538 Georgia Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-03820-0046Map

538 Georgia Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11207. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Gayle, Wendy. HPD has recorded 24 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026.

HPD violations: 24
DOB violations: 0
ECB violations: 0
HPD complaints: 27

What to know

Good

No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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 · 24

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
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.
Jun 9, 2025
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 26, 2024
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 10, 2024
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 17, 2023
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.
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 7, 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
CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors , in the entrance located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 6, 2021 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance lower sash window at east wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 6, 2021 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed

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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
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective electric outlet at west wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 11, 2019 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed
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.
Sep 4, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed
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
Sep 4, 2019
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 4, 2019
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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Sep 4, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed
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
Sep 4, 2019
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 4, 2019
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 4, 2019
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.
Nov 22, 2017
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 9, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 3, 2014 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 3, 2014 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 3, 2014 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 29, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 2, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 30, 2021 · Apt 1
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 5, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close
Electric
Outlet/switch
Aug 29, 2019 · Apt 1B
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 29, 2019 · Apt 1B
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 29, 2019 · Apt 1B
Close
Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 29, 2019 · Apt 1B
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 29, 2019 · Apt 1B
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 29, 2019 · Apt 1B
Close

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General
Janitor/super
Oct 11, 2018 · Apt BASEME
Close
Door/window
Door
Oct 11, 2018 · Apt BASEM
Close
Door/window
Door
Oct 11, 2018 · Apt BASEM
Close
Door/window
Door
Oct 11, 2018 · Apt BASEM
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 5, 2014 · Apt 1B
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 30, 2014 · Apt 1B
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 30, 2014 · Apt 1B
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 7, 2013 · Apt 1B
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 7, 2013 · Apt 1B
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 6, 2013 · Apt 1B
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 6, 2013 · Apt 1B
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 6, 2013 · Apt 1B
Close
General
Windows
Oct 13, 2010 · Apt 2A
Close
Heating
Heat related
Oct 13, 2010 · Apt 2A
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 23, 2005 · Apt 1B
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 22, 2005 · Apt 1B
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 17, 2005 · Apt 1B
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: 3,198 ft²
Lot area: 2,500 ft²
Zoning: R6
Community board: 305
Council district: 42
Block / lot: 3820 / 46
Assessed value: $252,000
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #358487, last renewed Aug 11, 2025.

Questions about 538 Georgia Avenue

Who owns 538 Georgia Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Gayle, Wendy.

Does 538 Georgia Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 24 housing violations at this property.

Is 538 Georgia 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 538 Georgia Avenue built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 538 Georgia Avenue?

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.