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538 82 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11209BBL 3-06009-0019Map

Owner of record: Helen Vallas

538 82 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1922 in Brooklyn, 11209. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Helen Vallas. HPD has recorded 278 housing violations here, most recently on September 18, 2026. 50 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
278
DOB violations
5
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
388

What to know

Concern
10 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 18, 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 · 278

  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of shelving, scooters. shoes, bucket at public hall, 3rd story

    Sep 18, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing missing wood balluster 9 up from bottom at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Sep 18, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective metal trim at nosing of intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Sep 18, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of mattress, luggage, furniture, strollers,bicycles at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 18, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Replace with standard wire glass the present glass at all 3 lites of vestibule door , 1st story

    Sep 18, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Make stationary the transom over door of vestibule , 1st story

    Sep 18, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the building front

    Sep 18, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at building entrance , 1st story

    Sep 18, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of jugs, tarp, ladder, shelving at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    Sep 18, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing missing wood ballusters 2, 5, 11, 13 and 14 up from bottom at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Sep 18, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • 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

    Aug 3, 2026

    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 at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 3, 2026

    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 at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 3, 2026

    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

    Aug 3, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at riser in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story

    Aug 3, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story

    Aug 3, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel finish at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story

    Aug 3, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide escutcheon plate at top and bottom riser in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story

    Aug 3, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings signage missing

    Aug 3, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page

    Aug 3, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 3, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 3, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story

    Aug 3, 2026 · Apt 3R

    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 1, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at north wall at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 30, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose outlet at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of extremely hot water at all hot water fixtures in the kitchen located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 3F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east wall, east wall, east wall, east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 3F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items at 1st stack from south at east at fire escape, 2nd story

    Mar 30, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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). west wall in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 3F

    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) baseboard at north wall, baseboard at south wall, baseboard at east wall, 1st door frame from west at north wall, 1st door frame from south at west wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 3F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st closet from south at west wall door, 1st closet from west at north wall door frame, 1st door from south at west wall, 1st closet from south at west wall door, 1st closet from west at north wall door frame, 1st door from south at west wall, 1st closet from south at west wall door, 1st closet from west at north wall door frame, 1st door from south at west wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 3F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 3F

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at north wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 3F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 3F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel finish at bathtub by the method of reglazing in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 3F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at floor in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 3F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at floor in the kitchen located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 3F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 3F

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 3F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing electrical outlet cover plate at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 3F

    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) baseboard at east wall, 1st door frame from west at north wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall, 2nd window frame from north at east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 3F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from east at south wall, 1st closet from south at west wall door, 1st closet from west at north wall door frame, 1st door from south at west wall, 1st radiator from east at south wall, 1st radiator from east at south wall, 1st radiator from east at south wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 3F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door from south at west wall, 1st closet from west at north wall door frame in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 3F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall, 1st closet from west at north wall door, west wall, 1st closet from west at north wall door, west wall in the private hallway located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 3F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall, south wall, south wall, west wall, 1st closet from north at east wall door, south wall, west wall, 1st closet from north at east wall door, south wall, west wall, 1st closet from north at east wall door, south wall, west wall, 1st closet from north at east wall door in the kitchen located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 3F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tile in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing outlet cover at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing outlet at north wall in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 5

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - active
  • 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 3, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 1

  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain building defect is stairway at first floor sagging due to floor beams under stairway support sagging remedy repair defectt to stairway.

    Oct 25, 1996

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 11, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Open
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Mar 30, 2026 · Apt BUILD

    Close
  • Outside building

    Skylight

    Mar 30, 2026 · Apt BUILD

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Close
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  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Open
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Open
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Open
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Open
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 12, 2026 · Apt APT1F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 23, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 23, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 23, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 23, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 23, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 23, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 23, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 23, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Sep 23, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Sep 23, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 23, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 23, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 23, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Sep 23, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Sep 23, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Feb 21, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Feb 21, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Feb 21, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Feb 21, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 14, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 14, 2024 · Apt 1F

    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
1922
Floors
3
Residential units
6
Building area
5,475 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R5B
Community board
310
Council district
47
Block / lot
6009 / 19
Assessed value
$563,400
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #316176, last renewed Apr 30, 2024.

Questions about 538 82 Street

Who owns 538 82 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Helen Vallas.

Does 538 82 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 278 housing violations at this property.

Is 538 82 Street 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 82 Street built?

City records list 1922 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 538 82 Street?

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.