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475 Clermont

475 Clermont Avenue, NY 112384.5 ★ (92 reviews)
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Summary

475 Clermont is a 363-apartment rental between Fort Greene and Clinton Hill with in-unit laundry, a recreation-heavy roof, landscaped courtyard, fitness areas and a 24-hour concierge. Residents praise the staff, maintenance and community events, while recent management changes, sound transfer, smoke and the value of rent and fees are the main concerns.

363 unitsOpened 2019Managed by Bozzuto

Reviews

475 Clermont has a strong long-term resident record for its staff, upkeep and community culture. The sharper recent criticism centers on changes in on-site management and whether smaller apartments, utility bills and the amenity charge still feel worth the total rent.

Google
4.5
92 reviews
Openigloo
4.7
9 reviews
ApartmentRatings
4.5
39 reviews
Yelp
4.0
4 reviews

What residents praise

Concierge and maintenance teams earn sustained praise

Residents repeatedly name the porters, concierge and maintenance staff as kind, professional and quick to address apartment issues.

Events create a real community

Long-term residents value frequent holiday, pet and social events and describe the building as feeling more personal than a typical large rental.

The roof, gym and location work well day to day

Residents like the roof deck, fitness spaces and access to Fort Greene, Clinton Hill and Prospect Heights, with courtyard-facing homes described as especially quiet.

What residents complain about

Management changes have affected response and upkeep

Several residents say turnover and the loss of a well-regarded live-in superintendent led to slower repairs, thinner staffing and less consistent communication.

Rent, utilities and fees can strain the value

Residents describe small apartments, high utilities, renewal increases and a required amenity charge that can feel expensive for the facilities provided.

Sound and smoke vary by apartment

Some residents report serious noise bleed or weed odor on lower floors, while courtyard-facing apartments receive much better feedback for quiet.

Amenities

475 Clermont has in-unit laundry, a 24-hour attended lobby and a common laundry room. Shared spaces include a fitness center, yoga studio, outdoor fitness deck, landscaped courtyard and rooftop terrace, with valet parking and storage.

In the apartment
In-unit laundry
Air conditioning
Dishwasher
In the building
24-hour doorman
Elevator
Fitness center*
Pool
Not available
Shared outdoor space
On-site parking*
Package service
Resident storage*

* Fees apply to marked amenities. See Costs in the Availability tab.

Also here: Bike storage · Lounge and game room · Lobby library · Coworking space · Playroom · Pet spa

Location

475 Clermont is located at 475 Clermont Avenue, New York, NY 11238. 475 Clermont is about six minutes from the C at Clinton–Washington Avenues and within walking distance of Atlantic Terminal. Fort Greene Park, Prospect Park, the Brooklyn Museum and the Vanderbilt Avenue restaurant corridor are all nearby.

TransitSupermarketsParks
  • 4 min
    Clinton-Washington AvsC
  • 6 min
    Lafayette AvC
  • 8 min
    Clinton-Washington AvsG
  • 8 min
    Fulton StG
  • 11 min
    Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr2345BDNQR
  • 11 min
    Bergen St23

Building records

Housing complaints are relatively uncommon compared with similar buildings, and most concern noise. Open leak and heat/hot-water violations make dampness and service reliability worth checking despite the lower overall complaint rate.

Reported housing complaintsPast 3 years

Reported housing complaints
Housing-related reports submitted to NYC 311 by residents or the public. A report describes a reported issue, not a confirmed violation.

10.7 reports per 100 apartments, versus 28.8 for other comparable apartment buildings in New York.

CategoryReportsLatest
27
Nov 2025
5
May 2026
2
Jan 2026

HPD housing-code violationsPast 3 years

HPD housing-code violations
Housing-code violations issued by NYC’s Department of Housing Preservation and Development after an inspection. Routine administrative filings and notices are excluded.
ConditionCitationsStatus
3
3 open
2
2 open
1
1 open

Construction nearby

Construction nearby
Construction projects on or near this building with active work permits.
ProjectDistanceLatest permit
500 ftMay 2026
600 ftJun 2026

Rent history

Studios ask about 1% more than the Fort Greene median and are around 9% smaller. One-bedrooms ask about the same as the Fort Greene median and are around 9% smaller.

Typical rents

Typical rents
Final asking rents from listings that ended in the past year, compared with the same apartment size across buildings in Fort Greene.
Studio
$3,603median / mo
+1% vs area
$3,135–$3,969457 sq ft · 9% smaller than area
1 bed
$4,627median / mo
Same as area
$4,033–$5,285589 sq ft · 9% smaller than area
2 beds
$6,972median / mo
$6,305–$7,3061,042 sq ft median

Concessions

Historical concessions
Free-rent offers on listings that ended in the past year, including listings with no offer.
AllStudio1 bed2 beds

About one in three listings offered free rent, most commonly one month. If the apartment you like doesn’t include an offer, it’s worth asking whether leasing can extend one.

No free rent recorded: 69%0.5 months: 3%1 month: 27%2 months: 2%
31%of listings offered free rent
No free rent recorded
69%(44 of 64)
0.5 months
3%(2 of 64)
1 month
27%(17 of 64)
2 months
2%(1 of 64)

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