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138 Classon Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11205BBL 3-01895-0036Map

Owner of record: Nicholson, Trustee, Dontia S

138 Classon Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1905 in Brooklyn, 11205. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Nicholson, Trustee, Dontia S. HPD has recorded 46 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 43 of the 46 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
46
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
1

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation May 4, 2026

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 · 46

  • A

    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.

    May 4, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 18, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    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.

    Jun 9, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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.

    Apr 9, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 17, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 21, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 4, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Feb 23, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Feb 23, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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.

    Apr 7, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    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

    Nov 23, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Section 62, 187, 231 m/d law and dept. rules and regs. safeguard egress by providing iron guard rails or parapet walls 3 ft 6 in high and extending a minimum of 4 ft 0 in beyond either side of bulkhead/scuttle opening at roof scuttle opens within 4 ft of edge

    Sep 28, 1994

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of furniture & household item 2 & 3 sty pub hall.

    Jun 14, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-21.03 adm code paint or post a sign indicating floors on wall at or near stairs all stys pub hall.

    Jun 14, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective clg & wall light fixtures vestibule & 3 sty pub hall.

    Jun 14, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department clg 3 sty pub hall.

    Jun 14, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar thru out.

    Jun 14, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective wood stair basement to cellar.

    Jun 14, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department clg & walls pub halls all stys.

    Jun 14, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of refrigerator 3rd sty pub hall.

    Jun 14, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed wire clg light fixture 2 sty pub hall.

    Jun 14, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing balustrade pub hall all stys.

    Jun 14, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose balustrade pub hall all stys.

    Jun 14, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.03 adm code paint to the satisfaction of this department the exterior window frames and sashes all stys front.

    Jun 14, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of unpainted wood cornice front of bldg east.

    Jun 14, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wall light fixture 1 sty public hall vestibule.

    Jun 14, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete stringer north front of bldg.

    Jun 14, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.03 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all stys all parts front fire escape.

    Jun 14, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster ceiling & walls all stys.

    Jun 14, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code provide approved fire proof self closing door with key operated dead bolt & latch set peep hole & chain door guard at entrance to 3sty apt.

    Jun 14, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code provide approved fire proof self cloding door at all door openings other than entrance door at 3sty apt.

    Jun 14, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame missing.

    Jun 14, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing 60 watt bulb wall fixture vestibule 1 sty pub hall.

    Jun 14, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color clg & walls vestibule 1 sty pub hall.

    Jun 14, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete header of north window 1 sty level building front.

    Jun 14, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete header over entrance door to building.

    Jun 14, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective spalling brownstone 2 sty level building front.

    Jun 14, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceilings 3 sty west apt 3 thru out. located at apt 3

    Jun 14, 1989 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed leak north wall 3 sty west apt 3 front northeast room. located at apt 3

    Jun 14, 1989 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination 3 sty public hall.

    Jun 14, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wires ceiling 3 sty public hall.

    Jun 14, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches 3 sty west apt 3 kitchen. located at apt 3

    Jun 14, 1989 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective mailboxes 1 sty public hall vestibule.

    Jun 14, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceiling thru out 3 sty northeast apt 3. located at apt 3

    Jun 14, 1989 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 2 sty apt 2. located at apt 2

    Jun 14, 1989 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster ceiling cellar thru out.

    Jun 14, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Electric

    Lighting

    Nov 23, 2003 · Apt N/A

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C3)
Year built
1905
Floors
3
Residential units
4
Building area
1,941 ft²
Lot area
1,286 ft²
Zoning
M1-1
Community board
302
Council district
35
Block / lot
1895 / 36
Assessed value
$431,100
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #311281, last renewed Oct 15, 2024.

Questions about 138 Classon Avenue

Who owns 138 Classon Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Nicholson, Trustee, Dontia S.

Does 138 Classon Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 46 housing violations at this property.

Is 138 Classon 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 Classon Avenue built?

City records list 1905 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 138 Classon Avenue?

It has 4 residential units.

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