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138 St Nicholas Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237

6
DOB Complaints
40
311 Housing Calls
55
Housing Violations
1
Permits

Risk Assessment

87
Low Risk

This building shows minimal signs of maintenance issues based on our analysis.

Our AI predicts there is a 87% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 138 St Nicholas Avenue

The three-story, six-unit old-law tenement building at 138 St. Nicholas Avenue in Bushwick, owned by Zelig Eisenbach, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most notably, in early 2025, there was a cluster of emergency complaints filed regarding safety systems and building maintenance, including problems with doors, fire escapes, and carbon monoxide detectors.

The building has also faced ongoing rodent issues, as evidenced by multiple rodent activity inspections in 2022, 2024, and 2025, though a compliance inspection in May 2025 showed "Passed" status. In 2023, the property went through a period of construction that led to multiple violations, including failure to post tenant protection plans and construction bill of rights, and working without proper permits. These violations resulted in penalties totaling $3,125.

The building's maintenance record shows various unresolved or recently closed violations from 2023-2024, including issues with bathroom fixtures, fire retardant materials, ceramic tiles, and maintenance of common areas. While the building has maintained an active bedbug reporting history with zero infestations reported since 2019, the presence of construction dust and multiple safety-related complaints suggests ongoing challenges with building maintenance and tenant safety. A recent 2024 violation remains open regarding the failure to file the 2023 external low-pressure inspection report, indicating potential concerns with building systems maintenance.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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138 St Nicholas Avenue Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Bushwick.

Building Characteristics

Total units 6
Year built 1931
Total area 4500 sq ft
Floors 3
Tax Abatements None
Building Class OLD LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

6
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
55
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
40
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
2
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
6
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
10
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
1
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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138 St Nicholas Avenue Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

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RoleNameAddress

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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138 St Nicholas Avenue 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 138 St Nicholas Avenue. 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
2025-02-102025-04-29Door/window-DoorEmergencyCLOSE
2025-02-102025-02-20Unsanitary Condition-MoldEmergencyCLOSE
2025-02-102025-02-20Safety-Carbon Monoxide DetectorEmergencyCLOSE
2025-02-102025-02-20Safety-Smoke DetectorEmergencyCLOSE
2025-02-102025-02-20Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 138 St Nicholas Avenue. 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
2024-04-11ACloseNoneNone(A) § HMC: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.None
2023-10-11AOpenNone2R§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE THE PORCELAIN ENAMEL GLAZE AT SURFACE OF BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2R, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTNone
2023-10-11BOpenNone2R§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC TILES AT FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2R, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTNone
2023-10-11BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2010, 2011, 2012 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE FLOOR AT CELLARNone
2023-10-11BOpenNoneNone§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 3rd STORYNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 138 St Nicholas Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2024-01-18 09:21SAFETYFIRE ESCAPEClosedHPD
2023-07-21 21:34Indoor Air QualityDust from ConstructionClosedDOHMH
2022-11-22 21:26HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2022-06-27 12:10RodentRat SightingClosedDOHMH
2022-06-23 18:54UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 138 St Nicholas Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
39307352023-10-11CLOSEDIllegal Activity2023-10-11Oath Violation Served (2023-10-11)
39307332023-10-11CLOSEDIllegal Activity2023-10-11Oath Violation Served (2023-10-11)
39195932023-07-21CLOSEDWork Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling2023-08-29Stop Work Order Fully Rescinded (2023-08-29)
39195942023-07-21CLOSEDWork Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling2023-08-29Stop Work Order Fully Rescinded (2023-08-29)
39160332023-06-26CLOSEDCSE: Sweep2023-06-26No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2023-06-26)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 138 St Nicholas Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2024-09-23V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 138 St Nicholas Avenue. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 138 St Nicholas Avenue. 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
2025-06-160002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-07-300002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-200002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-03-040002020-11-012021-10-31
2019-01-170002017-11-012018-11-30
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 138 St Nicholas Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-07-25InitialRat Activity
2025-05-28CompliancePassed
2025-03-25InitialRat Activity
2024-06-09ComplianceRat Activity
2024-04-05InitialRat Activity
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 138 St Nicholas Avenue. 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 138 St Nicholas Avenue. 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 138 St Nicholas Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2023-10-1135662510K138 GROUP LLCFAILURE TO POST AND DISTRIBUTE TENANT PROTECTION PLAN. NOTE: AT THE TIME OF MY INSPECTION I OBSERVED WORK BEING PERFORMED UNDER JOB #B00832796 WITH NO TPP OR NOTICE POSTED OR DISTRIBUTE IN A BUILDING WHERE WORKRESOLVE1250.01250.0
2023-10-1135662511M138 GROUP LLCFAILURE TO POST CONSTRUCTION BILL OF RIGHTS. NOTE: AT THE TIME OF MY INSPECTION OF A 3 STORY RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY I OBSERVED NO CONSTRUCTION BILL OF RIGHTS POSTED ANYWHERE THROUGHOUT BUILDING. IT IS REQUIRED BYRESOLVE1250.01250.0
2023-07-2135656507ZJBS WORKS INCFAILURE TO POST OR PROPERLY POST PERMITS FOR WORK AT PREMISES: AT TIME OF INSPECTION OF A 3 STORY OCCUPIED MULTI-DWELLING WORK PERMIT #B00832796-GC, EXP. 11/18/23 NOT POSTED ON SITE BUT ON FILE IN DOB RECORDS FRESOLVE0.00.0
2023-07-2135656506RJSB WORKS INCBC 3303.10.1 FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH TENANT PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS. ATOI- OBSERVED CONSTRUCTION DUST ACCESSIVE DUST IN HALLWAY LANDING AND STAIRCASE THROUGHOUT PUBLIC CORRIDORS. STOP ALL WORK IN CONJUNCTION WITRESOLVE625.0625.0
2023-07-2135656508K138 GROUP LLCWORK WITHOUT A PERMIT: AT TIME OF INSPECTION AT AN OCCUPIED 3 STORY MULTI DWELLING OBSERVED AT 1ST FL APT #1R THE REMOVAL OF PARTITION WALLS WITHOUT WORK PERMIT OF CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE DEPT. STRESOLVE1250.01250.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 138 St Nicholas Avenue. 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 138 St Nicholas Avenue. 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 138 St Nicholas Avenue. 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 138 St Nicholas Avenue. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 138 St Nicholas Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 138 St Nicholas Avenue. 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 138 St Nicholas Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 138 St Nicholas Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 138 St Nicholas Avenue. 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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