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438 13 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11215BBL 3-01100-0035Map

Owner of record: The 2017 Benitez Family Trust

438 13 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1886 in Brooklyn, 11215. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is The 2017 Benitez Family Trust. HPD has recorded 19 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2026. 2 of the 19 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
19
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
3

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation May 1, 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 · 19

  • A

    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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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 19, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 5, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock installed at iron gate, entrance to building at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 5, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materials, plaster at ceiling and walls, building ' s vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 5, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and walls at building vestibule, at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 5, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at junction box, north wall , building's vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 5, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace with new the missing two wood balusters at balustrade , at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Jun 5, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose iron guardrail, at stoop, entrance to building , at front

    Jun 5, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cracked and spalled brick wall, at 1st story, building front

    Jun 5, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • A

    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
  • I

    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 18, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 18, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • I

    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 28, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 15, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 6, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 5, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule 1 sty public hall night inspection.

    Jun 1, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 3

  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the cert of occupancy or bldg dept records. noted: bldg dept records indicates 3 family dwelling(1st,2nd & 3rd floor),cellar level as ordinary use-at the time of inspection

    Apr 15, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o permit. noted: at cellar level erected full height partitions walls creating bedroom,bathroom,installed water & waste lines for 1pcbathroom(toilet)& residential sink. remedy: obtain all permits.

    Apr 15, 2019

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to provide required means of egress for every floor 2nd and 3rd floor defects noted:rear firescape removed the drop ladder to erected and awning drop ladder remove fire escape.remedy:provide required

    Jul 12, 2004 · Penalty $480

    Active

Complaints

  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    May 31, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    May 31, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    May 31, 2023 · Apt 2

    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
1886
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
2,322 ft²
Lot area
1,833 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
306
Council district
39
Block / lot
1100 / 35
Assessed value
$152,880
Landmark / historic district
Park Slope Historic District Extension

HPD registration #327277, last renewed Sep 27, 2024.

Questions about 438 13 Street

Who owns 438 13 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is The 2017 Benitez Family Trust.

Does 438 13 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 19 housing violations at this property.

Is 438 13 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 13 Street built?

City records list 1886 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 438 13 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.