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438 Union Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11211BBL 3-02761-0005Map

Owner of record: Dk Kings 2 LLC

438 Union Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 2021 in Brooklyn, 11211. It has 13 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Dk Kings 2 LLC. HPD has recorded 39 housing violations here, most recently on April 3, 2023. City tax records listed 4 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
39
DOB violations
19
ECB violations
38
HPD complaints
14

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Apr 3, 2023

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
4
About 31% of the building's 13 apartments
Down from 13 in 2023

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 · 39

  • 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 3, 2023

    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 7, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Mar 2, 2022

    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 2, 2022

    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.

    Apr 13, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 13, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 31, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 22, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 29, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 14, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 30, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak over ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 30, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.

    Jul 30, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 30, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at building front

    Jul 30, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at building front at fire escape

    Jul 28, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 25, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at building front at fire escape

    Sep 24, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 minimum required

    Jul 10, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at fire escape in front of the building at fire escape

    Jun 20, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 minimum required

    Jul 27, 2011

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the foyer located at apt 2flr., 2nd story, apartment at west

    Nov 19, 2000 · Apt 2FLR.

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plasterboard ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2flr., 2nd story, apartment at west

    Nov 19, 2000 · Apt 2FLR.

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plasterboard ceiling and walls in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2flr., 2nd story, apartment at west

    Nov 19, 2000 · Apt 2FLR.

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2flr., 2nd story, apartment at west

    Nov 19, 2000 · Apt 2FLR.

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2flr., 2nd story, apartment at west

    Nov 19, 2000 · Apt 2FLR.

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of water leak at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 2flr, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Nov 19, 2000 · Apt 2FLR

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2flr., 2nd story, apartment at west

    Nov 19, 2000 · Apt 2FLR.

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling tiles in the kitchen located at apt 2flr., 2nd story, apartment at west

    Nov 19, 2000 · Apt 2FLR.

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets faucet at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2flr., 2nd story, apartment at west

    Nov 19, 2000 · Apt 2FLR.

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet ; in the bathroom located at apt 2flr., 2nd story, apartment at west

    Nov 19, 2000 · Apt 2FLR.

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at kitchen sink in the kitchen located at apt 2flr., 2nd story, apartment at west

    Nov 19, 2000 · Apt 2FLR.

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at kitchen sink in the kitchen located at apt 2flr., 2nd story, apartment at west

    Nov 19, 2000 · Apt 2FLR.

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic wall tiles in the bathroom located at apt 2flr., 2nd story, apartment at west

    Nov 19, 2000 · Apt 2FLR.

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2flr., 2nd story, apartment at west

    Nov 19, 2000 · Apt 2FLR.

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing; tenant: ms. berger, a. in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Nov 19, 2000 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at building front at fire escape

    Nov 19, 2000

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 2nd sty balcony at building front at fire escape

    Nov 19, 2000

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.

    Jan 20, 1982

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 19

  • 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
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    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 26, 2002

    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 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 38

  • Class - 2

    At the time of inspection i observed, public sidewalk was occupied with construction equipment. upon request unable to provide dot permit, which required as per code. besides that portable restroom was unlocked

    Jun 17, 2022

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    28-401.4 expire gc lic reg atoi of proposed 6stynb active jobsite i observe 9worker capacity onsite performing conts activities.upon rev of dept record i noted gc (sunshine constr usa inc) reg lic 602861 expire

    May 20, 2022 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work doesnt conform to approve const docs atoi@active site,6styb competent person presented ssp,upon rev ssp shows fence [email protected] open w/no fence@exp1&present hazard to public.conform jobsite to

    Apr 11, 2022

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain/display on site documents required by bc chapter 33 as noted at time of inspection observed at 6th floor set of stairs constructed request for design drawings for stair none were provided fa

    Apr 5, 2022

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping per section requirements.as noted at time of inspection observed construction debris throughout building consisting of pieces of floors insulation & bits & pieces of me

    Apr 5, 2022

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Partial stop work order issued for all exterior work at exposure 4 due to failure to institute adequate safety measures for ongoing roof work at 3rd floor of adjacent building at 436 union ave brooklyn for seal

    Mar 31, 2022

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    No professional (ra/pe)designed stair dwg. i observed two not designed stairs; one on the first floor to the cellar, and one leading from the 1st fl to the backyard. both w/ varying tread widths, riser hgts, &

    Mar 13, 2022

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    I observed (3) holes >5" at 1st fl near entrance, at bulkhead landing, & at 3rd fl by vert ductwork, causing a trip & fall hazard.; 3306.9.10.2, comply with code

    Mar 13, 2022

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    I observed the scaffold along side union ave, not broom swept, w/ trowels, buckets, & other construction debris, while no one was working on it, causing a danger where debris can be windswept falling on workers

    Mar 13, 2022

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    I observed missing stair lighting from the 5th fl through the bulkhead, causing a dangerous trip, & fall hazard.; 3303.2.3.1, comply with code

    Mar 13, 2022

    Resolve
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  • Class - 2

    I observed on floors 1- bulkhead missing physical signage., install and/or repair signs

    Mar 13, 2022

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Observed a worker on exp 1 scaffold 6th fl. jump down to the 5th fl. upon request for logs, noted that the super did not maintain adequate pre-shift/ss/scaffold/sws logs. allowed workers on scaffold without pro

    Feb 27, 2022

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Observed jobsite entrance approx 2'-6", & constr debris consisting of steel girders, debris containers, wood, rebars obstructing all passages throughout entire building. fswo issued except to maintain egress; 3

    Feb 27, 2022 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Upon request for the 6-mos periodic scaffold/sws inspection letter, none was produced or provided., maintain/display required documents

    Feb 27, 2022

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Upon request for the scaffold inspection log, none was produced or provided. 3 workers performing work on scaffold prior to scaffold inspection.; 3314.4.3.5, comply with code

    Feb 27, 2022

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Observed missing guardrails (toe boards, midrails) at bulkhead landing open to floors below; missing guardrail system at 1st fl open to fl below; missing toe boards at end rails, creating a fall hazard. pswo al

    Feb 27, 2022 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Observed scaffold with inadequate egress, deflecting planks, missing toe boards for end rails, & netting. pswo on all exterior work, & scaffold.; 3314.1, comply with code

    Feb 27, 2022 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Observed adjacent property exp #4 chimney not extended as responsibility of the owner, of the taller building (owner 438 union ave) pswo all work and extend chimney as req.; 2113.1.6.1, comply with code

    Feb 27, 2022

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Observed a yodock barrier with chain link fence attached, empty, not linked to adj yodocks, & leaning on a running generator., comply with specifications

    Feb 27, 2022 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Observed temp lighting strung throughout the construction site with plastic covers contrary to dob requirements, & missing illumination in the main stair at 5th fl-bulkhead., repair and/or replace lighting

    Feb 27, 2022 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Observed (2) unapproved partially filled gas containers at bulkhead, adjacent to combustible materials, and in shed on top of combustible materials, causing a fire hazard., maintain storage in compliance with f

    Feb 27, 2022 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Observed missing "no smoking" signs throughout jobsite and on construction fence., post "no smoking" sign(s)

    Feb 27, 2022

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Observed construction debris, wall board, 5-gal buckets, insulation, roofing tar paper, wood, brick/cmus stored on the scaffold, as well as not being broom swept, creating a hazardous condition., comply to code

    Feb 27, 2022 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Jobsite fence not constructed or maintained pursuant to subsection.at the time of inspection of 6 story new building jobsite observed construction fence installed at exp#1 not maintained as per code.observed co

    Feb 15, 2022

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping per section requirements.at the time of inspection of 6 story new building jobsite observed on allfloors including roof and backyard roof housekeeping with debris consi

    Feb 15, 2022

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Bc 3314.1 scaffold not maintained as per code.at the time of inspection on proposed 6 story nb site with approximately 6 workers onsite.i observed a supported scaffold at exposure#3 that was missing guardrails

    Jan 20, 2022 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Bc 3301.2 failure to provide safety measures at the time of inspectionon a proposed 6 story nb site with approximately 6 workers onsite.i observed a bulkhead at the roof level with an open leading edge and open

    Jan 20, 2022 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o permit (expired) i observed active worksite of nb@superstructure phase.aprx10 workers working on ladders,coldformd steel&carpentry.upon visiting dept records i discovered that nb permit had expired12/1

    Dec 15, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Bc3301.2 failure to provide safety measures (fall protection) i observed 2workers on top of bulkhead@roof level@aprx8'ht w/o being tied off to 5000lb anchor point.workers were installing coldformed steel&were e

    Dec 15, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Bc3314.1 failure to maintain supported pipe scf-missing guardrails,netting note:ato my insp observed active jobsite.supported pipe scf installed outside of bldg@exp1,3 up to 6fl level&not maintained as required

    Aug 26, 2021 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Bc3301.2 holes not covered note:ato my insp observed 6fl holes not covered as required.holes approx 2x3'&very close to holes const debris&materials putting person below@risk of falling debris materials,thru hol

    Aug 26, 2021 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o permit note:ato my insp of 6stynb@6fl level under const w/o nd permit as required.nb321843270.stop al lwork entire site.obtain nb permit.request use for reinsp.

    Aug 26, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o permit note:ato my insp of 6stynb@6fl level under const w/o nb permit as required.nb:321843270.stop all work entire site.obtain nb permit.request cse for reinsp.

    Aug 26, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work doesnt conform to approved paln for supported pipe scf.note:ato my insp observed (illegible) jobsite.supported pipe scf installed outside bldg up to 6fl level:i observed exp3,pipe scf@grndfl level using ad

    Aug 26, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Housekeeping note:ato my insp of 6stynb@6fl level under working in progress.i observed inadequate housekeeping hasnt been maintained as required.const debris,materials thruout all fl jobsite.blocking egress,mat

    Aug 26, 2021 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain code compliant manner. note jobsite fence is obstructing access to handicap ramp,leading to first floor restaurant of the adjacent building 436 union ave. remedy: repair or replace

    Feb 18, 2019

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    34a,50.50-boiler room door not fire rated.replace

    Nov 5, 2007

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide fire stopping where required note at various locations in cellar are missing fire stopping exposing wood joists remedy:provide/maintain fire stopping forthwith

    Jan 21, 2005 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 4, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 6B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 6B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 27, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jul 27, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 22, 2014 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 22, 2014 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Jun 12, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jun 12, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jun 12, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Close
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  • General

    Doors

    Jun 12, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 12, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Apr 24, 2007 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Apr 24, 2007 · Apt 3F

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D1)
Year built
2021
Floors
6
Residential units
13
Building area
10,149 ft²
Lot area
2,679 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
301
Council district
34
Block / lot
2761 / 5
Assessed value
$1,680,300
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #390522, last renewed Jul 23, 2025.

Questions about 438 Union Avenue

Who owns 438 Union Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Dk Kings 2 LLC.

Does 438 Union Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 39 housing violations at this property.

Is 438 Union Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 4 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 31% of its 13 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 438 Union Avenue built?

City records list 2021 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 438 Union Avenue?

It has 13 residential units.

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