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434 West 38 Street

Manhattan, NY 10018BBL 1-00735-0058Map

Owner of record: 60 Exeter St LLC

434 West 38 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10018. It has 12 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 60 Exeter St LLC. HPD has recorded 102 housing violations here, most recently on January 13, 2026. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
102
DOB violations
9
ECB violations
10
HPD complaints
44

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Jan 13, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
8
About 67% of the building's 12 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 · 102

  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing bituminous roffing material under bulkhead door, roof

    Jan 13, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective lacheset at bulkhead door to roof

    Sep 3, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing gusset plate at 3rd story balcony top rail at building front at fire escape

    Sep 3, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance door

    Dec 22, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door at vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 22, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 2, 2024 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 2, 2024 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door lock leading to basement at boiler room

    Dec 2, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective legal egress gate at egess window in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1re, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 20, 2024 · Apt 1RE

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1re, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 20, 2024 · Apt 1RE

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1re, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 20, 2024 · Apt 1RE

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective frame at door leading to basement at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 20, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective air valve at heat riser in the kitchen located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 16, 2024 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 16, 2024 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10sq feet at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 16, 2024 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mechanical ventilation at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 16, 2024 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130f in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 14, 2024 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 14, 2024 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective inoperative bell buzzer from building entrance to apt 5b in the entrance located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 14, 2024 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 14, 2024 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at bulkhead

    Oct 14, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west and south wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 31, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west and south wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 31, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal double cylinder key operated locking device at door ... in the entrance located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 31, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Mar 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
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1re, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Sep 30, 2021 · Apt 1RE

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1re, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Sep 30, 2021 · Apt 1RE

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the entire apartment located at apt 1re, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Sep 30, 2021 · Apt 1RE

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 1re, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 28, 2021 · Apt 1RE

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at shower body in the bathroom located at apt 1re, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 28, 2021 · Apt 1RE

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1re, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 17, 2021 · Apt 1RE

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation riser pipe at west in the foyer located at apt 1re, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 17, 2021 · Apt 1RE

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1re, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 17, 2021 · Apt 1RE

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1re, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 17, 2021 · Apt 1RE

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 1re, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 17, 2021 · Apt 1RE

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling in boiler room at cellar

    Aug 17, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit door in the entrance located at apt 1fw, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 14, 2021 · Apt 1FW

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete mortar joints and metal lentils at all stories at rear yard

    Jul 14, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 14, 2021 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock at door leading to window with fire escape in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 14, 2021 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioner unit at window to fire escape in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 14, 2021 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed wires at ceiling throughtout at cellar

    Apr 7, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete steps at rear yard

    Apr 7, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective paving at rear yard

    Apr 7, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 14, 2017 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Make safe by properly repairing the structural defect masonry lintel over 5th sty window 1st from east at building front , 5th story

    Jul 14, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Make safe by properly repairing the structural defect masonry lintel over 4th sty window 1st from east at building front , 4th story

    Jul 14, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 9

  • Construction other optional

    The building has not adhered to nyc building code. observed at exposure#1 facade is curving inwards creating structural issues and windows are no longer plumb or at level. an engineering report is required to assess and rectify the structural instability.

    Oct 28, 2024

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    At time of inspection observed damage to have been sustained to the sidewalk shed and the drop down ladder of the fire escape at exp. #1 due to bus impact at 434 west 38th street

    Oct 1, 2019

    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
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jan 10, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Nov 29, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Oct 18, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    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
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 10

  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. lack of emergency lighting for exits, exit discharge and public corridors per bc 1066.1(2014 code); 27-542; bc 1008.2(2022 code). noted: at the time of ins

    Jun 13, 2025 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide proper fire stoppage throughout property. observed at cellar level exposed ceilings and missing sheetrock damaged concreted without any fire protection. these conditions create a hazard to al

    Oct 28, 2024 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building walls & appurtenances. observed at exp#1 curving inwards of facade. also observed chipped paint, bulging of bricks, horizontal cracks at lintels, vertical cracks on masonry, damaged

    Oct 28, 2024 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. noted, at the time of inspection time observed the fire escape ladder bent and lose from its track when dropped down., repair and/replace

    Dec 12, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg wall(s) or appurtenances entire front facade has secured areas in need of repair. masonry sills, lentils & brick veneer shows cracks, deterioration & structural stability is questionabl

    Jan 5, 2018 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Reissue #35244935y issue 07-07-2017.front facade brick facade is defective.cracks located @ several locations.masonry lintels cracked brick work bldg provide letter of structural stability of front.rem:maintain

    Nov 30, 2017 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Reissue#35244935y front facade is severly in need of repair several cracks & masonry lintels in need of replace & or repair.

    Oct 13, 2017 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Reissue #35244935y front facade is severly in need of repair. several cracks & masonry lintels in need of replace &/or repair. structural stability is questionalbe & in need of evaluation. remedy: maintain exte

    Aug 30, 2017 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building wall(s)or appurtenances.front facade is in desperately need of repair.several cracks and masonry lintels need replacing or repair.structural stability is in question and needs to be

    Aug 30, 2017 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall in that @ front facade,brick facade is defective,cracks located @ several locations,masonry lintels cracked,brickwork bldg.provide letter of structural stability of front

    Jul 17, 2017 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 6, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 6, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 6, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Sep 6, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 6, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 6, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Feb 18, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 16, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 27, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 1, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Door/window

    Door

    Dec 1, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 17, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 17, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Nov 14, 2024 · Apt 1RE

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Nov 14, 2024 · Apt 1RE

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Nov 14, 2024 · Apt 1RE

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Nov 14, 2024 · Apt 1RE

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Nov 14, 2024 · Apt 1RE

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Nov 14, 2024 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    Nov 14, 2024 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Nov 14, 2024 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Nov 14, 2024 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Oct 11, 2024 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 11, 2024 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Oct 2, 2024 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Nov 20, 2023 · Apt 1RE

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 25, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Apr 25, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 25, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 20, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Apr 20, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Apr 20, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 20, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 13, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 5, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Aug 16, 2021 · Apt THEWHO

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 16, 2021 · Apt THEWHO

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Aug 16, 2021 · Apt THEWHO

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 16, 2021 · Apt THEWHO

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Apr 27, 2015 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 27, 2015 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 27, 2015 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 22, 2012 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 22, 2012 · Apt 2B

    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 (C4)
Year built
1910
Floors
5
Residential units
12
Building area
7,175 ft²
Lot area
2,770 ft²
Zoning
R8A
Community board
104
Council district
3
Block / lot
735 / 58
Assessed value
$636,300
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #102540, last renewed Sep 25, 2025.

Questions about 434 West 38 Street

Who owns 434 West 38 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 60 Exeter St LLC.

Does 434 West 38 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 102 housing violations at this property.

Is 434 West 38 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 8 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 67% of its 12 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 434 West 38 Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 434 West 38 Street?

It has 12 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.