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438 Atkins Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-04454-0021Map

Owner of record: Evans, Ancel W

438 Atkins 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 Evans, Ancel W. HPD has recorded 42 housing violations here, most recently on June 24, 2026. 31 of the 42 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
42
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
20

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jun 24, 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 · 42

  • B

    Properly secure the loose scuttle ladder leading to roof at public hall, 2nd story

    Jun 24, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and all walls at public hall, 2nd story

    Jun 24, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls at public hall, 2nd story

    Jun 24, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 24, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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. at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 24, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings that is missing

    Jun 24, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Jun 24, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Jun 24, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 1, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 18, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
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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.

    Jun 6, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 26, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 8, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 17, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 29, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 29, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • 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 21, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 7, 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.

    Feb 23, 2022

    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.

    Feb 23, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 7, 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 7, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 15, 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 3, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing stair rail at front areaway

    Oct 7, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 10, 2016 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures .. in the 4th room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 10, 2016 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 10, 2016 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet at north wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 10, 2016 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    Properly secure the loose door knob at entrance door to apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 10, 2016 · Apt 1F

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall

    Aug 10, 2016

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box .. at public hall

    Aug 10, 2016

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    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

    Aug 10, 2016

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    Section 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor .. at public hall

    Aug 10, 2016

    Open — Invalid certification
  • 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. at public hall

    Aug 10, 2016

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective connection wasteline at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 10, 2016 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate .. located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 10, 2016 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 10, 2016 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov certified late
  • 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 7, 2015

    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 17, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete tread 1st from bottom at stoop

    May 14, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of bx cable wire expose at building front

    May 14, 2014

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 1

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Nov 2, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 4

  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35197405h issued on 08/05/16 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny102-01. for work w/o a permit @ cellar. remedy: comply w/comm's order

    Sep 30, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o permit in that in cellar installed 2steel beams w.steel columns being used to support beams.columns have been set into slab.rem:obtain approvals &permits for above work or restore to prior legal condit

    Aug 5, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner in that bathroom flrin 1st flr front apt 1s cracked &starting to sink.wooden supports in cellar rotted.rem:make safe immediately make all necessary repairs,main

    Aug 5, 2016 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain noted@ exterior front stairway leading to cellar no hand rail or guard rail installed at stair well.remedy:maintani bldg in code compliant manner.

    Apr 29, 2014

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 16, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 16, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    May 16, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 28, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 28, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 28, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Apr 28, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Apr 28, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 15, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Aug 4, 2016 · Apt 1F

    Close
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  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Aug 4, 2016 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Aug 4, 2016 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Aug 4, 2016 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 4, 2016 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 2, 2014 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 2, 2014 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    May 2, 2014 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    May 2, 2014 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Apr 28, 2014 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 28, 2014 · Apt 1R

    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 (C3)
Year built
1930
Floors
2
Residential units
4
Building area
3,075 ft²
Lot area
3,000 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
305
Council district
42
Block / lot
4454 / 21
Assessed value
$230,850
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #306356, last renewed Nov 28, 2023.

Questions about 438 Atkins Avenue

Who owns 438 Atkins Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Evans, Ancel W.

Does 438 Atkins Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 42 housing violations at this property.

Is 438 Atkins 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 438 Atkins Avenue built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 438 Atkins 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.