438 Leonard Street
Brooklyn, NY 11222BBL 3-02712-0001Map
Owner of record: NYC Department Of Parks And Recreation
438 Leonard Street is a school building built in 1966 in Brooklyn, 11222. The owner of record is NYC Department Of Parks And Recreation. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.
- HPD violations
- 0
- DOB violations
- 30
- ECB violations
- 58
- 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 · 30
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 21, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 30, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 25, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 20, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 15, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 18, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 23, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2011 inspection/test
Oct 1, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 20, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2010 inspection/test
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 5, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
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
Sep 16, 1997
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
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - 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
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 58
- Class - 2
At the time of inspection on a non active job site, i observed construction fence at exposure 1 cover with graffiti and with excessive posters unrelated construction material .
Oct 14, 2026 · Penalty $1,000
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.illumination forexits,exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1;27-381.at thetime of inspection observed and noted at 4th fl stairway c one emer ex
Jun 4, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.at the time of inspection observed and noted at 1st fl main ent.in side 2 exit doors,at 3rd fl near rm 304 one corridor exit door,3rd fl stairway a and 2nd
Jun 4, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
At time of inspection observed pipe scaffold installation in progress. ahv permit #b3433989 does not indicate scope of work for pipe scaffold installation. stop all afterhours pipe scaffold installation only.,
May 12, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner: at auditorium exits by stage has two much items. coat racks and boxes. remedy: complywith code.
Apr 18, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue: 35657636j-failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner: 3rd and 4th floors have door @ corridors throughout. remedy: comply with code.
Apr 18, 2025 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.noted observed on the third and fourth floors,some of the corridor doors are not closing properly because some of the doors are hitting on the floor and som
Jan 26, 2023 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
At basement level exit door in disrepair condition, door banded, pushbar not working properly, door not self closing. also installed metal bar which spins to the door ., provide legal hardware
Dec 16, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: observed at 1st fl exit#10,aluminum fpsc doors have approx 2ft x 5ft acrylic sheets installed in place of required wire mesh glass. remedy: repair &/or
Mar 29, 2021 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: illumination for exits,exit discharges & public corridors per bc 1006.1;27-381. noted: observed existing emergency light at 3rd fl-stair'b'(#5),2nd fl-2-a(#9),
Mar 29, 2021 · Penalty $625
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Reissued#35467641r exit door not self closing. noted: observed corridor fpsc doors at 3rd fl by room 306,2nd fl by room 229,1st fl by room 150 are racked,rubbing on the floor & closing properly,also at cellar
Mar 29, 2021 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Exit doors not self closing. noted: on the 1st fl next to room 150 exit 8 on the 2nd fl next to room 229 & on the 3rd fl next to room 306 all these door are not closing properly. remedy: repair &/or replace doo
Feb 10, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code complaint manner. noted: at cellar level,gas meter room,use the room as a storage area. ladder & bathroom sinks were observed. remedy: comply w/code/keep the room clean.
Feb 13, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code complaint manner. noted: at auditorium area,left audit stage,exit door obstructed w/chairs reducing the corridor to less than 36". remedy: comply w/code/remove the chairs.
Feb 13, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Exit door not self closing. noted: at cafeteria area,exit doors have defective in the top hinges. also at gym area the doors have defective in the top hinges. also at rm#104,100,234 & bulkhead stair'a' the door
Feb 13, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code complaint manner. lack of emergency lighting for exits,exit discharges & public corridors per bc 1006.1;27-542. noted: at gym area & audit area,in operative emergency lights wit
Feb 13, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. illumination for exits,exit discharges and public corridors per bc1006.1, 27-381 noted at3rd flr exit c and at 2nd floor exit a,b,c 1st floor near teacher caf
Feb 27, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
27-766 failure to provide fresh air inlet as per 27-766 noted: at cellar level gas meter room lack of fresh air vent need to provide fresh air inlet at as meter room. rmdy: comply w/code.
Apr 1, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances. noted: at roof leakage at south side exp#2 causes in damage to bulkhead wall and alsodamage in ceiling of 5th flr stairway c plaster debris falling down fr
Apr 1, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
B254,36,50,50a,50b. 36-laars boiler 750,000 btus,not registered; 50-vac system pumps leaking and vent not piped down; 50a-steam coil leakingin dom hw storage; 50b-gauge glass leaking on condensate tank for hw
Dec 2, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
27-371(h) vision panels. use of prohibited plexi/thermoplastic in the following door: stair a 4th flr, 431a,335,stair c 3rd flr, stair a 2ndflr, stair c 1st fl, cafeteria door, room 118,smoke corridor doors nex
Feb 11, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue 35016384m exit doors not self-closing cafeteria exit door, smoke corridor doors next to room 331, and auditorium doors do not self-close. rmdy: repair or replace doors.
Feb 11, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior. roof leak above lower roof into hallway outside auditorium/cafeteria/gym ara. rmdy: maintain roof.
Feb 11, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. ceiling tiles are missing, loose or have fallen in rooms 231,233 and 338. rmdy: remove loose tiles and repair.
Feb 11, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Illegal hardware at 1 flr gym, missing panic hardware at exit doors leading to locker rooms. gym occupancy is g50. rmdy: provide panic bars.
Feb 20, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Doors not self-closing. at cafeteria exit and smoke doors adjacent to rm 331, broken door closers prevent doors from self-closing. remedy: replace door closers
May 3, 2013
Resolve - Class - 2
Defective doors. at exit 5 and stwy b exit vestibule doors are racked to frame w/bent hinges and/or frames. remedy: repair if feasible (acm suspect) or replace doors.
May 3, 2013
Resolve - Class - 2
Excessive combustible decorations. at 3rd flr fire corridor, excessivecombustible art work & decorations flr to ceiling, wall to wall on strings and hanging from conduits. remedy: remove all items.
May 3, 2013
Resolve - Class - 2
Defective metal tread pans. at 1st to 2nd flr & 2nd to 3rd flr in stwya&c corroding, scaling and rusted through of metal tread pan supports.remedy: repair metal supports.
May 3, 2013
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue # 34927717m. plaster ceiling cracked/spalling at: 1st story male & female locker rooms. remedy: repair and/or replace defects noted.
Jan 11, 2012
Resolve - Class - 2
The plaster on the ceiling is spalling located in the boys & girls locker room on the 1st floor level. remedy: repair and / or replace plaster
Sep 29, 2011
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provideunobstructed exit passageway noted:auditorium front side exit is obstructed by a desk,3 metal stands w/poles on the 1st floor level.(hazardous).remedy:remove obstruction forthwith.
Feb 2, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue:34762012j interior concrete step is missing a portion of the run/step creating a tripping hazard loacted @ exit 10 on the 1st floor level.remedy:repair and/or replace concrete step.
Feb 2, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Failed to notify dept/obtain permit prior to use/installation off outrigger beams. noted: no outrigger beams notification for suspended scaffold at exp #2 remedy: notify the dept.
May 16, 2009 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Tripping haz on 1st flr exit #10. last step missing large pc of landing. remedy: repair step.
Mar 25, 2009
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to safeguard all persons & property affected by construction operations. "no smoking" signs w/i construction site not observed in violation of nyc fire code 1404.1 & fc 310 (near stagging area). remedy:
Mar 25, 2009 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 2
Sec. 28-105.11;27-194. failure to post work permit on construction site in conspicuous location. remedy: post all permits.
Mar 25, 2009 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Hazardous
Reissue: # 34466998z. fourth floor concrete ceilings & soffits pop-outs observed throughout classrooms & in danger of falling: 408,409,416,427,429,429b,433,434,435,436 & stairwell "b". remedy: repair/patch all
Jan 20, 2006
Resolve - Hazardous
Reissue: #34466999k. first flr: auditorium/gymnasium exit 7 passage blocked by storage of pire scaffold, 8 desks, 3 chairs, floor fan, poles& 3 flags. also noted: classrooms: 131, 202 & 229 rear door blocked by
Jan 20, 2006
Resolve - Hazardous
Reissue: # 34467000k. cellar gas meter room c17 wall penetrations missing fire stopping above entry door. remedy: provide/maintain fire stopping as required.
Jan 20, 2006
Resolve - Hazardous
First flr stair #12 & #13 vestibule has water penetration at ceiling above entry doors. remedy: stop water penetration. repair/patch ceiling.
Jan 20, 2006
Resolve - Hazardous
First flr computer room vestibule door missing a check. remedy: install check (fpsc)
Jan 20, 2006
Resolve - Hazardous
Cellar electrical room c19 has storage of corrugated boxes, shelf & wood displays with bldg. plans. remedy: remove all storage.
Jan 20, 2006
Resolve - Hazardous
South facade, cellar level near gas meter room c17 exterior wall at outside stair/entry door is cracked/spalling. remedy: repair/patch wall.
Jan 20, 2006
Resolve - Hazardous
Noted: concrete ceilings & soffits pop-outs observed (approx 6" & overin diameter) at various locations in danger of falling: 1) classrooms 436,435,434,433,429b,429,427,416 & 409. 2) stairway "b" 4th floor. 3)
Mar 3, 2005
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Noted: auditorium exit 7 passage required width decreased by obstruc- tions - flags & poles, floor fans, desks, ect... remedy: remove all obstructions, maintain exit passage free & clear of obstructions.
Mar 3, 2005
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Noted: boiler and gas meter room wall penetration not properly fire stopped as required - above doorway. remedy: provide/maintain requiredfire stopping.
Mar 3, 2005
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg wall;noted:large park with pool jacility has dejective chain-link fence approx.7'high* 5 wide(opening)close to defective wall approx 10' high x 50'long which is severely leaning
Oct 22, 2002
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintian. defects : cracked, detached, loose, defective spalling concrete ceilings. locations : 4th fl exit 13 stair landing, rms - 435, 409, rear of auditorium stage, 427, 408, 327 remedy make safe
Apr 19, 2002
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain defets : cracked, detached walls. locations : kitchen in compressor rm, auditorium at side of stage remedy : do repair
Apr 19, 2002
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 13, 2026 · Apt 2H
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 30, 2016 · Apt 7D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 6, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- School building (W1)
- Year built
- 1966
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- —
- Building area
- 149,046 ft²
- Lot area
- 131,700 ft²
- Zoning
- M1-2/R6
- Community board
- 301
- Council district
- 33
- Block / lot
- 2712 / 1
- Assessed value
- $19,095,300
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 438 Leonard Street
Who owns 438 Leonard Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is NYC Department Of Parks And Recreation.
Does 438 Leonard Street have violations?
NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.
Is 438 Leonard Street 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 Leonard Street built?
City records list 1966 as the year it was built.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.