938 Belmont Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-04247-0023Map
Owner of record: Hossain, Motaher
938 Belmont Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Hossain, Motaher. HPD has recorded 89 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2026. 26 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 89
- DOB violations
- 5
- ECB violations
- 13
- HPD complaints
- 67
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 89
- 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 1, 2026
Open — 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 18, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 6, 2025
Open — 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 26, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 8, 2024
Open — 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, 2023
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 21, 2023
Open — 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 7, 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.
Feb 23, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Feb 23, 2022
Open — Nov sent out
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- 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 7, 2021
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 7, 2021
Open — 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.
Oct 29, 2019
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a street number on the front of the dwelling plainly visible from the sidewalk.
Aug 2, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors building entrance door
Aug 2, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - 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 = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 1; in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 21, 2018 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate , in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 21, 2018 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - 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 = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 1;wg to repair = 1 in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 21, 2018 · Apt 2L
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 200w ,(missing bulb at light fixtures) at east section building front entrance
Jan 24, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperative located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 24, 2017 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Dec 24, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
Dec 24, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
Dec 24, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 3rd room from north at west, the kitchen , the 1st room from north at west, the 1st room from north at east, the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 24, 2017 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 24, 2017 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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. at public hall, 1st story
Dec 24, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperative located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 24, 2017 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 24, 2017 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet .. in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 24, 2017 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Dec 24, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 24, 2017 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Dec 21, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - 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. at public hall, 1st story
Dec 21, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Dec 21, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
Dec 21, 2017
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 = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story
Dec 21, 2017 · Apt 2R
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 21, 2017 · Apt 1L
Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 21, 2017 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 = 6; in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at south
Dec 31, 2016 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at south
Dec 31, 2016 · Apt 2L
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at south
Dec 31, 2016 · Apt 2L
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 1l, 1st story, apartment at south
Dec 31, 2016 · Apt 1L
Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation - 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 2l, 2nd story, apartment at south
Dec 31, 2016 · Apt 2L
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at north
Dec 31, 2016 · Apt 2R
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, apartment at south
Dec 31, 2016 · Apt 1L
Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation - 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 1l, 1st story, apartment at south
Dec 31, 2016 · Apt 1L
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 = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 9; in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at north
Dec 31, 2016 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at north
Dec 31, 2016 · Apt 2R
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 2r, 2nd story, apartment at north
Dec 31, 2016 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - 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 7, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 5
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 18, 2018
Dob violation - active - Unsafe buildings none
Ub-unsafe buildings none
Apr 10, 1996
V%*-dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jun 22, 1992
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Nov 1, 1990
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 23, 1990
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
ECB violations · 13
- Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35308787l issued on 01/22/18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. work w/o permit: note at cellar level erected full height parti
Dec 13, 2018 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35308787l issued on 1/22/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. note:no document file for
Oct 30, 2018 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #35308787l issued 01/22/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. work without a permit. no
Sep 10, 2018 · Penalty $12,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio #35308787l issued on 01/22/18 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01.work w/out a permit noted created class a apt in ce
Jul 26, 2018 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #35308787l issued on 01/22/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. work w/o permit.noted at
Jun 7, 2018 · Penalty $12,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained summons violation#35308787l issued on 01/22/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.for work without a permit.re
Apr 26, 2018 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Residence altered as adwelling for more than the # of families legally authorized by the cofo of dob records.dob records indicates dwelling to be occupied as a 4 fam dwelling.now premises converted to 5 fam dwe
Jan 22, 2018 · Penalty $1,200
Active - Class - 1
Work w/o permits:work noted:at cellar level-erected full height partitions to sub-divide the open collar to create and addt'l class'a'apt.electrical lines for lighting outlets switches and mechanical fixtures
Jan 22, 2018 · Penalty $1,600
Active - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit.work noted: at cellar level south exposure -new cellar entry installed,new concret stair to cellar,new flr drain,new cellar entry door .no handrail surrounding well hole.remedy:obtain a permit
Apr 12, 2004 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain.defects are 1)rotted wood beams and missing ceiling at cellar various location throughtout. 2)rotted and unstable floor at lobby.at first floor front 3)missing rails at stairs at public hall
Aug 20, 2003
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
Illlegal occupancy: occupancy contrary to that allowed by department of buildings records ub # 3077/96 occupancy change from vacent to occupied stature. remedy: obtain a valid co or discontinue the illegal
Aug 6, 2003
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain: interior of the building: defect is: cracked floor and walls in vestibule area 1st floor front. remedy: make all necessary repairs in a workman manner forth.
Feb 23, 1995 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior of the building. cracked and sagged floor at westbule 1st floor front. remedy: obtain a permit and repair.
Mar 7, 1990 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Dec 20, 2017 · Apt 2R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Dec 20, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Dec 20, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Dec 20, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 20, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 20, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Dec 20, 2017 · Apt 1L
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Dec 20, 2017 · Apt 1L
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Dec 20, 2017 · Apt 1L
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Dec 20, 2017 · Apt 1L
Close
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- Electric
Lighting
Dec 20, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Dec 20, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Dec 20, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 20, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Dec 20, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Lighting
Dec 20, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Dec 23, 2016 · Apt 2L
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Dec 23, 2016 · Apt 2R
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Dec 23, 2016 · Apt 2R
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Dec 23, 2016 · Apt 1L
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Dec 23, 2016 · Apt 1L
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Dec 23, 2016 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Mar 1, 2010 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 1, 2010 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Floor
Mar 1, 2010 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 1, 2010 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 1, 2010 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Doors
Mar 1, 2010 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 1, 2010 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Mold
Mar 1, 2010 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Mold
Dec 19, 2007 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 19, 2007 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 19, 2007 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 19, 2007 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Windows
Dec 19, 2007 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Dec 19, 2007 · Apt 1R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 19, 2007 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Windows
Dec 19, 2007 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Mold
Jun 4, 2007 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 4, 2007 · Apt 1R
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jun 4, 2007 · Apt 1R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 4, 2007 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 16, 2004 · Apt 2L/2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 15, 2004 · Apt 2R/2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 2, 2004 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 28, 2004 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 27, 2004 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 27, 2004 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 27, 2004 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 27, 2004 · Apt 2L
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 3,600 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 42
- Block / lot
- 4247 / 23
- Assessed value
- $270,450
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #365686, last renewed Aug 7, 2018.
Questions about 938 Belmont Avenue
Who owns 938 Belmont Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Hossain, Motaher.
Does 938 Belmont Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 89 housing violations at this property.
Is 938 Belmont 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 938 Belmont Avenue built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 938 Belmont Avenue?
It has 4 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.