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388 Central Avenue, Brooklyn

BIN 3076272BBL 3033320040Block 3332 · Lot 40Built 19313 storiesGoogle Maps & Street View ↗Tax & zoning on NYC.gov ↗
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388 Central Avenue at a glance

388 Central Avenue, Brooklyn has 60 open city records on file, 2 of them Class C (immediately hazardous), and no balance recorded as due on OATH/ECB summonses. No marshal evictions are on record for this building. Its last recorded ownership transfer was Oct 18, 2001 (no consideration recorded). The most recent record is dated Jun 24, 2026.

Open Class C
2
Immediately hazardous — click to see them
Open Class B
50
Hazardous — click to see them
Open Class A
8
Non-hazardous — click to see them
Fines due
$0.00
Balance on OATH/ECB summonses
Open per unit
30.00
2 residential units · NYC average 0.31
Evictions
0
No marshal evictions on record
Permits on file
1
Construction permits filed with DOB
Last activity
Jun 24, 2026
FDNY record

Health score for 388 Central Avenue

A composite of the public indicators below. How it is scored.

C
Health score · Sep 11, 2026
Scored from all 138 public records for this building
Scored from city records as published, which lag reality by a day or two, and closed violations rest on owner self-certification. A grade summarizes the public record, not the building itself. Full methodology · report a problem
Open Class C violations
Immediately hazardous, uncertified
This building 2
Open Class B violations
Hazardous
This building 50
Heat & hot water records
Violations and complaints, last 24 months
This building 0
Unpaid penalties
OATH/ECB summonses with balance due
This building $0
Bedbug filings with infestations
Annual LL69 filings on record
This building 0
Tenant litigation
Open HP actions in Housing Court
This building 0
Active vacate order
HPD or FDNY order to vacate, still in effect
This building No

Record timeline for 388 Central Avenue

138 records on file, every agency interleaved. Class A, B and C are HPD’s hazard tiers: C is immediately hazardous, A and B explained here.

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OATH / ECB summonses & fines at 388 Central Avenue

No balance is recorded as due across the 35 summonses below, out of $35,455.00 in penalties imposed. Balances are as the city publishes them; a settlement or write-off that never reached the dataset will not show here. New to these? How an OATH summons becomes a penalty, explained.

OATH and ECB summonses for 388 Central Avenue
049174495RJun 2, 2025FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREETSep 2, 2025Pending
048947936ZFeb 26, 2025IMPROPER DISPOSAL--BEDDING 1ST OCCURRENCEMay 27, 2025Pending
048834862YJan 6, 2025FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREETApr 7, 2025Pending
047715402PJan 6, 2023FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREETApr 10, 2023Pending
047425425MFeb 18, 2022FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREETMay 19, 2022Pending
1175448May 2, 2017APPLY FOR PROPER PERMITS. CORECT ALL VIOLATING CONDITIONS AND SUBMIT A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION.Jul 19, 2017Found in violation
032088384XMay 2, 2017FAIL MAINTAIN BLDG IN COMPLIANT MANNER: SERVICE EQUIPMENT - BOILERAug 3, 2017Found in violation
032088383YMay 2, 2017WORK WITHOUT A PERMITJul 19, 2017Found in violation
1175472May 2, 201751-NO SAFETY DEVICES. DO NOT OPERATE BOILER UNTIL ALL HAZARDOUS CONDI TIONS ARE IMMEDIATELY CORRECTED AND DOB IS NOTIFIED TO REINSPECT TO LIFT THE CEASE USE ORDER; 36-REGISTER BOILER. CALL 212-393-2784.Aug 3, 2017Found in violation
044740064RNov 13, 2015IMPROPER DISPOSAL OF ELECTRONIC WASTEDec 15, 2015Pending
042263197ZJun 22, 2015SIDEWALK OBSTRUCTIONJul 23, 2015Pending
041799582YApr 17, 2015RECYC PLACED FOR COLLECTION W NON-RECYC 1 TO 8 DWELLING UNITSMay 19, 2015Defaulted (did not respond)
040506068NAug 17, 2014STORAGE OF RECEPTACLESSep 17, 2014Pending
040544161PJan 10, 2010STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES - 2ND OFFENSEFeb 10, 2010Pending
034643373NMay 19, 2008MISCELLANEOUS CONSTRUCTION VIOLATION - MISCELLANEOUSJul 7, 2008Found in violation
651871May 19, 2008EXIT PASSAGEWAY OR CORRIDOR (FIRESCAPE) TOTAL OBSTRUCTION DEFECTS NOTED (FIRESCAPE) AT REAR OF BUILDING IS BEING BLOCK BY A STEP LADDER AN LANDING A 2ND FLR 3RD FLR LANDING IS HEAVY BLOCK BY A SCAFFOLD.Jul 7, 2008Found in violation
543589Apr 25, 2008FAILURE TO MAINTAIN EXTERIOR BLDG LOOSE DECORATIVE ORNAMENTAL SIDINGS ABOVE 2ND STY WINDOWS BLDG FACADE DEFECTIVE REAR BLDG WALL WITH DETERIORATING FELT SIDING LOOSE BRICK AND MISSING MORTAR AT JOINTS LEAVINGFeb 25, 2009Found in violation
543588Apr 25, 2008FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE REQUIRED MEANS OF EGRESS FOR EVERY FL EXISTING FIRE ESCAPE FOUND AT REAR OF BLDG HOWEVER DEFECTIVE IS ILLEGAL 1 STY CINDER BLOCK EXTENSION FOUND WITH SHED ROOF OBSTRUCTING FIRE ESCAPEFeb 25, 2009Found in violation
542885Apr 25, 2008WORK W/O A PERMIT ILLEGAL WORK NOTED 1 STY CINDER BLOCK EXTENSION ERECTED AT REAR OF BLDG REAR YARD SETBACK FOR THE HORIZONTAL ENLARGEMENT 1ST FL COMMERCIAL AND IN THE PROESS OBSTRUCTING FIRE ESCAPES DROP LADDEFeb 25, 2009Found in violation
034643316RApr 25, 2008FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING: EXTERIOR HAZARDOUS .Feb 25, 2009Found in violation
034643315PApr 25, 2008FAILURE TO PROVIDE REQUIRED MEANS OF EGRESS FROM EVERY FLOOR.Feb 25, 2009Found in violation
034643314NApr 25, 2008FAILURE TO PROTECT ADJOINING STRUCTURES DURING EXCAVATION OPERATIONS.Feb 25, 2009Found in violation
965675Apr 4, 2008FAILURE TO MAINTAIN EXTERIOR BLDG WALL. DEFECT IS: DEFECTIVE REAR FACADE SINGLE SIDING MISSING AT VARIOUS LOCATION OF BLDG REAR WALL FROM 2ND FLR TO 3RD FLR WOD CORNICE ROTTEN AND DISREPAIR AT 3RD STORY ROOF ARJun 2, 2008Defaulted (did not respond)
965673Apr 4, 2008WORK W/O A PERMIT. WORK NOTED: ILLEGAL EXTENSION CONSTRUCTED WITH A STORAGE SHED ATTACHED TO EXTENSION AT 1ST REAR OF BLDG WHICH IS OBSTRUCTING FIRE ESCAPE DROP LADDER. REMEDY: OBTAIN A PERMIT IF FEASIBLE ARE RJun 2, 2008Defaulted (did not respond)
034640264KApr 4, 2008EXIT PASSAGEWAY OR CORRIDOR: TOTAL OBSTRUCTION.Oct 20, 2008Found in violation
646885Apr 4, 2008EXIT PASSAGEWAY OR CORRIDOR: TOTAL OBSTRUCTION. NOTE: FIRE ESCAPE OBSTRUCTEED BY AN ILLEGAL EXTENSION ERECTED AT REAR OF 1ST FLR STORE OBSTRUCTING DROP LADDER FROM FIRE ESCAPE TO EXTEND TO GRADE LEVEL CREATINGOct 20, 2008Found in violation
034640265MApr 4, 2008WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT: HAZARDOUS.Jun 2, 2008Defaulted (did not respond)
034640266YApr 4, 2008FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING: EXTERIOR (HAZARDOUS).Jun 2, 2008Defaulted (did not respond)
965366Apr 3, 2008OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY C OF O AND DOB RECORDS. 2STY CLASS A APT AND 3 B ROOMS ALSO 3STY 1 CLASS A APT AND 3 B ROOMS BLDG CONVERTED CONTRARY TO C OF O. REMEDY: RESTORE PREMISES TO LEGAL OCCUPACNY.Jun 16, 2008Defaulted (did not respond)
034562861HApr 3, 2008OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY C OF O OR DOB RECORDS: HAZARDOUSJun 16, 2008Defaulted (did not respond)
034522670ZJun 13, 2006WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT: HAZARDOUS.Nov 6, 2006Found in violation
682789Jun 13, 2006WORK W/O A PERMIT. HAZARDOUS @ A LEGAL STORE & 2 FAMILY. DWELLING UNIT7' SHEETROCK PARTITIONS/ELECTRICAL/PLUMBING HAVE BEEN INSTALLED @ 3RD FLR LEVEL TO CREATE AN ILLEGAL TWO FAMILY WHERE 1 FAMILY SHOULD EXISTNov 6, 2006Found in violation
1141038Jun 13, 2006RESIDENCE ALTERED FOR OCCUPANCY AS A DWELLING FOR MORE THAN THE LEGALLY APPROVED # OF FAMILIES. BLDG DEPT RECORDS INDICATE BLDG IS LEGALLY APPROVED FOR A STORE & TWO FAMILIES.Jul 31, 2006Written off
034522669LJun 13, 2006RESID. ALTERED MANT'D FOR MORE THAN LEGALLY APPROVED NO., OF FAMILIES.Jul 31, 2006Pending
273132May 3, 2004A PORTION OF THE BRICK CHIMNEY HAS COLLAPSED AT THE 1ST FLOOR STORE. THE REMAINDER IS IN DANGER OF FURTHER COLLAPSE. THE FLOOR JOISTS AT THE2ND AND 3RD FLOOR APTS.IN THE REAR ARE SAGGING APPROX. 1-2- DUE TO THEJun 21, 2004Found in violation

Ownership history for 388 Central Avenue

Every deed the City Register has recorded against this building’s tax lot (BBL 3033320040), newest first. A price is the consideration stated on the deed; transfers between related parties, into an LLC, or by a referee often record none, shown as “—”. Each row links to the document in ACRIS.

Recorded deeds for 388 Central Avenue
Oct 18, 2001Jan 31, 2002Salcedo, HenrySalcedo, PedroDeedView ↗
Apr 28, 1989May 25, 1989Salcedo, PedroCheung, Tak YinDeedView ↗
Jan 20, 1988Feb 18, 1988Cheung, Tak YinSanta Cruz, Sonia, Santacruz, Antonio/Aka, Santacruz, Sonia/Aka, Santa Cruz, AntonioDeedView ↗
Jul 8, 1983Jul 14, 1983Santacruz, Antonio, Santacruz, SoniaPaladines, Abel, Paladines, AidaDeedView ↗
Jul 31, 1979Jul 31, 1979Paladines Abel, Paladines AidaDiaz Virginia, Diaz GermanDeedView ↗
Oct 20, 1975Oct 20, 1975Diaz Virginia, Diaz GermanCordone AnthonyDeedView ↗

Financing record for 388 Central Avenue

Mortgages recorded against this building’s tax lot, with the satisfactions that paid them off and the assignments that moved them between lenders, from the City Register (ACRIS). A satisfaction usually records no amount, shown as “—”.

Recorded financing documents for 388 Central Avenue
Satisfaction of mortgageGreen Point SavingsbankView ↗
Mortgage$40,000Sea Crest Trading OfctView ↗
Mortgage$40,000Sea Crest Trading Of/CtView ↗
Mortgage$28,000Santa Cruz, Antonio, Santa Cruz, SoniaView ↗
Satisfaction of mortgageBanco De PonceView ↗
Mortgage$60,000Green Point Svgs BankView ↗
Mortgage$4,952Banco De PonceView ↗

Lender names are as recorded; the current holder of a loan can differ if a later assignment was never recorded.