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238 Metropolitan Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11211BBL 3-02366-0015Map

Owner of record: E. Reyes Apartments Housing Development

238 Metropolitan Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11211. It has 12 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is E. Reyes Apartments Housing Development. HPD has recorded 60 housing violations here, most recently on August 4, 2026. 7 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 12 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
60
DOB violations
21
ECB violations
11
HPD complaints
101

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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Last violation Aug 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
12
About 100% of the building's 12 apartments

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 60

  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 4, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 4, 2026 · Apt 3A

    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.

    May 5, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 11, 2025 · Apt 3A

    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 19, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and all ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 18, 2025 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 18, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and all ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 18, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 18, 2025 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 18, 2025 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 18, 2025 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 18, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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 10, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 26, 2024 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 26, 2024 · Apt 4B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at west wall at public hall stairs, 4th story

    Sep 8, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls at public hall stairs, 5th story

    Sep 8, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and all walls at public hall stairs, 5th story

    Sep 8, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling and all walls at public hall stairs, 5th story

    Sep 8, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at west wall at public hall stairs, 4th story

    Sep 8, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 24, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 2sq.ft at ceramic tile joint at east and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 16, 2021 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 2sq.ft at ceramic tile joint at east and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 14630110 issued 16-oct-21 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Oct 16, 2021 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 16, 2021 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective air ventilation at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 16, 2021 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the foyer , the 1st room from east at north located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 16, 2021 · Apt 4B

    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.

    Apr 12, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 15, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 15, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant meterial at ceiling at public hall, 5th story

    Sep 15, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 5th story

    Sep 15, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... ceiling (approximately 100 sq ft) at boiler room

    Jul 9, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... at south bulkhead

    Jul 9, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items, 2nd story balcony, 1st stack from west at south at fire escape

    Jul 9, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes iron air conditioner cage protruding beyond sill, 1st story balcony, 2nd stack from west at south at fire escape

    Jul 9, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner protruding beyond sill, 2nd story balcony, 2nd stack from west at south at fire escape

    Jul 9, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance of upper sash at window in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 9, 2019 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash of second window from west at south window in the 1st room from east located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 9, 2019 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchenette located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 9, 2019 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 9, 2019 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of dropladder in the extended down position in rear yard at 1st fire escape from east

    Jun 29, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 29, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jun 29, 2017 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeds the maximum of 130 degrees (found hot water to be 158 degrees) in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jun 29, 2017 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jun 29, 2017 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeds the maximum of 130 degrees (found hot water to be 162 degrees) in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jun 29, 2017 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jun 29, 2017 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeds the maximum of 130 degrees (found hot water to be 157 degrees) in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, apartment at south

    Jun 29, 2017 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the missing missing 1 iron tread - 4th. from the bottom - at 4th. story stairs, at fire escape at center court.

    Mar 29, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the missing missing 2 iron treads - 5th & 12th from the bottom - at 2nd. story stairs, at fire escape at center court.

    Mar 29, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 21

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • 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

    Mar 26, 2002

    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

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Feb 1, 1992

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 11

  • Class - 3

    Failure to maintain building in code complaint manner : at time of inspection of a 5 story building observed at expo # 1 at 3rd fl. level a large window air conditions missing a/c supporting bracket., repair an

    Mar 27, 2023 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Outdoor advertising company sign prohibited in c6-1 district. (volkswagon golf). remedy: remove illegal sign.

    Aug 22, 2014 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Outdoor advertising company sign prohibited in c6-1 district. (volkswagon golf). remedy: remove illegal sign.

    Aug 22, 2014 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Property owner acting as outdoor advertising company failure to obtain oac registration number while engaging in the outdoor advertising business. (volkswagon golf). remedy: remove illegal signs/register.

    Aug 22, 2014

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    32a 50abcde 50a-relief valve leaking on boiler b-rating plate missing on boiler c-cover missing on controls d-remove debris and storage in boiler room e-discharge on water heater must be copper

    Mar 3, 2012 · Penalty $200

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Outdoor advertising company sign not permitted independent in special mx8 zone which must comply w/ c6-1 regs as per zrs123-40.(bushmills).rem:remove illegal sign.

    Feb 1, 2011 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Outdoor advertising company sign not permitted in special mx8 zone which must comply w/ c6-1 regs per zrs123-40.(bushmills).rem:remove illegal sign.

    Feb 1, 2011 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Property owner acting as outdoor advertising company failure to obtain oac registration number while engaging in the outdoor advertising business (bushmills).rem:remove illegal signs/register.

    Feb 1, 2011

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work on sunday w/o variance issued by this dept work noted-mortar machine mixing mortar at 1st sty. remedy: stop work obtain a variance to work sundary from this dept forthwith.

    Mar 22, 1992 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to safelty and properly remove debris from construction site debris being thrown from upper floors of premises. remedy:remove debris in a safe and lawful manner failure to protect public and properly

    Feb 1, 1992

    Resolve
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  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o a variance work noted: demo work in progress throughout interior. remedy:stop all work except 7am to 6pm mon-fri unless variance is obtained. failure to provide contractors sign remedy: pro

    Feb 1, 1992 · Penalty $605

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Electric

    Lighting

    Aug 22, 2025 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Aug 3, 2025 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Window/frame

    Mar 25, 2024 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Mar 25, 2024 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 22, 2024 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • General

    Janitor/super

    Feb 22, 2024 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 22, 2024 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Window/frame

    Oct 8, 2021 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 8, 2021 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 15, 2021 · Apt 1B

    Close
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  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Nov 17, 2020 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Nov 17, 2020 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Nov 17, 2020 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Nov 17, 2020 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Nov 17, 2020 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 17, 2020 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 10, 2020 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 19, 2017 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 19, 2017 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 22, 2016 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 22, 2016 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Dec 8, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Dec 8, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 9, 2015 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 24, 2015 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 16, 2015 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 26, 2015 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jan 26, 2015 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jan 26, 2015 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Jan 26, 2015 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 26, 2015 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 10, 2015 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jan 9, 2015 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Dec 18, 2014 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Dec 18, 2014 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Dec 18, 2014 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Dec 18, 2014 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Dec 18, 2014 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 17, 2014 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jun 17, 2014 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jun 17, 2014 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 17, 2014 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 17, 2014 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 17, 2014 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 17, 2014 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 17, 2014 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 16, 2014 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 15, 2014 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 15, 2014 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 15, 2014 · Apt 1B

    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 (C7)
Year built
1910
Floors
5
Residential units
12
Building area
12,500 ft²
Lot area
2,850 ft²
Zoning
M1-2/R6A
Community board
301
Council district
34
Block / lot
2366 / 15
Assessed value
$1,984,950
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #310203, last renewed Jan 21, 2026.

Questions about 238 Metropolitan Avenue

Who owns 238 Metropolitan Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is E. Reyes Apartments Housing Development.

Does 238 Metropolitan Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 60 housing violations at this property.

Is 238 Metropolitan Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 12 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 12 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 238 Metropolitan Avenue built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 238 Metropolitan Avenue?

It has 12 residential units and 13 units in total.

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