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438 Harman Street

Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03291-0012Map

Owner of record: Wong, Lai Kuen

438 Harman Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11237. It has 5 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Wong, Lai Kuen. HPD has recorded 45 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 43 of the 45 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
45
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
13

What to know

Concern
6 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 4, 2026

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 · 45

  • 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.

    May 4, 2026

    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.

    Nov 20, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 9, 2025

    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.

    Nov 29, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 10, 2024

    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.

    Nov 22, 2023

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 23, 2023

    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.

    Nov 14, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Feb 25, 2022

    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.

    Feb 25, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
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  • 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 9, 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 9, 2021

    Open — Info 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.

    Oct 30, 2019

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from west at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 7, 2018 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the south wall, east wall, west wall, north wall in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 7, 2018 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ,the 1st door from east at south wall, 1st door frame from east at south wall in the foyer located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 7, 2018 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective ,radiator shut off valve in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 7, 2018 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 7, 2018 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). ,defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 7, 2018 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector ,defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 7, 2018 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective ,riser air valve in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 7, 2018 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection , wash basin waste line in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 7, 2018 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from west at north wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 7, 2018 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 7, 2018 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from west at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 7, 2018 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st closet from east at south wall door, 1st closet from east at south wall door frame in the foyer located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 7, 2018 · Apt 3L

    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.

    Oct 17, 2018

    Open — Info 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.

    Nov 24, 2017

    Open — Info 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.

    Nov 9, 2016

    Open — Info 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.

    Oct 9, 2015

    Open — Info 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.

    Feb 20, 2015

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    Apr 26, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    File with this department a registration statement for building.

    Apr 11, 1997

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of loose ceiling tiles kitchen 2 sty apt 2f , section '' ''

    Feb 9, 1995 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective bell system from building entrance door to 2 sty apt 2f , section '' ''

    Feb 9, 1995 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of mildew walls and ceiling north room 3 sty south apt 3r , section '' ''

    Apr 27, 1992 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color west wall kitchen 3 sty south apt 3r , section '' ''

    Apr 27, 1992 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 3 sty south apt 3r , section '' ''

    Apr 27, 1992 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen and bathroom 3 sty south apt 3r , section '' ''

    Apr 21, 1992 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 3 sty south apt 3r , section '' ''

    Apr 21, 1992 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 2 sty north apt 2f. , section '' ''

    Nov 27, 1987 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-21.03 adm code paint or post a sign indicating floors on wall at or near stairs all stys pub hall.

    Jun 15, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department clg 3 sty pub hall.

    Jun 15, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 pub hall & on boiler room door.

    Jun 15, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-20.08 adm code post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing.

    Jun 15, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 1

  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o a permit. noted: partitions erected in cellar creating rms. plumbing lines run for 2pc bathrm (toilet, stall) new staircase built to cellar from 1st fl public hallway. remedy: obtain permit or restore

    Jan 11, 2007

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 17, 2018 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Nov 17, 2018 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Nov 16, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 16, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 13, 2018 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 7, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 4, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Oct 6, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 6, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 6, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Close
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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 16, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Mar 16, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Window/frame

    Mar 16, 2006 · Apt 2R

    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
3,300 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
304
Council district
37
Block / lot
3291 / 12
Assessed value
$420,750
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #325545, last renewed Apr 1, 1993.

Questions about 438 Harman Street

Who owns 438 Harman Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Wong, Lai Kuen.

Does 438 Harman Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 45 housing violations at this property.

Is 438 Harman 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 438 Harman Street built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 438 Harman Street?

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.