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Brooklyn · Block 1098 · Lot 7509 · 11215

438 12 Street

8 floors · 34 apartments · 51,023 sq ft · built 1920 · class R4 · owner of record: Unavailable Owner

79open violations
$6,250ECB/OATH penalties owed
0HPD class C (immediately hazardous)
67dto Gas piping inspection (2026 cycle)

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Compliance deadlines

RequirementDueStatus
Gas piping inspection (2026 cycle) Likely applies
Local Law 152 · During 2026
What this is

Buildings with gas piping (except one- and two-family homes) need a periodic gas piping inspection by a licensed master plumber every four years. Community district 6 is on the 2026 cycle; certification is filed with DOB after the inspection. Buildings with no gas piping file a certification instead. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 67 days		Due this year
Annual parapet observation Check
Local Law 126 · By December 31 each year
What this is

If the building has a parapet facing a street, sidewalk or other public way, a competent person (such as a mason, engineer or architect) must observe it every year and the owner keeps the report for DOB on request. Detached one- and two-family homes are exempt. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 67 days		Keep the report on file (not filed with DOB)
Bedbug annual filing Applies
Local Law 69 · December 1 to 31 each year
What this is

Owners of multiple dwellings file their bedbug infestation history for the prior year with HPD and post or distribute it to tenants. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 67 days		Annual
Annual notice: window guards and lead paint Applies
HPD / Health Code · January 1 to 16 each year
What this is

Deliver the annual notice to every unit asking whether a child lives there (window guards for children 10 and under; lead paint for children under 6 in pre-1960 buildings), then follow up on units that don't return it by mid-February. Agency page

Jan 16, 2027
in 83 days		Annual
Energy and water benchmarking Likely applies
Local Law 84 · May 1 each year
What this is

Buildings over 25,000 sq ft (this lot shows 51,023 sq ft) report energy and water use for the prior calendar year through ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager. The city's Covered Buildings List is the final word on which buildings must file. Agency page

May 1, 2027
in 188 days		Annual filing
Building emissions report Likely applies
Local Law 97 · May 1 each year (extensions available)
What this is

Covered buildings file an annual greenhouse gas emissions report certified by a registered design professional. Buildings over their emissions limit owe penalties, so it pays to check early. Agency page

May 1, 2027
in 188 days		Annual filing
Annual property registration Applies
HPD registration · September 1 each year
What this is

Residential buildings with three or more units, and one- and two-family homes the owner doesn't occupy, register with HPD every year ($13 fee). An unregistered building can't start a nonpayment case in Housing Court and faces civil penalties. Agency page

Sep 1, 2027
in 311 days		Registered through 2027-09-01
Facade inspection report (Cycle 10B) Applies
Local Law 11 / FISP · Feb 21, 2026 to Feb 21, 2028
What this is

Buildings taller than six stories file a facade inspection report by a QEWI once every five-year cycle. Tax blocks ending in 0, 7 or 8 are in sub-cycle 10B. Agency page

Feb 21, 2028
in 484 days		No Cycle 10 report on record yet
Energy audit and retro-commissioning (2028) Likely applies
Local Law 87 · Calendar year 2028
What this is

Buildings over 50,000 sq ft file an Energy Efficiency Report every ten years, in the year whose last digit matches the last digit of the tax block (block 1098). Agency page

Dec 31, 2028
in 798 days		Next due 2028
Annual boiler inspection (4 boilers) Applies
Boiler inspection · By December 31 each year
What this is

Boilers are inspected each calendar year and the report is filed in DOB NOW: Safety within 14 days of the inspection (low-pressure boilers in residential buildings of 5 or fewer families are exempt). Latest report on record: 2026-06-19 (Accepted). Agency page

On file2026 reports accepted

Open violations

ECB / OATH (4) · $6,250 owed
IssuedViolationHearingBalance
Jun 1, 2021Elevators CLASS - 2
PROVIDE INFO, KEYS, ETC IN ORDER TO PERFORM AN INSPECTION OF THIS DEVICE.
#39042036K		Dec 22, 2021
DEFAULT		$3,125
Jun 1, 2021Elevators CLASS - 2
PROVIDE INFO, KEYS, ETC IN ORDER TO PERFORM AN INSPECTION OF THIS DEVICE.
#39042037M		Dec 22, 2021
DEFAULT		$3,125
Apr 22, 2013Construction CLASS - 3
97R06- NO RECORD OF APPLICATION OR SIGNOFF FOR RMEOVAL OF DEVICE.
#38226823J		Jun 10, 2013
STIPULATION/IN-VIO		$0
Apr 22, 2013Construction CLASS - 3
97R05- NO RECORD OF APPLICATION OR SIGN-OFF FOR REMOVAL OF DEVICE.
#38226822H		Jun 10, 2013
STIPULATION/IN-VIO		$0
DOB (64)
IssuedViolationStatus
Apr 5, 2019ELEVATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION / TEST
VIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2017 INSPECTION/TEST
#01769		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Apr 5, 2019ELEVATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION / TEST
VIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2017 INSPECTION/TEST
#01768		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Sep 15, 2017ELEVATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION / TEST
VIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR-FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2016 INSPECTION/TEST
#02217		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Sep 15, 2017ELEVATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION / TEST
VIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR-FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2016 INSPECTION/TEST
#02216		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Dec 1, 2016ELEVATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION / TEST
VIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR-FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2015 INSPECTION/TEST
#01478		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Dec 1, 2016ELEVATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION / TEST
VIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR-FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2015 INSPECTION/TEST
#01477		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 1, 2016NON-RESIDENTIAL ELEVATOR PERIODIC INSPECTION/TEST
FAILURE TO PERFORM CATEGORY 5 INSPECTION
#01049		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 1, 2016NON-RESIDENTIAL ELEVATOR PERIODIC INSPECTION/TEST
FAILURE TO PERFORM CATEGORY 5 INSPECTION
#01048		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jul 9, 2015ELEVATOR

#9027/548713		VIOLATION WORK WITHOUT PERMIT - ACTIVE
Jun 10, 2015ELEVATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION / TEST
VIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR-FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2014 INSPECTION/TEST
#01899		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 10, 2015ELEVATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION / TEST
VIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR-FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2014 INSPECTION/TEST
#01900		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Oct 31, 2014ELEVATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION / TEST
VIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR-FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2013 INSPECTION/TEST
#02047		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Oct 31, 2014ELEVATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION / TEST
VIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR-FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2013 INSPECTION/TEST
#02046		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jul 3, 2014ELEVATOR

#9027/515574		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jul 3, 2014ELEVATOR

#9027/515575		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Mar 31, 2014ELEVATOR

#VCAT103644		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Mar 31, 2014ELEVATOR

#VCAT103645		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Mar 31, 2014ELEVATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION / TEST
VIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR-FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2012 INSPECTION/TEST
#03645		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Mar 31, 2014ELEVATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION / TEST
VIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR-FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2012 INSPECTION/TEST
#03644		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Oct 1, 2012ELEVATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION / TEST
VIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR-FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2011 INSPECTION/TEST
#02511		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Oct 1, 2012ELEVATOR

#VCAT102511		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Dec 13, 2011ELEVATOR

#VCAT102718		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Dec 13, 2011ELEVATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION / TEST
VIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR-FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2010 INSPECTION/TEST
#02718		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Oct 8, 2010ELEVATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION / TEST

#03415		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Oct 8, 2010ELEVATOR

#VCAT103415		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Feb 28, 2009ELEVATOR

#LL108102138		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Feb 27, 2009LOCAL LAW 10/81 - ELEVATOR

#02138		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Feb 25, 2009ELEVATOR

#9011/295834		VIOLATION WORK WITHOUT PERMIT - ACTIVE
Feb 25, 2009ELEVATOR

#9011/295835		VIOLATION WORK WITHOUT PERMIT - ACTIVE
Feb 25, 2009ELEVATOR

#9011/295835		VIOLATION WORK WITHOUT PERMIT - ACTIVE
Feb 25, 2009ELEVATOR

#9011/295834		VIOLATION WORK WITHOUT PERMIT - ACTIVE
Oct 1, 2008ELEVATOR

#9011/280001		VIOLATION WORK WITHOUT PERMIT - ACTIVE
Oct 1, 2008ELEVATOR

#9011/278950		VIOLATION WORK WITHOUT PERMIT - ACTIVE
Oct 1, 2008ELEVATOR

#9011/278950		VIOLATION WORK WITHOUT PERMIT - ACTIVE
Oct 1, 2008ELEVATOR

#9011/280001		VIOLATION WORK WITHOUT PERMIT - ACTIVE
Mar 21, 2008LOCAL LAW 10/81 - ELEVATOR

#02456		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Mar 21, 2008ELEVATOR

#LL108102456		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Feb 1, 2008ELEVATOR

#9011/238297		VIOLATION WORK WITHOUT PERMIT - ACTIVE
Feb 1, 2008ELEVATOR

#9011/238297		VIOLATION WORK WITHOUT PERMIT - ACTIVE
Feb 1, 2008ELEVATOR

#9011/238295		VIOLATION WORK WITHOUT PERMIT - ACTIVE
Feb 1, 2008ELEVATOR

#9011/238295		VIOLATION WORK WITHOUT PERMIT - ACTIVE
May 3, 2007ELEVATOR

#9011/205713		VIOLATION WORK WITHOUT PERMIT - ACTIVE
May 3, 2007ELEVATOR

#9011/205715		VIOLATION WORK WITHOUT PERMIT - ACTIVE
Apr 2, 2007LOCAL LAW 10/81 - ELEVATOR

#02481		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Feb 7, 2006ELEVATOR

#9011/154251		VIOLATION WORK WITHOUT PERMIT - ACTIVE
Feb 7, 2006ELEVATOR

#9011/154253		VIOLATION WORK WITHOUT PERMIT - ACTIVE
Feb 7, 2006ELEVATOR

#9011/154251		VIOLATION WORK WITHOUT PERMIT - ACTIVE
Feb 7, 2006ELEVATOR

#9011/154253		VIOLATION WORK WITHOUT PERMIT - ACTIVE
Oct 1, 2005LOCAL LAW 10/81 - ELEVATOR

#03025		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Nov 19, 2004LOCAL LAW 10/81 - ELEVATOR

#02159		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Nov 19, 2004ELEVATOR

#LL108102159		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Apr 21, 2004ELEVATOR

#LL108102419		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
May 20, 2003ELEVATOR

#9444/374705		VIOLATION WORK WITHOUT PERMIT - ACTIVE
May 20, 2003ELEVATOR

#9444/374707		VIOLATION WORK WITHOUT PERMIT - ACTIVE
May 20, 2003ELEVATOR

#9444/374707		VIOLATION WORK WITHOUT PERMIT - ACTIVE
May 20, 2003ELEVATOR

#9444/374705		VIOLATION WORK WITHOUT PERMIT - ACTIVE
Mar 21, 2003ELEVATOR

#LL108101938		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Aug 15, 2002ELEVATOR

#9013/359362		VIOLATION WORK WITHOUT PERMIT - ACTIVE
Aug 15, 2002ELEVATOR

#9013/359364		VIOLATION WORK WITHOUT PERMIT - ACTIVE
Aug 15, 2002ELEVATOR

#9013/359364		VIOLATION WORK WITHOUT PERMIT - ACTIVE

Showing 60 of 64. Full list on the agency site.

DOB NOW Safety (10)
IssuedViolationStatus
Oct 31, 2025Gas Piping - LL152 FTF-PL-PER
Cycle 1, Sub-cycle C (premises is in Community District 6)		Active
Oct 31, 2025Gas Piping - LL152 FTF-PL-PER
Cycle 1, Sub-cycle C (premises is in Community District 6)		Active
Oct 31, 2025Gas Piping - LL152 FTF-PL-PER
Cycle 1, Sub-cycle C (premises is in Community District 6)		Active
Oct 10, 2025Elevators FTC-VT-PER-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2024 Periodic Inspection Affirmation of Correction		Active
Nov 14, 2023Boiler FTC-BE-EXT-LP
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2022 External Inspection Affirmation of Correction for LP Device		Active
Oct 23, 2023Elevators FTC-VT-CAT1-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2018 Cat1 Test Affirmation of Correction		Active
Oct 1, 2012Elevators EVCAT1
Active
Feb 27, 2009Elevators LL1081
Active
Mar 21, 2008Elevators LL1081
Active
Apr 2, 2007Elevators LL1081
Active
HPD (1) · C 0 · B 0 · A 1
IssuedClassViolationCorrect by
Sep 1, 2009AApt 3C · § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REFIT NORTH EXIT DOOR IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 3C, 3rd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTDec 5, 2009

Check the agency records

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City records as of Oct 25, 2026, 1:20 PM ET. BBL 3010987509.

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