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
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 · 51
- CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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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- BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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
Jul 17, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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
Jul 9, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.