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137 88 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11209BBL 3-06047-0049Map

Owner of record: 147 88th Street LLC

137 88 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1926 in Brooklyn, 11209. It has 42 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 147 88th Street LLC. HPD has recorded 229 housing violations here, most recently on September 22, 2026. 9 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 40 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
229
DOB violations
8
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
513

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 22, 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
40
About 95% of the building's 42 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 · 229

  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at bulkhead , 4th story, section at east

    Sep 22, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) throughout the public areas in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12.

    Sep 22, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at bulkhead , 4th story, section at east

    Sep 22, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at bulkhead , 4th story, section at east

    Sep 22, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • 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

    Sep 22, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • 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

    Sep 18, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at floor in the bathroom located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''west''

    Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hotwater exeeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees at all hotwater fixtures. in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''west''

    Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''west''

    Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective closet door at north wall. in the 4th room from north located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''west''

    Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement spalling facade at all stories at building east

    Jul 16, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of loose stained glass pane at 4th window from north at east at 4th story at building front

    Jul 16, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kick down door stand at fire door at east at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 16, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cememt spalling facade at 4th story at building west

    Jul 16, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of baby carriages and bicycles at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 8, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective floor ceramtic tile in the kitchen located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 30, 2024 · Apt 3D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 30, 2024 · Apt 3D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at west

    Aug 30, 2024 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose hand rail at stairs leading to building entrance at front areaway

    Aug 28, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch at bulkhead door leading to roof. at public hall, 4th story

    Aug 26, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at bulkhead leading to roof. latch defective. at public hall, 4th story

    Aug 26, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of air conditioner protruding more than 4.5'' beyond the sill, 2nd stack from west, building front. at fire escape, 4th story

    Aug 26, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4f, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section at west

    Aug 9, 2024 · Apt 4F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches at public hall, 4th story

    Aug 9, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 4f, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section at west

    Aug 9, 2024 · Apt 4F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section at west

    Aug 9, 2024 · Apt 4B

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at west

    Jul 20, 2024 · Apt 4E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jun 24, 2024 · Apt 3D

    Open — False certification
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 24, 2024 · Apt 4E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 24, 2024 · Apt 4E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the south wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''west''

    Jun 4, 2024 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from west at north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''west''

    Jun 4, 2024 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from south at west wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''west''

    Jun 4, 2024 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by performing activities necessary to abate presumed lead-based paint from required window and/or door friction surfaces for apartment and make floors smooth and cleanable, presumed lead paint in an apartment with a child under six located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''west''

    Jun 4, 2024 · Apt 1A

    Open — Certification postponment granted
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''west''

    Jun 4, 2024 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door from south at west wall, 2nd window frame from west at north wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''west''

    Jun 4, 2024 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling, 1st door frame from east at south wall, east wall, west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''west''

    Jun 4, 2024 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''west''

    Jun 4, 2024 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''west''

    Jun 4, 2024 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door from south at west wall, 1st radiator from west at north wall, south wall, 2nd window frame from west at north wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''west''

    Jun 4, 2024 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling, 1st door frame from east at south wall, east wall, west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''west''

    Jun 4, 2024 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st radiator from south at west wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''west''

    Jun 4, 2024 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective [ hinges springs] in the entrance located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section ''west''

    May 20, 2024 · Apt 3D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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, section ''east''

    May 20, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing [metal angle] jammed the entrance door to building 1st from north at east, at public hall, 1st story, section ''east''

    May 20, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction material on the floor, at public hall, 1st story, section ''east''

    May 20, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section ''west''

    May 20, 2024 · Apt 3D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section ''west''

    May 20, 2024 · Apt 3D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section ''west''

    May 20, 2024 · Apt 3D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the ceiling, in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section ''west''

    May 20, 2024 · Apt 3D

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 8

  • Plumbing none

    Based on lic #001343 being inactive, stop all plumbing work under job #320122121 immediately

    Jul 2, 2025

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to post energy grade/score none

    Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3

    Dec 1, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    May 3, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Observed damaged to have been sustained to exposure # 1 at roof due to high winds

    Apr 3, 2016

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Work w/out permit

    Jan 8, 2010

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 4

  • Class - 2

    Operating pressure control is leaking/rear boiler room lights defective/chimney base 1/2 full/oil tank sign missing;correct violation and submit the certificate of correction

    May 13, 2022 · Penalty $312

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit. apt 1a gut rehab of bathroom, apt 3b gut rehab of bathroom & kitchen. no permits on file. remedy: stop all work and obtain permits if feasible.

    Jan 8, 2010 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    B4a,50a,b,c,d,e.50a-undersized pressuretrell manifold.50b-rear inspection door ( ).50c-flue pipe improperly supported.50d-no test chains on relief valve.50e-holes in boiler room walls & ceiling.

    Mar 3, 2008 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    B4a32a5050a50b50c50d. 50 3 pressure controls on 1/4" pipe no good 50a anti syphon valve in wrong location. 50bmissing shut off valve on oil line 50d holes in ceiling & walls.

    Jan 8, 2008 · Penalty $350

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 17, 2026 · Apt LOBBY

    Open
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 17, 2026 · Apt LOBBY

    Open
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 17, 2026 · Apt LOBBY

    Open
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Sep 19, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jul 13, 2026 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 13, 2026 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jul 13, 2026 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jul 13, 2026 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 13, 2026 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jul 13, 2026 · Apt 1L

    Close
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  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jul 13, 2026 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 4, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Sep 30, 2025 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Jul 12, 2025 · Apt 3J

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jul 6, 2025 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    May 11, 2025 · Apt 3J

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    May 8, 2025 · Apt 3J

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 5, 2025 · Apt 3J

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Apr 30, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Apr 29, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 22, 2025 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jan 22, 2025 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 22, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 26, 2024 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 13, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 9, 2024 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Aug 9, 2024 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Aug 9, 2024 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 9, 2024 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 9, 2024 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 9, 2024 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 6, 2024 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 6, 2024 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 4, 2024 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 31, 2024 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 31, 2024 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 31, 2024 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 10, 2024 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    May 10, 2024 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 10, 2024 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 10, 2024 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 10, 2024 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 10, 2024 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 10, 2024 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 10, 2024 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 10, 2024 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 10, 2024 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 3, 2024 · Apt 4C

    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 (C1)
Year built
1926
Floors
4
Residential units
42
Building area
31,000 ft²
Lot area
11,000 ft²
Zoning
R3-1
Community board
310
Council district
47
Block / lot
6047 / 49
Assessed value
$1,511,550
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #328704, last renewed Aug 25, 2025.

Questions about 137 88 Street

Who owns 137 88 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 147 88th Street LLC.

Does 137 88 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 229 housing violations at this property.

Is 137 88 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 40 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 95% of its 42 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 137 88 Street built?

City records list 1926 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 137 88 Street?

It has 42 residential units.

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