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238 Avenue U

Brooklyn, NY 11223BBL 3-07122-0014Map

Owner of record: Jie Cheng Us LLC

238 Avenue U is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11223. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Jie Cheng Us LLC. HPD has recorded 29 housing violations here, most recently on August 11, 2026. 29 of the 29 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
29
DOB violations
9
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
8

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Aug 11, 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 · 29

  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 11, 2026 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 11, 2026 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower window sash spring balance at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 11, 2026 · Apt 2F

    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 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 11, 2026 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective upper window sash spring balances at north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 11, 2026 · Apt 2F

    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 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 11, 2026 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

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

    Aug 11, 2026 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective upper window sash spring balance at north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 11, 2026 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Aug 11, 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 1, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • 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 6, 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 27, 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 8, 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 21, 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 21, 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 10, 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 23, 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 23, 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.

    Apr 7, 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 7, 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 15, 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 17, 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 3, 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 7, 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 17, 2015

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    Section 65 m/d law provide under completed permit, a proper enclosure for the central heating plant, cellar rear.

    Sep 21, 1982

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Section 242 m/d law provide under completed permit,a proper enclosure with fireproof selfclosing doors and assemblies,at the top and the bottom of the cellar stairs, 1 sty public hall rear to cellar center.

    Sep 21, 1982

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 9

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    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 - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 8, 2026 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    May 9, 2026 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    May 9, 2026 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 13, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 13, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 9, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 1, 2021 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • General

    Window guards

    Oct 21, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Mixed residential and retail building (S2)
Year built
1931
Floors
2
Residential units
2
Building area
3,200 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
315
Council district
44
Block / lot
7122 / 14
Assessed value
$59,700
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #334814, last renewed Sep 30, 1999.

Questions about 238 Avenue U

Who owns 238 Avenue U?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Jie Cheng Us LLC.

Does 238 Avenue U have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 29 housing violations at this property.

Is 238 Avenue U 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 238 Avenue U built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 238 Avenue U?

It has 2 residential units and 3 units in total.

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