38 Avenue B
Manhattan, NY 10009BBL 1-00399-0038Map
Owner of record: 199 East 3rd Street, LLC.
38 Avenue B is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10009. It has 10 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 199 East 3rd Street, LLC.. HPD has recorded 233 housing violations here, most recently on July 7, 2026. 11 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 4 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 233
- DOB violations
- 11
- ECB violations
- 14
- HPD complaints
- 177
Available now in this building
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
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.
Think your apartment is stabilized? Request its rent history from HCR (free), then check your renewal with the renewal calculator.
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 233
- CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 7, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective doorframe at public hall, 1st story
Jul 7, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door frame in the entrance located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 7, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 7, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 7, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 7, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and east wall in the private hallway located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and north wall in the 5th room from east located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and east wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed
Show 40 more ↓
- BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and west walls in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and west wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate at ceiling at steam riser at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Immediately provide a fire guard as directed by the nyc dept. of housing preservation & development (hpd) and/or the nyc dept. of buildings (dob) to protect against fire hazards observed by hpd and/or dob. fire hazards observed by hpd have resulted in the following additional hpd violation(s): violation # 18589041 in order to protect public safety against imminent fire hazards observed, a fire guard must be provided forthwith for continuous 24 hour coverage, notwithstanding the correction and certification dates set forth above (the correction and certification dates set forth above are applicable for purposes of civil penalties that may be assessed pursuant to nyc administrative code § 27-2115, but do not reflect the date by which a fire guard must be provided). a fire guard must be provided immediately due to the exigency of the dangerous fire hazard conditions observed. the violation requiring a fire guard to be provided will remain open until such time as the fire hazards resulting in the hpd violation(s) referenced above and/or the fire hazards resulting in related dob violation(s) have been dismissed.
Jan 22, 2026
Open — Violation will be reinspected - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 22, 2026 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 22, 2026 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 22, 2026 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 22, 2026 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 22, 2026 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 22, 2026 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 22, 2026 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 22, 2026 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 22, 2026 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 22, 2026 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 22, 2026 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 22, 2026 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 22, 2026 · Apt 3B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 31, 2025 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at west wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 31, 2025 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall. in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 31, 2025 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 31, 2025 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 31, 2025 · Apt 2B
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed at room leading to fire escape in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 9, 2024 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 11, 2024 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 11, 2024 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling approx 2 sq.ft in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 11, 2024 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges. in the entrance located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 21, 2023 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range. in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 21, 2023 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the 3rd room from north located at apt 5b, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 2, 2023 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 5b, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 2, 2023 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 2, 2023 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Refit the door in the entrance located at apt 5a, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 2, 2023 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and east and west walls in the 3rd room from east located at apt 5a, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 2, 2023 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 5a, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 2, 2023 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 5a, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 2, 2023 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room
Oct 2, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 2, 2023 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Apr 1, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 11
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 25, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 25, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Feb 18, 2009
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Aug 4, 2005
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jun 16, 1992
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jun 16, 1992
Dob violation - active - Electric signs none
Es-electric signs none
Apr 12, 1990
Dob violation - active - Electric signs none
Es-electric signs none
Apr 12, 1990
Dob violation - active - Plumbing none
P-plumbing none
Aug 24, 1989
Dob violation - active
Show 1 more ↓
- Zoning none
Z-zoning none
Mar 16, 1989
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
ECB violations · 14
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain. i observed in the cellar the use of pex piping connected to two hot water tanks. as per pc 605.4 water distribution pipe shall conform to nsf 61. i also observed the use of pvc piping for w
Apr 17, 2026 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner: no fire stopping per bc 712.3 (2014 code); 27-345; bc 711.2.4 (2022 code. at time of inspection observed at basement & 1st floor commercial space (s & s bl
Apr 16, 2026 · Penalty $12,500
Active - Class - 1
Atoi, observed sealed basement door in cellar, not allowing access to outside or providing a means of egress., remove obstruction; restore door to code compliant condition.
Apr 7, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Atoi observed an unstable staircase w/o guardrails, dilapidated ceiling access panels, exposed steel bars, falling debris, and a loose steel support hanging from ceiling., repair and/replace; restore staircase
Apr 7, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
I observed in empanada store no cold water coming out of the sinks. in basement using pvc piping and fernco coupling on waste lines. also in the gas meter room compressor is less then foot away from the gas met
Jul 26, 2022 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 2
Failure to distribute/post notice of tenant protection plan.note:at time of inspection observed no tenant protetcion plan posted and tenants stated that they did not receive any tenant protection plan.failure t
Jan 25, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawfully continued work while on notice of a stop work order.(stop work order nov# 35073377p) noted:@time of my insp 2 suspended scaffolds were in use @the site.4 workers were performing facade restoration.no
Sep 16, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file c of c w/the dob's for notice of vio #35073375l issued on 12/24/14 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny102-01. note: permit 122222987 obtained for work in apt 5a,but no c of
Feb 11, 2015 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file c of c w/the dob's for notice of vio #35073376n issued on 12/24/14 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny102-01. noted: permit 122222987 obtained for cited work,but no c of c
Feb 11, 2015
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o permit;illegal work noted by installing gas riser in stairwell running multiple fls,then branching into apt.rem:obtain permit.
Dec 24, 2014
Resolve
Show 4 more ↓
- Class - 1
Work w/o permit.illegal work noted apt 5a all new work walls electric plumbing also noted new work @ inteior staircase w/ new pans/treads.work was done in main exit passgeway w/ no permits.rem:obtain permit for
Dec 24, 2014 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to provide approved plans @ jobsite.@ time of insp,application#121596308.for new spiral stair from apt 5a.rem:provide plans
Dec 24, 2014
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Two kitchen exhaust system installed at 1st story south exterior wall is less than 10 feet from grade level and less than 10 ft away from a residential window as required by reference standard-13. remedy: remov
Jul 29, 2005 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintian exterior buidling wall. defect is roll down gate leaning out and pulling away from wall south west corner store ( vacant) masonary above gate cracked and seperated remedy : immediately repai
Sep 7, 2002 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Complaints
- General
Cabinet
Sep 17, 2026 · Apt 4A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 17, 2026 · Apt 4A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 17, 2026 · Apt 4A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 6, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 6, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 4, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 4, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 4, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 5B
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 5B
Close
Show 40 more ↓
- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 25, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 25, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 23, 2026 · Apt 5B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 23, 2026 · Apt 5B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 21, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 21, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 20, 2026 · Apt 5B
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Jan 20, 2026 · Apt 5B
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Jan 20, 2026 · Apt 5B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 20, 2026 · Apt 5B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 28, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 22, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Oct 30, 2025 · Apt 5B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 30, 2025 · Apt 5B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 20, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 17, 2025 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 21, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 14, 2025 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 12, 2025 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 8, 2024 · Apt 3A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 8, 2024 · Apt 3A
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Apr 8, 2024 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 19, 2023 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 30, 2023 · Apt 2B
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 30, 2023 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 15, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 11, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 25, 2019 · Apt 2B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 5, 2019 · Apt 2B
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 28, 2019 · Apt 2B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 2, 2019 · Apt 2B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 2, 2019 · Apt 2B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 2, 2019 · Apt 2B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 21, 2019 · Apt 2B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jun 21, 2019 · Apt 2B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 20, 2019 · Apt 2B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 20, 2019 · Apt 2B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 4, 2019 · Apt 2B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 4, 2019 · Apt 2B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 6, 2018 · Apt 3A
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1900
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 10
- Building area
- 10,398 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,923 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 103
- Council district
- 2
- Block / lot
- 399 / 38
- Assessed value
- $1,675,800
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #118656, last renewed Sep 29, 2025.
Questions about 38 Avenue B
Who owns 38 Avenue B?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 199 East 3rd Street, LLC..
Does 38 Avenue B have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 233 housing violations at this property.
Is 38 Avenue B rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 4 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 40% of its 10 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 38 Avenue B built?
City records list 1900 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 38 Avenue B?
It has 10 residential units and 15 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.