538 Crescent Street
Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-04234-0032Map
Owner of record: Manyathela, Shadrack
538 Crescent Street is a two-family home built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Manyathela, Shadrack. HPD has recorded 59 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 6 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 59
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 102
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 59
- 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 24, 2025
Open — Info 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.
Dec 3, 2024
Open — Info 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 28, 2023
Open — Info 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, 2022
Open — Info 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.
Mar 16, 2022
Open — Info 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.
Apr 21, 2021
Open — Info 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 8, 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.
Nov 1, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Feb 8, 2015 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing radiator air valve at public hall, 1st story
Dec 11, 2014
Closed — Violation closed
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- 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 1, 1st story
Nov 23, 2014 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story
Nov 23, 2014 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story
Nov 23, 2014 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story
Nov 23, 2014 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 2nd story
Oct 29, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Oct 29, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Oct 29, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Oct 29, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Oct 29, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Oct 29, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Oct 29, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls, all stories at public hall
Oct 29, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the raw sewage throughout at basement
Oct 17, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Oct 17, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Oct 17, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Oct 17, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color all walls in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Oct 17, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the raw sewage at cellar
Oct 8, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective window balance lower sash in the 1st room from east located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 12, 2014 · Apt 1FL
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 2, 2nd story
Dec 27, 2013 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story
Dec 27, 2013 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of leaking shutoff valve at radiator in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story
Dec 27, 2013 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of leak at radiator shutoff valve in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story
Dec 27, 2013 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective base cabinet doors in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Nov 1, 2013 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Nov 1, 2013 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the south wall closet in the private hallway located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Nov 1, 2013 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling . in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story
Aug 5, 2013 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story
Aug 5, 2013 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Apr 4, 2013 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from east located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Feb 13, 2013 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane lower sash east1 window in the 1st room from east located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Feb 13, 2013 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mechanical ventilation at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jan 19, 2013 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in at waste line to wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jan 19, 2013 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose sink , in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story
Sep 26, 2012 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink , in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story
Sep 26, 2012 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mechanical ventilation , in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Sep 26, 2012 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ventilation system in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Aug 29, 2012 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story
Aug 29, 2012 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story
Feb 6, 2012 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story
Feb 6, 2012 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by cofo & dept of bldgs records class "a" apt created at cellar. partitions erected creating rooms. kitchen sink & gas range present also 3pc bathroom present with water close
Nov 18, 2011 · Penalty $6,000
Active
Complaints
- Door/window
Door
May 17, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 11, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 4, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 30, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 8, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 6, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 5, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 29, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 29, 2014 · Apt F1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 28, 2014 · Apt 2
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 20, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Nov 17, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Nov 17, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 17, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 17, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 14, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 11, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 10, 2014 · Apt 3RDFL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 5, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 3, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 30, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 30, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 27, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Oct 27, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 27, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 27, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 27, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 27, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 27, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 27, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 27, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 27, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 27, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 27, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 25, 2014 · Apt APT2
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 14, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 14, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Oct 14, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Boiler
Oct 7, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Oct 7, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - General
Windows
Mar 5, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Mar 5, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 26, 2013 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 26, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 26, 2013 · Apt PVT
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Dec 20, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - General
Floor
Dec 20, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - General
Floor
Dec 20, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Dec 20, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - General
Floor
Dec 20, 2013 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B1)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,128 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 42
- Block / lot
- 4234 / 32
- Assessed value
- $53,100
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #815632, last renewed Nov 26, 2019.
Questions about 538 Crescent Street
Who owns 538 Crescent Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Manyathela, Shadrack.
Does 538 Crescent Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 59 housing violations at this property.
Is 538 Crescent Street 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 538 Crescent Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 538 Crescent Street?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.