238 East 88 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11236BBL 3-07912-0051Map
Owner of record: Joseph, Colette
238 East 88 Street is a two-family home built in 1925 in Brooklyn, 11236. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Joseph, Colette. HPD has recorded 26 housing violations here, most recently on October 4, 2026. 25 of the 26 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 26
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 79
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 26
- BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... more than 10 sq.ft but less than 30 sq.ft observed at ceiling and south wall in the foyer located at apt 1g, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 4, 2026 · Apt 1G
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1g, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 4, 2026 · Apt 1G
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1g, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 4, 2026 · Apt 1G
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1g, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 4, 2026 · Apt 1G
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 1g, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 6, 2026 · Apt 1G
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of pests. evidence of flies in the entire apartment located at apt 1g, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 6, 2026 · Apt 1G
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the private hallway located at apt 1g, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 6, 2026 · Apt 1G
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1g, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 6, 2026 · Apt 1G
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 1g, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 6, 2026 · Apt 1G
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the south wall in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 1g, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 6, 2026 · Apt 1G
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1g, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 1G
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1g, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 1G
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 1g, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 1G
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 1g, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 1G
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak above ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 1g, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 1G
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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.
Jun 28, 2016
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... 50 square fet at south wall in the kitchen located at apt bb
Jun 25, 2016 · Apt BB
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt bb
Jun 25, 2016 · Apt BB
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... 4 square feet at ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt bb
Jun 25, 2016 · Apt BB
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt bb
Jun 25, 2016 · Apt BB
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... ceiling and walls 140 sq ft in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story
May 20, 2013 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1fl, 1st story
May 20, 2013 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1fl, 1st story
May 20, 2013 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood door frame in the entrance located at apt 1fl, 1st story
May 20, 2013 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story
May 20, 2013 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key lock in the entrance located at apt 1fl, 1st story
May 20, 2013 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- General
Mailbox
Oct 23, 2026 · Apt 1G
Open - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 1G
Open - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 1G
Open - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Oct 3, 2026 · Apt 1G
Open - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 1, 2026 · Apt 1G
Close - General
Mailbox
Oct 1, 2026 · Apt 1G
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Oct 1, 2026 · Apt 1G
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 1, 2026 · Apt 1G
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 1, 2026 · Apt 1G
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 1, 2026 · Apt 1G
Close
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- Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 1, 2026 · Apt 1G
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 1, 2026 · Apt 1G
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 23, 2026 · Apt 1G
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 23, 2026 · Apt 1G
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Sep 23, 2026 · Apt 1G
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 23, 2026 · Apt 1G
Close - General
Mailbox
Sep 23, 2026 · Apt 1G
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 22, 2026 · Apt 1G
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 22, 2026 · Apt 1G
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Sep 22, 2026 · Apt 1G
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 22, 2026 · Apt 1G
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 22, 2026 · Apt 1G
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Sep 22, 2026 · Apt 1G
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 27, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 27, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 27, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Aug 27, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 27, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Aug 27, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 1G
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 1G
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 1G
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 1G
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 1G
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 1G
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 1G
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 1G
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 1, 2026 · Apt 1G
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 1, 2026 · Apt 1G
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 1, 2026 · Apt 1G
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
May 20, 2026 · Apt G1
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
May 20, 2026 · Apt G1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 20, 2026 · Apt G1
Close - General
Ventilation system
May 20, 2026 · Apt G1
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 20, 2026 · Apt G1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 20, 2026 · Apt G1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 20, 2026 · Apt G1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 20, 2026 · Apt G1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 20, 2026 · Apt G1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 20, 2026 · Apt G1
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B1)
- Year built
- 1925
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,228 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 317
- Council district
- 42
- Block / lot
- 7912 / 51
- Assessed value
- $60,960
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 238 East 88 Street
Who owns 238 East 88 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Joseph, Colette.
Does 238 East 88 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 26 housing violations at this property.
Is 238 East 88 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 238 East 88 Street built?
City records list 1925 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 238 East 88 Street?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.