38 Lincoln Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-04108-0059Map
Owner of record: Abitbol, Messod A
38 Lincoln Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1925 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Abitbol, Messod A. HPD has recorded 56 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 34 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 56
- DOB violations
- 17
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 61
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
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 56
- 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
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 10, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq.ft at south wall at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 19, 2024 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq.ft at south wall at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 17566621 issued 19-dec-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Dec 19, 2024 · Apt 3L
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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
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 17, 2023
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
Aug 27, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - 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. at public hall, 1st story
Aug 27, 2023
Open — Nov sent out
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- 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 at public hall, 1st story
Aug 27, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing glass pane at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Aug 27, 2023
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 - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 30, 2022 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 30, 2022 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 30, 2022 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of 2nd entrance door leading to public hall obstructing with furniture in the 1st room from east located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 30, 2022 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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
Apr 30, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Apr 30, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Apr 30, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 30, 2022 · Apt 1L
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.
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 - 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 - 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.
Oct 30, 2019
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 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 9, 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
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 = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, apartment at south
Oct 13, 2013 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, apartment at south
Oct 13, 2013 · Apt 3L
Open — Invalid certification - 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 3l, 3rd story, apartment at south
Oct 13, 2013 · Apt 3L
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door lock at front entrance to basement
Nov 5, 2011
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 5, 2011 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of sliding bolt entrance door in the entrance located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 18, 2010 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing smoke detector located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 18, 2010 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening slide bolt with eye capable of been padlocked on the interior of door in the entrance located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 14, 2010 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective door knob at entrance door to apartment in the entrance located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 14, 2010 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 14, 2010 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 14, 2010 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 14, 2010 · Apt 1L
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 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 14, 2010 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at lavatory basin in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 27, 2008 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective upper sash at window # 1 in the foyer located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 27, 2008 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 27, 2008 · Apt 3L
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 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 27, 2008 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 4th room from east at south, the kitchen , the 2nd room from east, the 1st room from east, the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 27, 2008 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 17
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
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 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed
Show 7 more ↓
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 3L
Open - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 17, 2024 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 23, 2022 · Apt 1L
Close - General
Janitor/super
Nov 23, 2022 · Apt 1L
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 29, 2022 · Apt 1L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 29, 2022 · Apt 1L
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 3, 2016 · Apt 1R
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 21, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Dec 2, 2015 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 2, 2015 · Apt 2L
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 2, 2015 · Apt 2L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 2, 2015 · Apt 2L
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Dec 2, 2015 · Apt 2L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 2, 2014 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 2, 2014 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Door/frame
Oct 2, 2014 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 2, 2014 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 2, 2014 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Shower-stall
Oct 7, 2013 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 7, 2013 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 7, 2013 · Apt 3L
Close - Electric
Lighting
Oct 7, 2013 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Cabinet
Oct 7, 2013 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Doors
Oct 7, 2013 · Apt 3L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 16, 2012 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 5, 2011 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 31, 2011 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Cooking gas
Oct 13, 2010 · Apt 1L
Close - General
Windows
Sep 10, 2010 · Apt 1L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Sep 10, 2010 · Apt 1L
Close - General
Doors
Sep 10, 2010 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 25, 2010 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 25, 2010 · Apt 1L
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Mar 25, 2010 · Apt 1L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 25, 2010 · Apt 1L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 25, 2010 · Apt 1L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 25, 2010 · Apt 1L
Close - General
Windows
Mar 7, 2010 · Apt 1L
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Mar 7, 2010 · Apt 1L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 7, 2010 · Apt 1L
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Mar 6, 2010 · Apt 1L
Close - General
Windows
Mar 6, 2010 · Apt 1L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 3, 2010 · Apt 3L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 25, 2009 · Apt 1L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 18, 2009 · Apt 1L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 17, 2009 · Apt 3L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 16, 2008 · Apt 3L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 23, 2003 · Apt 6
Close - General
Floor
Jun 26, 2003 · Apt 6
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 26, 2003 · Apt 6
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1925
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 4,860 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,295 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 4108 / 59
- Assessed value
- $356,850
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #337149, last renewed Jul 20, 2026.
Questions about 38 Lincoln Avenue
Who owns 38 Lincoln Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Abitbol, Messod A.
Does 38 Lincoln Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 56 housing violations at this property.
Is 38 Lincoln Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 38 Lincoln Avenue built?
City records list 1925 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 38 Lincoln Avenue?
It has 6 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.