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1538 St Marks Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01459-0014Map

Owner of record: Tate, James

1538 St Marks Avenue is a two-family home built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Tate, James. HPD has recorded 15 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 15 of the 15 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
15
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
1

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 24, 2025

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 · 15

  • 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 24, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing water control vales at water closet & washbasin in bathroom, 1st sty. apt. 1.

    Sep 8, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at kitchen, 1st sty. apt. 1.

    Sep 8, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at kitchen, 1st sty. apt. 1.

    Sep 8, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electrical wall plugs at kitchen, front room & center rooms, 1st sty. apt. 1.

    Sep 8, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture at closet in private hall, 1st sty. apt. 1.

    Sep 8, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling & east wall in private hall, 1st sty. apt. 1.

    Sep 8, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electrical wall switch at center front room, 1st sty. apt. 1.

    Sep 8, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture at front room, 1st sty. apt. 1.

    Sep 8, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches, at 1st sty. apt. 1.

    Sep 8, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures at kitchen & bathroom, 1st sty. apt. 1.

    Sep 8, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen & bathroom, 1st sty. apt.

    Sep 8, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of cascading water leak, cellar ceiling rear.

    Sep 8, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen & bathroom, 1st sty. rear apt. #r.

    Sep 8, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections at cellar rear. legal fixtures may be retained. for information, call the borough code enforcement office.

    Sep 8, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 21, 2016 · Apt 2B

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Two-family home (B1)
Year built
1899
Floors
2
Residential units
2
Building area
2,700 ft²
Lot area
1,600 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
316
Council district
41
Block / lot
1459 / 14
Assessed value
$57,420
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #825698, last renewed Feb 6, 2025.

Questions about 1538 St Marks Avenue

Who owns 1538 St Marks Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Tate, James.

Does 1538 St Marks Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 15 housing violations at this property.

Is 1538 St Marks 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 1538 St Marks Avenue built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1538 St Marks Avenue?

It has 2 residential units.

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