438 Henry Street
Brooklyn, NY 11231BBL 3-00322-0039Map
Owner of record: Strafford, Melvyn
438 Henry Street is a two-family home built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11231. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Strafford, Melvyn. HPD has recorded 9 housing violations here, most recently on March 23, 2023. 4 of the 9 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 9
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 0
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 9
- 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 23, 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 25, 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 9, 2021
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.
Apr 9, 2021
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 30, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following fixtures present lights not on 100 watts required. at front areaway
Apr 29, 2001
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following fixture present 200 watts required
Aug 25, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code provide approved fire proof self closing door with key operated deadbolt & latch set peephold & chain door guard at entrance to 3 sty apt.
Nov 13, 1985
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner protruding 1 & 3 sty balcony rear.
Nov 13, 1985
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
No HPD complaints in our records
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B1)
- Year built
- 1899
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 3,600 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,770 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 306
- Council district
- 39
- Block / lot
- 322 / 39
- Assessed value
- $387,300
- Landmark / historic district
- Cobble Hill Historic District
HPD registration #333628, last renewed Aug 7, 2025.
Questions about 438 Henry Street
Who owns 438 Henry Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Strafford, Melvyn.
Does 438 Henry Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 9 housing violations at this property.
Is 438 Henry 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 438 Henry Street built?
City records list 1899 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 438 Henry Street?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.