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838 Montgomery Street

Brooklyn, NY 11213BBL 3-01423-0007Map

Owner of record: Montgomery 840 LLC

838 Montgomery Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1925 in Brooklyn, 11213. It has 38 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Montgomery 840 LLC. HPD has recorded 156 housing violations here, most recently on September 26, 2026. 7 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 38 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
156
DOB violations
10
ECB violations
10
HPD complaints
220

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 26, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
38
About 100% of the building's 38 apartments

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 156

  • A

    Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page

    Sep 26, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page

    Sep 13, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective marble treads 3rd and 4th from bottom at 2nd intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Nov 5, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air-conditioner unit protuding beyound 6 inches at 3rd story window sill at building front. at fire escape

    Oct 24, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air-conditioner unit protuding beyound 6 inches at 2nd story window sill at west of building. at fire escape

    Oct 24, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air-conditioner unit protuding beyound 6 inches at 3rd story window sill at west of building. at fire escape

    Oct 24, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 3rd story balcony building front at fire escape

    Oct 24, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 4th story balcony building front at fire escape

    Oct 24, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the boxes and trash bags court

    Sep 14, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the kitchen located at apt 10a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Nov 20, 2024 · Apt 10A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 31, 2024 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 17b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Oct 31, 2024 · Apt 17B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 8b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Oct 31, 2024 · Apt 8B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 16b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 31, 2024 · Apt 16B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.

    Aug 15, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner pursuant to local law 1 of 2004 related to lead-based paint notices, inspections and remediation/abatement activities.

    Aug 15, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the front yard

    Mar 31, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story, section ''a''

    Mar 31, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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

    Nov 8, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt c9, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 8, 2023 · Apt C9

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt c9, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 8, 2023 · Apt C9

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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 = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 5c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 1, 2023 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is xrf tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 and is presumed lead paint as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface-using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) baseboard at north wall, 1st door frame from west at north wall in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 5c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 1, 2023 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) baseboard at west wall, 1st door frame from south at west wall in the private hallway located at apt 5c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 1, 2023 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by performing activities necessary to abate tested lead-based paint from required window and/or door friction surfaces for apartment and make floors smooth and cleanable, positive lead-based paint in an apartment with a child under six located at apt 5c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 1, 2023 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the south wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 5c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 1, 2023 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st closet from north at east wall door frame in the private hallway located at apt 5c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 1, 2023 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the baseboard at north wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 5c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 1, 2023 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the baseboard at north wall, 1st door frame from west at north wall in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 5c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 1, 2023 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) wainscotting at north wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 5c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 1, 2023 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) baseboard at east wall, 1st door frame from east at south wall in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 5c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 1, 2023 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate observed padlock, but it wasn't lock .. it was removed at time of inspection in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 5c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 1, 2023 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 1, 2023 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 1, 2023 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 5c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 1, 2023 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 1, 2023 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is xrf tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 and is presumed lead paint as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface-using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st closet from north at east wall door frame in the private hallway located at apt 5c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 1, 2023 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is xrf tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 and is presumed lead paint as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface-using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) baseboard at north wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 5c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 1, 2023 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of refrigerator with door intact at front areaway

    Oct 25, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of strollers at public hall, 1st story, section at west

    Oct 25, 2023

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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 24, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household articles on floor at public hall, 1st story, section ''a'', at west

    Dec 9, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at front entrance to building at public hall, 1st story, section ''a'', at west

    Dec 9, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story, section ''b''

    Apr 3, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at building entrance at public hall, 1st story, section ''b''

    Apr 3, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 4th story, section ''b''

    Apr 3, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 4th story, section ''b''

    Apr 3, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the north court

    Apr 3, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 31, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Mar 31, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 10

  • Failure to post energy grade/score none

    Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3

    Apr 29, 2021

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Dec 12, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Sep 13, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 10

  • Class - 1

    At time of inspection observed stoop of building c deteriorating with pieces of wood with nails protruding out creating unsafe conditions for tenant entering and exiting. also observed missing mortar, horizonta

    Jul 1, 2025 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Relief valve defective. inadequate fresh air in boiler room. correct violating conditions and submit a certificate of correction

    Feb 16, 2022

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work without permit/expired permit.premises under alt2 job #321543308 which permit expired 02-24-2018 at time of inspection denied access topremises and can not verify work done and/or active.stop all work!make

    Sep 13, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Work without a permit.premises under alt 2 job #321801154.at time of inspection found:at meatstore found commercial type kitchen with stove,dryer,and oven(all gas fired)gas piping which connected to kitchen equ

    Sep 13, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work without a permit.noted;a story multiple dwelling full occupied owner erected/or installed a large freezer box approx:10ft height*10ftwide*12ftlong.and cover with a wood framed,roof with 2'*6' and braced to

    Jun 29, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway.noted;at explosure 3(rear building) erected a freezer box.approx 10ft*10ft*12ft that obstructs 2nd means of entry from rear fire excape located at the corner of e

    Jun 29, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: in apt 2b damage tolathe & plaster in kitchen,living room,& bedroom & bath due to explosure by roach bomb. remedy: repair & or replace.

    Jul 6, 2014 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain.exterior bldg.wall defect is:brick facade cracked ,mortar joints spalling.remedy:maintain exterior wall

    May 23, 2005 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain building. defect is: ceiling missing at various location at rear of restaurant on 1st floor of building. no fire seperation ceiling provided at rear of bldg. remedy: make safe immediately

    Jan 26, 2005 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg. wall. defect is. brick facade cracked & bldg. section of coping stone shift out of place & brick missing at the corner of montgomery st. & troy ave. also at rear corner on mon

    Jan 13, 2005 · Penalty $800

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 12, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Oct 12, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Oct 12, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Open
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Oct 12, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Open
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 25, 2026 · Apt A4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 25, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 6B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Sep 25, 2026 · Apt A4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 24, 2026 · Apt ALLOFT

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 6, 2026 · Apt COURTY

    Close
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  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Jul 21, 2026 · Apt FIRSTF

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Nov 29, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 29, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 6, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 3, 2025 · Apt C11

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 23, 2025 · Apt 7C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 17, 2025 · Apt B5

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 9, 2025 · Apt A8

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 25, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 21, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 29, 2025 · Apt 7A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 29, 2025 · Apt 7A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 27, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 17, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 3, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 11, 2024 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 31, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 22, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 8, 2024 · Apt 6B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Nov 13, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 8, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 3, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 31, 2023 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Oct 31, 2023 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 23, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 23, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 19, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 16, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 2, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 5, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 2, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 1, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 31, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 25, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 8, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 26, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 9, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 9, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 5, 2022 · Apt B14

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 5, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    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 (C7)
Year built
1925
Floors
4
Residential units
38
Building area
34,021 ft²
Lot area
11,558 ft²
Zoning
R7-1
Community board
309
Council district
41
Block / lot
1423 / 7
Assessed value
$1,457,550
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #306892, last renewed Jul 18, 2025.

Questions about 838 Montgomery Street

Who owns 838 Montgomery Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Montgomery 840 LLC.

Does 838 Montgomery Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 156 housing violations at this property.

Is 838 Montgomery Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 38 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 38 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 838 Montgomery Street built?

City records list 1925 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 838 Montgomery Street?

It has 38 residential units and 44 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.