538 Ovington Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11209BBL 3-05893-0027Map
Owner of record: 538 Ovington Avenue LLC
538 Ovington Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11209. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 538 Ovington Avenue LLC. HPD has recorded 168 housing violations here, most recently on May 12, 2026. 35 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 168
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 139
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
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 168
- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at rats at front areaway at north
May 12, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
May 5, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance door
Jan 29, 2026
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.
Jun 10, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the front yard, 1st story
May 23, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall
May 4, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 3, 2025 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at 1st radiator from west at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 3, 2025 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at 1st window frame from west at north wall, 1st door frame from north at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 3, 2025 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 3, 2025 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 3, 2025 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at 1st door frame from north at east wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 3, 2025 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall, south wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 3, 2025 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at 1st window frame from east at south wall, 1st closet from west at north wall door frame in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 3, 2025 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 3, 2025 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of pests. evidence of ants in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 3, 2025 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall, east wall, west wall in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 3, 2025 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) east wall, west wall in the bathroom located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 3, 2025 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) east wall in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 3, 2025 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from west at north wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 3, 2025 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of pests. evidence of ants in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 24, 2025 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 11, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 1, 2023 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges on door in the entrance located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 1, 2023 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 1, 2023 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room at boiler room
Dec 1, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 1, 2023 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Nov 25, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening padlock at gate at building front at fire passage way
Nov 25, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Jun 17, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Jun 17, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at west wall at public hall stairs, 3rd story
Jun 17, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at light fixture at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 17, 2023 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing escutchion plates at bottom and top at riser pipe in the bathroom located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 17, 2023 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at riser pipe in the bathroom located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 17, 2023 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling, east and south walls in the bathroom located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 17, 2023 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit the door in the entrance located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 17, 2023 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 17, 2023 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
May 24, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 24, 2023 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 24, 2023 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Mar 24, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lock at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Jun 26, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Mar 1, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Nov 18, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Sep 1, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Sep 1, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 1, 2021 · Apt 6
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.
Apr 12, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall stairs, 3rd story
Feb 14, 2021
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 2
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Plumbing
Toilet
May 7, 2026 · Apt 6
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 24, 2026 · Apt 6
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 16, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Apr 26, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 24, 2025 · Apt 6
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Apr 24, 2025 · Apt 6
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 24, 2025 · Apt 6
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 24, 2025 · Apt 6
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 24, 2025 · Apt 6
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 24, 2025 · Apt 6
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 18, 2025 · Apt 6
Close - General
Janitor/super
Apr 18, 2025 · Apt 6
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 18, 2025 · Apt 6
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 15, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 9, 2024 · Apt 6
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 4, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 4, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 3, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 30, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 30, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 30, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 23, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 4, 2023 · Apt 6
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 4, 2023 · Apt 6
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 20, 2023 · Apt 6
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 1, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 25, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 30, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 24, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 10, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Dec 28, 2022 · Apt 6
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Dec 28, 2022 · Apt 6
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 20, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 14, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Nov 15, 2022 · Apt 6
Close - Electric
No lighting
Nov 15, 2022 · Apt 6
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jun 19, 2022 · Apt 6
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 22, 2022 · Apt 6
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 23, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 15, 2022 · Apt 6
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jan 17, 2022 · Apt 6
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 16, 2022 · Apt APT5
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 5, 2021 · Apt 6
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Dec 5, 2021 · Apt 6
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 15, 2021 · Apt 6
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Nov 14, 2021 · Apt 6
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 4, 2021 · Apt 6
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 3, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 3, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 2, 2021 · Apt 6
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 5,100 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,047 ft²
- Zoning
- R5B
- Community board
- 310
- Council district
- 47
- Block / lot
- 5893 / 27
- Assessed value
- $631,350
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #340527, last renewed Jul 17, 2025.
Questions about 538 Ovington Avenue
Who owns 538 Ovington Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 538 Ovington Avenue LLC.
Does 538 Ovington Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 168 housing violations at this property.
Is 538 Ovington Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 538 Ovington Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 538 Ovington Avenue?
It has 6 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.