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38 Norwood Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-03905-0028Map

Owner of record: Bueno, Yerson L

38 Norwood Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Bueno, Yerson L. HPD has recorded 46 housing violations here, most recently on June 10, 2025. 14 of the 46 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
46
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
5
HPD complaints
32

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jun 10, 2025

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 · 46

  • 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.

    Jun 10, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • 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.

    Mar 1, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 3, 2021 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at cellar

    Nov 3, 2021

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 3, 2021 · Apt 2

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 3, 2021 · Apt 2

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 3, 2021

    Open — Invalid certification
  • 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 12, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • I

    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 12, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective base cabinet at the north wall in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 21, 2021 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

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

    Jan 21, 2021 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

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

    Jan 21, 2021 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

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

    Jan 21, 2021 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 21, 2021 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 5th room from east at south located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 21, 2021 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Jan 21, 2021 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 21, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the household items and bicycle at public hall, 3rd story

    Jan 21, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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 31, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 19, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

    Oct 16, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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

    Oct 16, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 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

    Oct 16, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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

    Oct 16, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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

    Oct 16, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at building entrance

    Oct 16, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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

    Oct 16, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at lower sash of window in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 16, 2018 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also a chain guard in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 16, 2018 · Apt 3

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    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. at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 16, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    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 28, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Nov 18, 2016 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the 1st room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 18, 2016 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    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, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 13, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Section 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at west side of building at fire escape

    Oct 6, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood ceiling at front porch

    Oct 6, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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 = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 6; in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Oct 6, 2014 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Oct 6, 2014 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Oct 6, 2014 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening key-operated lock installed on door preventing access to 2nd means of egress in the 1st room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Oct 6, 2014 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening padlockable slide bolt on door in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Oct 6, 2014 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 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 sheetrock partitions erected cellar thru out creating one class a apartment.

    Aug 14, 1995

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    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 suspended tile drop ceilings thru out 3 sty apt 3. located at apt 3

    Nov 9, 1989 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 1

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Oct 17, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 5

  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. noted: 3 sty multi-dwelling & occupied fire escape is located at the rear yard. 2 cars & parked in the yard w/one blocking the fire escape. this do not allows

    Aug 25, 2020 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Unlawful acts / failure to comply w/a law/rule of comm order. at time of inspection, observed work in progress at basement level. the were no permits posted and no plans were onsite. the complete basement had

    Jul 23, 2019 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o permit/curb cut. at time of inspection regarding above listedcomplaint #,observed an illegal curb cut at exposure#2. there was a car(white) parked within driveway/parking pad. no records on file for cu

    Jul 23, 2019 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit. at time of inspection regarding,when asked why the permit was not posted and if there was a work permit on record,the response by mr.yerson bueno was "no but this is my house and i'm the owne

    Jul 23, 2019 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Illegal use in residence district r4-zone note side yard at etna st side being used for storage of one suv vehicle observed one white suv parked storage at side yard at time of insp w/ no lic plate #/registrati

    Apr 26, 2010 · Penalty $300

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 29, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 16, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 15, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 15, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 19, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 25, 2015 · Apt 3FLOOR

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 19, 2015 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • General

    Window guards

    Nov 9, 2011 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 8, 2009 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 31, 2009 · Apt 3

    Close
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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 22, 2009 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 17, 2009 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 16, 2009 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 13, 2009 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 12, 2009 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 11, 2009 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 11, 2009 · Apt 3FLR

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 6, 2009 · Apt 3FLR

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 2, 2009 · Apt 3FLR

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 3, 2009 · Apt 3FLR

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 1, 2008 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 1, 2008 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 25, 2008 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 3, 2008 · Apt 3FLR

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 13, 2008 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 4, 2008 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 2, 2008 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 25, 2007 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 28, 2007 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 20, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 19, 2006 · Apt 3FLR

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 17, 2006 · Apt 3FLR

    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 (C0)
Year built
1931
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
3,300 ft²
Lot area
2,025 ft²
Zoning
R4
Community board
305
Council district
37
Block / lot
3905 / 28
Assessed value
$77,940
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #350229, last renewed Oct 14, 2025.

Questions about 38 Norwood Avenue

Who owns 38 Norwood Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bueno, Yerson L.

Does 38 Norwood Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 46 housing violations at this property.

Is 38 Norwood 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 38 Norwood Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 38 Norwood Avenue?

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.