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
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 39
- 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 3, 2023
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 7, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Mar 2, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - 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 2, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - 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 13, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Apr 13, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - 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 31, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - 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 22, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - 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 29, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - 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 14, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Jul 30, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - 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 25, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - 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
Jul 10, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - 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
Jul 27, 2011
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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¬ 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
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.