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3816 Church Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04892-0007Map

Owner of record: Helena, Erwin

3816 Church Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Helena, Erwin. HPD has recorded 41 housing violations here, most recently on June 9, 2025. 24 of the 41 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
41
DOB violations
6
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
3

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jun 9, 2025

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 · 41

  • A

    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
  • I

    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 25, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 9, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 17, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 21, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 23, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 23, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 7, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 29, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 4, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 4, 2019 · Apt 2R

    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

    Jan 4, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Jan 4, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Jan 4, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Jan 4, 2019

    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

    Jan 4, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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

    Jan 4, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 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

    Jan 4, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 4, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    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 4, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 18, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File with this department a registration statement for building.

    Apr 11, 1997

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination 1 sty public hall night inspection.

    Sep 14, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit door vestibule 1 sty.

    Sep 14, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Provide prpoer securing of scuttle cover by means of slide bolt hooks or lock which doors not require a key to open scuttle cover.

    Sep 14, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing knob vestibule door inside 1 sty.

    Sep 14, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code refit door street to vestibule.

    Jan 9, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile floor vestibule to 1 sty public hall.

    Jan 9, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-41.03 adm code file with this department a registration and occupancy statement of building.

    Jan 3, 1986

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.

    Jan 3, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-19.07 adm code install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 40 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the rear yard.

    Jan 3, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal clg cellar throughout.

    Jan 3, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Section 65 m/d law provide under completed permit, a proper enclosure for the central heating plant, cellar rear.

    Jan 3, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-20.01 adm code provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door 2 sty front & rear apts.

    Jan 3, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 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 frame missing.

    Jan 3, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-41.05 adm code file with this department registration statement for change of ownership of building.

    Jan 3, 1986

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    D26-17.10 adm code provide ready access to building's heating system cellar door locked.

    Jun 1, 1983

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system 1 sty pub hall.

    Jun 1, 1983

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective switch for clg fixture kitchen 2 sty east apt.

    Jun 1, 1983

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches thru out 2 sty east apt

    Jun 1, 1983

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 6

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Boiler boiler optional

    B-boiler boiler optional

    Mar 22, 1991

    Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 3, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 15, 2014 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 3, 2003 · Apt 2FL

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Mixed residential and retail building (S2)
Year built
1931
Floors
2
Residential units
2
Building area
2,470 ft²
Lot area
2,054 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
317
Council district
40
Block / lot
4892 / 7
Assessed value
$45,720
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #365452, last renewed Jul 29, 2026.

Questions about 3816 Church Avenue

Who owns 3816 Church Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Helena, Erwin.

Does 3816 Church Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 41 housing violations at this property.

Is 3816 Church Avenue 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 3816 Church Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 3816 Church Avenue?

It has 2 residential units and 3 units in total.

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