838 47 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11220BBL 3-00769-0020Map
Owner of record: Dong, Yong Yu
838 47 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11220. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Dong, Yong Yu. HPD has recorded 54 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2026. 8 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 54
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 10
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 · 54
- 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 1, 2026
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.
Jun 6, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kickstand door stops installed on vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Apr 17, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at bulkhead door at public hall, 2nd story
Apr 17, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at bulkhead door at public hall, 2nd story
Apr 17, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of shoes rack at public hall, 2nd story
Mar 4, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kickstand door stops installed on vestibule door, at public hall, 1st story
Mar 4, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at entrance to cellar stairs 1st from south at east, at public hall, 1st story
Mar 4, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of shopping carts at public hall, 1st story
Mar 4, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hooks and hooks installed from east wall to building front entrance door, , 1st story
Mar 4, 2025
Closed — Violation closed
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- 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 8, 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.
Mar 20, 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 22, 2022
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.
Feb 22, 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 6, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2rr, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 10, 2020 · Apt 2RR
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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Dec 10, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 4; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 2rr, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 10, 2020 · Apt 2RR
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2rr, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 10, 2020 · Apt 2RR
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 2rr, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 10, 2020 · Apt 2RR
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and all walls at public hall, 2nd story
Dec 10, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster ceiling at bulkhead at public hall, 2nd story
Dec 10, 2020
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.
Dec 10, 2020
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
Dec 10, 2020
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
Dec 10, 2020
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at bulkhead at public hall, 2nd story
Dec 10, 2020
Open — Not complied with - 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
Dec 10, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame readily accessible for signature, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at missing at public hall, 1st story
Dec 10, 2020
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
Dec 10, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls at public hall, 2nd story
Dec 10, 2020
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2rr, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 8, 2020 · Apt 2RR
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2rr, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 8, 2020 · Apt 2RR
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
Dec 8, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Dec 8, 2020
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.
Dec 8, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.
Dec 8, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box , at public hall, 1st story
Dec 8, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materials at ceiling at bulkhead , 2nd story
Dec 8, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at bulkhead , 2nd story
Dec 8, 2020
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at bulkhead , 2nd story
Dec 8, 2020
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction materials and household items at bulkhead stairs , 2nd story
Dec 8, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at roof bulkhead , 2nd story
Dec 8, 2020
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting hasp devise arranged for padlocking installed at roof door at building bulkhead , 2nd story
Dec 8, 2020
Open — Not complied with - 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 , at public hall, 1st story
Dec 8, 2020
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 , at public hall, 1st story
Dec 8, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at all stories at public hall
Dec 8, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective , in the entrance located at apt 2rr, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 8, 2020 · Apt 2RR
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 2; in the entire apartment located at apt 2rr, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 8, 2020 · Apt 2RR
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 2rr, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 6, 2020 · Apt 2RR
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.
Oct 29, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 2, 2025 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 9, 2020 · Apt 2RR
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 6, 2020 · Apt 2RR
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 3, 2020 · Apt 2RR
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 17, 2020 · Apt 2RR
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 1, 2020 · Apt 2RR
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 11, 2019 · Apt 2RR
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 12, 2019 · Apt 2RR
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 3, 2019 · Apt 2RR
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 10, 2003 · Apt 1ST
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 3,520 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,055 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 312
- Council district
- 38
- Block / lot
- 769 / 20
- Assessed value
- $448,650
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #339242, last renewed Sep 9, 2025.
Questions about 838 47 Street
Who owns 838 47 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Dong, Yong Yu.
Does 838 47 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 54 housing violations at this property.
Is 838 47 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 47 Street built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 838 47 Street?
It has 4 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.