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938 East 5 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11230BBL 3-06501-0034Map

Owner of record: Chaskelson, Elliot M

938 East 5 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11230. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Chaskelson, Elliot M. HPD has recorded 26 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 26 of the 26 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
26
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
8
HPD complaints
2

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 4, 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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 26

  • 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 4, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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

    Open — Info 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.

    Jun 9, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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 29, 2024

    Open — Info 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 9, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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 22, 2023

    Open — Info 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 22, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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 14, 2022

    Open — Info 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.

    Feb 24, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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

    Open — Info nov sent out
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  • 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 8, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • I

    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.

    Oct 29, 2019

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • I

    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.

    Oct 16, 2018

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • I

    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 21, 2017

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • I

    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 7, 2016

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • I

    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.

    Oct 8, 2015

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • I

    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 18, 2015

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective windows thru out 2 sty front east apt 2f , section '' ''

    Mar 15, 1993 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches thru out 2 sty front east apt 2f , section '' ''

    Mar 15, 1993 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor front south room at radiators 2 sty front east apt 2f , section '' ''

    Mar 15, 1993 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection radiator pipes front south and north rooms 2 sty front east apt 2f , section '' ''

    Mar 15, 1993 · Apt 2F

    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 missing 1 sty public hall

    Feb 8, 1993

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system cellar door locked

    Feb 8, 1993

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 2 sty apt 2 front located at apt 2

    Feb 8, 1993 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 2 sty east apt 2f , section '' ''

    Oct 26, 1992 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 2

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Oct 28, 2020

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jun 18, 2014

    Vpw*-violation unserved ecb-work without permit-dismissed

ECB violations · 8

  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#39026426x issued on 8/5/2020 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.work without a permit.no

    Nov 29, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit. failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39026426x issued on 08/05/20 & to file a cert of correctionpursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. previous ecb#35531469h.

    Jul 14, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#39026426x issued on 8/5/2020 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.work without a permit.pr

    May 26, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#39026426x issued on 8/5/2020 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.remedy:comply with commi

    Mar 30, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit. failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39026426x issued on 08/05/20 & to file a cert of correctionpursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: comply w/the comm's order

    Dec 16, 2020

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Approved plans 32700817-alt 2 expired 08-14-14 detail three dh windows & one exterior entry door at exposure one (1), i observed two smaller windows & two exterior entry doors also a 8ft by 10ft by four foot si

    Aug 5, 2020 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Altered building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy. atabove premises a 2 sty brick building meas. approx. 20'w x 70'l with 4legal s has been altered into 2 apts on 2nd floor and 1 apt on 1st

    May 26, 2006 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit: at above location 2 sty masonery brick buildings legal 4 family has been altered into a illegal 3 family at first floor. constructing 7'sheetrock partitions/electrical/plumbing throughout

    May 26, 2006 · Penalty $500

    Active

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Aug 22, 2009 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Aug 22, 2009 · Apt 2F

    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 (C3)
Year built
1931
Floors
2
Residential units
4
Building area
3,750 ft²
Lot area
2,858 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
314
Council district
40
Block / lot
6501 / 34
Assessed value
$477,000
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #326607, last renewed Sep 27, 1996.

Questions about 938 East 5 Street

Who owns 938 East 5 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Chaskelson, Elliot M.

Does 938 East 5 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 26 housing violations at this property.

Is 938 East 5 Street rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 938 East 5 Street built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 938 East 5 Street?

It has 4 residential units.

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