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138 Waverly Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11205BBL 3-01888-0007Map

Owner of record: Celestial Church Ofchri

138 Waverly Avenue is a religious facility built in 1948 in Brooklyn, 11205. It has 1 residential unit across 2 floors. The owner of record is Celestial Church Ofchri. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

HPD violations
0
DOB violations
24
ECB violations
25
HPD complaints
3

What to know

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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No HPD violations

HPD has not cited this building.

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No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

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Violations

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HPD housing violations · 0

No HPD violations on record

DOB building violations · 24

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2016 inspection/test

    Sep 15, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 7, 2017

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Apr 17, 2010

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Failure to institute /maintain safety equipment measures or temporary construction remedy; stop all work immediately, make site safe provide guard rails where requires

    Dec 14, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Construction other optional

    Failure to maintain safety equipmebnt measures or temporary construction remedy; stop all work..immediately make site safe provide guard raikls where requires

    Dec 14, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jul 28, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Sep 8, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Operation of a place of assembly without current permit,p.a app number 300044609 was disapproved on 12/21/90,no permit on record with dob.for p.a remedy:obtain a p.a permit

    May 1, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Premises used as a church-contrary to c of o #229728 which specify 1st floor to art studio & 2nd floor to be 2 apartment remedy:discontinue illegal use or amend certificate of occupancy

    May 1, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Premises used as a church,contrary to c of o #229725,which specify 1st floor to be art studio gallery and 2nd floor to be 2 apartment remedy:discontinue illegal use or amend c of o

    Feb 3, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    May 3, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Feb 9, 2006

    Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Feb 9, 2006

    Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Work without a permit- 1 sty masonary exterior bldg addition approx 15'in length contructed across entire width of bldg at rear of permesis also front curb painted yellow designating cut curb for drve way remrdy:obtain permits or restore premesis to prior legal condition

    Jun 9, 2001

    Vw-violation work without permit - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Feb 1, 1995

    Vpw*-violation unserved ecb-work without permit-dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    May 4, 1994

    Vpw*-violation unserved ecb-work without permit-dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jun 3, 1991

    Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jun 3, 1991

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 25

  • Class - 2

    Work w/o a permit: at front of premises installed approx 10 lineal ft of curb cut. no permits on file. remedy: obtain permits.

    May 5, 2015 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec-3314.9-supported scaffold does not meet code specifications.noted:inadequate bracing & sound footing for scaffold @ approx 20ft in height from grade,missing ties,screen jacks,guardrails.rem-discontinue use,

    Dec 11, 2009 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o #229725. legal use at1st floor art studio & art gallery now being used as a church. remedy:discontinue illegal use. obtain a new c of o.

    Dec 28, 2007 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o.noted:1st flr being occupied as church contrary to c of o#229725 which states occupancy asart gallery & garage space.remedy:discontinue illegal use or amend

    Feb 10, 2007 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o. illegal occupancy noted:at ground fl of above premises what used to be an art studio is now being used as a church. according to c of o #229725 dated 5/24/1988

    Jul 29, 2006 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to cofo #229725 of 5/24/88 defect noted: 1fl-churchcontrary to the cofo #229725 of 5/24/88. remedy: discontinue illegal use / amend cofo.

    Jul 8, 2006 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Place of assembly exit dr swings against the flow of egress.note:church exit drs erected at front & rear of bldg open towards flow of egressremedy:make exit drs swing in direction of egress

    Jun 7, 2006 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide panic hardware in place of assembly.note:no panic hardware observe on front & rear of church exit doors.remedy:provide panic hardware forthwith

    Jun 7, 2006 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Operation of a place of assembly w/out a current permit.note.on first floor church area space is approx. 1400 sqf and no place of assembly permit observed on premises at time of inspection.

    Jun 7, 2006 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. note-full partition walls illegally remove and erected at various locations in which garages, art studio and art gallery are eliminate and convert into a church.

    Jun 7, 2006 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
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  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c. of o. note: c of o #229725 indicate first floor to occupied with art studio and gallery, secondfloor-two apartments and accessory garages for apartments on ground.

    Jun 7, 2006 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o. noted: 1st fl has been converted into a place of worship contrary to c of o # 229725 whichstates 1st fl occupancy as art studio & art gallery. no place of assem

    Feb 15, 2006 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to obtain a permit for temporary construction. noted: a chain link fence approx. 30' ft long by 8' ft high has been erected at the front of premises. and another plywood fence approx. 15'ft by 8'ft high

    Feb 13, 2006 · Penalty $200

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Violation of parking regulation in a residential district.note in a r6 zone a blue van with writing on sides name "celestioal church of christ" parked/stored in front yard at time of inspection.remedy:conform

    May 31, 2005 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    \ailure to obtain a permit for temporary construction.note:chain link and plywood fence erected around premises without a permit.failure to post permit.note:no permit observed on premises for fence at time of

    May 31, 2005 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Fence exceeds permitted height.note at front of premises chain link fence erected approx 8' high with razor wire attached above.remedy:conform fence to code and remove razor wire forthwith.

    May 31, 2005 · Penalty $300

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Job site fence defective.note.at rear side of premises adjacent to 143 clinton ave.plywood fence is missing sections loose and in danger of falling.remedy:repair and.or replace fence forthwith.

    May 31, 2005 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without permit upon inspection of property at above address no work in progress & construction fence in place d.o.b record show no permit was issued for fence show no permit was issued for fence installati

    Mar 4, 2004 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit: no permit posted or present at job. stop all work. remedy: obtain permit call dob @ 718-802-3685 before returning to work

    Jul 18, 2003 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide approved plans job #300105071. stop all work. remedy: provide approved plans. call dob 7188023685 before returning to work.

    Jul 18, 2003 · Penalty $380

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o permit.1st.story masonary exterior bldg.addition approx.15'inlength constructed across entire width of bldg.at rear of premises also front curb painted yellow designating cut curb for driveway.rem:obta

    Jun 9, 2001 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit (1)1sty masonery exterior approx 15' feet in lenth constructed accross. intire width at rear of premises. (2)curb painted yellow designating curb cut for the drive way over the side walk

    Jun 3, 1991 · Penalty $285

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Violation of parking regulations in a residential district. five cars parked in lot at time of inspection. remedy: remove cars forthwith.

    Mar 30, 1990 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. curb cut created to cross over sidewalks. remedy: obtain a permit or return curb to original condition.

    Mar 20, 1990 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Fence exceeds permitted height. height of fence is 10' with razor wire at top. remedy: reduce fence to legal height and remove razor wire.

    Mar 20, 1990 · Penalty $500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Outside building

    Pavement

    Dec 10, 2024 · Apt ILERIO

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Dec 10, 2024 · Apt ILERIO

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Religious facility (M9)
Year built
1948
Floors
2
Residential units
1
Building area
8,015 ft²
Lot area
8,550 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
302
Council district
35
Block / lot
1888 / 7
Assessed value
$1,332,000
Landmark / historic district
No

Questions about 138 Waverly Avenue

Who owns 138 Waverly Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Celestial Church Ofchri.

Does 138 Waverly Avenue have violations?

NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

Is 138 Waverly 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 138 Waverly Avenue built?

City records list 1948 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 138 Waverly Avenue?

It has 1 residential units and 2 units in total.

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