538 Carlton Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11238BBL 3-01136-0046Map
Owner of record: Townhouse Rental, L.l.c.
538 Carlton Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11238. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Townhouse Rental, L.l.c.. HPD has recorded 7 housing violations here, most recently on January 20, 2026.
- HPD violations
- 7
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 6
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 7
- CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door lock at basement leading to cellar leading to boiler room. at boiler room
Jan 20, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 20, 2026 · Apt 2
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
Jan 5, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar at public hall
Jan 5, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 5, 2026 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 5, 2026 · Apt 2
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 17, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 1
- Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Jan 29, 2025
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping noted at time of inspection observed at front building entrance excessive loose construction debris sheetrock, metal studs, wood, cardboard and trash bags piled up agai
Jan 3, 2025
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 17, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 11, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 2, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 13, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 8, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 5, 2025 · Apt 3
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2025 | Non-market transfer | Three family dwellings | 3 |
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 4,504 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 308
- Council district
- 35
- Block / lot
- 1136 / 46
- Assessed value
- $331,620
- Landmark / historic district
- Prospect Heights Historic District
HPD registration #391808, last renewed Jun 30, 2026.
Questions about 538 Carlton Avenue
Who owns 538 Carlton Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Townhouse Rental, L.l.c..
Does 538 Carlton Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 7 housing violations at this property.
Is 538 Carlton Avenue 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 538 Carlton Avenue built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 538 Carlton Avenue?
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.