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438 Sapphire Street

Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-04519-0119Map

Owner of record: Sapphire Equities NY LLC

438 Sapphire Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 2004 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Sapphire Equities NY LLC. HPD has recorded 110 housing violations here, most recently on March 26, 2026. 45 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
110
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
43

What to know

Concern
20 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Mar 26, 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 · 110

  • C

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

    Mar 26, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mailbox missing at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 26, 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 missing

    Mar 26, 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, 1st story

    Mar 26, 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, 1st story

    Mar 26, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retandant materials at west and south walls inside the closet at west wall at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 26, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and west wall at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 26, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retandant materials at ceiling and west wall. at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 26, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose and hanging light fixture at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 26, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 26, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 26, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at stove in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 26, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove all obstructions from water closet .. in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 26, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls. in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 26, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit upper and lower sashes windows at west wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 26, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective locking device at door in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 26, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection wastline under the sink in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 26, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Mar 26, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling and all electrical outlets in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 26, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at sink, bathtub and washbasin in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 26, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at sink, bathtub, water-closet and washbasin in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 26, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit closet door at north wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 26, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at west and south walls inside the closet at west wall at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 26, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit closet door at west wall at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 26, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door at building front entrance

    Mar 26, 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

    Mar 26, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed wire at light fixture at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 26, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires and eletrical extension cord at ceiling at cellar

    Feb 12, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Feb 12, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective connection at wasteline under the sink in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Feb 12, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling at all electrical fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Feb 12, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the missing fire rerardant material at the ceiling at cellar

    Feb 12, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 12, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts #1 under vacate order #260421 in the entire apartment located at apt, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 10, 2026

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceilings and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at boiler room

    Feb 6, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Feb 6, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures and electrical outlet throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 21, 2026 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet of mold at ceiling and south wall in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 23, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures ... in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 23, 2025 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and south wall in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 23, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet of mold at ceiling and south wall in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 18318763 issued 23-oct-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Oct 23, 2025 · Apt 1

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

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

    Oct 23, 2025 · Apt 1

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

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

    Oct 23, 2025 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Oct 23, 2025 · Apt 1

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant

DOB building violations · 1

  • Construction other optional

    Administrative violation for occupancy without a final c of o: nb job# 302373161 not signed off

    May 13, 2025

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Electric

    Power outage

    Apr 4, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 4, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 21, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
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  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jan 21, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 22, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 22, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 22, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 22, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Oct 22, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Oct 14, 2025 · Apt 1STFLR

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 14, 2025 · Apt 1STFLR

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 14, 2025 · Apt 1STFLR

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 14, 2025 · Apt 1STFLR

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 14, 2025 · Apt 1STFLR

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 1, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Oct 1, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 1, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 1, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Oct 1, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Sep 27, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 27, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Sep 27, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 27, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Sep 27, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jun 17, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jun 17, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 17, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 17, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 27, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 27, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 12, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 12, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 10, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 9, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 9, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 9, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    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 (C0)
Year built
2004
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
3,153 ft²
Lot area
3,100 ft²
Zoning
R4
Community board
305
Council district
42
Block / lot
4519 / 119
Assessed value
$62,160
Landmark / historic district
No

Questions about 438 Sapphire Street

Who owns 438 Sapphire Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Sapphire Equities NY LLC.

Does 438 Sapphire Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 110 housing violations at this property.

Is 438 Sapphire 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 438 Sapphire Street built?

City records list 2004 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 438 Sapphire Street?

It has 3 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.