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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

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Feb 25, 2025

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
5
About 31% of the building's 16 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 48

  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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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  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing door stopper installed at building entrance door.

    Feb 25, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • I

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal cornice at roof west side of bldg.

    Aug 3, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of 6 sty public hall to bulkhead west section household items.

    Aug 3, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of all stys public hall east section household items.

    Aug 3, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective masonry saddle 5 sty public hall at west.

    Aug 14, 1989

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.