838 Jefferson Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01658-0041Map
Owner of record: 838 Jefferson Realty LLC
838 Jefferson Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 838 Jefferson Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 65 housing violations here, most recently on September 18, 2024. 8 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 65
- DOB violations
- 30
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 181
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 65
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 18, 2024 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 18, 2024 · Apt 3R
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall stairs, 3rd story
Sep 18, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 4, 2024 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door to boiler locked at boiler room
Sep 4, 2024
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 4, 2024 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 4, 2024 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following a minimum of 100 watts of incandescent light required. (light fixture present)
Jul 1, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at west
Feb 27, 2013 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at west
Feb 27, 2013 · Apt 2R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
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- BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at west
Feb 27, 2013 · Apt 2R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector ( defective ) located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at west
Feb 27, 2013 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate .. located at apt 1r, 1st story
Nov 28, 2012 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 1r, 1st story
Nov 28, 2012 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system ,door locked at public hall, 1st story
Nov 28, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at west
Nov 28, 2012 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at west
Nov 28, 2012 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock at south one door leading to fire escape in the 1st room from north located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 13, 2012 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling about 20 sq.ft. in the private hallway located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 13, 2012 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 13, 2012 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperable located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 13, 2012 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 13, 2012 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet , in the bathroom located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 19, 2012 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - 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 = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 2; in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 19, 2012 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector deffective located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 19, 2012 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). deffective located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 19, 2012 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - 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 = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 2; in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 19, 2012 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tile, in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 19, 2012 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate , in the 5th room from north located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 19, 2012 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing second metal step from third to fourth floor at rear, at fire escape
Oct 19, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes at rear, at fire escape, 4th story
Oct 19, 2012
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit the door, in the entrance located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 19, 2012 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the private hallway , the bathroom , the kitchen , the 1st room from north, the 3rd room from north, the 5th room from north located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 19, 2012 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, apartment at east
Mar 12, 2010 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water at all fixture, in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story
Jan 28, 2010 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 28, 2010 · Apt 3L
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar at boiler room
Jan 26, 2010
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts required, lights not on.
Feb 24, 2008
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 6, 2006 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ,, ceiling, west wall in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 14, 2006 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ,, ceiling, west wall in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 14, 2006 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak at ceiling ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 14, 2006 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 4th story
Nov 25, 2005 · Apt 4L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet ,, in the bathroom located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 25, 2005 · Apt 4L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ,, west wall, ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 25, 2005 · Apt 4L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor in the kitchen located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 25, 2005 · Apt 4L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ,, south wall, ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 25, 2005 · Apt 4L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection supply line at water closet in the bathroom located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 25, 2005 · Apt 4L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective intercommunication system at building entrance
Oct 5, 2005
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell buzzer system in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, apartment at west
Aug 29, 2005 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 30
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Due to fire
Feb 18, 2015
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - 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 - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 4
- Non-hazardous
Wrok w/o a permit : work noted : a front of house a plywood fence erected around front entry remedy : obtain a permit
Mar 12, 2003 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to carry out permitted work in accordande with applicable laws and regulations in that construction activities are being performed othe than or weekdays between the hours 7 am and 6pm without a variance
Aug 14, 2002
Resolve - Hazardous
No guard rails provided. (hazardous) no guard rails at front windows floor 2,3 +4 condittions a hazardous condition while building under renovation with permit# 301388068. expiring 11/9/02. remedy: provide guar
Aug 14, 2002 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to safety and properly remove material/debris from construction site building under full renovation with permit #301388068 expiring 11/9/02 floors 2,3,4 overcoaded with debris and floor beams removed at
Aug 14, 2002 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Complaints
- Water leak
Damp spot
May 21, 2026 · Apt 2L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 23, 2026 · Apt 4R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 5, 2025 · Apt 4L
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 2, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 4L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Sep 1, 2024 · Apt 3R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 1, 2024 · Apt 3R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 3, 2024 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 29, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Jul 2, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Mar 4, 2013 · Apt 3L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 15, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 23, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 23, 2013 · Apt 3L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 23, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 29, 2012 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 26, 2012 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 25, 2012 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 9, 2012 · Apt 4R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 9, 2012 · Apt 4R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 9, 2012 · Apt 4R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 9, 2012 · Apt 4R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 5, 2012 · Apt 4R
Close - General
Window guards
Oct 16, 2012 · Apt 4R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 5, 2012 · Apt 4L
Close - General
Locks
Oct 5, 2012 · Apt 4L
Close - General
Windows
Oct 5, 2012 · Apt 4L
Close - General
Windows
Oct 5, 2012 · Apt 4L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 3, 2012 · Apt 4R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 20, 2011 · Apt 4R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 9, 2011 · Apt 4R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 9, 2011 · Apt 4R
Close - General
Mold
Nov 9, 2011 · Apt 4R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 9, 2011 · Apt 4R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 9, 2011 · Apt 4R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 9, 2011 · Apt 4R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 9, 2011 · Apt 4R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 9, 2011 · Apt 4R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 9, 2011 · Apt 4R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 9, 2011 · Apt 4R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 30, 2011 · Apt 4R
Close - General
Floor
Sep 30, 2011 · Apt 4R
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Sep 30, 2011 · Apt 4R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 30, 2011 · Apt 4R
Close - General
Doors
Sep 30, 2011 · Apt 4R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 30, 2011 · Apt 4R
Close - Electric
Wiring
Sep 30, 2011 · Apt 4R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 25, 2011 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 2, 2010 · Apt 4L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 2, 2010 · Apt 4L
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 9,038 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,028 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 1658 / 41
- Assessed value
- $739,350
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #326978, last renewed Oct 27, 2025.
Questions about 838 Jefferson Avenue
Who owns 838 Jefferson Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 838 Jefferson Realty LLC.
Does 838 Jefferson Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 65 housing violations at this property.
Is 838 Jefferson 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 838 Jefferson Avenue built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 838 Jefferson Avenue?
It has 8 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.