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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

Concern
6 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 12, 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
6
About 100% of the building's 6 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 · 168

  • C

    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
  • 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.

    May 5, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance door

    Jan 29, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 10, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • 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

    May 4, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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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  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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 11, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room at boiler room

    Dec 1, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening padlock at gate at building front at fire passage way

    Nov 25, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 17, 2023

    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

    Jun 17, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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

    May 24, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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 24, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective lock at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 26, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 1, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Nov 18, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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 12, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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

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

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.