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42 CARLTON AVENUE

Brooklyn, NY, 11205

42 CARLTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 is a 8-unit rental building in Fort Greene, NYC. See every violation, 311 complaint, tenant review, and the LucidIQ score — before you sign a lease.

B+
LucidIQ Score
42 CARLTON
AVENUE
  1. Rental intelligence
  2. Neighborhood risks
  3. Violations, 311, & more
  4. Tenant Reviews
  5. Amenities
  6. Landlord
  7. Location
  8. About this area
  9. History
  10. Similar buildings
  11. FAQ
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01 / 09

Rental intelligence.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

02 / 10

Neighborhood risks.

02 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

03 / 09

What tenants actually say.

04 / 09

Building amenities.

05 / 09

The landlord.

06 / 09

Location & daily life.

07 / 10

About this area.

Fort Greene · 11205
Neighborhood overview
Fort Greene→
Vibe · top buildings · landlords · schools · transit
Crime in 11205
See full breakdown→
Incident type · 6-month trend · vs. New York City average
Rent trends in Fort Greene
Median rent & comparables→
1BR & 2BR averages · month-over-month · current listings
Nearby neighborhoods to explore
Williamsburg· 0.47 miProspect Heights· 0.82 miCarroll Gardens· 0.88 miBedford-Stuyvesant· 0.97 miWilliamsburg· 1.35 mi
07 / 09

History of the building.

10 / 10

Frequently asked questions.

08 / 09

Similar buildings nearby.

42 CARLTON AVENUE — Rent Intelligence for Fort Greene, NYC

Fort Greene · Brooklyn, NY, 11205
Built 19054 floors8 unitsBBL 3020300046
Current rent range
$2,074 – $4,359 / mo
5 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings
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★★★★★3.01 reviews
Verified reviewsCROwned byCARLTON RESIDENCE LLC1 bldg
The verdictLucidIQ Score
B+
★★★★★
3.0 / 5
LucidIQ Score
Brooklyn · 1 review
Brooklyn building. The record reflects public data from HPD, DOB, and 311.
Rent fairnessMarket
LivabilityMixed
LandlordGood
ProtectionsStandard
HPD violations17last 7 years · class A, B, C
Evictions filed0last 7 years
Tenant reviews13.0 ★ avg
Rent-stab units—no coverage
Building age121 ybuilt 1905
311 complaints1last 7 years
01 / 10

Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Brooklyn · February 2026

Studio
$2,440/mo
1 BR
$2,550/mo
2 BR
$2,820/mo
3 BR
$3,510/mo
4 BR
$3,790/mo
Compare this building's listings above against the neighborhood medians.

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest
October
Most expensive
June
JFMAMJJASOND

Potential savings: ~8% by timing your move to October.

Units Historic Rent 2 listings

1 Bed$2,2001 listing
2 Bed$1,9501 listing
Based on listing data at this building.

Neighborhood Rent Range Brooklyn

Studio
$3,000
$3,000
1 Bed
$2,550
$3,495 – $3,815
2 Bed
$2,820
$3,945 – $5,413
3 Bed
$3,510
$4,100 – $7,425
4 Bed
$3,790
$3,222 – $4,359
$2.3k$5.1k$8k
Range (P25 – P75)MedianBased on recent listings in Brooklyn
01b / 09

Rent trends.

Downtown Brooklyn
Quarterly market rent, 2014–2026 (latest = Q1 2026 forecast)
Asking rent
$4,678
current quarter
Effective rent
—
per bedroom only
YoY change
3.1%
asking, vs 1 yr ago
10-year change
25%
asking, since ~'16

Asking rent per bedroom type — switch tabs to see each with effective (concession-net) rent.

02 / 10

Neighborhood risks.

within 0.75 mi
150 nearby
within 0.75 mi
Public-safety
25
shelters, methadone, halfway, sex offenders
24/7 Noise
53
sirens, construction, schools, rail, avenue traffic
Environmental
72
brownfields, industrial zones, sanitation
Block-level
0
311 noise, rats, bedbug history
Sources: NYC DHS · DOB · 311 · DSNY · FDNY · NYS DCJS · NYS DECSee full report
02 / 10

Violations, 311, & more.

hpd · dob · 311 · acris
last 7 years

Violation & Complaint Trends

Monthly counts over the last 7 years · all data sources

Improving
131073020192020202120222023202420252026
HPD Violations 17311 Complaints 1DOB Filings 8Evictions 0

HPDTop Violations

17 total
  • Paint/Plaster
    3
  • Fire Escape/Stairs
    3
  • Water Leak
    3
  • Smoke/CO Detector
    2
  • Door/Lock
    1

311Top Complaints

1 total
  • Illegal Parking
    7
  • Blocked Driveway
    6
  • Derelict Vehicles
    2
  • Dirty Condition
    2
  • HEAT/HOT WATER
    1

DOBTop Filings

8 total
  • DOB Violations
    8

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed
  • Evictions filed
    0

Violations by Unit

(2 units)
UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years
  • Class AVIOLATION DISMISSEDMar 21, 2023

    (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.

  • Class BVIOLATION DISMISSEDFeb 10, 2020

    § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

  • Class BVIOLATION DISMISSEDFeb 10, 2020

    § 27-2005, 2006, 2037 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR AND ABATE UNSAFE ELECTRIC WIRING CONDITION CONSISTING OF EXPOSE ELECTRICAL WIRE AT CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORY

  • Class BVIOLATION DISMISSEDFeb 10, 2020

    § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORY

  • Class CNOV SENT OUTDec 17, 2019

    § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE .. IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 4RAND4, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

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03 / 10

What tenants actually say.

3.0 /5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
1 reviews
5★
0%
4★
0%
3★
100%
2★
0%
1★
0%

Pros: Near fort greene and all its amenities for a very affordable price point. Two citibike stations very near this block. Cons: Its very near the BQE. You can hear the noise. The building also shakes often throughout…

mixedSep 2021
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Anonymous
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04 / 10

Building amenities.

Building Amenities

2 amenities
OTHER
  • Has Evictions
  • Good Cause
Based on listing data & verified tenant reports.
05 / 10

The landlord.

CARLTON RESIDENCE LLC

Portfolio of 1 buildingMEMBER: BEN GLUCKMail: 829 KENT AVE, BROOKLYN, NY, 11205

Portfolio-level grade reflects the landlord's buildings across NYC, weighted by unit count. Individual building grades may differ.

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Portfolio Grade
B+7.4
Averaged across 1 building
1
buildings
3.7
avg score / 5
B+
portfolio grade
0
nearby owned

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

  1. 1905Building constructed8 units · 4 floors
  2. nowCARLTON RESIDENCE LLCOwner of record per HPD registration · registration active through 2026-09-01.
06 / 10

Location & daily life.

42 CARLTON AVENUE · Brooklyn · 40.697° N, -73.974° W
44
Walk
20
Transit
37
Bike
Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data
4 bus stops nearby10 min
7 schools nearby3 min
The neighborhood

Fort Greene

Fort Greene is Brooklyn's cultural powerhouse — BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music), the Pratt Institute campus, and Fort Greene Park create a neighborhood that's equal parts intellectual and stylish. DeKalb Avenue's restaurant scene punches well above its weight.

3,251buildings tracked4.4avg LucidIQ$3,737median 1BR
50,319population$75kmedian income71%renters
CulturalArtsyWalkableDiverseHistoric
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08 / 10

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits
19001910192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030
1905
Building constructed
8 units · 4 floors · class C1
now
Current owner: CARLTON RESIDENCE LLC
Registered owner on file.

Recent Activity

20 events
  • 311MEDIUMFeb 26, 2026

    HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING

  • 311MEDIUMJan 14, 2026

    Blocked Driveway — Partial Access

  • 311MEDIUMJan 9, 2026

    Blocked Driveway — No Access

  • 311MEDIUMJan 9, 2026

    Blocked Driveway — Partial Access

  • 311MEDIUMDec 24, 2025

    Illegal Parking — Parking Permit Improper Use

  • 311MEDIUMDec 15, 2025

    Lead — Lead Kit Request (Residential) (L10)

  • 311MEDIUMDec 4, 2025

    Dirty Condition — Trash

  • 311MEDIUMJul 15, 2025

    Water System — Hydrant Running (WC3)

  • 311MEDIUMMay 31, 2025

    Derelict Vehicles

  • 311MEDIUMJan 10, 2025

    Illegal Parking — Parking Permit Improper Use

Rent Comparison

— Rents relative to area median
  • Studio
    This building: $2,074 – $2,806
    19% belowArea: $3,000
  • 1 Bed
    This building: $2,168 – $2,933
    32% belowArea: $3,737
  • 2 Bed
    This building: $2,397 – $3,243
    41% belowArea: $4,800
  • 3 Bed
    This building: $2,984 – $4,036
    39% belowArea: $5,800
  • 4+ Bed
    This building: $3,222 – $4,359
    —Area: —
Compared to median rents in 11205

Review Summary

1 reviews
3.0 / 5
Mixed feedbackBased on 1 reviews · avg 3.0 ★
MOST HELPFUL CRITICAL
"Pros: Near fort greene and all its amenities for a very affordable price point. Two citibike stations very near this block. Cons: Its very near the BQE. You ca…"
— Anonymous · Sep 2021
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Neighborhood Vibe

Fort Greene is Brooklyn's cultural powerhouse — BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music), the Pratt Institute campus, and Fort Greene Park create a neighborhood that's equal parts intellectual and stylish. DeKalb Avenue's restaurant scene punches well above its weight.

CulturalArtsyWalkableDiverseHistoric

Energy Score

No energy benchmarking on file.

Walkability & Transit

20
Limited transitTransit score · 4 nearby stops
Nearest TransitBus · 10 min walk
Nearby Stops4
Bus
Estimated from nearby transit stop data

Nearby Transit

BUS
  • DE KALB AV/SOUTH PORTLAND AVB38
    0.5 mi10 min
  • DE KALB AV/CARLTON AVB38
    0.5 mi10 min
  • DE KALB AV/FORT GREENE PLB93B38
    0.5 mi10 min
  • DE KALB AV/VANDERBILT AVB38
    0.5 mi11 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • Dr. Susan S. Mckinney Secondary School Of The ArtsHigh School
    0.1 mi3 min
  • Fort Greene Preparatory AcademyMiddle School
    0.2 mi4 min
  • P.s. 046 Edward C. BlumElementary
    0.2 mi4 min
  • P.s. 067 Charles A. DorseyElementary
    0.2 mi5 min
CHARTER SCHOOLS
  • Community Roots Charter SchoolK-8
    0.2 mi5 min
  • Community Roots Charter Middle SchoolCharter
    0.4 mi8 min
  • Ember Charter High SchoolCharter
    0.6 mi11 min
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
  • Greene Hill SchoolElementary
    0.1 mi1 min
  • United Talmudical Academy 25Middle School
    0.3 mi6 min
  • Child Study Center Of New York
    0.3 mi7 min

Safety & Crime

0
Below averageSafety score · last 12 months
LAST 12 MONTHS · 11205
Violent101
Property632
Quality-of-life1,392
Total incidents1,788
PRECINCT
Top precinct#79
NYPD CompStat · updated weekly

At a glance

Year built1905
Floors4
Total units8
ClassC1
BBL3020300046

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