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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

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 5, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
6
About 100% of the building's 6 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 56

  • 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 5, 2026

    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 18, 2025

    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.

    Jun 10, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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
  • 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 10, 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
  • 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

    Aug 27, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Aug 27, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • 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 at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 27, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing glass pane at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 27, 2023

    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.

    Mar 23, 2023

    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 7, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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

    Apr 30, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Apr 30, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Apr 30, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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
  • 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.

    Feb 25, 2022

    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.

    Feb 25, 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.

    Apr 9, 2021

    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 9, 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 30, 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 18, 2018

    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 27, 2017

    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 10, 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 9, 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 23, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 = 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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door lock at front entrance to basement

    Nov 5, 2011

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
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  • 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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.