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988 Sutter Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-04050-0120Map

Owner of record: Smw Realty Corp

988 Sutter Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1901 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Smw Realty Corp. HPD has recorded 39 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 3 of the 39 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
39
DOB violations
11
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
6

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation May 6, 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 · 39

  • 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.

    May 6, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 11, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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, 2024

    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.

    Nov 17, 2023

    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 2, 2022

    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.

    Mar 2, 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.

    Apr 13, 2021

    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 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 22, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 13, 2017 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at south wall at public hall, 2nd story

    Jun 13, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department south wall at public hall, 2nd story

    Jun 13, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Egress obstructed. provide proper means of egress by removing partitions forming closet enclosing scuttle ladder to roof ... at public hall, 3rd story

    Jun 13, 2017

    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

    Jun 13, 2017

    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 ... at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 13, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Jun 13, 2017

    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

    Jun 13, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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

    Jun 13, 2017

    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

    Jun 13, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening hasp and eye cabable of being padlocked at scuttle hatch at public hall, 3rd story

    Jun 13, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction item at scuttle ladder at public hall, 3rd story

    Jun 13, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of a key operated lock on door to room with fire escape in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at west

    Mar 30, 2017 · Apt 3

    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 15, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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 minimum required , light fixture present

    Oct 6, 2016

    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.

    Oct 14, 2015

    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.

    Feb 25, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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 minimum reqired

    Aug 20, 2010

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-21.03 adm code paint or post a sign indicating floors on wall at or near stairs all stys public hall.

    Jun 24, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household items etc 3 sty public hall.

    Jun 24, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement plaster ceilings 2 & 3 sty public halls.

    Jun 24, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing balusters 1 & 3 stys public hall.

    Jun 24, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires 3 sty public hall.

    Jun 24, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective metal clad scuttle cover.

    Jun 24, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes all stys rear.

    Jun 24, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard.

    Jun 24, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 1 sty publi c hall.

    Jun 24, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective locking device entrance door to 1 sty public hall.

    Jun 24, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-16.01 adm code repair the broken or defective connection locknut at wasteline of sink 3 sty apt 3 kitchen. located at apt 3

    Jun 24, 1986 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 11

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 3

  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. worknoted: construction of a bathroom at cellar center. remedy: remove the illegal bathroom and fixture restore the cellar to prior legal condition.

    Apr 17, 1998

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit: wor noted construction of a bathroom at cellar west center. remedy:obtain a permit if feasible or remove the bathroom

    Jan 4, 1994

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by dept. of building records.cellarchange form vacant / ordinary to living and . remedy:discontinue the illegal occupancy

    Jan 4, 1994

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 8, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 8, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 25, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 25, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Feb 28, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 17, 2017 · Apt 2

    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
1901
Floors
3
Residential units
4
Building area
2,640 ft²
Lot area
1,500 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
305
Council district
42
Block / lot
4050 / 120
Assessed value
$183,150
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #338575, last renewed Aug 4, 2025.

Questions about 988 Sutter Avenue

Who owns 988 Sutter Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Smw Realty Corp.

Does 988 Sutter Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 39 housing violations at this property.

Is 988 Sutter 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 988 Sutter Avenue built?

City records list 1901 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 988 Sutter 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.