# 438 Henry Street, Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill-Gowanus-Red Hook, Brooklyn, NY 11231

BBL 3003220039 · Block 322 · Lot 39 · BIN 3003799  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/438-henry-street-3003220039  
Last updated: 2026-11-13 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-10

## Summary

438 Henry Street (Brooklyn, NY 11231; tax lot BBL 3003220039) is a two-family home (building class B1: two-family home, brick), built around 1899, on a 1,770 sq ft lot zoned R6. City tax records list the owner as STRAFFORD, MELVYN; the most recent deed with a stated price is dated June 12, 2003 at $1,725,000 (per ACRIS). The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $6,455,000. As of November 10, 2026 (limited by DOB Job Application Filings (BIS); other open-item sources were confirmed later), NYC Open Data shows four open HPD violations. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “438 Henry Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 (BBL 3003220039)”, data as of 2026-11-10, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/438-henry-street-3003220039. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Neighborhood

Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill-Gowanus-Red Hook: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11231

- Open HPD violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11231/open-hpd-violations
- Active DOB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11231/active-dob-violations
- Active ECB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11231/active-ecb-violations
- Open DOB jobs: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11231/open-dob-jobs
- Unpaid OATH tickets: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11231/unpaid-oath-tickets
- Active vacate orders: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11231/active-vacate-orders

## ZIP

Brooklyn 11231: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11231

## Nearby properties

Ordered by map distance among lots on this street within 40 house numbers and on this tax block within 15 lot numbers.

- 436 Henry Street (19 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/436-henry-street-3003220038
- 440 Henry Street (20 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/440-henry-street-3003220040
- 434 Henry Street (40 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/434-henry-street-3003220037
- 442 Henry Street (41 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/442-henry-street-3003220041
- 432 Henry Street (59 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/432-henry-street-3003220036
- 444 Henry Street (63 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/444-henry-street-3003220042
- 13 Cheever Place (99 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/13-cheever-place-3003220024
- 11 Cheever Place (113 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11-cheever-place-3003220025

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 0 |
| Active DOB violations (BIS) | 0 |
| Active DOB safety violations (DOB NOW) | 0 |
| Active ECB violations | 0 |
| Open HPD violations | 4 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 0 |
| Active vacate orders | 0 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: STRAFFORD, MELVYN
- Building class: B1 – Two-family home, brick
- Year built: 1899
- Floors: 3
- Units: 2 residential / 2 total
- Lot area: 1,770 sq ft · Building area: 3,600 sq ft
- Zoning: R6
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), city dataset updated 2026-08-24; last loaded 2026-11-12

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $6,455,000, assessed value $387,300, tax class 1
- Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/8y4t-faws)

## Sales & deeds (ACRIS)

Deeds recorded with the City Register. amount 0 usually means a non-market transfer. lots_in_deed > 1 means the price covers several lots.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-06-15 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2004-06-15 from STAFFORD, MELVYN; STAFFORD, HEATHER to STRAFFORD, MELVYN; STAFFORD,  HEATHER, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2003-06-12 | recorded (DEEDO) | DEEDO dated 2003-06-12 from MISSALE, JOHN V to STAFFORD, MELVYN; STAFFORD, HEATHER, stated price $1,725,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1998-12-11 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1998-12-11 from COLACRAI, CIRINO to MISSALE, JOHN V, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1994-03-12 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1994-03-12 from COLACRAI, ROSE MARIE to COLACRAI, CIRINO, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1966-02-24 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1966-02-24 from COLACRAI DONATO; COLACRAI LUCIA to COLACRAI ROSE MARIE, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |

## Open DOB jobs and recent work permits

A DOB "job" is an application to do construction work. status "open" = a permit was issued but DOB has no record of final sign-off. Work permits are listed with type "work_permit" and their DOB permit status (they are not counted as open items).

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-01-18 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00914928-I1: Plumbing — new plumbing work in conjunction with B00914931-I1. Issued 2024-01-18, expires 2025-01-18. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2024-01-18 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00914928-I1: Plumbing — new plumbing work in conjunction with B00914931-I1. Issued 2024-01-18, expires 2025-01-18. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2024-01-16 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00956791-I1: Sprinklers — install new sprinkler system in conjunction with alt1#B00914931-I1.. Issued 2024-01-16, expires 2024-10-25. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2024-01-16 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00956791-I1: Sprinklers — install new sprinkler system in conjunction with alt1#B00914931-I1.. Issued 2024-01-16, expires 2024-10-25. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2024-01-04 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00961844-I1: Mechanical Systems — installation of new mechanical work in conjunction with the ot#B00914931-I1. Issued 2024-01-04, expires 2025-01-04. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2024-01-04 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00961844-I1: Mechanical Systems — installation of new mechanical work in conjunction with the ot#B00914931-I1. Issued 2024-01-04, expires 2025-01-04. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2024-01-03 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00914931-I1: General Construction — conversion to existing 3 family in to 2 family-only interior conversion/alteration in bas,001 fl. Cell reno as per plans. pl work in conjunction under # B00914…. Issued 2024-01-03, expires 2025-01-03. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2024-01-03 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00914931-I1: General Construction — conversion to existing 3 family in to 2 family-only interior conversion/alteration in bas,001 fl. Cell reno as per plans. pl work in conjunction under # B00914…. Issued 2024-01-03, expires 2025-01-03. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2012-05-29 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 320484588: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2012-05-29, expires 2013-05-29. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2012-05-29 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 320484597: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2012-05-29, expires 2013-05-29. | ipu4-2q9a |

## Open violations (DOB, DOB NOW safety, ECB, HPD)

status "open" = DOB violation category is ACTIVE, DOB NOW safety violation status is Active, ECB violation status is ACTIVE, or HPD violation status is Open. Dismissed, cured, waived and disputed-successfully safety violations are not open.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-08-11 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): D26-10.01 ADM CODE PROVIDE APPROVED FIRE PROOF SELF CLOSING DOOR WITH KEY OPERATED DEADBOLT & LATCH SET PEEPHOLD & CHAIN DOOR GUARD AT ENTRANCE TO 3 STY APT.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-08-11 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): D26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES AIR CONDITIONER PROTRUDING 1 & 3 STY BALCONY REAR.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2007-09-12 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 27-2040 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT OR NEAR THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCEWAY OF THE BUILDING AND KEEP SAME BURNING FROM SUNSET EVERY DAY TO SUNRISE ON THE DAY FOLLOWING FIXTURE PRESENT 200 WATTS REQUIRED. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2007-09-12 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 27-2040 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT OR NEAR THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCEWAY OF THE BUILDING AND KEEP SAME BURNING FROM SUNSET EVERY DAY TO SUNRISE ON THE DAY FOLLOWING FIXTURES PRESENT LIGHTS NOT ON 100 WATTS REQUIRED. AT FRONT AREAWAY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |

## DOB safety violations (DOB NOW)

Active means the published violation status is Active. Dismissed, cured, waived, disputed successfully and pending dismissal are not open items.

No records found.

Source: DOB Safety Violations (DOB NOW) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/Building/DOB-Safety-Violations/855j-jady), city dataset updated 2026-11-11; last loaded 2026-11-11

## OATH tickets with unpaid balance or pending

status "open" = balance due > $0 after a decision (cases awaiting a hearing are "pending"). default=true means the respondent did not appear.

No records found.

## Complaints (HPD since 2019, 311 last 12 months)

Complaints are reports, not violations. status mirrors the published complaint / request status.

No records found.

## Owners & contacts

Owner of record comes from city tax records (PLUTO) and can lag behind recent sales.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-24 | current | City tax records (PLUTO) list the owner as STRAFFORD, MELVYN. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2004-06-15 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2004-06-15). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2004-06-15 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2004-06-15). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2026-08-26 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: JointOwner Heather Stafford, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-08-26 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Agent Melvyn Stafford, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-08-26 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Officer Heather Stafford, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-08-26 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: SiteManager Melvyn Stafford. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-08-26 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: JointOwner Melvin Stafford, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-08-26 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: HeadOfficer Melvyn Stafford, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |

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