438 Linwood Street
Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-04002-0018Map
Owner of record: Small World 50 LLC
438 Linwood Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1901 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Small World 50 LLC. HPD has recorded 36 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 27 of the 36 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 36
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 45
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 · 36
- 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 5, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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 18, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 10, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Open — Info nov sent out - 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3floor, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 7, 2021 · Apt 3FLOOR
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
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- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3floor, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 7, 2021 · Apt 3FLOOR
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
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 = 1 in the entire apartment located at apt 3floor, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 7, 2021 · Apt 3FLOOR
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 3floor, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 7, 2021 · Apt 3FLOOR
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at building entrance at public hall, 1st story
Nov 7, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock at door to building
Aug 21, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story
May 21, 2019 · Apt 3
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at east wall aprox 15 sq ft in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story
May 21, 2019 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation heat riser in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story
May 21, 2019 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly secure the loose saddle at threshold in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story
May 21, 2019 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story
May 21, 2019 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story
May 21, 2019 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at bulkhead , 3rd story
May 21, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - 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 18, 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 27, 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.
Nov 10, 2016
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 13, 2015
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 23, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of a key-operated double cylinder lock at gate at building entrance. , 1st story
May 30, 2014
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperative , 2nd story, apartment
Jun 12, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperative , 2nd story, apartment
Jun 12, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 3; located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 13, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... 15 sq feet at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 13, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from east at south, the 1st room from east at north, the bathroom , the 5th room from east at south located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 13, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - 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. lights not on.
Apr 20, 2005
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 1
- Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall defect is: first story front windows glass missing. (2) second story front south windows glass toroxen and defective (3) second story front north window glass and wind
Mar 22, 1997 · Penalty $175
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 9, 2021 · Apt 3RDFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 2, 2021 · Apt 3RDFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 2, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 2, 2021 · Apt 3FLOOR
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 30, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Oct 28, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 27, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 14, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
May 14, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 14, 2019 · Apt 3
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 14, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 2, 2014 · Apt BASE
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 30, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jul 30, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 29, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 29, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Close - Door/window
Door
May 29, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 29, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 29, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 29, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 29, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 29, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 29, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Close - Electric
Power outage
May 27, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 17, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 23, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 14, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 25, 2014 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 13, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 10, 2012 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jun 6, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Window guards
Jun 4, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Window/frame
Jun 4, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Doors
Jun 4, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Doors
Jun 4, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Mold
Jun 4, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Windows
Jan 8, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Doors
Jan 8, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Mold
Jan 8, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 8, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 24, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 9, 2010 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jul 1, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 28, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 28, 2006 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1901
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 3,246 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,800 ft²
- Zoning
- R5B
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 42
- Block / lot
- 4002 / 18
- Assessed value
- $70,140
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #358294, last renewed Aug 16, 2023.
Questions about 438 Linwood Street
Who owns 438 Linwood Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Small World 50 LLC.
Does 438 Linwood Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 36 housing violations at this property.
Is 438 Linwood 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 438 Linwood Street built?
City records list 1901 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 438 Linwood 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.