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238 Boerum Street

Brooklyn, NY 11206BBL 3-03082-0023Map

Owner of record: Gw Boerum LLC

238 Boerum Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11206. It has 8 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Gw Boerum LLC. HPD has recorded 38 housing violations here, most recently on September 5, 2021. 20 of the 38 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
38
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
7
HPD complaints
22

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Sep 5, 2021

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 · 38

  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water, exceeding the allowed maximum temperature of 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 5, 2021 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.

    May 28, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    May 28, 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 22, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening device at scuttle cover at public hall, 3rd story

    Feb 20, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing walls and ceilings throughout 2nd. story. apt. 2.

    Sep 10, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent ceiling 2nd sty. public hall

    Sep 10, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sheetrock ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Jan 31, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Make safe by properly repairing the structural defect. building west wall out of plumbing 1 foot

    Oct 30, 2003

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing walls and ceilings thru/out 2nd sty. apt. 2.

    Oct 30, 2003

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of 3rd sty. public hall

    Oct 30, 2003

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the missing 5 baluster 2nd sty. up to 3rd sty. stairs public hall.

    Oct 30, 2003

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of relocation of thermostat in apt. 3.

    Oct 30, 2003

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting for vestibule 1st story public hall

    Oct 30, 2003

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling south room 2nd sty. apt. 2.

    Oct 30, 2003

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling north room 3rd sty. apt. 3.

    Oct 30, 2003

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor kitchen 2nd sty. apt. 2.

    Oct 30, 2003

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit windom in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Apr 9, 2001 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Apr 9, 2001 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Apr 9, 2001 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile floor in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Apr 9, 2001 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Apr 9, 2001 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit door at south in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Mar 1, 2001 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit lower sash frame in the 1st room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story

    Mar 1, 2001 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit door at south in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Mar 1, 2001 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story

    Mar 1, 2001 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story

    Mar 1, 2001 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story

    Mar 1, 2001 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing ballusters all stories public hall at public hall

    Mar 1, 2001

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing light fixture ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story

    Mar 1, 2001 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit upper sash frame east window north room in the room located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Mar 1, 2001 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit door at south in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Mar 1, 2001 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete and ceramic tile floor in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Mar 1, 2001 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of north door nailed shut in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Mar 1, 2001 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of window nailed shut in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Mar 1, 2001 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling south room in the room located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Mar 1, 2001 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Mar 1, 2001 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls and ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Mar 1, 2001 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 7

  • Class - 1

    At time of inspection observed 4-pieces masonry terra-cotta coping stone fell from front parapet roof level onto pedestrians sidewalk and evidence of debris still on sidewalk. also observed remaining coping sto

    Mar 22, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work does not conform to approved construction documents and or approved amendments.at time of inspection found:active work from cellar level throughout 1st floor,2nd floor and 3rd floor.1)work at 1st floor and

    Dec 4, 2017 · Penalty $250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Changes inconsistent with existing certificate of occupancy no chandgeshall be made to building or open lot or portion there of inconsistentwith the last issued certificate of occupancy or department of buildi

    Dec 4, 2017

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to comply w/the dept. of bldg. orders to obtain a permit installed full brick facade at front of bldg. & no permit has been obtained as ordered note: work has been disapproved. remedy: obtain permit to

    Mar 8, 2006 · Penalty $1,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to comply with department of buildings owners to obtain a permit on 6/30/05 a 34482540r was issued for work without a permit. wo rk noted: installed full brick facade at front of building and dob. re

    Oct 21, 2005 · Penalty $1,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work w/o a permit. work noted: front facade erected a 4 inch of brick full width & height of bldg w/o a proper foundation. remedy: obtain permit.

    Jun 3, 2005 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain buildings. defect is 238 is leaning approx 6" inches out of plumb toward the east. 240 is leaning approx 6" inches out of plumb toward the west. repair and maintain buildings also obtain

    Jul 30, 1999 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 29, 2023 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 27, 2023 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 27, 2023 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 13, 2023 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 11, 2022 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 2, 2022 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 20, 2022 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 20, 2022 · Apt 3

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 4, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Sep 23, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Sep 4, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 17, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jun 20, 2020 · Apt LOBBY

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 15, 2020 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Jan 4, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 4, 2020 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 30, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 30, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 30, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 30, 2004 · Apt 3

    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 (C1)
Year built
1931
Floors
3
Residential units
8
Building area
6,004 ft²
Lot area
4,375 ft²
Zoning
M1-1
Community board
301
Council district
34
Block / lot
3082 / 23
Assessed value
$833,850
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #819341, last renewed Oct 6, 2025.

Questions about 238 Boerum Street

Who owns 238 Boerum Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Gw Boerum LLC.

Does 238 Boerum Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 38 housing violations at this property.

Is 238 Boerum 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 238 Boerum Street built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 238 Boerum Street?

It has 8 residential units.

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