938 Kent Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11205BBL 3-01925-0036Map
Owner of record: NYC Housing Preservation And Development
938 Kent Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11205. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is NYC Housing Preservation And Development. HPD has recorded 125 housing violations here, most recently on March 23, 2023. 44 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 125
- DOB violations
- 7
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 0
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 · 125
- ANon-hazardous
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 23, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 25, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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 10, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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.
Oct 9, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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, 2015
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 ***minimum 100 watts of incandescent light required***
Oct 28, 2011
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical light fixture at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 2, 2010 · Apt 4R
Open — Nov sent out - 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 minimum required
Oct 15, 2006
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing missing water closet bowl bathroom 3rd sty rear apt 3r , section '' ''
Feb 16, 1999 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Replace with new the missing washbasin bathroom missing 3rd sty rear apt 3r , section '' ''
Feb 16, 1999 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing bathtub missing bathroom 3rd sty rear apt 3r , section '' ''
Feb 16, 1999 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling walls kitchen 3rd sty rear apt 3r , section '' ''
Feb 16, 1999 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination 2 sty public hall
Mar 22, 1991
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination 4 sty public hall
Mar 22, 1991
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling bathroom 3 sty north apt 3r located at apt 3r
Mar 22, 1991 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint south wall 3rd room from front 3 sty north apt 3r mcgee 6360617 er1 0811235 located at apt 3r
Mar 22, 1991 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint south wall 4th room from front 3 sty north apt 3r er1 located at apt 3r
Mar 22, 1991 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents 1 sty public hall and front yard of bldg
Mar 22, 1991
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock installed entrance door to 1 sty south apt 1l. , section '' ''
Mar 15, 1991 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures gas range 1 sty left apt 1l kitchen. located at apt 1l
Mar 4, 1991 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures gas range 2 sty right apt 2r kitchen. , section '' ''
Mar 4, 1991 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible, use of profane gas 1 sty left apt 1l kitchen. located at apt 1l
Mar 4, 1991 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 3 sty north apt 3r bathroom. , section '' ''
Jan 17, 1991 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls ceiling 1 sty rear east 1r.
Aug 28, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches 1 sty rear east 1r.
Aug 28, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 1 sty rear east 1r bathroom.
Aug 28, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets sink & washbasin 3 sty north apt 3r kitchen & bathroom. , section '' ''
Apr 20, 1990 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair by closing so as to be gas tight all openings in the wasteline under sink 3 sty north apt 3r kitchen. , section '' ''
Apr 20, 1990 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceilings thru out 3 sty north apt 3r. , section '' ''
Apr 20, 1990 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 3 sty apt 3r bathroom. , section '' ''
Mar 8, 1990 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets hot & cold water bathtub 3 sty east apt 3r bathroom er1. , section '' ''
Feb 26, 1990 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of cascading water leak ceiling 3 sty east apt 3r bathroom er1. , section '' ''
Feb 26, 1990 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 3 sty east apt 3r bathroom. , section '' ''
Feb 26, 1990 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection hot & cold water supply line sink 3 sty east apt 3r kitchen. , section '' ''
Feb 26, 1990 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures sink 3 sty north apt 3r kitchen. , section '' ''
Jan 31, 1990 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets hot water sink 3 sty apt 3r kitchen er1. , section '' ''
Dec 5, 1989 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 1 sty south apt 1r. , section '' ''
Jun 14, 1989 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls front room 2 sty north apt 2r. , section '' ''
Jun 14, 1989 · Apt 2R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches 1 sty north apt 1r. located at apt 1r
Jun 14, 1989 · Apt 1R
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color clg bathroom 2 sty north apt 2r. , section '' ''
Jun 14, 1989 · Apt 2R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak ceiling 1 sty south apt 1r bathroom er1. , section '' ''
Jun 14, 1989 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & clg front room 2 sty north apt 2r. , section '' ''
Jun 14, 1989 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 1 sty south apt 1r bathroom. , section '' ''
Jun 14, 1989 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit door stair bulkhead to roof.
Jun 9, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the all stys public hall.
Jun 9, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceilings front center & 2 room from front rooms 2 sty south apt 2l colon no phone. located at apt 2l
Jun 9, 1989 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires ceiling 4 sty south apt 4l 3 room from front. located at apt 4l
Jun 9, 1989 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Remove the torn and/or loose floor covering 4 sty public hall.
Jun 9, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective paving cellar thru out.
Jun 9, 1989
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 7
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
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 7, 2000
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
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. at exp 1 above 2nd & 3rd floor windows on right side of facade masonry ornamental stone above windows approx 2'x 2' sections dislodged & fell. remedy: maintain
Aug 12, 2014
Resolve
Complaints
No HPD complaints in our records
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 6,872 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,285 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 33
- Block / lot
- 1925 / 36
- Assessed value
- $845,100
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #348047, last renewed Aug 13, 2025.
Questions about 938 Kent Avenue
Who owns 938 Kent Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is NYC Housing Preservation And Development.
Does 938 Kent Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 125 housing violations at this property.
Is 938 Kent 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 938 Kent Avenue built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 938 Kent 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.