38 Avenue C
Manhattan, NY 10009BBL 1-00373-0069Map
Owner of record: 273 East Third LLC
38 Avenue C is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10009. It has 16 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 273 East Third LLC. HPD has recorded 48 housing violations here, most recently on February 25, 2025. 27 of the 48 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 5 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 48
- DOB violations
- 24
- ECB violations
- 6
- HPD complaints
- 34
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 48
- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color west wall in the kitchen located at apt 6e, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 25, 2025 · Apt 6E
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 6e, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 25, 2025 · Apt 6E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 6e, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 25, 2025 · Apt 6E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 6e, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 25, 2025 · Apt 6E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 6e, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 25, 2025 · Apt 6E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 6e, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 25, 2025 · Apt 6E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 6e, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 25, 2025 · Apt 6E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 6e, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 25, 2025 · Apt 6E
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and walls in the 5th room from north located at apt 6e, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 25, 2025 · Apt 6E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Nyc fire code § 703.1.3; nyc fire code § 703.2: adjust door to prevent gaps between the top and side edges of door and door jamb exceeding the maximum allowable clearance of 1/8 of an inch and maximum allowable clearance of 3/4 of an inch between the door bottom and sill at . in the entrance located at apt 6e, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 25, 2025 · Apt 6E
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical cover at east wall. in the 5th room from north located at apt 6e, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 25, 2025 · Apt 6E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate at top of riser in the 4th room from north located at apt 6e, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 25, 2025 · Apt 6E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate at top of riser in the 5th room from north located at apt 6e, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 25, 2025 · Apt 6E
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance on lower window sash at south wall.window to fire escape in the 5th room from north located at apt 6e, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 25, 2025 · Apt 6E
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at east and west wall. in the bathroom located at apt 6e, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 25, 2025 · Apt 6E
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing door stopper installed at building entrance door.
Feb 25, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mechanic ventilation system at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2w, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 18, 2024 · Apt 2W
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 2w, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 18, 2024 · Apt 2W
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 2w, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 18, 2024 · Apt 2W
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 4w, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 22, 2017 · Apt 4W
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal cornice at roof west side of bldg.
Aug 3, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the roof east section.
Aug 3, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes all stys north fire escape household items.
Aug 3, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes wires at all stys southeast and south west fire escape.
Aug 3, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of 6 sty public hall to bulkhead west section household items.
Aug 3, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of all stys public hall east section household items.
Aug 3, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective intercom system 5 sty rear apt 7e entrance to building. , section '' ''
Aug 21, 1989 · Apt 7E
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
D26-20.08,20.09 adm code provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations 3 sty apt 4e missing. located at apt 4e
Aug 21, 1989 · Apt 4E
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 1st sty front west apt 1w. , section '' ''
Aug 21, 1989 · Apt 1W
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes all stys north balcony r906.
Aug 14, 1989
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate illegal gate at fire escape window 4 sty northeast apt 6e. , section '' ''
Aug 14, 1989 · Apt 6E
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
D26-20.08,20.09 adm code provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations 4 sty east apt 5e. , section '' ''
Aug 14, 1989 · Apt 5E
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 4 sty east apt 5e. , section '' ''
Aug 14, 1989 · Apt 5E
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 3 sty rear west apt 6e east section. , section '' ''
Aug 14, 1989 · Apt 6E
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective window frames southwest room 5th sty southwest apt 7w r913. located at apt 7w
Aug 14, 1989 · Apt 7W
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective brick walls bathroom 5th sty southwest apt 7w r914. located at apt 7w
Aug 14, 1989 · Apt 7W
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing hot water faucet handle bathtub 5th sty southwest apt 7w r915. located at apt 7w
Aug 14, 1989 · Apt 7W
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing at 4 sty rear west apt 4w. , section '' ''
Aug 14, 1989 · Apt 4W
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective masonry saddle 5 sty public hall at west.
Aug 14, 1989
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate front room 2nd sty northeast apt 4e. , section '' ''
Aug 14, 1989 · Apt 4E
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches 4th sty front west apt 5w. , section '' ''
Aug 14, 1989 · Apt 5W
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of wall sign posted out of sequence all sty.
Aug 14, 1989
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder key operated lock 5th sty east apt 5e entrance door. located at apt 5e
Aug 14, 1989 · Apt 5E
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
D26-20.08,20.09 adm code provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations 2nd sty rear apt 2e. , section '' ''
Aug 14, 1989 · Apt 2E
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 5th sty northwest room apt 7w. located at apt 7w
Aug 26, 1988 · Apt 7W
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of damped ceiling apt private hall wall 5th sty northwest apt 7w.
Aug 26, 1988
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceilings and wall 3 sty east section rear west apt 6e all rooms. , section '' ''
Aug 3, 1987 · Apt 6E
Open — Nov certified late
DOB building violations · 24
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 24, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 28, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 5, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 3, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Oct 20, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 2, 2003
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 8, 1997
Vpw*-violation unserved ecb-work without permit-dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 13, 1997
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 13, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 8, 1996
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Apr 17, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
May 31, 1994
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Jun 28, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jun 8, 1992
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jun 8, 1992
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Apr 7, 1992
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
May 1, 1991
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Apr 25, 1991
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 6
- Class - 3
Work without permit one sign for "earth church " appears to have been installed after 2020 on street-smart ( no moratorium ) and is illuminated ( no sign permit and no electrical permit observed ) . the sign si
Aug 12, 2024
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39010965z issued on 10/09/19 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01(d)(2). an acceptible certificate has not yet been fi
Dec 2, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Combustion air not supplied into boiler room-electrical cable box in ceiling open-boiler #2 and condensate tank gauge glasses dirty-condensate tank overflowing-blowdown for low water cutoff corroded; correct al
Oct 9, 2019 · Penalty $625
Active - Non-hazardous
B4a/34a/50a/50b 50a-anti syphon valve missing from oil line 50b-coil safty valve not piped down
Feb 12, 2004
Resolve - Non-hazardous
73m- must file to remove device.
Jul 7, 1998 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain: interior noted:1.fire rated ceiling is broken, missing and defective.2.fire rated boiler room enclosure is broken & defective3.steel angle support under entrance stoop,rested & defective lo
Nov 5, 1990 · Penalty $115
Resolve
Complaints
- Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 28, 2026 · Apt 8E
Open - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 17, 2026 · Apt 8E
Open - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 4, 2025 · Apt 2E
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 21, 2025 · Apt 6E
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 21, 2025 · Apt 6E
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 21, 2025 · Apt 6E
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 21, 2025 · Apt 6E
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 21, 2025 · Apt 6E
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 21, 2025 · Apt 6E
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 21, 2025 · Apt 6E
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 21, 2025 · Apt 6E
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 21, 2025 · Apt 6E
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Feb 21, 2025 · Apt 6E
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 31, 2023 · Apt 2W
Close - General
Ventilation system
May 31, 2023 · Apt 2W
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 31, 2023 · Apt 2W
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 31, 2023 · Apt 2W
Close - General
Cooking gas
Dec 8, 2016 · Apt 4W
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Dec 4, 2016 · Apt ENTIRE
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 2, 2016 · Apt 4W
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 2, 2016 · Apt 4W
Close - Nonconst
Odor
Oct 7, 2004 · Apt 8E
Close - General
Fire-escape
Oct 7, 2004 · Apt 8E
Close - General
Fire-escape
Oct 7, 2004 · Apt 8E
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 7, 2004 · Apt 8E
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 7, 2004 · Apt 8E
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 7, 2004 · Apt 8E
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 7, 2004 · Apt 8E
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 7, 2004 · Apt 8E
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Dec 3, 2003 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Lighting
Dec 3, 2003 · Apt BLDG
Close - Construction
Roof
Nov 13, 2003 · Apt 8E
Close - General
Doors
Nov 13, 2003 · Apt 8E
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 13, 2003 · Apt 8E
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1900
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 16
- Building area
- 17,108 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,846 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 103
- Council district
- 2
- Block / lot
- 373 / 69
- Assessed value
- $2,305,800
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #126146, last renewed Sep 9, 2025.
Questions about 38 Avenue C
Who owns 38 Avenue C?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 273 East Third LLC.
Does 38 Avenue C have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 48 housing violations at this property.
Is 38 Avenue C rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 5 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 31% of its 16 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 38 Avenue C built?
City records list 1900 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 38 Avenue C?
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.