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331 West 38 Street

Manhattan, NY 10018BBL 1-00762-0017Map

Owner of record: 331 West 38th Street, LLC

331 West 38 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10018. It has 16 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 331 West 38th Street, LLC. HPD has recorded 99 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 39 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 9 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
99
DOB violations
12
ECB violations
13
HPD complaints
83

What to know

Concern
6 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 6, 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
9
About 56% of the building's 16 apartments
Up from 8 in 2018

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 · 99

  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective the door and door frame in the entrance located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 6, 2026 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story

    May 6, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing --hook and eye installed at bulkhead door , 5th story

    May 6, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    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 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Jul 20, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit door leading to north court at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 20, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder lock set installed at door leading to north court at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 20, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 2nd wall cabinet from south at west wall, 1st wall cabinet from south at west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 5, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Apr 26, 2023 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east wall, west wall, 1st closet from north at east wall door, north wall, 1st closet from north at east wall door, north wall, east wall, west wall, 1st closet from north at east wall door, north wall, east wall, west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 5, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Apr 25, 2023 · Apt 5

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 2nd room from north, the kitchen , the bathroom located at apt 5, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Apr 25, 2023 · Apt 5

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wash basin waste line in the bathroom located at apt 5, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Apr 25, 2023 · Apt 5

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Apr 25, 2023 · Apt 5

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Apr 25, 2023 · Apt 5

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Apr 25, 2023 · Apt 5

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Apr 25, 2023 · Apt 5

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st closet from north at east wall door frame, 1st closet from north at east wall wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 5, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Apr 25, 2023 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Apr 17, 2023 · Apt 5

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling at vestibule area , 1st story

    Apr 17, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at the vestibule at east wall , 1st story

    Apr 17, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at south wall, west wall and north wall at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Apr 17, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Apr 17, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at west wall at public hall, 3rd story

    Apr 17, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mecahanical vent at the west wall in the bathroom located at apt 5, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Apr 17, 2023 · Apt 5

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the north wall, east wall, west wall, south wall and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Apr 17, 2023 · Apt 5

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Apr 17, 2023 · Apt 5

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective porcelain enamel glaze at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 5, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Apr 17, 2023 · Apt 5

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 5, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Apr 17, 2023 · Apt 5

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling, north wall, and west wall in the kitchen located at apt 5, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Apr 17, 2023 · Apt 5

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 5, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Apr 17, 2023 · Apt 5

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the north wall, west wall, and ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 5, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Apr 17, 2023 · Apt 5

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Apr 17, 2023 · Apt 5

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Apr 17, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom buzzer system from building enterance to apt located at apt 5, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Apr 17, 2023 · Apt 5

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mechanical ventilation system at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 5, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Apr 17, 2023 · Apt 5

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at the west wall, north wall, south wall and ceiling at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Apr 17, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pot on 3rd story balcony at building front

    Apr 17, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at the entrance located at apt 5, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Apr 17, 2023 · Apt 5

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 1 sq ft at west wall and 1 sq ft at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 5, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Apr 17, 2023 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at the west wall at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    Apr 17, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at the west wall at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    Apr 17, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at north wall, west wall and south wall at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Apr 17, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at the west wall at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Apr 17, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 17, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing bent drop ladder at building front

    Apr 17, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Apr 17, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 1 sq ft at west wall and 1 sq ft at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 5, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west original violation 15928921 issued 17-apr-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Apr 17, 2023 · Apt 5

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • 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.

    Feb 16, 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 16, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 12

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    May 26, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Mar 31, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Feb 17, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Dec 23, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Sep 16, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Sep 2, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    May 16, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • 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 · 13

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with commissioners order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings for violation conditions cited in nov#35472881m issued 2/24/20 pursuant to 28-201.1;28-204.4;1rcny

    Jun 2, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner-noted:@exp1 roof level parapet@west side of cornice observed missing bricks mortar&cracking.@1fl level facade in disrepair also acunit on window opening on fire

    Feb 26, 2021 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.noted:at exposure#1 parapet wall left side of the corvice has missing bricks mortar and have cracks in remove areas throughout also the fire escape of expos

    Jan 7, 2021 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.noted at exposure #1at roof level left side missing bricks & cornice in disrepair-cracks coming down on the left side & cracks on windows.also observed window

    Nov 27, 2020 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building walls or appurtenance note at exposure#1 at leftside roof level missing bricks also at front facade slate pieces around window spaulded and missing throughout.rem:maintain building

    Sep 22, 2020 · Penalty $12,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner. at time of inspection, observed cracks coming down the left side of the facade at exposure #1 along with loose/cracked, missing bricks and slate pieces.

    Jun 24, 2020 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway.noted:at 3rd floor corridor that connects to exit passageway to staircase obstructed by chair,barstool,closet doors,pillow.rem:remove obstruction.

    Feb 24, 2020

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by building dept records.at 1st flrrear yard arranged with tables & 18 chairs being used in conjunction with restaurant on 1st flr @ time of inspection.rem:discontinue illegal

    Jul 19, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or dept records illegal occupancy noted in rear yard arranged w/10 tables & 20 chairs extending the 1st fl resturant "carbone" into rear yard. remedy: disc. the

    Aug 17, 2013 · Penalty $600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec. 28-118.3.2 occupancy contrary to that which it allow by bldg deptrecords. noted: 10 tablet & 19 chairs w/plastic tarp covering 5 & lampw/wide (trelit) installed to create outdoor eating area in rear patio

    May 8, 2013 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
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  • Class - 1

    Work without a permit. noted: at the 5th floor rear (north) west apartment (bldg apt #13) workes have gutted the fire damaged apartment and erected new partitions, electrical and plumbing lines, without a permi

    Nov 19, 2008

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg noted at 5th fl rear west apt brick masonry displaced bulged w/ mortar joints missing on active chimney flue remedy: make safe immediately provide stability report from ra or pe

    May 16, 2008 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work without permit:work noted in 1st flr commercial and cellar 1.ere ected metal frame partitions in the 1st flr to lower ceiling height. 2erected metal and wood frame partitions with drywalls, 1st fl.

    Apr 14, 2006 · Penalty $500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 8, 2026 · Apt 12

    Open
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jan 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Jan 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roof door/hatch

    Jan 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Outside building

    Skylight

    Jan 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 12

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 19, 2023 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jul 19, 2023 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 10, 2023 · Apt 5

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Apr 10, 2023 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 10, 2023 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 10, 2023 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 10, 2023 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 9, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 20, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 4, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Oct 4, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Oct 4, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 9, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    May 21, 2015 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jan 14, 2014 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 16, 2013 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 15, 2013 · Apt NA

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    Jul 3, 2012 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Jul 3, 2012 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 30, 2011 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 22, 2011 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Nov 27, 2010 · Apt 17

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 27, 2010 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 8, 2009 · Apt 10

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Oct 15, 2008 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    Oct 15, 2008 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Apr 15, 2008 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 11, 2008 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 17, 2007 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 17, 2007 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 17, 2007 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 26, 2007 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Aug 26, 2007 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Aug 26, 2007 · Apt 10

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Jul 17, 2007 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 7, 2007 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Apr 7, 2007 · Apt 10

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Apr 7, 2007 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Apr 7, 2007 · Apt 10

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    Apr 7, 2007 · Apt 10

    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
1920
Floors
5
Residential units
16
Building area
9,690 ft²
Lot area
2,475 ft²
Zoning
C6-4M
Community board
104
Council district
3
Block / lot
762 / 17
Assessed value
$1,222,650
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #101772, last renewed Aug 30, 2025.

Questions about 331 West 38 Street

Who owns 331 West 38 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 331 West 38th Street, LLC.

Does 331 West 38 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 99 housing violations at this property.

Is 331 West 38 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 9 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 56% of its 16 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 331 West 38 Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 331 West 38 Street?

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.