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
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 948
- CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of over grown vegetation yard
Sep 6, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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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- BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing plastic sign at wall at public hall, 1st story
Jul 28, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Refit door leading to south exit at public hall, 1st story
Jul 28, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at boiler room, 1st story
Apr 9, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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
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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
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Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
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.