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
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
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 156
- ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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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- BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.
Aug 15, 2024 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the front yard
Mar 31, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story, section ''a''
Mar 31, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Nov 8, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 = 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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of refrigerator with door intact at front areaway
Oct 25, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of strollers at public hall, 1st story, section at west
Oct 25, 2023
Open — Not complied with - 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 24, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household articles on floor at public hall, 1st story, section ''a'', at west
Dec 9, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story, section ''b''
Apr 3, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the north court
Apr 3, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Mar 31, 2022
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.
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
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.