138 Grove Street
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-03323-0028Map
Owner of record: 138 Grove Residence LLC
138 Grove Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 138 Grove Residence LLC. HPD has recorded 36 housing violations here, most recently on March 31, 2025.
- HPD violations
- 36
- DOB violations
- 7
- ECB violations
- 35
- HPD complaints
- 47
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 36
- ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq. ft. at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 31, 2025 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in floor drain at building front at west yard yard, 1st story
Mar 31, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story
Mar 31, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 10, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
§ 231 m/d law provide legal second means of egress and file application for approval before doing the work (fire escape present at rear of building)... but 3rd story balcony not directly under egress windows danger of tenants not get on to balcony at rear of building 3rd story
Jul 27, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a temporary seal of all accessable openings
Oct 15, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
The premises have been vacated by an order of this department and cannot be reoccupied except for caretaker until a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained.
Oct 2, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures no electrical supply to the entire building
Aug 29, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
The premises or apts. have been vacated by the department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for cellar apt. - vacate # 98327
Aug 22, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible, dob # 3420449 08/07/2012, gas range installed in the entire apartment located at cellar apt cellar
Aug 7, 2012 · Apt CELLAR
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections dob # 3420449 08/07/2012, kitchen in the entire apartment located at cellar apt cellar
Aug 7, 2012 · Apt CELLAR
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 partitions erected creating extension to 1st floor apartment approx. 16 feet by12 by feet at rear yard
Jun 15, 2011
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections kitchen sink at cellar
Jun 15, 2011
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible stove at cellar
Jun 15, 2011
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Discontinue the rooming unit ... in the entire apartment located at apt 3fl, 3rd story
Jun 15, 2011 · Apt 3FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Discontinue the rooming unit at 2nd story apartment
Jun 15, 2011
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Discontinue the rooming unit .. in the entire apartment located at apt 1st, 1st story
Jun 15, 2011 · Apt 1ST
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... ceiling floor & all walls at cellar
Aug 6, 2008
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible, gas range at cellar
Aug 6, 2008
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Aug 6, 2008 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing balusters between 1st and 2nd story at public hall stairs
Jul 28, 2008
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Feb 16, 1999
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
File with this department a registration statement for building.
Apr 11, 1997
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Section 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition extension erected creating room rear of basement apt rear yard.
Apr 18, 1994
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.
Apr 18, 1994
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of rodents 2 sty apt bathroom & kitchen rats.
Apr 18, 1994
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents evidence of rat feces rear yard.
Apr 18, 1994
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 7
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 2, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 7, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 5, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jun 6, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 2, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 2, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Work w/out permit
Aug 6, 2010
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
ECB violations · 35
- Class - 1
I observed in cellar area newly installed gas piping, fittings and valves and no permits on file for any work performed; therefore no authorizations and or certifications were given by the dob at time of inspec
Dec 23, 2022 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
I observed in cellar area newly installed gas piping, fittings and valves and no permits on file for any work performed... work was 100% performed..., obtain permit
Dec 23, 2022 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
I observed in cellar area newly installed gas piping, fittings and valves and no permits on file for any work performed; therefore no proper gas test and or inspections were performed by the dob at time of the
Dec 23, 2022 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Observed in cellar dryer renting material is not approved,and exceeds over 25'. n.y.c fuel gas code:614.6 domestic clothes dryer ducts n.y.c. fuel gas code:614.6.1 maximum length. remedy: remove and/or replace
Dec 6, 2022 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 1
Observed in cellar power rent hot water heaters are installed with theuse of the wrong renting material. the correct material that can be used is grey renting pipe. remedy: remove and/or replace
Dec 6, 2022 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Ftm building/parts in a code compliant manner. observed leader at exp #3 is fully detached and missing from roof gutter to redirect the roof rain water to lower drain. this poses a threat to water flooding onto
Jan 24, 2022 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved cosnt documents &/or approved amendments.noted:observed @ time of insp @ the const site,the entire 1st fl wood joist removed.approved plans under job#320960162 dated 03/25/14 i
May 14, 2014 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved cons docs & or approved ammend.failure to follow plumbing permit#320960162 scope of work.all plumbing fixtures & piping removed on floors cellar,1-3rd fl.stop all plumbing work
May 14, 2014 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in nov #34860060n issued on 8.6.10 for construction w/o a work permit. remedy: complyw/the commissioner's order.
Jan 31, 2013 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #34860060n issued on 8/6/10. for construction work etc done w/o a permit. remedy: comply w/the comm's order.
Dec 8, 2012 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in nov #34860060n for construction work etc. done w/o a permit. remedy: comply w/the commissionner's order.
Sep 13, 2012 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by cofo & deob records.partitions erected creating rm at basement.full kitchen w/gas range & kitchen sinkpresent.inadequate light & ventilation.remedy:discontinue illegal use
Aug 7, 2012 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Fail to comply w/commissioner's order contained in nov #34860660n issued on 08/06/10 for construction work etc done w/o a permit. remedy: comply w/commissioner's order.
Jul 30, 2012 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #34860660n issued on 8/6/10. for plumbing,construction work etc done w/o a permit. remedy: comply w/the comm's order.
May 18, 2012 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c of c w/the dept of buildings for notice of violation #34860061p issued on 8/6/10 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: file a c of c.
May 18, 2012 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to correct conditions cited in nov 34860061p issued 8/6/10 - for sro's thru-out. remedy: correct conditions cited. file c of c.
Mar 28, 2012 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ the comms order to file cert of correctopm w/ the dob for nov#34927805m issued on 12/15/11 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01.rem:file a cert of correction.
Mar 2, 2012 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #34860061p issued on 8/6/10. for illegal sro's etc. remedy: comply w/the comm's order.
Jan 12, 2012 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or bldg dept records noted:hpd #304962 stipulates that premises is a 3 story 3 unit bldg. at time of inspection there are approx 14 sro's total
Dec 15, 2011 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #34860061p issued on 8-6-10 for occupancy contrary to that allowed by d.o.b records, 14 sro's and cellar illegally converted reme
Nov 16, 2011 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c/o & dob records. partitions erected creating rooms at cellar gas line run to gas range and kitchen sink present 5 'b' rooms created at 1 sty class 'a' apt, 2 sty class a
Jun 15, 2011 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order to file a c/c w/the dob. respondent failed to correct the violating conditions and file a c/c pursuant to 28-204.2 for nov 34860861p. remedy: file c/c.
Mar 10, 2011 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file c/c for vios #34860060n, 34860061p. remedy: file c/c.
Oct 5, 2010
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit at cellar lvl plumbing & gas lines for store & sink 1st flr subdivided into 5sro's 2nd fl 4sro 3rd fl 5sro erected full height partitions on all floors cut 14sros w/ locking device on all door
Aug 6, 2010 · Penalty $25,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by bldg dept records in that dob records indicates premises is a 3family dwelling premises is now being occcupied as 14sros also cellar has been illegally converted into a com
Aug 6, 2010 · Penalty $25,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Fail to comply w.comm order to file certificate of correction w/dob. noted: fail to comply w.vacate order 41/09 issued on 2/26/09 for 2nd &3rd floors. premises reoccupied with approvals. remedy: comply w/comm
Jun 22, 2010 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o a permit noted at cellar lvl erected ktcn w/ sink & stove at nd and 3rd fl ktcn removed erected partitions w/ doors creating single room occupancy 3rms each fl rem: obtain all necessary permits or rest
Jun 22, 2010 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec 28209.2 failure to comply w/ commissioner's order to vacate 2nd & 3rd floors,vacate #41/09 issued on 2/26/09,all floors still occupied contrary to vacate order.remedy:comply with commissioner's order.
Oct 7, 2009 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ comm's order to file a cert of correction of for vio #34767786x rem: file cert of correction.
Sep 3, 2009 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order to file a cofc w/dob respondent failed to correct vio.34747501h and file a cofc pursant to 28.204.2remedy:file cofc
Aug 21, 2009 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order to file a cofc w/dob respondent failed to comply w/ comm's order to correct violating conditions and file a cofc pursant to 28.204.2 for nov 34741502j remedy:file cofc
Aug 21, 2009 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 28209.2 failure to comply with vacate order 41/09 for partial 2nd & 3rd flr. remedy: comply with vacate order.
Mar 2, 2009 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner noted fire escape atrear of dwelling where as a bulge at the 3rd fl in the facade where the fire escape is attached to stability of fire escape possible affecte
Feb 26, 2009 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families noted: dob records indicates a 3family dwelling where as sro have been created on the first second third floor
Feb 26, 2009 · Penalty $13,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Residence altered for occupancy as a dweling for more than the legally approved # of families dob records indicates a 3family dwelling 3 doorbells & 3 mailbox now in the 2nd fl converted to single rm occupancy
Aug 1, 2008 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 26, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 21, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jun 12, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jun 6, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jun 6, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Jun 6, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 2, 2012 · Apt BSMT
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Aug 2, 2012 · Apt BSMT
Close - General
Cooking gas
Aug 2, 2012 · Apt BSMT
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jul 25, 2012 · Apt BSMT
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Feb 3, 2012 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 3, 2012 · Apt 3FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 8, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 8, 2011 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 15, 2011 · Apt 3FLR
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 15, 2011 · Apt 3FLR
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 15, 2011 · Apt 3FLR
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 13, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 22, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 9, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 9, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 2, 2011 · Apt 138
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 12, 2011 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 11, 2011 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 24, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jul 24, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jul 24, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - General
Mold
Jul 24, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - General
Stairs
Jul 24, 2008 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 24, 2008 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 24, 2008 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 24, 2008 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Stairs
Jul 24, 2008 · Apt 2FL
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Jul 24, 2008 · Apt 2FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 24, 2008 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 24, 2008 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jul 24, 2008 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jul 24, 2008 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Stairs
Jul 10, 2008 · Apt 1F
Close - General
Mold
Jul 10, 2008 · Apt 1F
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Jan 6, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Doors
Jan 6, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 1, 2006 · Apt 3FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 21, 2006 · Apt 3FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 19, 2006 · Apt 3FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 13, 2006 · Apt 3FL
Close - Electric
Lighting
Dec 14, 2003 · Apt 3 FL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 2,700 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 304
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 3323 / 28
- Assessed value
- $107,040
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #302277, last renewed Jul 8, 2025.
Questions about 138 Grove Street
Who owns 138 Grove Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 138 Grove Residence LLC.
Does 138 Grove Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 36 housing violations at this property.
Is 138 Grove 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 138 Grove Street built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 138 Grove Street?
It has 3 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.