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838 Montgomery Street, Brooklyn, NY 11213

10
DOB Complaints
92
311 Housing Calls
76
Housing Violations
1
Permits

Risk Assessment

35
Moderate Risk

This building shows some maintenance concerns that warrant attention.

Our AI predicts there is a 35% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 838 Montgomery Street

838 Montgomery Street is a 4-story, 38-unit residential building constructed in 1925 in Crown Heights, currently owned by Mike Spira. The property has experienced recurrent heating and hot water system issues, with multiple emergency complaints documented between March and November 2024, and a recent complaint in March 2025, though these were typically resolved promptly. In 2024-2025, there were emerging concerns regarding building maintenance, including reports of mold (May 2025), plaster issues (May 2025), and an open complaint about peeling paint (April 2024).

The building underwent several inspections related to lead-based paint compliance in late 2024, with violations issued for apartments 8B, 1C, and 17B between August 2024 and November 2024, indicating potential lead safety concerns. Additional health and safety inspections revealed past pest (rodent) issues in May 2025, though recent inspections show improved conditions. Historically, the building has faced various maintenance challenges, including a defective boiler system in 2022 that resulted in an Oath Violation, and multiple Department of Buildings (DOB) violations between 2018-2021 related to construction work without permits and failure to maintain proper documentation, including an active violation regarding energy efficiency score display from 2021.

The property has shown inconsistent results in rodent inspections, with passes in 2018-2019 and 2024-2025, but instances of rat activity noted in March 2019 and May 2025. While there have been previous bedbug infestations (recorded in 2022 and 2023), recent reports for the period 2023-2024 indicate no active infestations. The building's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with infrastructure systems and compliance with various housing codes, though there have been efforts to address many of these issues as they arise.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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838 Montgomery Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Crown Heights.

Building Characteristics

Total units 38
Year built 1925
Total area 34021 sq ft
Floors 4
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

10
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
76
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
92
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
1
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
5
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
2
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
2
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
1
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 838 Montgomery St, New York, NY 11213
  • 405 Troy Ave, New York, NY 11213
  • 407 Troy Ave, New York, NY 11213
  • 409 Troy Ave, New York, NY 11213
  • 411 Troy Ave, New York, NY 11213
  • 413 Troy Ave, New York, NY 11213

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838 Montgomery Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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Date FiledCase TitleCourtLink
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838 Montgomery Street Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 838 Montgomery Street. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
2025-05-292025-06-04Unsanitary Condition-MoldEmergencyCLOSE
2025-05-292025-06-04Paint/plaster-CeilingImmediate EmergencyCLOSE
2025-03-272025-03-29Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2024-11-172024-11-21Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2024-11-032024-11-06Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 838 Montgomery Street. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2024-11-20CCloseNone10A§ 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 10A, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST2024-11-26T00:00:00.000Z
2024-10-31BCloseNone8B§ 27-2056.7, 27-2056.17 AND 27-2056.8 ADM CODE - CERTIFY COMPLIANCE WITH LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD CONTROL REQUIREMENTS DURING PERIOD OF UNIT VACANCY BY SUBMITTING REQUIRED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION AND AFFIDAVITS FOR APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 8B, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTNone
2024-10-31BOpenNone17B§ 27-2056.7, 27-2056.17 AND 27-2056.8 ADM CODE - CERTIFY COMPLIANCE WITH LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD CONTROL REQUIREMENTS DURING PERIOD OF UNIT VACANCY BY SUBMITTING REQUIRED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION AND AFFIDAVITS FOR APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 17B, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTNone
2024-10-31BCloseNone1C§ 27-2056.7, 27-2056.17 AND 27-2056.8 ADM CODE - CERTIFY COMPLIANCE WITH LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD CONTROL REQUIREMENTS DURING PERIOD OF UNIT VACANCY BY SUBMITTING REQUIRED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION AND AFFIDAVITS FOR APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1C, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHNone
2024-10-31BCloseNone16B§ 27-2056.7, 27-2056.17 AND 27-2056.8 ADM CODE - CERTIFY COMPLIANCE WITH LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD CONTROL REQUIREMENTS DURING PERIOD OF UNIT VACANCY BY SUBMITTING REQUIRED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION AND AFFIDAVITS FOR APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 16B, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 838 Montgomery Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-05-29 11:04PAINT/PLASTERCEILINGClosedHPD
2025-05-29 11:04UNSANITARY CONDITIONMOLDClosedHPD
2025-03-27 00:24HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2024-11-17 21:28HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2024-11-03 20:40HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGOpenHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 838 Montgomery Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
38318322022-02-15CLOSEDBoiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit2022-02-16Oath Violation Served (2022-02-17)
37713562020-09-30CLOSEDConstruction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits2020-11-18No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2020-11-19)
36973972019-04-18CLOSEDConstruction Enforcement Work Order (DOB)2019-04-23No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2019-04-23)
36930182019-03-26CLOSEDPermit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)2019-07-10No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2019-07-10)
36890342019-03-04CLOSEDPermit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)2019-05-09Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2019-05-09)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 838 Montgomery Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2021-04-29V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO DISPLAY ENERGY EFFICIENCY SCORE AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRADE AS PER ADCODE SEC. 28-309.12.3
2018-12-12V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATIONECB DISMISSED2019-07-26
2018-09-13V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 838 Montgomery Street. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

DateTypeDescriptionStatus
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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 838 Montgomery Street. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
2024-12-120002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-04-020002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-06-291102021-11-012022-10-31
2022-02-172202020-11-012021-10-31
2021-06-150002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 838 Montgomery Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-07-12CompliancePassed
2025-05-16InitialRat Activity
2025-03-03InitialPassed
2024-03-11InitialPassed
2022-09-26InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 838 Montgomery Street. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: HPD
Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 838 Montgomery Street. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 838 Montgomery Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2022-02-1639056299JMONTGOMERY 840 LLCRELIEF VALVE DEFECTIVE. INADEQUATE FRESH AIR IN BOILER ROOM. CORRECT VIOLATING CONDITIONS AND SUBMIT A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTIONRESOLVE0.00.0
2018-09-1335308429LMONTGOMERY 840 LLCWORK WITHOUT A PERMIT.PREMISES UNDER ALT 2 JOB #321801154.AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOUND:AT MEATSTORE FOUND COMMERCIAL TYPE KITCHEN WITH STOVE,DRYER,AND OVEN(ALL GAS FIRED)GAS PIPING WHICH CONNECTED TO KITCHEN EQURESOLVE0.00.0
2018-09-1335308430ZMONTGOMERY 840 LLCWORK WITHOUT PERMIT/EXPIRED PERMIT.PREMISES UNDER ALT2 JOB #321543308 WHICH PERMIT EXPIRED 02-24-2018 AT TIME OF INSPECTION DENIED ACCESS TOPREMISES AND CAN NOT VERIFY WORK DONE AND/OR ACTIVE.STOP ALL WORK!MAKEACTIVE1250.01250.0
2018-06-2935343601HMONTGOMERY 840 LLCWORK WITHOUT A PERMIT.NOTED;A STORY MULTIPLE DWELLING FULL OCCUPIED OWNER ERECTED/OR INSTALLED A LARGE FREEZER BOX APPROX:10FT HEIGHT*10FTWIDE*12FTLONG.AND COVER WITH A WOOD FRAMED,ROOF WITH 2'*6' AND BRACED TORESOLVE0.00.0
2018-06-2935343602JMONTGOMERY 840 LLCFAILURE TO PROVIDE UNOBSTRUCTED EXIT PASSAGEWAY.NOTED;AT EXPLOSURE 3(REAR BUILDING) ERECTED A FREEZER BOX.APPROX 10FT*10FT*12FT THAT OBSTRUCTS 2ND MEANS OF ENTRY FROM REAR FIRE EXCAPE LOCATED AT THE CORNER OF ERESOLVE1250.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 838 Montgomery Street. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 838 Montgomery Street. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 838 Montgomery Street. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 838 Montgomery Street. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
Tax ClassMonthWater OnlyAmountCycle
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 838 Montgomery Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 838 Montgomery Street. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 838 Montgomery Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 838 Montgomery Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 838 Montgomery Street. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

Project IDStatusBoroughBlockLot
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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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