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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

Concern
2 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
10
About 91% of the building's 11 apartments
Down from 11 in 2018

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 · 86

  • 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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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

    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 11, 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.

    Mar 24, 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.

    Mar 1, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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 1, 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 12, 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 12, 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 19, 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 28, 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.

    Feb 24, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • 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 = 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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 3, 2013 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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.

    Mar 3, 1989

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective mailboxes 1 sty vestibule.

    Oct 4, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    Provide dwelling with a janitor or responsible person or janitorial service.

    Jul 20, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets bathtub 1 sty apt 1 bathroom. , section '' ''

    May 23, 1988 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 1 sty apt 1 kitchen & bathroom. , section '' ''

    May 23, 1988 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 1 sty apt 1 diaz. , section '' ''

    May 23, 1988 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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

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

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.