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438 44 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11220BBL 3-00738-0021Map

Owner of record: Chau, Jackson

438 44 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11220. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Chau, Jackson. HPD has recorded 51 housing violations here, most recently on July 23, 2026. 48 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
51
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
58

What to know

Concern
7 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Jul 23, 2026

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 51

  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles , in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the foyer located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective the vinyl floor tiles at stairs treads 1st and 2nd from bottom up, at the north entrance stairs in the 3rd room from north located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at the ceiling, in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash window 1st from east at south , in the 3rd room from north located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures , no gas supply to gas rangs, in the kitchenette located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles, in the foyer located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the visible mold at caulking, grouts joints of the ceramic tiles at east, south and west walls around bathtub, in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 30 square feet at the ceiling, south wall, in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood laminated floor tiles, in the 3rd room from north located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at the ceiling , in the kitchenette located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at the ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Jul 17, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 20 square feet ,at the ceiling, south wall, in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Jul 17, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • A

    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

    Jul 17, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the floor, wild plants and constructions debris throughout, in the rear south sections yard

    Jul 17, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt firstf, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Jul 17, 2026 · Apt FIRSTF

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles, in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Jul 17, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective laminated wood floor tiles, in the 3rd room from north located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Jul 17, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash window 1st from east at south , in the 3rd room from north located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Jul 17, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeded allowed temperature of the 130.f degrees at hotwater fixtures, in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Jul 17, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing , in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Jul 17, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective locking device assembly at the apartment door, in the entrance located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Jul 17, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mkechanical ventilation system at the ceiling, in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Jul 17, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the visible mold at caulking, grouts joints of the ceramic tiles at east, south and west walls around bathtub, in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Jul 17, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at the ceiling, east and south walls, in the 2nd room from north at west located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Jul 17, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at the north wall in the closet 1st from west at north, in the 2nd room from north at west located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Jul 17, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit hinges at the room entrance door 1st from north at east, in the 2nd room from north at west located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Jul 17, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at the sink in the kitchenette located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Jul 17, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles at stairs treads 1st ,2nd and 3rd from bottom up, at wood stairs 1st from east at south, in the private hallway located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Jul 17, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood jambs at the apartment door frame 1st from west at north, in the entrance located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Jul 17, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles, in the foyer located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Jul 17, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west

    Jul 9, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at the ceiling, in the 2nd room from east at north located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west

    Jul 9, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at the lights fixture and electric exhaust fan at the ceiling, in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west

    Jul 9, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Jul 9, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west

    Jul 9, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at the ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west

    Jul 9, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at the east wall inside closet 1st from north at east, in the 2nd room from east at north located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west

    Jul 9, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the visible mold at caulking, grouts joints of the ceramic tiles at south, west and north walls around bathtub, in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west

    Jul 9, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at the ceiling, in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west

    Jul 9, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures no gas suppy at gas ranges, in the kitchenette located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west

    Jul 9, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at the ceiling in the kitchenette located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west

    Jul 9, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at the ceiling and all electric outlets in the kitchenette located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west

    Jul 9, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 3, 2018 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash at north window in the 1st room from east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 3, 2018 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jul 15, 2026 · Apt FIRSTF

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 15, 2026 · Apt FIRSTF

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jul 15, 2026 · Apt FIRSTF

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jul 15, 2026 · Apt FIRSTF

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 15, 2026 · Apt FIRSTF

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jul 15, 2026 · Apt FIRSTF

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jul 15, 2026 · Apt FIRSTF

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 15, 2026 · Apt FIRSTF

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 15, 2026 · Apt FIRSTF

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 15, 2026 · Apt FIRSTF

    Close
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  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jul 15, 2026 · Apt FIRSTF

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jul 15, 2026 · Apt FIRSTF

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 15, 2026 · Apt FIRSTF

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jul 15, 2026 · Apt FIRSTF

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Jul 15, 2026 · Apt FIRSTF

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 15, 2026 · Apt FIRSTF

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Jul 15, 2026 · Apt FIRSTF

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 15, 2026 · Apt FIRSTF

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Jul 15, 2026 · Apt FIRSTF

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 15, 2026 · Apt FIRSTF

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jul 7, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jul 7, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 7, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jul 7, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jun 8, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jun 8, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jun 8, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    May 31, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    May 31, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    May 31, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    May 15, 2026 · Apt BUILDI

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    May 15, 2026 · Apt BUILDI

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    May 6, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 6, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    May 6, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 6, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    May 6, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 6, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    May 6, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    May 6, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    May 6, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 27, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 27, 2026 · Apt FRONTD

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 13, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 8, 2026 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 8, 2026 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 12, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 12, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Oct 11, 2018 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Sep 27, 2018 · Apt 3R

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C0)
Year built
1910
Floors
2
Residential units
3
Building area
1,744 ft²
Lot area
2,003 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
307
Council district
38
Block / lot
738 / 21
Assessed value
$64,920
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #827130, last renewed Jul 9, 2026.

Questions about 438 44 Street

Who owns 438 44 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Chau, Jackson.

Does 438 44 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 51 housing violations at this property.

Is 438 44 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 44 Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 438 44 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.