538 Bay Street
Staten Island, NY 10304BBL 5-00512-0011Map
Owner of record: Prospect Bay Realty INC
538 Bay Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Staten Island, 10304. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Prospect Bay Realty INC. HPD has recorded 30 housing violations here, most recently on May 7, 2026. 11 of the 30 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 30
- DOB violations
- 8
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 13
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 · 30
- ANon-hazardous
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 7, 2026
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.
Nov 24, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 12, 2025
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.
Dec 3, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 16, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 29, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 8, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 16, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Apr 16, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Nov 1, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3rdfl, 3rd story, apartment at north
May 16, 2018 · Apt 3RDFL
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 at public hall
May 12, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall
May 12, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall
May 12, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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
May 12, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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
May 12, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal double cylinder key operated locking device at door at apt entrance located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 12, 2018 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector which is defective located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 12, 2018 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). which is defective located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 12, 2018 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Nov 23, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent material at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
May 12, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
May 12, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl .. in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 12, 2016 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 12, 2016 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tile floor in the kitchen located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 12, 2016 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 12, 2016 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing door knob entrance door to apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 12, 2016 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 3f, 3rd story, apartment at east
May 12, 2016 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, apartment at east
May 12, 2016 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Mar 2, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 8
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - 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 - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - 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
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Plumbing none
P-plumbing none
Aug 1, 1994
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 2
Fail to main bldg in code complaint manner.noted;at the time of my insp i observed at the 1st fl landing a hole in floor area at the bottom of the staircase and a little separation at the 2nd fl landing btwn 1
Nov 17, 2009 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certtificate of occupancy 1830 40 in that at rar of bldg a car washing and waxing business ha been occupied the space at rear of bldg remedy discontinue illegla ise or
Jul 27, 1999 · Penalty $400
Resolve
Complaints
- Water leak
Heavy flow
May 9, 2018 · Apt 3RDFL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 9, 2018 · Apt 3RDFL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 9, 2018 · Apt 3RDFL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 9, 2018 · Apt 3RDFL
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 9, 2016 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 9, 2016 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 30, 2016 · Apt 3F
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Apr 30, 2016 · Apt 3F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 30, 2016 · Apt 3F
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 30, 2016 · Apt 3F
Close
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- Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 30, 2016 · Apt 3F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 13, 2016 · Apt F2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 12, 2007 · Apt 1FL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S4)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 7,267 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,226 ft²
- Zoning
- C4-2
- Community board
- 501
- Council district
- 49
- Block / lot
- 512 / 11
- Assessed value
- $254,250
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #500404, last renewed Aug 29, 2023.
Questions about 538 Bay Street
Who owns 538 Bay Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Prospect Bay Realty INC.
Does 538 Bay Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 30 housing violations at this property.
Is 538 Bay 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 538 Bay Street built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 538 Bay Street?
It has 4 residential units and 5 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.