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
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 45
- 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.
May 4, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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 20, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Jun 9, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - 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, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 10, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - 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 22, 2023
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 23, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - 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 14, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Feb 25, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - 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, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out
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- 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 9, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - 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 9, 2021
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 30, 2019
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 17, 2018
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 24, 2017
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 9, 2016
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 9, 2015
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 20, 2015
Open — Info nov sent out - 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
Apr 26, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
File with this department a registration statement for building.
Apr 11, 1997
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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
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.