338 Union Street
Brooklyn, NY 11231BBL 3-00436-0010Map
Owner of record: 305 Smith Realty LLC
338 Union Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11231. It has 5 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 305 Smith Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 52 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 41 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 52
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 155
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. The newest 10 per agency here; the full lists are a click away.
HPD housing violations · 52
- 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.
May 6, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance , 1st story
Mar 4, 2026
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 20, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance door , 1st story
Nov 7, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - 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 11, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - 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 29, 2024
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 12, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - 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 27, 2023
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.
Nov 14, 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.
Mar 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 2
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 4
- Class - 2
Altered bldg occupied w/o a valid c/o. remedy: obtain valid c/o or discontinue illegal use.
Feb 12, 2011 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 2
Alteration/changed bldg occupied w/ a valid c of o as permit 28-118.3.1-118.3.2 noted: bldg alteration w/ application #301496860 is occupied w/o a valid c of o. (eat and drink place at 1st and residence on 2nd
Jul 7, 2008 · Penalty $500
Active - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall noted: at 2nd fl, 2nd window from the east the stone lentil has fallen out onto the sidewalk. remedy: make all necessary repairs, obtain proper permits, submit
Sep 18, 2004 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Altered bldg occupied w/o a valid c/o noe-premises on 1st floor has been converted to an eating and drinking establishment job #301496860/5/22/03 note-last c/o issued 6/15/89 states 1st floor-occupied as 4 stor
Apr 5, 2004 · Penalty $350
Active
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 2, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Oct 31, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 21, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Wiring
Oct 17, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 17, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - General
Mailbox
Oct 17, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - General
Doors
Oct 17, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 17, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 17, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 17, 2011 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S9)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 5
- Building area
- 5,708 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,623 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 306
- Council district
- 39
- Block / lot
- 436 / 10
- Assessed value
- $1,432,350
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #339046, last renewed Feb 17, 2026.
Questions about 338 Union Street
Who owns 338 Union Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 305 Smith Realty LLC.
Does 338 Union Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 52 housing violations at this property.
Is 338 Union 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 338 Union Street built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 338 Union Street?
It has 5 residential units and 7 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.