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
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
HPD has not cited this building.
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 · 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
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.