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138 St Nicholas Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03249-0032Map

Owner of record: 138 Group LLC

138 St Nicholas Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11237. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 138 Group LLC. HPD has recorded 119 housing violations here, most recently on June 11, 2025. 23 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 4 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
119
DOB violations
5
ECB violations
6
HPD complaints
120

What to know

Concern
7 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jun 11, 2025

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 67% of the building's 6 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 · 119

  • 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 11, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of staircase erected obstructing drop ladder at south court

    Apr 29, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Feb 10, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 10, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening padlockable sliding bolt at scuttle cover at public hall, 3rd story

    Feb 10, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq.ft at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 17682209 issued 10-feb-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Feb 10, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock-set at door in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 10, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 10, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq.ft at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 10, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Feb 10, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Feb 10, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch-set at door to cellar at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 10, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door leading to cellar at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 10, 2025

    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 11, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling (2 sq. ft. ) in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 11, 2023 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing light fixture at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 11, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north and south walls in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 11, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at east wall at vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 11, 2023

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing at door at vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 11, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing at entrance door to building at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 11, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at floor at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 11, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing balluster; 1st up from bottom at stair rail at public hall, 2nd story

    Oct 11, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cracked glass insert at skylight at roof at public hall

    Oct 11, 2023

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of cardboard boxes at public hall, 3rd story

    Oct 11, 2023

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at floor at public hall, 2nd story

    Oct 11, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Oct 11, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ; missing fire door at cellar to rear yard

    Oct 11, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ; exposed partially rotted floor joists (5) at ceiling at cellar at rear

    Oct 11, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the missing fire retardant material at ceiling at cellar at rear

    Oct 11, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the floor at cellar

    Oct 11, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of lockable slidebolts at roof hatch door at public hall, 3rd story

    Oct 11, 2023

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Oct 11, 2023

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Oct 11, 2023

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Oct 11, 2023

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the south wall at public hall, 3rd story

    Oct 11, 2023

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at south wall at public hall, 3rd story

    Oct 11, 2023

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at floor at public hall, 3rd story

    Oct 11, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at fire escape at rear

    Oct 11, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all story balconies at fire escape at rear

    Oct 11, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose ballusters; 2nd, 19th and 20th up from bottom at stair rail at public hall, 2nd story

    Oct 11, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling (2 sq. ft. ) in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 16311499 issued 11-oct-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Oct 11, 2023 · Apt 1L

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east wall at public hall, 2nd story

    Oct 11, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective the fire retardant material at east wall at public hall, 2nd story

    Oct 11, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective the hinges at fire door to south section at public hall, 2nd story

    Oct 11, 2023

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at fire door to south section at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 11, 2023

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 11, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed wires at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 11, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration the partions erected from floor to ceiling at cellar

    Oct 11, 2023

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective the porcelain enamel glaze at surface of bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 11, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 11, 2023 · Apt 1L

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation

DOB building violations · 5

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • 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 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 6

  • Class - 2

    Failure to post and distribute tenant protection plan. note: at the time of my inspection i observed work being performed under job #b00832796 with no tpp or notice posted or distribute in a building where work

    Oct 11, 2023 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to post construction bill of rights. note: at the time of my inspection of a 3 story residential property i observed no construction bill of rights posted anywhere throughout building. it is required by

    Oct 11, 2023 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to post or properly post permits for work at premises: at time of inspection of a 3 story occupied multi-dwelling work permit #b00832796-gc, exp. 11/18/23 not posted on site but on file in dob records f

    Jul 21, 2023

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Bc 3303.10.1 failure to comply with tenant protection requirements. atoi- observed construction dust accessive dust in hallway landing and staircase throughout public corridors. stop all work in conjunction wit

    Jul 21, 2023 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work without a permit: at time of inspection at an occupied 3 story multi dwelling observed at 1st fl apt #1r the removal of partition walls without work permit of construction documents filed with the dept. st

    Jul 21, 2023 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work does not conform to approved construction documents and or approved amendments.premises under alt2 job#321469086 loc folder.at time of inspection found:at 2nd and 3rd floor apt 2l and 3l plan proposed 12"d

    Dec 13, 2018 · Penalty $1,280

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Feb 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roof door/hatch

    Feb 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 10, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Feb 10, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Feb 10, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 10, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 10, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 10, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Jan 17, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 22, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 23, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Aug 23, 2021 · Apt PUBLIC

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    May 12, 2021 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 13, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Feb 2, 2021 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Feb 2, 2021 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jan 10, 2021 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jan 10, 2021 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jan 10, 2021 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jan 10, 2021 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Nov 3, 2020 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Nov 3, 2020 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 3, 2020 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 28, 2020 · Apt 3L3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 28, 2020 · Apt 3L3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 18, 2020 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Sep 12, 2019 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Sep 12, 2019 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Sep 12, 2019 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 25, 2019 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 25, 2019 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Aug 25, 2019 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 30, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 29, 2018 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Mar 11, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 11, 2014 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 11, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 27, 2013 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 8, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 22, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 12, 2013 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 10, 2013 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    Dec 13, 2012 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Dec 13, 2012 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    Dec 13, 2012 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Dec 13, 2012 · Apt 3R

    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 (C2)
Year built
1931
Floors
3
Residential units
6
Building area
4,500 ft²
Lot area
2,250 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
304
Council district
37
Block / lot
3249 / 32
Assessed value
$383,400
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #320691, last renewed Oct 6, 2025.

Questions about 138 St Nicholas Avenue

Who owns 138 St Nicholas Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 138 Group LLC.

Does 138 St Nicholas Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 119 housing violations at this property.

Is 138 St Nicholas Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 4 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 67% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 138 St Nicholas Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 138 St Nicholas Avenue?

It has 6 residential units.

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