444 East 98 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11212BBL 3-04694-0060Map
Owner of record: Harrington, Dwain
444 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 Harrington, Dwain. HPD has recorded 175 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 41 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 175
- DOB violations
- 4
- ECB violations
- 7
- HPD complaints
- 365
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 · 175
- 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 4, 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
Feb 17, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Feb 17, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles, baby carriages and shopping carts at public hall, 1st story
Feb 17, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room
Feb 17, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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
Feb 17, 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, 1st story
Feb 17, 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 19, 2025
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.
Jun 9, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door lock at cellar at boiler room
May 5, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items and bicycles at public hall, 1st story
May 5, 2025
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., 1st story
May 5, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
May 5, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box, 1st story
May 5, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 5, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at celling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 5, 2025 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at celling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 17871178 issued 05-may-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
May 5, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 5, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 8, 2024 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 8, 2024 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at basement at boiler room
Dec 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 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 10, 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 20, 2023
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.
Mar 22, 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
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.
Feb 24, 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.
Feb 24, 2022
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, 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.
Apr 8, 2021
Open — Info 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 30, 2019
Open — Info 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 17, 2018
Open — Info 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 22, 2017
Open — Info 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, 2016
Open — Info 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 8, 2015
Open — Info 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.
Feb 20, 2015
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 23, 2014 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling , 2nd story
Feb 23, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 23, 2014 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Feb 23, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at east
Jan 25, 2014 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at west
Jan 21, 2014 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water - 170 degrees - at all water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at west
Jan 21, 2014 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the ... at cellar
Jan 21, 2014
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 4
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 7, 2018
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 12, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 12, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 25, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 7
- Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation# 35289944p issued 12/5/17 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. rem: comply w/ commissioner's order &/or file c of
Mar 6, 2018 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/comm's order contained in summ/viol#35289944p iss ued on 12/05/17 and to file a cofc pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-.1.no compliance recorded for occupancy.rem:comply w/comm's order and
Jan 23, 2018 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Work without a permit. noted: at inspection in cellar level water & waste lines installed creating 3pc bathroom (toilet, sink & shower) with full height partition walls created. rem: comply with the notice of v
Dec 5, 2017 · Penalty $4,000
Active - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or building department records. according to hpd mdr #285036 indicator (2)story (4)family units. noted: at inspection at cellar level (1)sro wi
Dec 5, 2017 · Penalty $12,000
Active - Class - 1
Work w/o permit work noted in cellar boiler room hot water heater was replaced w/nw hot water heater with newly soldered copper pipe.no new dob fillings at time of inspection.note: laa was disapproved 320675060
Nov 13, 2013
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawfully continue work while on notice of a stop work order.in cellar water heater was replaced with new water heater.stop work order issued on 1/25/2013 34932435k.observed new water heated in place with new
Nov 13, 2013
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o permit work noted: in cellar gas boiler being removed gas lines being disconnected being used for gas boiler & water heater.also cap from gas riser was removed and gas line for water was going to be co
Jan 25, 2013 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 12, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 4, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 4, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 27, 2025 · Apt APT2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 5, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 8, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 17, 2014 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 10, 2014 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 10, 2014 · Apt 2R
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Feb 21, 2014 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 21, 2014 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 21, 2014 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 17, 2014 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 17, 2014 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 17, 2014 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 17, 2014 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 17, 2014 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 13, 2014 · Apt NA
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 13, 2014 · Apt NA
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 13, 2014 · Apt NA
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 13, 2014 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 23, 2014 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 22, 2014 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 17, 2014 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 10, 2014 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 10, 2014 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 9, 2014 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 7, 2014 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 5, 2014 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 3, 2014 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 19, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 16, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 15, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 13, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 12, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 11, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 10, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Aug 23, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Aug 23, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 8, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 8, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jul 8, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jul 8, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 7, 2013 · Apt 1F
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jul 7, 2013 · Apt 1F
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jul 7, 2013 · Apt 1F
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Jul 7, 2013 · Apt 1F
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jul 7, 2013 · Apt 1F
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 7, 2013 · Apt 1F
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
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 / 60
- Assessed value
- $215,100
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #338200, last renewed Jan 30, 2014.
Questions about 444 East 98 Street
Who owns 444 East 98 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Harrington, Dwain.
Does 444 East 98 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 175 housing violations at this property.
Is 444 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 444 East 98 Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 444 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.