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838 Crescent Street

Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-04485-0028Map

Owner of record: Wendell B Wallerson

838 Crescent Street is a two-family home built in 1965 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Wendell B Wallerson. HPD has recorded 18 housing violations here, most recently on April 19, 2005. 18 of the 18 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
18
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
19

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Apr 19, 2005

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 · 18

  • 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 1f, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Apr 19, 2005 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures oven/range unit in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at south

    Aug 20, 2004 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective building front entrance door frame in the entrance located at apt 2, 1st story, apartment at south

    Aug 20, 2004 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tile floor of the foyer in the entrance located at apt 2, 1st story, apartment at south

    Aug 20, 2004 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color south wall in the foyer located at apt 2, 1st story, apartment at south

    Aug 20, 2004 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock installed on the security door at the building front entrance in the foyer located at apt 2, 1st story, apartment at south

    Aug 20, 2004 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile floor in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at south

    Aug 20, 2004 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at south

    Aug 20, 2004 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly secure the loose base board radiator cover to east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at south

    Aug 20, 2004 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly secure the loose base board radiator cover to north wall at the foyer in the entrance located at apt 2, 1st story, apartment at south

    Aug 20, 2004 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • A

    Properly secure the loose base board radiator cover to the east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at south

    Aug 20, 2004 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective border tiles at the walls in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at south

    Aug 20, 2004 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at south

    Aug 20, 2004 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line of the washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at south

    Aug 20, 2004 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at south

    Aug 20, 2004 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at south

    Aug 20, 2004 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color north and south walls in the private hallway located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at south

    Aug 20, 2004 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose door to the base cabinet at the sink in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at south

    Aug 20, 2004 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 1

  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jul 13, 2008

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 1

  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o bldg dept records note the certificate of occupancy # 204937 indicate cellar to be ordinary use, now arrange and occupied as a class a apartment. remedy: discont

    Jul 13, 2008 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 25, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Feb 4, 2014 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Feb 4, 2014 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Feb 4, 2014 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 4, 2014 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Feb 4, 2014 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 4, 2014 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jul 8, 2005 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 15, 2005 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 10, 2005 · Apt 1FL

    Close
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  • Electric

    Lighting

    Mar 10, 2005 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 12, 2004 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 10, 2004 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Janitor/super

    Nov 10, 2004 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Nov 10, 2004 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Aug 13, 2004 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Aug 13, 2004 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 13, 2004 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Aug 13, 2004 · Apt 2

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Two-family home (B2)
Year built
1965
Floors
2
Residential units
2
Building area
2,000 ft²
Lot area
3,042 ft²
Zoning
R4
Community board
305
Council district
42
Block / lot
4485 / 28
Assessed value
$61,380
Landmark / historic district
No

Questions about 838 Crescent Street

Who owns 838 Crescent Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Wendell B Wallerson.

Does 838 Crescent Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 18 housing violations at this property.

Is 838 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 838 Crescent Street built?

City records list 1965 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 838 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.