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238 East 9 Street

Manhattan, NY 10003BBL 1-00464-0032Map

Owner of record: Drobenko Bros Rlty INC

238 East 9 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10003. It has 13 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Drobenko Bros Rlty INC. HPD has recorded 60 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 38 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
60
DOB violations
20
ECB violations
24
HPD complaints
0

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Apr 29, 2026

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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 60

  • A

    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 29, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 17, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 22, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 15, 2023

    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
  • A

    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.

    Feb 15, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • 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.

    Oct 25, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    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 minimum of 100 watts as required (light fixture(s) present). at front areaway

    May 5, 2019

    Open — Invalid certification
  • 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.

    Oct 5, 2018

    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 6, 2017

    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.

    Oct 24, 2016

    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.

    Oct 1, 2015

    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.

    Feb 2, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-19.07 adm code 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 fixture present lights not on.

    Jul 14, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    § 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition all interior plaster partition removed 2 sty public hall.

    Jun 15, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective painted sprinklerhead 2 sty apt 1 9 heads. located at apt 1

    Jun 15, 1989 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective painted sprinklerhead 4 sty room 18 front east.

    Jun 15, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-21.07 adm code seal in open position the o.s.y. valve of the sprinkler system in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department cellar at front.

    Jun 8, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    § 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition partition and door installed 1 sty public hall at rear.

    Jun 8, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls ceiling 3 sty 2nd room from south at west 9.

    Jun 8, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective entrance door 3 sty southwest room 8.

    Jun 8, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective floor tiles 3 sty southwest room 8.

    Jun 8, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color west wall 3 sty 2nd room from north at west 10.

    Jun 8, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls ceiling 3 sty 2nd room from north at west 10.

    Jun 8, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches 3 sty 2nd room from north at west 10.

    Jun 8, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose 3rd tread from top 2 sty to 3 sty stair.

    Jun 8, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective floor boards 3 sty 2nd room from north at west 10.

    Jun 8, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed wiring 3 sty public hall slopsink compartment at front.

    Jun 8, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling 4 sty 2nd room from south at west 15.

    Jun 8, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective sprinkler head 3 sty public hall.

    Jun 8, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-21.07 adm code seal in open position the o.s.y. valve of the sprinkler system in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department cellar front.

    Jun 8, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-21.07 adm code provide a piece of garden hose 10 feet in length with female coupling and a 10 quart pail on premises to test sprinkler system.

    Jun 8, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective entrance door to 3 sty southwest room 8.

    Jun 8, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-21.07 adm code provide 3 extra sprinkler heads and suitable wrench for emergency purposes at o.s.y. valve of sprinkler in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department north section at cellar .

    Jun 8, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-21.01 adm code provide and maintain approved mail receptacles and directories for the persons residing in the dwelling as provided in the u.s. postal regulations.

    Jun 8, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and walls 3 sty west room 9.

    Jun 8, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective floor tiles 3 sty public hall.

    Jun 8, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective painted sprinklerhead rear 4 sty public hall.

    Jun 8, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint or post a sign indicating floors on wall at or near stairs all stys public halls.

    Jun 8, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock entrance door 2nd room from morth at west 10.

    Jun 8, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code refit door at bulkhead roof.

    Jun 8, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective locking assembly entrance door 3 sty room 8.

    Jun 8, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 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 wall removed and relocated wall erected from front to rear at 2nd sty public hall.

    Jun 8, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    § 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition partition with door erected along 2 sty public hall throughout.

    Jun 8, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture 3 sty 2nd room from north at west 10.

    Jun 8, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing mortise lock of entrance door to 3 sty rear west room 8.

    Jun 8, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed wiring over entrance door to building.

    Jun 8, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 20

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 13, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Aug 22, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Aug 22, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Aug 22, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Aug 22, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Aug 22, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Aug 22, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Aug 22, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jun 27, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Work w/out permit

    Feb 24, 2009

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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 · 24

  • Class - 2

    Altered,changed bldg occupied w/o a valid certificate of occupancy as per 28-118.3.1 - 28-118.3.2 noted: at altered building under alt 1 #121692329 occupied w/o certificate of occupancy.rmdy: obtain valid certi

    Oct 23, 2015 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Operation of a place of assembly w/o a current certificate of operation.noted:eating drinking establishment "cloister cafe"on combining lots#32 and #31 having 170 persons capacity on seats at tables indoor,rear

    Oct 23, 2015 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction w/dob.noted respondent failed to comply w/commissioner's order to correct the violating condition and file a certificate of correctio

    Oct 23, 2015 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o a permit.illegal work noted removal of metal framing & plexi glass wall of rear yard structure along lot#31.work completed w/o first obtaining dob permit.rem stop work obtain permit

    Oct 23, 2015

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file c of c w/the dob's for violation conditions cited in notices of violation #34947837p;34947858y;34755476m;34947856k;34947857m;34947854r;34947860n;34980182h;34997861p.

    Jul 5, 2013 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by bldgs dept records. illegal occupancy noted cellar area occupied as a kitchen for 1 floor eating & drinking establishment "cloister cafe" appl #121090201 disapproved previo

    Jul 5, 2013 · Penalty $3,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by dept bldg records. noted 1 flooroccupied as a place of assembly & equipped & arranged for approx for 164 persons "cloister cafe" 2 combined (cons #32;31) previous violation

    Jul 5, 2013 · Penalty $6,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Operation of a place of assembly w/o a current c of o. eating & drinking establishment"cloister cafe"on combining lots #32;31;29;30 having 164 persons capacity & seats & tables indoor & outdoor. previous violat

    Jul 5, 2013 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway noted: exit passagewayfrom main exit obstructed by velvet rope barricade. remedy: remove obstruction.

    Jul 5, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unostructed exit passageway. obstruction noted: eating/drinking establishment"closter cafe" having in the cellar rear fire exit stairs into ground floor adjacent property obstructed by stored

    Apr 5, 2012 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
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  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the building dept records. illegal occupancy noted: cellar occupied as commercial kitchen/food preparation for 1st fl eating drinking establishment"cloister cafe" with 5

    Apr 5, 2012 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code complaint manner: lack of emergency lighting for exits,exit discharges & public corridors per bc 1006.1;27-542. noted: eating drinking establishment'cloister cafe" having in

    Apr 5, 2012 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Operation of a place of assembly w/o a current certificate of operation.eating/drinking establishment "cloister cafe" on combining lots #32,31,29,30 having 194 persons capacity @seats & tables indoor/outdoor in

    Apr 5, 2012 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec. 1009.11 failure to provide handrails for stairways. noted: rear stairs from cellar eating,drinking establishment kitchen/food preparation into ground floor w/o handrail. remedy: provide handrail.

    Apr 5, 2012 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code complaint manner: no fire stopping per bc 716.3;27-345. noted: in cellar boiler room missing fire stopping on the ceiling at rear left corner. remedy: provide/maintain fire

    Apr 5, 2012 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit. work noted: building having erected 2 double doors /metal framed glass doors in exterior wall at exposure #4 into adjacent property in enlarged windows openings. all work 100% completed,chang

    Apr 5, 2012 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code complaint manner. lack of emergency power or storage battery connection to exit signs per bc 1011.5.3;27-384. noted: eating,drinking establishment "cloister cafe" having in

    Apr 5, 2012 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the building dept records. noted:(1) 1st fl level occupied as place of assembly-194 persons capacity as eating,drinking establishment"cloister cafe" on combined lots #32;31

    Apr 5, 2012 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file a cert of correction w/the dept of buildings. noted: respondent failed to comply w/the comm's order to correct the violating condition & file a cert of correction

    Apr 5, 2012 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the building dept records. illegal occupancy noted: lot occupied as outdoor eating/drinking establishment which indicates parking for more than 5 motor vehicles.(name of

    Apr 5, 2012

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Work w.o permit. noted: at rear yard 1 story steel frame,fabric & plastic covered structure erected w.o permits. work appears to be 100% complete. remedy: obtain all permits & approvals or restore premises t

    Feb 24, 2009 · Penalty $200

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without permit. noted:-erected/constructed a metal framed covering, approx 10' above ground, size 3'x15'x60' in rear yard of bldg #234,236 & 238 east 9 street. dba: the cloister cafe. remedy: obtain permit

    Jun 27, 1997

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by certificate of occupancy or building dept. records. noted:-rear yard fo bldg#234,236 & 238 east 9 street is being arranged & used with chairs & tables fro more than 75 pers

    Jun 27, 1997

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Operation of a place of assebly without a current permit. noted rear yard of bldg #234, 236 238 east 9 street with high fence walls aroung with no proper meands of egress area 15'x60 30'x20' are being arranged

    Jun 27, 1997

    Resolve

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

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
4
Residential units
13
Building area
6,075 ft²
Lot area
2,186 ft²
Zoning
R8B
Community board
103
Council district
2
Block / lot
464 / 32
Assessed value
$644,400
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #121895, last renewed Dec 31, 2024.

Questions about 238 East 9 Street

Who owns 238 East 9 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Drobenko Bros Rlty INC.

Does 238 East 9 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 60 housing violations at this property.

Is 238 East 9 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 238 East 9 Street built?

City records list 1900 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 238 East 9 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.