38 East 1 Street
Manhattan, NY 10003BBL 1-00443-0056Map
Owner of record: First Garden Corporation
38 East 1 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10003. It has 13 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is First Garden Corporation. HPD has recorded 15 housing violations here, most recently on June 4, 2025. 2 of the 15 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 15
- DOB violations
- 19
- ECB violations
- 21
- HPD complaints
- 3
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 15
- 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 22, 2024
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, 2024
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
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of cement stucco sealing gate opening at east side of lot line fence preventing ingress from 44 east 1 street yard
Nov 26, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
§ 12 m/d law discontinue the storage of combustible material 8 twenty pound propane tanks stored at east yard yard
Nov 26, 2018
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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.
Oct 5, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 21, 2018 · Apt 2B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Jan 21, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story
Jan 21, 2018
Closed — Violation closed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system sign missing at public hall, 1st story
Jan 21, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Jan 21, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
Jan 21, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box sign missing at public hall, 1st story
Jan 21, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Jan 21, 2018
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 19
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Jun 2, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 21, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 27, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Plumbing none
Full stop work order - inspection time @12:20pm. no access to premises to inspect approved work under active job #102-490-546 remedy: give access to premises
Apr 4, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 23, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 6, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 11, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 23, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
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Jun 5, 2002
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 8, 1996
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 27, 1993
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 17, 1992
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
(35)provide covers (47)light(51)properly tag governor indicating 5 yr test (52)provide covers for tinal limits
Oct 24, 1988
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 21
- Class - 2
Holes in walls and ceiling. two boilers out of service. boilers need op49.
Apr 30, 2021 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35250485r issued on 11/26/18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. work w/o permit. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c of
Mar 23, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Altered/changed building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy. noted: building was altered/changed per application #121365361. however, observed the entire building is occupied without valid c of o
Nov 26, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
Work without a permit. noted: in the rear yard, observed brick wall was constructed at east side and blocked the 2nd means of egress of adj. building #44 east 1st street (i-card #117644 indicates that) brick wa
Nov 26, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
Work without a permit at the time of inspection at the above address on the above date i observed in cellar 8 hot water heaters removed without a permit as per application #100997888.rem:obtain permit or restor
Nov 30, 2017 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts: failure to comply w/an order of the comm's. noted: respondent failed to correct conditions cited in nov #35030336z,in that nocontinuty of egress,per bc1003.6,indication in hpd,dept of records.
Jul 15, 2014
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc1003.6 means of egress continuity noted @ rear of said premises exp 4 shared lot-line. dept of records (hpd i-card #10403 neg #177644 for 44 east 1 st indicates there exist an opening gate passageway to be di
Apr 16, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
56y10.59b07.100b07.68m07.69m07.16b01.70p16.59b provide proper brake pin on brake arm 100b provide fire exr in m.r empty 16b adjust gap on top of hoistway door fls 5-2 70p provide access to pit
Oct 29, 2008 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain in code complaint manner,improper exit. noted: @ cellar level the exit stairway is partially obstructed with tables and garbage @ time of inspection. remedy: remove obstruction.
Sep 20, 2008 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 2
Operation of a place of assembly with a expired certificate wof operation permit. noted: permit #10172911 exp 3/30/08 pa #5261 premises is a eating drinking establishment with a occupancy of 200 people dba arlo
Sep 20, 2008 · Penalty $800
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
Operation of a place of assembly without a current permit.#101729211 expired 8-10-05. remedy: obtain a current pa permit.
Oct 22, 2006 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Exit passage decreased by obstruction.noted:@ cellar the exit is partially obstructed by a white cooler & lockers bolted to the wall. remedy:remove obstruction.
Oct 22, 2006 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Operating a place of public assembly for approx 200 persons without a current public assembly permit. note pa appl #101729211 is only approved, no permit has been issued. remedy: obtain a current permit.
Aug 3, 2006 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit-work noted constructed a glass and metal structure at the 1st flr rear w/o 1st obtaining permits noted-new concrete flr also poured for structure.remedy:remove or legalize
Jun 2, 2003 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit noted at rear of building at west side location at rear extension roof approx 50' x 50' wood deck installed w/metal frame structure enclosing entire area approx 10' high remedy obtain
Sep 20, 1999
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. noted:at 3rd fl level rear balcony enclosed with alunumin frame glass structure approx. 12'x5'wx7'high. remedy: obtain all necessary permits & approval
Nov 17, 1998 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Hazardous
Exit passageway: total obstruction noted: egress obstructed by wood w/metal double door erected at rear uard area tp street (west side) contrary to approved plans dated 7/5/95 alt #100997898. remedy: remove obs
Apr 30, 1998
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit noted:-cinder block wall 9'-0" long & 10'-0 highlocation: rear of building yard remedy: obtain a permit & approval from dept of buildings.
Jul 8, 1997
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide approved at premises at time of inspection. noted: construction of entire bldg. under application #100997888-01-al. remedy: rovide approved plans.
Aug 30, 1995
Resolve - Non-hazardous
17i,74#, (74) provide proper clearance between the cwt & the buffer
Oct 13, 1993
Resolve - Non-hazardous
35p,15c,17i,5l,5l,6l,6l,20m,20i,74l, (74)- repair and unciation
Mar 17, 1992 · Penalty $75
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jul 6, 2019 · Apt 4A
Close - General
Cooking gas
Dec 22, 2017 · Apt 2B
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Oct 25, 2004 · Apt 5G
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D4)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 13
- Building area
- 41,236 ft²
- Lot area
- 19,281 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 103
- Council district
- 2
- Block / lot
- 443 / 56
- Assessed value
- $4,675,500
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #142508, last renewed Sep 10, 2025.
Questions about 38 East 1 Street
Who owns 38 East 1 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is First Garden Corporation.
Does 38 East 1 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 15 housing violations at this property.
Is 38 East 1 Street rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 38 East 1 Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 38 East 1 Street?
It has 13 residential units and 14 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.