838 Freeman Street
Bronx, NY 10459BBL 2-02970-0061Map
Owner of record: Freeman Shobro LLC
838 Freeman Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1901 in Bronx, 10459. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Freeman Shobro LLC. HPD has recorded 69 housing violations here, most recently on June 5, 2025. 24 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 69
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 9
- HPD complaints
- 49
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 69
- ANon-hazardous
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.
Jun 5, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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.
Mar 17, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 13, 2023 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd., 1st story
Jan 13, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected, 1st story
Jan 13, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building., 1st story
Jan 13, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system, 1st story
Jan 13, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box, 1st story
Jan 13, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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.
Feb 17, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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.
Apr 2, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system (door locked) at basement
May 13, 2019
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... the ceiling & walls (approx. 6 sq. ft.) in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 13068709 issued 13-may-19 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
May 13, 2019 · Apt 1
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures (at range) in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 13, 2019 · Apt 1
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 13, 2019 · Apt 1
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 13, 2019 · Apt 1
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of rodents (rats) in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 13, 2019 · Apt 1
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... the ceiling & walls (approx. 6 sq. ft.) in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 13, 2019 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 13, 2019 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 13, 2019 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 13, 2019 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 13, 2019 · Apt 1
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures ; in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story
Feb 20, 2019 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story
Feb 20, 2019 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar
Feb 12, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 11, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at south
Dec 5, 2017 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor near the window in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at south
Dec 5, 2017 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and south wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at south
Dec 5, 2017 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at south
Dec 5, 2017 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and south wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at south
Dec 5, 2017 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective window balances upper sash in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at south
Dec 5, 2017 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose treads 3rd, 4th and 5th down from 3rd story public hall at public hall stairs
Dec 5, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective the fire retarding ceiling and west wall at public hall, 3rd story
Dec 5, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at south
Dec 5, 2017 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at south
Dec 5, 2017 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at south
Dec 5, 2017 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective window glass lower sash in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at south
Dec 5, 2017 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl .. in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at south
Dec 5, 2017 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective broken and loose ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at south
Dec 5, 2017 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceilings, walls, doors and trim in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at south
Dec 5, 2017 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling and west wall at public hall, 3rd story
Dec 5, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 13, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room at cellar
Jul 3, 2017
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at south
Jul 3, 2017 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story
Jun 28, 2017 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor (missing) at public hall, 1st story
Jun 28, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Jun 28, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
Jun 28, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Jun 28, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system (missing) at public hall, 1st story
Jun 28, 2017
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 2
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 13, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 13, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 9
- Class - 1
Unlawful acts. failure to comply with commissioner's order for summons 35489009k., comply with commissioner's order
May 13, 2026 · Penalty $2,530
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings for summons 35489008z., file a certificate of correction
May 13, 2026 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or buildings department records,which indicates cellar as ordinary.at time of inspection-cellar observed converted & occupied as a class a apt
May 3, 2023 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Work without a permit.noted:at cellar-full height partition walls erected at various locations to create a bthrm and 4 bdrms.water & waste lines installed for a 3 pc bthrm(toilet,sink,shower);residential sink a
May 3, 2023 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
Work without a permit.noted:at 1st,2nd,3rd flr levels-full height partition walls erected at various locations to create additional bdrms:at1st flr to also create an addi't bthrm and change location of rear ent
May 3, 2023 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ the comm's order contained in nov#35080024p issued on 4/7/16 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4, & 1rcny 102-01.rem comply w/ comm's order &/or file a cert of corr
May 21, 2016 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ the comm's order contained in nov#35172800r issued on 4/7/16 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01.rem comply w/ comm's order &/or file a cert of corre
May 21, 2016 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code of compliant manner. noted: interior wood stairs from 1st to 2nd floors is pulling away from its stringer. 2. exterior stairs not set properly, shifts up and down when walki
Apr 7, 2016 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by building dept records. noted: records indicate legal use is three(3) family one each floor 1-3, illegal use is sro on the 2nd floor and possible sro on the first floor.
Apr 7, 2016 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 15, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 13, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 11, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 20, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 18, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 14, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 13, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 12, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 11, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 10, 2019 · Apt 1
Close
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- Door/window
Window frame
Dec 1, 2017 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 1, 2017 · Apt 3
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 1, 2017 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jul 7, 2017 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jul 5, 2017 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jul 2, 2017 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 30, 2017 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 29, 2017 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 26, 2017 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 11, 2017 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 3, 2017 · Apt 3FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 21, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Power outage
Oct 18, 2016 · Apt 1FL
Close - Electric
Power outage
Oct 18, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 27, 2015 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 15, 2014 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 31, 2014 · Apt 3FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 28, 2011 · Apt 3FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 28, 2011 · Apt 3FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 31, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 15, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 5, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 22, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 28, 2004 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 28, 2004 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 27, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 8, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 26, 2003 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Odor
Aug 26, 2003 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 26, 2003 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 7, 2003 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 7, 2003 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 7, 2003 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 7, 2003 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 10, 2003 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 25, 2003 · Apt 2FL
Close - Nonconst
Odor
Mar 25, 2003 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Mar 5, 2003 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 5, 2003 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1901
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 2,808 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,350 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-1
- Community board
- 203
- Council district
- 17
- Block / lot
- 2970 / 61
- Assessed value
- $49,560
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #206791, last renewed Aug 7, 2025.
Questions about 838 Freeman Street
Who owns 838 Freeman Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Freeman Shobro LLC.
Does 838 Freeman Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 69 housing violations at this property.
Is 838 Freeman Street rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 838 Freeman Street built?
City records list 1901 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 838 Freeman Street?
It has 3 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.