388 Ridgewood Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-04129-0027Map

388 Ridgewood Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Pachai, Paul N. HPD has recorded 20 housing violations here, most recently on August 12, 2026. 1 of the 20 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 20
DOB violations: 44
ECB violations: 5
HPD complaints: 39

What to know

Concern

1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch

Last violation Aug 12, 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 · 20

CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 12, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 12, 2026 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3flr, 3rd story, apartment at west
Jun 25, 2009 · Apt 3FLR
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 3flr, 3rd story, apartment at west
Jun 25, 2009 · Apt 3FLR
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
Refit windows in the entire apartment located at apt 3flr, 3rd story, apartment at west
Jun 25, 2009 · Apt 3FLR
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 3flr, 3rd story
Jun 25, 2009 · Apt 3FLR
Closed — Violation closed
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 3flr, 3rd story, apartment at north
Jun 22, 2009 · Apt 3FLR
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 5th room from north located at apt 3flr, 3rd story, apartment at north
Jun 22, 2009 · Apt 3FLR
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 5th room from north located at apt 3flr, 3rd story, apartment at north
Jun 22, 2009 · Apt 3FLR
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3flr, 3rd story, apartment at north
Jun 22, 2009 · Apt 3FLR
Closed — Violation closed

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BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3flr, 3rd story, apartment at north
Jun 22, 2009 · Apt 3FLR
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard at south
Aug 22, 2007
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Replace with new the missing leader to rear yard at south.
Aug 22, 2007
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing bottom guide south yard at fire escape
Aug 22, 2007
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Fire escape defective. properly secure drop ladder bottom guide rod rear yard at fire escape
Aug 22, 2007
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 16, 2006 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling and walls thru out in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 16, 2006 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling thru out in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 16, 2006 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective windows counter balance thru out in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 16, 2006 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 16, 2006 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 44

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 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 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 - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Jan 17, 2020
Dob violation - active
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

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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 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed
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
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
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
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - active
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
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - active
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 - active

ECB violations · 5

Class - 3
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner; noted: observed section of the interior ceiling has peeling/bulging paint, loose electrical conduit & box for switch at the bathroom, part of the floor at
Jan 31, 2022 · Penalty $500
Active
Class - 2
As per class 2 (b265) 28-303.7 failure to file a complete boiler inspection report as per dob records. submit a current b09 report.
Apr 7, 2017
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg - hazardous. defects noted: 1. section of flooring at 1st floor (rear) next to bathroom, approx. 3 feet x 5 feet issagging down due to rotten missing floor/ceiling joists. 2 also noted
Aug 10, 2007 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg.defect noted:section of wood joist removed/missing.location:south e rear of 1st fl flooring(visible through bsmt)size:aprox 6' x 3' section.(in all 3pcs of joist 3'long)remedy:repair
Jul 6, 2007 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit.work noted:24" x 4" wood braced & posted to support missing section of joist from flooring.location southeast rear of 1fl flooring beam braced & supported at basement southeast rear boiler roo
Jul 6, 2007 · Penalty $500
Resolve

Complaints

Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Aug 10, 2026 · Apt 2
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 29, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 14, 2018 · Apt 3
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 21, 2009 · Apt 3FLR
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 21, 2009 · Apt 3FLR
Close
General
Windows
Jun 21, 2009 · Apt 3FLR
Close
General
Stairs
Jun 21, 2009 · Apt 3FLR
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 21, 2009 · Apt 3FLR
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 11, 2007 · Apt 3
Close
General
Doors
Sep 11, 2007 · Apt 3
Close

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General
Doors
Sep 11, 2007 · Apt 3
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 11, 2007 · Apt 3
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 11, 2007 · Apt 3
Close
Plumbing
Toilet
Sep 11, 2007 · Apt 3
Close
General
Windows
Sep 11, 2007 · Apt 3
Close
General
Stairs
Sep 11, 2007 · Apt 3
Close
General
Windows
Sep 11, 2007 · Apt 3
Close
General
Doors
Sep 11, 2007 · Apt 3
Close
General
Windows
Aug 3, 2007 · Apt 3
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 3, 2007 · Apt 3
Close
General
Stairs
Aug 3, 2007 · Apt 3
Close
General
Windows
Aug 3, 2007 · Apt 3
Close
General
Doors
Aug 3, 2007 · Apt 3
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 3, 2007 · Apt 3
Close
Plumbing
Toilet
Aug 3, 2007 · Apt 3
Close
Plumbing
Toilet
Aug 3, 2007 · Apt 3
Close
General
Floor
May 14, 2006 · Apt 3
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
May 14, 2006 · Apt 3
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
May 14, 2006 · Apt 3
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
May 14, 2006 · Apt 3
Close
General
Windows
May 14, 2006 · Apt 3
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
May 14, 2006 · Apt 3
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 14, 2006 · Apt 3
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
May 14, 2006 · Apt 3
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 14, 2006 · Apt 3
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 14, 2006 · Apt 3
Close
Electric
Wiring
May 14, 2006 · Apt 3
Close
Heating
Heat related
May 14, 2006 · Apt 3
Close
General
Cooking gas
May 14, 2006 · Apt 3
Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type: Mixed residential and retail building (S9)
Year built: 1910
Floors: 3
Residential units: 2
Building area: 4,170 ft²
Lot area: 1,874 ft²
Zoning: R5
Community board: 305
Council district: 37
Block / lot: 4129 / 27
Assessed value: $280,350
Landmark / historic district: No

Questions about 388 Ridgewood Avenue

Who owns 388 Ridgewood Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Pachai, Paul N.

Does 388 Ridgewood Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 20 housing violations at this property.

Is 388 Ridgewood 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 388 Ridgewood Avenue built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 388 Ridgewood Avenue?

It has 2 residential units and 4 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.