2738 Pitkin Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-04233-0025Map
Owner of record: Rivera, Jose
2738 Pitkin Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1925 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 11 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Rivera, Jose. HPD has recorded 86 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 7 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 10 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 86
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 33
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 · 86
- 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 - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 10, 10th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 7, 2026 · Apt 10
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 10, 10th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 7, 2026 · Apt 10
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 10, 10th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 7, 2026 · Apt 10
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defectiive in the entire apartment located at apt 10, 10th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 7, 2026 · Apt 10
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 10, 10th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 7, 2026 · Apt 10
Open — Invalid certification - 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
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 11, 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.
Mar 24, 2023
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.
Mar 1, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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 1, 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 12, 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 12, 2021
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 19, 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 28, 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.
Feb 24, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures to entire apartment located at apt 11, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 27, 2014 · Apt 11
Closed — Violation closed - 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 = 3; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 3; located at apt 11, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 27, 2014 · Apt 11
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 11, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 27, 2014 · Apt 11
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 11, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 27, 2014 · Apt 11
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures : in the kitchen located at apt 11, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 27, 2014 · Apt 11
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electric outlet at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 11, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 27, 2014 · Apt 11
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction materials such as paint buckets, drop clothes, ladders, mixing buckets ect. at public hall stairs, 3rd story
Aug 27, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) throughout the public areas in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12.
Aug 27, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color : west wall in the kitchen located at apt 11, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 27, 2014 · Apt 11
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective : 1st window frame from south at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 11, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 27, 2014 · Apt 11
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from north, the 2nd room from north, the foyer , the kitchen , the bathroom located at apt 11, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 27, 2014 · Apt 11
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 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 3, 2013 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector .. in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 3, 2013 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of front entrance door to bldg locked preventing access to bells for apts.
Mar 27, 1989
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
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.
Mar 3, 1989
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice 4 sty apt 10 kitchen & bathroom. located at apt 10
Mar 3, 1989 · Apt 10
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations not operational 4 sty apt 10. located at apt 10
Mar 3, 1989 · Apt 10
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceilings 4 sty apt 10 bathroom. located at apt 10
Mar 3, 1989 · Apt 10
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective window sash spring operated 4 sty apt 10 center room. located at apt 10
Mar 3, 1989 · Apt 10
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches 4 sty apt 10 bathroom & kitchen. located at apt 10
Mar 3, 1989 · Apt 10
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in washbasin 1 sty apt 1 bathroom south wing er1. located at apt 1
Oct 4, 1988 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mailboxes 1 sty vestibule.
Oct 4, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets bathtub 1 sty south apt 1 bathroom. located at apt 1
Jul 20, 1988 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 1 sty south apt.
Jul 20, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in sink 1 sty south apt 1 kitchen. located at apt 1
Jul 20, 1988 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceiling 1 sty south apt 1 southwest room. located at apt 1
Jul 20, 1988 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide dwelling with a janitor or responsible person or janitorial service.
Jul 20, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing putty upper & lower sashes at windows 1 sty apt 1 thru out. , section '' ''
May 23, 1988 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets bathtub 1 sty apt 1 bathroom. , section '' ''
May 23, 1988 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor 1 sty apt 1 kitchen. , section '' ''
May 23, 1988 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 1 sty apt 1 kitchen & bathroom. , section '' ''
May 23, 1988 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 1 sty apt 1 diaz. , section '' ''
May 23, 1988 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches 3 sty apt 11. , section '' ''
Apr 21, 1988 · Apt 11
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes 3 sty rear.
Apr 21, 1988
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 3
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Electric signs none
Es-electric signs none
Nov 16, 1988
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 5
- Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit. illegal work noted erected an exhaust metal duct system @ west of bldg elevation breeching from commercial store known asfernandez grocery on the 1st flr above parapet wall roof level w/o
Oct 24, 2007 · Penalty $500
Active - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide @ least 2 means of egress from room or space required. defective means of egress noted: illegal duplex apt #1 on the 1st flr found w/ bedroom used for sleeping w/o the proper 2 means of
Oct 24, 2007 · Penalty $480
Active - Non-hazardous
Work w/o permit/ illegal work noted: apt created @ basement level w/ 2rooms w/o proper light & ventilation required by bldg code south section of bldg. duplex apt created using south apt # 1, 1st flr where
Oct 24, 2007 · Penalty $800
Active - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by dob records. illegal occupancy noted cellar is arranged & occupied as apt for dwelling & 2 rooms foundw/o proper light & ventilation require by dob code to be classified as
Oct 24, 2007 · Penalty $800
Active - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior bldg. defects noted: broken defective wall w/ cracks dislodgement throughout & out of plumb east elevation, northeast & southeast sections above roof level buckled steel lintels
Oct 24, 2007 · Penalty $800
Active
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 31, 2026 · Apt 10
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 31, 2026 · Apt 10
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 31, 2026 · Apt 10
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 31, 2026 · Apt 10
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 28, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 25, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 22, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
Aug 27, 2014 · Apt 11
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 27, 2014 · Apt 11
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Aug 27, 2014 · Apt 11
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 27, 2014 · Apt 11
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 27, 2014 · Apt 11
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 27, 2014 · Apt 11
Close - Electric
Power outage
Aug 27, 2014 · Apt 11
Close - Electric
Power outage
Aug 21, 2014 · Apt 11
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Aug 16, 2014 · Apt 11
Close - Electric
No lighting
Aug 16, 2014 · Apt 11
Close - General
Cooking gas
Aug 16, 2014 · Apt 11
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 31, 2014 · Apt 5
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jul 31, 2014 · Apt 5
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 31, 2014 · Apt 5
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 31, 2014 · Apt 5
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 31, 2014 · Apt 5
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jul 31, 2014 · Apt 5
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 31, 2014 · Apt 5
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
May 1, 2013 · Apt 5
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
May 1, 2013 · Apt 5
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 17, 2005 · Apt 5
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 17, 2005 · Apt 5
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Aug 17, 2005 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Aug 17, 2005 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 17, 2005 · Apt 5
Close - General
Cabinet
Aug 17, 2005 · Apt 5
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1925
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 11
- Building area
- 8,151 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,808 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 42
- Block / lot
- 4233 / 25
- Assessed value
- $263,250
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #368100, last renewed Aug 6, 2025.
Questions about 2738 Pitkin Avenue
Who owns 2738 Pitkin Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Rivera, Jose.
Does 2738 Pitkin Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 86 housing violations at this property.
Is 2738 Pitkin Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 10 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 91% of its 11 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 2738 Pitkin Avenue built?
City records list 1925 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 2738 Pitkin Avenue?
It has 11 residential units and 12 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.