438 Wilson Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-03376-0036Map
Owner of record: Wilson & Putnam Avenue LLC
438 Wilson Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Wilson & Putnam Avenue LLC. HPD has recorded 138 housing violations here, most recently on February 24, 2026. 4 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 138
- DOB violations
- 16
- ECB violations
- 18
- HPD complaints
- 153
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 · 138
- CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water above 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 24, 2026 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 24, 2026 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings
Feb 1, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mailbox at public hall, 1st story
Feb 1, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Feb 1, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.
Feb 1, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures .. in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 30, 2023 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 23, 2022 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 18, 2022 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 18, 2022 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 18, 2022 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 18, 2022 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 18, 2022 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling light and all walls outlets in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 18, 2022 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and north wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 18, 2022 · Apt 2L
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 18, 2022 · Apt 2L
Open — Civ14 mailed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 18, 2022 · Apt 2L
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 18, 2022 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of keyvoperated lock at door obstructing egress to window leading to fire escape in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 18, 2022 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes tree trunk obstructing egress at 2nd and 3rd story balcony at fire escape, south yard, building rear
Jul 18, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at public hall, 1st story
Jul 18, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic wall tile at west wall at public hall, 1st story
Jul 18, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose handrail at public hall stairs, 1st story
Jul 18, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 18, 2022 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mail receptacle at building entrance for apt 2l
Jul 18, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 18, 2022 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective locking device at building entrance door , 1st story
Jul 18, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 18, 2022 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at cellar at boiler room
Jul 18, 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.
Apr 13, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of household items at 2nd story balcony, south stack at building rear
Sep 24, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all parts at all stories, south fire escape at building rear
Sep 24, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of door with key operated lock preventing entrance to room with fire escape in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at west
Sep 24, 2020 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 100 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the building front
Sep 24, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 24, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system at public hall, 1st story
Sep 24, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 24, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box at public hall, 1st story
Sep 24, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening hook and eye install at wood fence obstructing egress from south fire escape at building rear yard
Sep 24, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of household and rubbish obstructing safe landing of drop ladder at south fire escape at building rear yard
Sep 24, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of door with key operated lock preventing entrance to room with fire escape in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, apartment at east
Sep 24, 2020 · Apt 3L
Open — Civ14 mailed - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint at building front at fire escape
Aug 21, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Jun 7, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Jun 7, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected, 1st story
Jun 7, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 plaster partition with door erected at west obstructing light & ventilation in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 2, 2017 · Apt 3L
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 .. at public hall, 1st story
May 2, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood door frame at entrance located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 2, 2017 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination .. at public hall, 3rd story
May 2, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 2, 2017 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 16
- Plumbing none
Based on lmp# 1343 being inactive, stop all plumbing work under job# 320894177
Jul 3, 2025
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
The borough comm. has issued an order to stop all work pusuant to appl ./permit#320566008 on 09/08/14 remedy: stop all work immediately make site safe only contact the boro ugh comm. office at 718 802-3677
Sep 17, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 24, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 26, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 2, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Imegncy-immediate emergency anythingoptional
Sep 24, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
May 2, 1991
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 18
- Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov#35128068r issuedon 5/19/15 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201,28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01.multiple dweeling converted maintained or occupied w/3
Jul 15, 2015 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Multiple dwelling converted,maintained or ocupied with 3 or more dwelling units than legally authorized by the certificate of occupancy or official records. co#3p0008902 indicates legally approved for 4 apts &
May 19, 2015 · Penalty $1,450
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner missing fire stopping per bc 712.3;27-345.noted:cellar exposed wood joists @several locns throughout.rem:comply w/the notice of vio.
May 19, 2015 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/out a permit.work noted:1st fl rear replaced several wood joists exposed @cellar level.rem:comply w/the notice of vio.
May 19, 2015 · Penalty $800
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner per bc 1008.18,27-3713.usect prohibited durl hardware:note:apt 3l has key locking device on bedroom leading to rear.fire escape (b/r on right rear.rem:comply w/
May 13, 2015 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction w/the dept of bldgs for notice of violation #34995420x issued on 09/21/12 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. rem:file a certifi
Mar 22, 2014 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction w/the dept of bldgs for notice of violation #35086193n issued on 12/30/13 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. rem:file a certifi
Mar 22, 2014 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawfully continued work while on notice of stop work order. at time of inspection observed at 2nd & 3rd fl 5 workers working through while premises was under full stop work order #123013c04jtg02.
Jan 31, 2014 · Penalty $4,800
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain adequate house keeping as per section stated. at time of inspection observed at exposure 1 & 3 more than 30 cubic yards of combustible construction debris. remedy: maintain adequate housekee
Jan 17, 2014 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 3307.6.5;27-1021 failure to provide sidewalk shed illumination asper sections stated. at time of inspection observed at exposure 1 installed sidewalk shed w/lighting that was not illuminated. remedy: provi
Jan 17, 2014 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Failure to institute/maintain safety equipment measures on temp construction. 1- no handrails downstair cases. remedy: provide handrails on stairwells.
Dec 30, 2013 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to provide approved/accepted plans at jobsite at time of inspection. permit #320566008. rmdy: stop all work. provide plans and call for inspection 718-802-3685.
Dec 30, 2013 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping per section requirements: 1.rear yard mound of construction debris wood (2x4) plastic white bags, cardboard plywood - etc. 2. ground flr - rear & front cardboard white
Dec 30, 2013 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg. noted: at exp 4 found wall at 2nd flr bldg, mining from front to back of bldg. at 1st flre commercial space, storefront approx 18' x 8' is shifted from left to right by approx 12"
Sep 21, 2012 · Penalty $1,030
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building walls or appurtenances. noted: on front facade several areas of cracking & spalling of stucco. in rear of building exposure 3,also noted cracking of stucco & bulging of wall at 3rd
May 22, 2012 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.noted:at both sides bulging visible toward bottom on left side exposure 2 bldg is separating from adjoining property at staircase cracks & spalling throughout
Sep 16, 2009 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Fail to maintain bldg wall in that there are several areas of cracked,bulging, and spalling stucco. located at front facade. remedy: make safe immediately, make all necessary repairs. provide structural stabi
May 14, 2009 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain building hazardous defects noted (1) chimney flue on top of roof has missing mortar joints between brick work (2) section of chimney at top of roof is bulging pulling away and in danger of c
Sep 1, 2005 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 19, 2026 · Apt 2L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 8, 2026 · Apt 2L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 5, 2026 · Apt 2L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 2L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 2L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 26, 2026 · Apt 2L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 4, 2023 · Apt 2L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 29, 2023 · Apt 2L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 22, 2022 · Apt 2L
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 13, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
No lighting
Nov 17, 2022 · Apt 2L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 17, 2022 · Apt 2L
Close - Electric
Power outage
Nov 17, 2022 · Apt 2L
Close - Electric
Power outage
Nov 16, 2022 · Apt 2L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 16, 2022 · Apt 2L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 16, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jul 17, 2022 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jul 17, 2022 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 17, 2022 · Apt 2L
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 17, 2022 · Apt 2L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jul 17, 2022 · Apt 2L
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 17, 2022 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Mailbox
Jul 6, 2022 · Apt 2L
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 6, 2022 · Apt 2L
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Jul 6, 2022 · Apt 2L
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 6, 2022 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jul 6, 2022 · Apt 2L
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 6, 2022 · Apt 2L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 7, 2018 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 30, 2017 · Apt 3R
Close - Electric
No lighting
Apr 29, 2017 · Apt 3L
Close - Electric
Lighting
Apr 29, 2017 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Ventilation system
Apr 29, 2017 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 29, 2017 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 29, 2017 · Apt 3L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 29, 2017 · Apt 3L
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Apr 29, 2017 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 29, 2017 · Apt 3L
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Apr 29, 2017 · Apt 3L
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 29, 2017 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 15, 2017 · Apt 2L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 15, 2017 · Apt 2L
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 24, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 24, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 16, 2016 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 16, 2016 · Apt 2L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 16, 2016 · Apt 2L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 15, 2016 · Apt 3R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jun 1, 2015 · Apt 3R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S9)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 4,500 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,250 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 304
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 3376 / 36
- Assessed value
- $551,250
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #321718, last renewed Aug 19, 2025.
Questions about 438 Wilson Avenue
Who owns 438 Wilson Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Wilson & Putnam Avenue LLC.
Does 438 Wilson Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 138 housing violations at this property.
Is 438 Wilson 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 438 Wilson Avenue built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 438 Wilson Avenue?
It has 4 residential units and 6 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.