38 Ludlow Street
Manhattan, NY 10002BBL 1-00310-0003Map
Owner of record: East China Partners LLC
38 Ludlow Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10002. It has 16 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is East China Partners LLC. HPD has recorded 51 housing violations here, most recently on June 4, 2025. 45 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 16 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 51
- DOB violations
- 5
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 54
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 51
- ANon-hazardous
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.
Jun 4, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of boxes and cardboards at public hall, 1st story
May 27, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materials at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
May 27, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
May 27, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling & walls throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 10, 2011 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 10, 2011 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration suspended ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 10, 2011 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic-tiles on east wall at shower stall in the kitchen located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 10, 2011 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 10, 2011 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 10, 2011 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Section 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a fireproof passageway from fire escapes at rear to street and file application for approval before doing this work.
Nov 15, 2010
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 ... a minimum of 100 watts incandescent light required ...
Aug 3, 2010
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective fuse box, in the entire apartment located at apt 8
Aug 18, 2005 · Apt 8
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) south wall, east wall in the 3rd bathroom from east located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 6, 2005 · Apt 5
Open — Defect letter issued - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 29, 2004 · Apt 5
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic wall tiles at walls throughout shower compartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 29, 2004 · Apt 5
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration suspended ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 29, 2004 · Apt 5
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration suspended ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 29, 2004 · Apt 5
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Provide ventilation for water closet compartment and/or bathroom and file application for approval before doing work water closet compartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 29, 2004 · Apt 5
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard
May 9, 2004
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at all stories rear at fire escape
Sep 18, 2003
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective windows thru /out loose and broken frame in the entire apartment located at apt 11, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 2, 2003 · Apt 11
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 11, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 2, 2003 · Apt 11
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 11, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 2, 2003 · Apt 11
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Install central heating system or, if lawfully feasible, individual space heaters, and file an application for approval before doing work , located at apt 11, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 20, 2003 · Apt 11
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing, (ms lam sam hing) in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jul 24, 2002 · Apt 5
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Provide ventilation for water closet compartment and/or bathroom and file application for approval before doing work at 3 sty northwest apt 8 bathroom. , section '' ''
Jul 24, 1998 · Apt 8
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of front entrance door locked preventing access to bells to apts.
Jun 27, 1995
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes front all stys.
May 13, 1986
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective wall switch 3 sty front north apt 8 kitchen. , section '' ''
Jun 14, 1982 · Apt 8
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceilings 3 sty front north apt 8 throughout. , section '' ''
Jun 14, 1982 · Apt 8
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration partition and water closet installed rear room 4th sty rear north apt no ventilation.
May 11, 1977
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wiring cellar front & center.
May 11, 1977
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective paving cellar throughout.
May 11, 1977
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective cast iron soil line cellar rear.
May 11, 1977
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration partition and water c loset installed rear room 4th sty front north apt 12 no ventilation. located at apt 12
May 11, 1977 · Apt 12
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration opening cut in floor and stair installed 1st sty north store to cellar.
May 11, 1977
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration partition and water closet installed rear room 5th sty rear north apt no ventilation.
May 11, 1977
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration partition and water closet installed front room 5th sty rear north apt no ventilation.
May 11, 1977
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of gas water installed in cellar rear no vented.
May 11, 1977
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of copper tubing supplying gas to water heater cellar rear.
May 11, 1977
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
D26-31.07 adm code provide a water closet for each family within the building and file an application for approval before doing this work front north & rear north apts 2nd 3rd 4th & 5th stys.
May 11, 1977
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding ceiling cellar throughout.
May 11, 1977
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of doors nailed shut 5th sty public hall water closet compartment.
May 11, 1977
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard.
May 11, 1977
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Section 61 m/d law seal with fire retarding material or provide with fireproof self-closing door and assembly the opening leading from store to public hall 1st sty rear north & south.
May 11, 1977
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code provide one hour fire retarding material as a seal for transoms over all door openings to public hall at 4th sty apts.
May 11, 1977
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code provide approved fire proof self closing door with key operated deadbolt & latch set peephole & chain door guard at entrance to 5th sty all apts.
May 11, 1977
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code provide approved fire proof self closing door with key operated deadbolt & latch set peephole & chain door guard at entrance to 4th sty all apts.
May 11, 1977
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
DOB building violations · 5
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 16, 2015
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 5
- Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. at time of inspection i observed gas meters & gas piping in public hallways. remedy: comply with notice of violation.
May 19, 2015 · Penalty $1,000
Active - Non-hazardous
Exit passageway or corridor:required width decreased by obstruction.noted:four steel i beams approx 20 of 7long stored in 1fl public corridor reduling approx 3ft width by approx 1ft.rem:remove obstraction immed
Nov 14, 2000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide approved plans at premises to at time of inspectionnoted:work in progress under application #101665217.rear yard extention under construction.new steel columns,beams,+ steel profile angels in
Nov 14, 2000
Resolve - Hazardous
Exit passageway total obstruction noted at rear yard fire escape at rear drop ladder totally obstructed with large amounts of concretee blocks preventing safe proper passage to area of refuge inteiror locks sla
Jul 9, 1999 · Penalty $480
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Ork without permit noted approx 8 high cement block wall erected in the back yard to creat a 15x15 room with provision of door windows & roof approx 25% work done remedy 1 stop all work 2-obtain permit & sppto
Oct 16, 1997 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Complaints
- Door/window
Door
Jan 24, 2024 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 26, 2022 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 14, 2016 · Apt 13
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jun 14, 2016 · Apt 13
Close - General
Floor
Jan 27, 2014 · Apt 5
Close - General
Floor
Jan 27, 2014 · Apt 5
Close - General
Floor
Jan 27, 2014 · Apt 5
Close - General
Floor
Jan 27, 2014 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 4, 2011 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Nov 4, 2011 · Apt 5
Close
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- Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 4, 2011 · Apt 5
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 4, 2011 · Apt 5
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 4, 2011 · Apt 5
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 4, 2011 · Apt 5
Close - General
Floor
Nov 4, 2011 · Apt 5
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 9, 2010 · Apt 5
Close - General
Floor
Dec 28, 2005 · Apt 5
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 28, 2005 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 28, 2005 · Apt 5
Close - General
Doors
Dec 28, 2005 · Apt 5
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 28, 2005 · Apt 5
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 28, 2005 · Apt 5
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 7, 2005 · Apt 5
Close - General
Windows
Nov 14, 2005 · Apt 5
Close - General
Floor
Nov 14, 2005 · Apt 5
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 14, 2005 · Apt 5
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
May 15, 2005 · Apt 8
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 15, 2005 · Apt 8
Close - Electric
Wiring
May 11, 2005 · Apt 8
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
May 11, 2005 · Apt 8
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 11, 2005 · Apt 8
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 29, 2005 · Apt 8
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 26, 2005 · Apt 3
Close - General
Floor
Feb 26, 2005 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Feb 10, 2005 · Apt 8
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 10, 2005 · Apt 8
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 6, 2005 · Apt 5
Close - General
Windows
Jan 27, 2005 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 27, 2005 · Apt 3
Close - General
Windows
Jan 25, 2005 · Apt 11
Close - General
Windows
Jan 25, 2005 · Apt 11
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 13, 2005 · Apt 8
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jan 13, 2005 · Apt 8
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 18, 2004 · Apt 8
Close - Nonconst
Illegal
Sep 20, 2004 · Apt 0
Close - Nonconst
Smoke-fumes
Sep 20, 2004 · Apt 0
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
May 24, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
May 10, 2004 · Apt 4
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Feb 20, 2004 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Feb 20, 2004 · Apt 3
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 16
- Building area
- 7,350 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,209 ft²
- Zoning
- C6-2
- Community board
- 103
- Council district
- 1
- Block / lot
- 310 / 3
- Assessed value
- $1,025,100
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #111351, last renewed Jul 14, 2026.
Questions about 38 Ludlow Street
Who owns 38 Ludlow Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is East China Partners LLC.
Does 38 Ludlow Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 51 housing violations at this property.
Is 38 Ludlow Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 16 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 16 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 38 Ludlow Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 38 Ludlow Street?
It has 16 residential units and 18 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.