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
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 · 42
- BHazardous
Properly secure the loose scuttle ladder leading to roof at public hall, 2nd story
Jun 24, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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
Jun 24, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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
Jun 24, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Jun 24, 2026
Open — 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.
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
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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.
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
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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
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 23, 2022
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.
Feb 23, 2022
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.
Apr 7, 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 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 15, 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 3, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing stair rail at front areaway
Oct 7, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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
Aug 10, 2016
Open — Invalid certification - 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
Aug 10, 2016
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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
Aug 10, 2016
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 - 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 17, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete tread 1st from bottom at stoop
May 14, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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
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.