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238 Central Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-03254-0046Map

Owner of record: 238 Central Ave LLC

238 Central Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 5 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 238 Central Ave LLC. HPD has recorded 36 housing violations here, most recently on April 7, 2021.

HPD violations
36
DOB violations
3
ECB violations
10
HPD complaints
36

What to know

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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Last violation Apr 7, 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 · 36

  • 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 7, 2021

    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 20, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

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

    Mar 16, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective window pane ( 1 lite) at lower sash north window in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 16, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective bell buzzer intercom buttons at building entrance , 1st story

    Mar 16, 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 18, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 15, 2014 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting for 2nd and 3rd story public hall minimum 75 watts incandescent at public hall stairs

    May 15, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections at duplex cellar located at apt 1b, 1st story, apartment at west

    May 15, 2014 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts b room at north 1 and north 2 at attic

    Oct 9, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of sleeping rooms created with no 2nd means of egress at cockloft (attic) used as a duplex with 3 story apartment located at apt 3front, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 19, 2013 · Apt 3FRONT

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak above the ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3f lower level, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 9, 2013 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3f lower level, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 9, 2013 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors , in the entrance located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 9, 2013 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3f lower level, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 9, 2013 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3f upper level, 3rd story

    Sep 9, 2013 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east and west wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3f upper level, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 9, 2013 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak above the ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3f upper level, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 9, 2013 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening door lock on the entrance door to room with fire escape in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3f lower level, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 9, 2013 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak through north window frame in the 1st room from east located at apt 3f upper level, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 29, 2013 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 29, 2013 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture in ceiilng at private stair to upper level located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 29, 2013 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 29, 2013 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at north wall in the 2nd private hallway from east located at apt 3f upper level, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 29, 2013 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak east wall above the window sill. in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 3, 2013 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color west wall in the kitchen located at apt 3f, 3rd story

    Jul 3, 2013 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at the east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3f upper level, 3rd story, apartment at east

    Jun 27, 2013 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at the east wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 3f upper level, 3rd story, apartment at east

    Jun 27, 2013 · Apt 3F

    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 fixture present light not on

    Nov 9, 1998

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule 1st sty public hall.

    Aug 17, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Section 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 wood structure at rear yard 10 x 20.

    Aug 17, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes wood structure at rear fire escapes drop ladder landing.

    Aug 17, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective asphalt shingles exterior wall 1 & 2 sty rear.

    Aug 17, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-16.01 adm code provide a suitable strainer for the drain rear yard.

    Aug 17, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycle & household items 3 sty public hall.

    Aug 17, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system 1 sty public hall & on boiler room door.

    Aug 17, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 3

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Oct 17, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jul 25, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 10

  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit.installation of a sewage ejector pump in cellar w/o a permit.remedy:obtain permit

    May 15, 2014 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o permit work noted @ exp 1 of the (3) storm bldg installed a new facade (brick facade) @ all (3) flrs w/new metal linders @ all windows & doors on 7/12/12 premises file & apprv'd job 320509348 alt3 to r

    May 15, 2014 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the cert of occupancy noted c of o #148687 indicated cellar level to be legally apprv'd @ ordineral use also apprv'd plans under job #320459543 alt-2 indicate same use @ ti

    May 15, 2014 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work does not conform to apprv'd constr documents &/or apprv'd amendments. noted @ exp #1 @ front elevation premises created an extension of the fire escape basket & installed new metal stair case & basket to t

    May 15, 2014

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o a permit. at time of inspection observed at 3rd flr (cockloft) and installed 2 bedrooms (approx 8 x 10 x 6'h), windows in facade, 2door & 2'wide access stair - at cellar an installed bedroom approx

    Sep 20, 2013 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c/o or bldg dept records. attime of inspection observed at cellar and 3rd flr, cockloft being occupied contrary to c/o #148687 of 5.1.56 which allows cellar to be

    Sep 20, 2013 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in a code-compliant manner. at time of inspection observed at 3rd flr level apt 3' (cockloft) occupies w/2 bedroomsand no access to fire escape or public corridor thus no second means

    Sep 20, 2013 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by cofo and dob records. ceiling pierced at 2story up unto attic creating duplex apt with rooms in atticfor sleeping at 3story front apartment. inadequate light and ventilati

    Sep 19, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit. note for application alt 2 320459543. page a.001.00indicates site plan & floor demolition plans of previously existing condition. plot plan indicates dashed lines for front & rear fire escape

    Jul 25, 2012

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work does not conform to approved construction documents & or approvedamendments. insp dwg 6/2012 premises under alt 2 320459543. note: at time of inspection found: (1) roof elevated approx 2' at front of bldg,

    Jul 25, 2012 · Penalty $250

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 15, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 11, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Feb 11, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 11, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Feb 11, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 11, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 11, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Feb 11, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 11, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 16, 2014 · Apt 1B

    Close
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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 23, 2014 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Sep 17, 2013 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Sep 17, 2013 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 3, 2013 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Sep 3, 2013 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Sep 3, 2013 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Sep 3, 2013 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Aug 20, 2013 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Aug 20, 2013 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Aug 20, 2013 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 13, 2013 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 13, 2013 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 13, 2013 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Construction

    Roof

    Aug 13, 2013 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Aug 13, 2013 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Aug 13, 2013 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 24, 2013 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    Jun 24, 2013 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jun 24, 2013 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jun 24, 2013 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 24, 2013 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 11, 2011 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 28, 2011 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 28, 2011 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 28, 2011 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 27, 2011 · Apt 3A

    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
5
Building area
4,125 ft²
Lot area
2,150 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
304
Council district
34
Block / lot
3254 / 46
Assessed value
$421,200
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #337427, last renewed Aug 28, 2025.

Questions about 238 Central Avenue

Who owns 238 Central Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 238 Central Ave LLC.

Does 238 Central Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 36 housing violations at this property.

Is 238 Central Avenue 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 Central Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 238 Central Avenue?

It has 5 residential units.

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