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438 Bedford Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11249BBL 3-02137-0029Map

Owner of record: Congregation Tiferes

438 Bedford Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11249. It has 6 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Congregation Tiferes. HPD has recorded 27 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2026. 22 of the 27 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
27
DOB violations
10
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
6

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 1, 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 · 27

  • 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 1, 2026

    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.

    Jun 6, 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 8, 2024

    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.

    Mar 21, 2023

    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.

    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
  • 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.

    Apr 7, 2021

    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.

    Oct 16, 2018

    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.

    Nov 20, 2017

    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.

    Oct 7, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • A

    File with this department a registration statement for building.

    Nov 6, 1996

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures bathroom 4 sty west apt 4r , section '' ''

    May 10, 1995 · Apt 4R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 4 sty west apt 4r schloff , section '' ''

    May 10, 1995 · Apt 4R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder west rear extension.

    May 15, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes 2 sty front.

    May 15, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective metal flap doors at bldg front.

    May 15, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods tied with rope 1 sty front.

    May 15, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-10.01 adm code fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing bottom guide detail & guide stop west rear extension er1.

    May 15, 1986

    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 east front & west rear fire escapes all stys all parts.

    May 15, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing 60 watt bulb vestibule.

    Jul 20, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-41.15 adm code post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building.

    Jul 20, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household articles all stys pub halls.

    Jul 20, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing window chains all stys pub halls.

    Jul 20, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes rear all stys.

    Jul 20, 1984

    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.

    Jul 20, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system 1 sty pub hall and on boiler room door.

    Jul 20, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-17.10 adm code provide ready access to building's heating system cellar door locked.

    Jul 20, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 10

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Nov 10, 2021

    Dob violation - active
  • 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 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - active
  • 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 - active

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 1

    Work without permit.upon inspection observed rearside wall of 1st floor removed up to 2nd floor and rearside being covered by blue tarp cover.mobile ladder being used to enter building from backyard.make site s

    Aug 18, 2021 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or bldg department records. 3rd story apartment sub-divided into (2) two class "b' rooms. remedy: restore to legal occupancy.

    Jan 2, 2006

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 17, 2010 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 15, 2010 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Feb 15, 2010 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Feb 15, 2010 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Feb 15, 2010 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 3, 2010 · Apt 4B

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Mixed residential and retail building (S5)
Year built
1910
Floors
4
Residential units
6
Building area
6,760 ft²
Lot area
2,129 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
301
Council district
34
Block / lot
2137 / 29
Assessed value
$828,450
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #329900, last renewed Aug 14, 2025.

Questions about 438 Bedford Avenue

Who owns 438 Bedford Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Congregation Tiferes.

Does 438 Bedford Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 27 housing violations at this property.

Is 438 Bedford 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 438 Bedford Avenue built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 438 Bedford Avenue?

It has 6 residential units and 7 units in total.

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