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538 Amboy Street

Brooklyn, NY 11212BBL 3-03621-0042Map

Owner of record: Sam Amboy LLC

538 Amboy Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11212. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Sam Amboy LLC. HPD has recorded 94 housing violations here, most recently on July 4, 2026. 4 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
94
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
81

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Jul 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 · 94

  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures light fixture at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 4, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 4th room from east, the kitchen , the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 4, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 4, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures light fixture at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 4, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 4, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 4, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 4, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 4, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 8, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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) north wall, south wall, east wall in the foyer located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 13, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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) north wall, east wall in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 13, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from east, the bathroom , the kitchen , the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 13, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ( approximately 1sqft) ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 13, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ( approximately 4sqft) south wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 13, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

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

    Apr 13, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st door from north at east wall, 1st door frame from north at east wall in the foyer located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 13, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 13, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 13, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inioperative in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 13, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperative in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 13, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 13, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl .. in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 13, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose wash basin at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 13, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Replace with new the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 13, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 13, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock at door in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 13, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective spring balance lower sash window 2nd from south at west in the 3rd bathroom from east at north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 13, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 13, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 18, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate at heat riser pipe in the 1st room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 18, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at lower window sash at the 2nd window from north at east in the 1st room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 18, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 18, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 18, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate around the heat riser pipe at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 18, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 18, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 18, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 18, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 18, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit wood cabinet door at south in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 18, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective door handle in the entrance located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 18, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the east yard

    Feb 18, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Feb 18, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant east wall at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 31, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at building entrance , 1st story

    Mar 31, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department east wall. at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 31, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped radiator riser at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 28, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Electric

    Lighting

    Aug 10, 2026 · Apt 2F

    Open
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Aug 7, 2026 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 7, 2026 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jul 2, 2026 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jul 2, 2026 · Apt APT2R

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jul 2, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 27, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jan 11, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jan 11, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 11, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Jan 11, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Oct 27, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 27, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 6, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 6, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 16, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 16, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 25, 2017 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 25, 2017 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roofing

    Jul 25, 2017 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 25, 2017 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Outside building

    Pavement

    Jul 25, 2017 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Jul 25, 2017 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jul 25, 2017 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Jul 25, 2017 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jul 25, 2017 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Jul 25, 2017 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jul 25, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Jul 25, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jul 25, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 25, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 25, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 25, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 25, 2017 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Dec 2, 2015 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Dec 2, 2015 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Dec 2, 2015 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Dec 2, 2015 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Dec 2, 2015 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Dec 2, 2015 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 2, 2015 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Dec 2, 2015 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jul 16, 2014 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 16, 2014 · Apt 1R

    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 (C3)
Year built
1930
Floors
2
Residential units
4
Building area
3,120 ft²
Lot area
3,000 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
316
Council district
42
Block / lot
3621 / 42
Assessed value
$194,850
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #334100, last renewed Nov 13, 2025.

Questions about 538 Amboy Street

Who owns 538 Amboy Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Sam Amboy LLC.

Does 538 Amboy Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 94 housing violations at this property.

Is 538 Amboy 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 538 Amboy Street built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 538 Amboy Street?

It has 4 residential units.

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