438 East 98 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11212BBL 3-04694-0058Map
Owner of record: 438 E 98th LLC
438 East 98 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11212. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is 438 E 98th LLC. HPD has recorded 37 housing violations here, most recently on June 9, 2025.
- HPD violations
- 37
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 23
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 37
- 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 9, 2025
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 26, 2024
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.
Mar 22, 2023
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 24, 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 24, 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.
Apr 8, 2021
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
Jun 8, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 2nd closet from west at north wall door, 1st closet from west at north wall door in the foyer located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 8, 2019 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door from west at north wall, 1st door frame from west at north wall, west wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 8, 2019 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 8, 2019 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) east wall in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 8, 2019 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from north at east wall, north wall in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 8, 2019 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling, 1st door frame from west at north wall in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 8, 2019 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate illegal gate at 2nd window from east at south in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 8, 2019 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 8, 2019 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 8, 2019 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story
Jun 8, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling electrical light fixture at public hall, 1st story
Jun 8, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling electrical light fixture at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Jun 8, 2019
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
May 23, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at public hall, 1st story
May 23, 2019
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 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 23, 2019 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - 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 23, 2019 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - 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
May 23, 2019
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
May 23, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 missing at public hall, 1st story
May 23, 2019
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
May 23, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
May 23, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 23, 2019 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 10 sq ft at inner walls 1st base cabinet from west at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 10, 2019 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 10, 2019 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective base cabinet floor at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 10, 2019 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 10, 2019 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from east, the bathroom , the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 10, 2019 · Apt 1R
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 22, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 ***minimum 100 watts of incandescent light required;(fixture present)***
Jun 20, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 100 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the outh yard night inspection.
Jan 20, 1989
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 18, 2019 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 16, 2019 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 8, 2019 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 8, 2019 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Cabinet
Feb 8, 2019 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 30, 2019 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 30, 2019 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Cabinet
Jan 30, 2019 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 9, 2016 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 9, 2016 · Apt 1F
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 9, 2016 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 21, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 2, 2016 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 2, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 10, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 3, 2015 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 1, 2015 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 27, 2015 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 27, 2015 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 27, 2015 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 19, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 24, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 22, 2013 · Apt 2B
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2025 | $760,000 | Rentals - walkup apartments | 4 |
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 3,198 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,750 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 317
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 4694 / 58
- Assessed value
- $215,100
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #327463, last renewed Dec 12, 2025.
Questions about 438 East 98 Street
Who owns 438 East 98 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 438 E 98th LLC.
Does 438 East 98 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 37 housing violations at this property.
Is 438 East 98 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 East 98 Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 438 East 98 Street?
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.