: Brooklyn. The next 5 digits are the tax block (1902) and the last 4 are the lot within that block (1). BBLs never change even when addresses are renumbered, which makes them the most reliable identifier for NYC public records like ACRIS deeds, DOB permits, and tax bills.
Where can I find the deed history for 185 CLINTON AVENUE?
Every recorded deed for 185 CLINTON AVENUE since 1966 is searchable for free at acris.nyc.gov. Search by BBL 3-01902-0001 for the most reliable results. The deed history shows every ownership transfer with grantor (seller), grantee (buyer), date, and recorded sale price. Older transfers may show LLC names. To trace the LLC's managing member, cross-reference with the NY Department of State at apps.dos.ny.gov. Our step-by-step ACRIS guide walks through the full process.

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