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638 East 98 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11236BBL 3-04757-0001Map

Owner of record: 505 Rockaway LLC

638 East 98 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1966 in Brooklyn, 11236. It has 113 residential units across 12 floors. The owner of record is 505 Rockaway LLC. HPD has recorded 948 housing violations here, most recently on October 21, 2026. 18 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 113 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
948
DOB violations
59
ECB violations
31
HPD complaints
1,375

What to know

Concern
6 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Oct 21, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
113
About 100% of the building's 113 apartments

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 948

  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges to hopper door at compactor closet at public hall, 2nd story

    Oct 21, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges to door in the entrance located at apt 11a, 11th story, 4th apartment from south at west

    Oct 21, 2026 · Apt 11A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom located at apt 5g, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 16, 2026 · Apt 5G

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Refit door at east in the 1st room from north located at apt 5g, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 16, 2026 · Apt 5G

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft observed at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5g, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 16, 2026 · Apt 5G

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 8a, 8th story, 5th apartment from south at west

    Sep 26, 2026 · Apt 8A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east in the bathroom located at apt 8a, 8th story, 5th apartment from south at west

    Sep 26, 2026 · Apt 8A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective bottom cabinet at south wall drawers in the kitchen located at apt 6g, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 6, 2026 · Apt 6G

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of over grown vegetation yard

    Sep 6, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 6g, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 6, 2026 · Apt 6G

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall in the private hallway located at apt 6g, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 6, 2026 · Apt 6G

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at east wall in the private hallway located at apt 6g, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 6, 2026 · Apt 6G

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 6g, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 6, 2026 · Apt 6G

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story

    Jul 28, 2026 · Apt 2A

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

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at door leading to fire stairs a , 1st story

    Jul 28, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of refrigerator with doors attached at public hall 1st story at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 28, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing plastic sign at wall at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 28, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Refit door leading to south exit at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 28, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''north''

    Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Open — False certification
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at south wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 9g, 9th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 21, 2026 · Apt 9G

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at west wall in the private hallway located at apt 9g, 9th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 21, 2026 · Apt 9G

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 9g, 9th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 21, 2026 · Apt 9G

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the private hallway , the 1st room from north, the 3rd room from north at east, the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 9g, 9th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 21, 2026 · Apt 9G

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 sq ft at east wall in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 9g, 9th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 21, 2026 · Apt 9G

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st door frame from west at north wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 5g, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 13, 2026 · Apt 5G

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from north located at apt 5g, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 13, 2026 · Apt 5G

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface and either tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 or tested positive for lead content on a metal or ceramic substrate as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2). 1st door frame from west at north wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 5g, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 13, 2026 · Apt 5G

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st door frame from north at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 5g, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 13, 2026 · Apt 5G

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5g, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 13, 2026 · Apt 5G

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface and either tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 or tested positive for lead content on a metal or ceramic substrate as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2). ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5g, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 13, 2026 · Apt 5G

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection at waistline at sink in the kitchen located at apt 5g, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 13, 2026 · Apt 5G

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective countertop at sink in the kitchen located at apt 5g, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 13, 2026 · Apt 5G

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood panel floor at base cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 5g, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 13, 2026 · Apt 5G

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective 1st closet wood door from south at west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 5g, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 13, 2026 · Apt 5G

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wood closetdoor at east wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 5g, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 13, 2026 · Apt 5G

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 5g, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 13, 2026 · Apt 5G

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the bathroom located at apt 5g, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 13, 2026 · Apt 5G

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 square feet at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5g, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 13, 2026 · Apt 5G

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at boiler room, 1st story

    Apr 9, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 12j, 12th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Apr 9, 2026 · Apt 12J

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 12j, 12th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Apr 9, 2026 · Apt 12J

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 12j, 12th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Apr 9, 2026 · Apt 12J

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 12j, 12th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Apr 9, 2026 · Apt 12J

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 12f, 12th story, 4th apartment from north at east

    Apr 9, 2026 · Apt 12F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose washbasin at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 4g, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 27, 2026 · Apt 4G

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and north wall in the bathroom located at apt 4g, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 27, 2026 · Apt 4G

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective window counter balance,lower sash, first and second windows from east at south in the 4th room from north located at apt 4g, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 27, 2026 · Apt 4G

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5b, 5th story, 4th apartment from east at south

    Mar 15, 2026 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the private hallway located at apt 5b, 5th story, 4th apartment from east at south

    Mar 15, 2026 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5b, 5th story, 4th apartment from east at south

    Mar 15, 2026 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 59

  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    May 3, 2024

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required

    Failed to file fisp cycle 9b technical report by 2/21/2023

    Feb 22, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 18, 2021

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 18, 2021

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 27, 2018

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 27, 2018

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 25, 2017

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 25, 2017

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jul 26, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 8, 2017

    Dob violation - resolved
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  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    May 2, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 30, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 30, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 18, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 18, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required

    Failed to file fisp cycle 7b technical report by 08/21/2012

    Aug 30, 2013

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 19, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 19, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    May 3, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 15, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 15, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 9, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 9, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 6, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 6, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 26, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 26, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 30, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 30, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 3, 2002

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 3, 2002

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    3p6371

    Mar 19, 2001

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Construction other optional

    Work without a permit. noted: installing antennas at the 14th floor level parapet walls at the south & south west side of building remedy: obtain permits

    Mar 12, 2001

    Vw-violation work without permit - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 31

  • Class - 2

    1) there is one motor brush that is not seated (8.11.2.1.2) 2) the mirror in the car is broken (8.11.2.1.1) 3) the drive sheave and ropes (one rope is loosing traction) is worn (8.11.2.1.2).

    May 11, 2026 · Penalty $625

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Replace worn gibs where needed. secure gibs where needed. muted alarm button. inaudible in car stop switch. misaligned cab mirror.

    Sep 22, 2025

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Replace worn gibs where needed. secure gibs where needed. provide, in ca conspicuous location, information indicating how/where to obtain keys to roof/machine room.

    Sep 22, 2025

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to submit the required parking structure initial observation report for an existing parking structure or a periodic inspection of a parking structure(pips)report documenting the conditions of psid#b0000

    Oct 1, 2024

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts. failure to comply with commissioner's order. note:-observed defective conditions mentioned in previously issued violation(#35680092x) on "06-25-2024" still exists. remedy: comply with commissione

    Aug 13, 2024

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain exterior building facade and appurtenances. noted at time of inspection (1)east elevation exposure #1 at 10th fl. balcony on 'd' line. observed loose/spalling concrete on balcony slab. (2)at

    Jun 25, 2024

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Repair cab flooring and return device to service

    Mar 13, 2024

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Class 2: phone inoperative repair & program to 24 hr emergency operator. access door damaged. repair door to secure access switches. cab light inoperative check wires & repair. directional arrows inoperative re

    Jan 11, 2023

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Class 2: cab light inoperative check wires & repair. cab fan inoperative check wires & repair. car floor damaged. repair hole to prevent tripping hazzard. no access to motor room provide keys & access to be mad

    Jan 11, 2023

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Boiler key must be at sight at all times as per 272033 code correct violation & send in certificate of correction

    Nov 23, 2022

    Resolve
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  • Class - 1

    15 amp fuse on the back of controller jump (cu). in car phone not working.

    Jan 20, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Phone inoperative in cab. repair. ...repair excessive car door gap.

    Mar 2, 2020

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    5a10,56y2,56y13. 5a10-door zone restrictor has been tampered with disabled and rendered inoperative. this is a safety device to ensure elevator passengers safety repair restrictor and contact nycdob at eir@bui

    Sep 6, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    97x10:entire device inoperative-repair.

    Aug 22, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    97x10 the elevator in bldg out of service upon inspection the device is found to be out of service creating a hazardous condition as per 1rcny 11-02 restore to service immediately

    Aug 10, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to notify dob prior to installation of suspended scaffold.note:at time of inspection i observed suspended scaffold on site without notification to the dob.rem:do not remove equipment/comply with code.

    Aug 4, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    97x17 failure to maintain blg in code compliant manner: elevator. more than 200 tenants, including elderly and handicapped. () by elevator hazardous condition as per 1rcny by one elevator beig out of service.

    Aug 1, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    7l1,24b10,29l1,41w6,59bb15,67x10. 24b-wire car indicators to indicatecorrect travel direction. 297l-adjust door closing force and time to code requirements; 59bb-perform brake maintenance and log date in maint

    Aug 1, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    97x10:the only eleveator in bldg out of service.upon nspection the device is found to be out of service creating a hazardous condition.,as per 1rcny 11-02,restore to service immediately and notify nycdob the de

    Jun 26, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    97x10:restore to service for proper inspection by dob.the device was found inoperative at the time of inspection.

    Jun 7, 2017 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    97x10 the elevator in building out of sevice. upon inspection the device is found to be out of service creting a hazardous condition as per1rcny 11-02, restore to service immediately.

    Jun 1, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    97x10 the elevator in building out of service.upon inspection the device is found to be out of service creating a hazardous condition as per 1rcny 11-02. restore to service immediately and notify nycdob the

    May 24, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    97x17:the only elevator in the bldg is out of service.upon inspection the device is found to be out of service creating a hazardous condition as per 1rcny 11-02.restore to service immediately and notify nycdob

    May 8, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    97x10 it is 12story bldg.second elevator is out of service.first nov to restore device to service was given 3/16/17 nov#38253783h. rmdy: restore to service and notify nyc dob by calling 212-393-2435 and email

    May 1, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    97x10. the elevator in bldg out of service, upon insp the device is found to be out of service, restore to service immediately.

    Apr 21, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    97x10 the elevator in bldg out of service. upon inspection the deviceis found to be out of service. restore to service immediately

    Mar 16, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    54a10, 317a 05a10-cease use item door zone restrictor has been tampered with disabled rendered inoperative. this is a safety device to ensure elevator passenger safety-repair restrictor and contact nycdo

    Mar 7, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    60q03.44h08.56y13.68m07.45b09.61g11.61m15.70o02.53o02.17h11.67l10.100x10.76o02.77o02.27b09.60o install guards 44h worn traction sheave 56y seal all leaks 59y oil residue on drum 68m provide maint log 45b remov

    Sep 17, 2008 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    01l10.002l10.67l10.11i10.56y13.59y02.44h08.61g11.061m15.52m07.53o02.17h11.10h11.77x10.70o02.77o02.100h11.43b09.27b09.100o02.01.02l inaudiblealarm stop sw. 67l inaudible car communications 11i brake tag missing

    Sep 17, 2008 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    85bb5/.

    Aug 6, 2007 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without permit.work noted:installing antennas at the 14th floor level parapart walls at the south and south west side of building remedy:obtain permits.

    Mar 12, 2001

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 22, 2026 · Apt 2F

    Open
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 21, 2026 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 19, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 19, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 19, 2026 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Oct 19, 2026 · Apt 2F

    Open
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 18, 2026 · Apt 11A

    Open
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 18, 2026 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 18, 2026 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 12, 2026 · Apt 5G

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Door/frame

    Oct 12, 2026 · Apt 5G

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Oct 12, 2026 · Apt 5G

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 12, 2026 · Apt 5G

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 9A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 3E

    Open
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 3E

    Open
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 20, 2026 · Apt 8A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 20, 2026 · Apt 8A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 12, 2026 · Apt 5G

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Sep 12, 2026 · Apt 5G

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Aug 27, 2026 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Aug 27, 2026 · Apt 10B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Aug 27, 2026 · Apt 10B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 11, 2026 · Apt 9A

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 11, 2026 · Apt 9A

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Aug 11, 2026 · Apt 9A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Aug 10, 2026 · Apt 1G

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jul 27, 2026 · Apt 1G

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 16, 2026 · Apt 6H

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jul 16, 2026 · Apt 6H

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jul 14, 2026 · Apt 12G

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jul 7, 2026 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jul 7, 2026 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jul 7, 2026 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 7, 2026 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 6, 2026 · Apt 4G

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 3, 2026 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jul 3, 2026 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 3, 2026 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jul 3, 2026 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • General

    Janitor/super

    Jul 3, 2026 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • General

    Janitor/super

    Jul 3, 2026 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Jun 27, 2026 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jun 27, 2026 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 11, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 11, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 8B

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 9H

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    May 16, 2026 · Apt 5J

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 17, 2026 · Apt 9G

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D3)
Year built
1966
Floors
12
Residential units
113
Building area
121,472 ft²
Lot area
28,425 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
317
Council district
42
Block / lot
4757 / 1
Assessed value
$4,357,800
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #374079, last renewed Sep 23, 2025.

Questions about 638 East 98 Street

Who owns 638 East 98 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 505 Rockaway LLC.

Does 638 East 98 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 948 housing violations at this property.

Is 638 East 98 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 113 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 113 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 638 East 98 Street built?

City records list 1966 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 638 East 98 Street?

It has 113 residential units.

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