838 Flatbush Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11226BBL 3-05082-0023Map
Owner of record: 838 Flatbush Ave L.l.c.
838 Flatbush Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1905 in Brooklyn, 11226. It has 12 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 838 Flatbush Ave L.l.c.. HPD has recorded 125 housing violations here, most recently on November 20, 2025. 10 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 12 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 125
- DOB violations
- 20
- ECB violations
- 22
- HPD complaints
- 30
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 · 125
- 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, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Jul 14, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2bb, 2nd story
Jul 14, 2025 · Apt 2BB
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2cc, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 14, 2025 · Apt 2CC
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Jul 14, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retartdant materal at ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Jul 14, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4bb, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jul 14, 2025 · Apt 4BB
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 13, 2023 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 6, 2023 · Apt 2C
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 6, 2023 · Apt 2A
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
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- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 6, 2023 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jul 6, 2023 · Apt 2B
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
Mar 9, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Mar 9, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Mar 9, 2022
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 at public hall, 1st story
Mar 9, 2022
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 at public hall, 1st story
Mar 9, 2022
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
Mar 7, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Mar 7, 2022
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 at public hall, 1st story
Mar 7, 2022
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
Mar 7, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Mar 7, 2022
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 at public hall, 1st story
Mar 7, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 7, 2022 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - 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 - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
Above premises have been vacant and untenanted except for caretaker for 60 days or more, and cannot be reoccupied until a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained. premises have been vacant since building vacated on 05/02/2017 and still vacated on 08/1417
Aug 14, 2017
Open — Defect letter issued - IInformation / order
The premises have been vacated by an order of this department and cannot be reoccupied except for caretaker until a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained.
May 2, 2017
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 19, 2017 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 19, 2017 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of soot at ceiling & walls at public hall, 2nd story
Apr 19, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective inoperative intercom system at 1st sty to 4th sty in the private hallway located at apt 4d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Apr 27, 2016 · Apt 4D
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective inoperative intercom system at 1st sty to 4th sty in the private hallway located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 27, 2016 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the rubbish at public hall, 1st story
Apr 27, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 27, 2016 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 27, 2016 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective inoperative intercom 1st story to 3rd story in the private hallway located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 27, 2016 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective brick work at south parapet wall
Apr 27, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at 2nd, 3rd and 4th story balconies, ...building front at fire escape
Dec 9, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective counter balance in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 21, 2015 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 21, 2015 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 21, 2015 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 21, 2015 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lower sash window counter balance at fire escape in the 1st room from east located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 21, 2015 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 21, 2015 · Apt 4C
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 = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 1; in the entire apartment located at apt 4d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Oct 21, 2015 · Apt 4D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 4d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Oct 21, 2015 · Apt 4D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 4d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Oct 21, 2015 · Apt 4D
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 20
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Jan 17, 2020
Dob violation - active - Unsafe buildings none
Ub-unsafe buildings none
Feb 3, 2018
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 8, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 28, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 28, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
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
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 22
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain builiding in coe compliant manner.failue to complywith the commissioner order contained in summons/violation#35214794m issued on 11/11/16 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to
Sep 23, 2017 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio #35214794m issued on 11/11/16 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01.rem
Aug 7, 2017 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation# 35214794m issued on 11/11/16 and to file a certificate of c rrection pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.failure to provide uno
Jun 21, 2017 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35214794m issued on 11/11/16 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. no compliance recorded. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or fil
Apr 26, 2017 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35214794m issued on 11/11/16 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. note: no document file for obstruction. remedy: comply w/comm'
Mar 25, 2017 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35213738n issued on 10/05/16 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. for c of c obstructed exit passageway at rear. remedy: comply
Feb 21, 2017 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35214794m issued on 11/11/16 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. note: @ rear
Feb 13, 2017 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file complete boiler inspection report.boiler#172038 no annual boiler inspection for year 2016 dob record.rem:file report
Feb 3, 2017 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 1
Sec. 407.2 misc vio-observed in bst-gas house line w/no proper support attached to bldg. dislodge hanger. remedy: comply w/summons.
Feb 3, 2017 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35213738n issued on 10-5-16 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 01. for c of c,passageway at rear of bldg obstructed by accumulation of
Jan 14, 2017 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Failure to comply w.the commissioner's order contained in nov#35214794m issued 11/11/16 &to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 &1rcny 102-01.rem:comply w.commissioner's order &/or fi
Dec 23, 2016 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35213738n issued on 10/05/16 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1;28-204.4 & 1rcny102-01. for c of c at rear of bldg,passageway obstructed by garbage.
Nov 26, 2016 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. note: at rear of bldglarge pile of debris such as pcs of plywood, black, garbage bags with debris, pcs of carpet, metal and bricks,bulbs, plastic containers and
Nov 11, 2016 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code complaint manner.noted:rear fire escape stairs from 2nd to 1st flr has missing steps,also exit passage way from goose week ladder @new yard to rear yard emergency exit is full o
Oct 19, 2016 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway.note:exit passageway at rear of building obstructed by accumulation of approx. 3'-0'pile of garbage. remedy: remove obstruction.
Oct 5, 2016 · Penalty $3,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner:lack of a system of automatic sprinklers where required per bc 903.2;27-954 an alternativesmoke detectors hand wired.@time of inspection, 1130am on 10/5/16 @the
Oct 5, 2016 · Penalty $1,000
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg wall(s)or appurtances defects noted(2)parapetwall @left side of the bldg has approx 3"wide vertical cracks @2 locations(corners)2various cracks on rear yard pavement.rem:maintain exteri
Oct 5, 2016 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. defects noted: storage of items on 4th fl hallway 2 broken/hanging light fixtures in 1st fl & 2nd fl stairways. remedy: comply w/notice of violation.
May 27, 2016 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Exit door not self closing. defects noted: 2 front entry/exit doors are not self closing. remedy: comply w/notice of violation.
May 27, 2016 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
B254,3a,15/32a,34b/39,40/44c,48c/50,50a/50b,50c,50d,50e,50f,50g. 50- boiler room light and cellar light are defective; 50a-debris in boilerrooms and on and around oil tank; 50b-waste oil left in boiler room;
Jun 19, 2015 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
B254,61,15,32a,34b,44c,50/50a,50b/50c,50d/50e,50f,50g,50h. 50-storage and debris on and around oil tank; 50a-oil tank sign missing on tank; 50b-storage and debris in boiler room; 50c-soot on and around boiler;
Nov 1, 2013 · Penalty $500
Active - Non-hazardous
36 boiler not registered
Oct 14, 1998 · Penalty $400
Resolve
Complaints
- Water leak
Heavy flow
Jun 23, 2024 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 8, 2022 · Apt 2D
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Mar 1, 2022 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 16, 2022 · Apt 3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 14, 2022 · Apt 3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 6, 2022 · Apt 3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 24, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 14, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 13, 2016 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 11, 2016 · Apt 4B
Close
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- Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 9, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 30, 2016 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 11, 2016 · Apt 2B
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Nov 18, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 25, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 29, 2014 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 22, 2014 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 27, 2014 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 15, 2014 · Apt 2C
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Nov 29, 2010 · Apt 2B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 29, 2010 · Apt 2B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 11, 2010 · Apt 2C
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 11, 2010 · Apt 2C
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 31, 2009 · Apt 2C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 31, 2009 · Apt 2C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 31, 2009 · Apt 2C
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Aug 31, 2009 · Apt 2C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 4, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 21, 2005 · Apt NA
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Apr 29, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1905
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 12
- Building area
- 8,760 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,050 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 314
- Council district
- 40
- Block / lot
- 5082 / 23
- Assessed value
- $854,100
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #332235, last renewed Dec 22, 2025.
Questions about 838 Flatbush Avenue
Who owns 838 Flatbush Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 838 Flatbush Ave L.l.c..
Does 838 Flatbush Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 125 housing violations at this property.
Is 838 Flatbush Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 12 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 12 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 838 Flatbush Avenue built?
City records list 1905 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 838 Flatbush Avenue?
It has 12 residential units and 14 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.