243 West 38 Street
Manhattan, NY 10018BBL 1-00788-0024Map
Owner of record: Rafael INC
243 West 38 Street is a store building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10018. The owner of record is Rafael INC. HPD has recorded 10 housing violations here, most recently on August 30, 2006.
- HPD violations
- 10
- DOB violations
- 25
- ECB violations
- 56
- HPD complaints
- 48
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 10
- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding material at west wall on 1st sty at public hall
Aug 30, 2006
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 1st sty at public hall
Aug 30, 2006
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the garbage bags & household items on 1st and 4th sty at public hall
Aug 30, 2006
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of no electricity to the entire apt in the entire apartment located at apt 4e, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 2, 2006 · Apt 4E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of electrical extention cord from the ceiling light fixture at 4th sty public hall into apt 4e. for supply in the entire apartment located at apt 4e, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 2, 2006 · Apt 4E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4e, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 2, 2006 · Apt 4E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 4e, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 2, 2006 · Apt 4E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wires at circuit breaker panel, (panel not covered) in the 1st living room from east at south located at apt 4e, 4th story
May 28, 2002 · Apt 4E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors from street at lobby, 1st story
May 21, 2002
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the yard
May 21, 2002
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 25
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 26, 2024
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 4, 2023
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 4, 2023
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 4, 2023
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 4, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Provide approx. 40 linear feet of sidewalk shed total to sufficiently cover the remainder of the subject building and adjacent property at exposure#4 - east
Jun 5, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Emergency work order due to the hazard posed from defective parapet loose and cracked coping stones,deteriorated& open mortar joints causing&immediate hazzard to public safety at south elevation exp#1 (west 35th street)remedy:immeiately install sidewalk shed on west 35th street to protect and secure public safety
Jun 1, 2023
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 3, 2021
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 - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 13, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 13, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 13, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 13, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 13, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Mar 13, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Mar 12, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 30, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 30, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 30, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 15, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jan 19, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Dec 8, 1999
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Oct 8, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Nov 26, 1990
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 56
- Class - 2
Failure to submit a certificate of correction of violation #35662070x issued on 10-04-2022 for occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or buildings department records.(no certificate
Jul 7, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
Failure to submit a certificate of correction of violation #35662069z issued on 10-04-2022 for work without a permit.(no permit on dob file), comply with commissioner's order
Jul 7, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
Failure to submit a certificate of correction of violation #35673140x issued on 07-05-2023 for occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or buildings department records. (no certificate
Jul 7, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to submit a certificate of correction of violation #35669632k issued on 05-15-2023 for occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or buildings department records.( (no certificat
Jul 7, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioner's order contained in summons #39070659p issued on 09/22/2022, and failure to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28.201.1 and 1 rcny 102-01(d)(2). an acceptable cert
Dec 11, 2025 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Illegal use in a manufacturing district.unlicensed physical treatment establishment a prohibited use per zr 12-10 operating in a m1-6 zoningdistrict.doing business as pom pom spa on the 2nd floor unit 2e with 4
Nov 7, 2024 · Penalty $10,000
Active - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by dob records.illegal occupancy noted:unit 2e 2nd floor duplex is illegally occupied as an unlicensed physical treatment establishment do business as pom pom spa with 4 massa
Nov 7, 2024 · Penalty $10,000
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. note: at the time of inspection observed at exposure #1 south elevation (w 38 st) side damaged/open mortar joint at several locations. remedy: repair or re
Jul 19, 2023 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Illegal use in a manufacturing district.unlicensed physical treatment establishment,a prohibited use per zr 12-10,operating in a m1-6 zoning district.doing business as pure bliss spa on the 2nd floor unit#2e wi
Jul 5, 2023 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by dob records.illegal occupancy noted:unit 2e(2nd floor)is illegally occupied as an unlicensed physical treatment establishment.unit 3e(3rd floor)is occupied/converted into a
Jul 5, 2023 · Penalty $6,250
Active
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- Class - 1
Failure to maintain in code compliant manner. noted at time of inspection south elevation exposure #1 (west 38th st) observed at roof level loose copping stones sitting on top of parapet, open and deteriorated
Jun 1, 2023 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by dob records illegal occupancy noted:unit 2e(2 floor is illegal occupied as massage parlor pom porn spawith 4 massage room and two shower room.also note unit 3e use as sleep
May 12, 2023 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Illegal use in a manufacturing district unlicensed physical treatment establishment a prohibited use per zr 12-10 operating in a m1-6 district on 2 floor unit 2e noted:a female at front desk offer a full body m
May 12, 2023 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by dob records.illegal occupancy noted:unit2e(2fl) illegally occupied as unlic phys treatment estb w/4massage rms&2shower rms,known as "pom pom spa" aka "pure bliss spa."unit3
Oct 4, 2022 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Illegal use in manufacturing dist.noted:unlic phys treatment estb,prohibited use per zr12-10,op in m1-6 zoning dist.doing biz as "pure blissspa" aka "pop pom spa"@2fl w/4massage rms/tables,massage oils,towels&2
Oct 4, 2022 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
Work w/o permit.work noted@2fl(unit2e)&3fl(unit3e):having erected fullht partitions to create 4massage rms&2shower rms(water&waste lines installed)&bthrm in unit2e.installed spiral staircase b/w unit2e&3e creat
Oct 4, 2022 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
At time of inspection observed front facade exterior brick wall instate of disrepair condition with step crack, joint mortar missing on 3rd & 4th level bricks and stones. metal lintels on 4th floor windows rott
Sep 22, 2022 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with department of buildings for violating conditions cited in nov#35465629p issued on 12/27/2019 pursuant to 28-118.3.2.rem:file
Jun 8, 2021
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with department of buildings for violating conditions cited in nov#35465630m issued on 12/27/2019 pursuant to zr 73-36.rem:fil
Jun 8, 2021
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioner's order to file certificate of correction with department of buildings for violating conditions cited innov#35465631y issued on 12/27/2019 persuant to 28-105.1.rem:file a cer
Jun 8, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with department of buildings for violating conditions cited in nov#35465632x issued on 12/27/2019 pursuant to 28-204.4.rem:file a
Jun 8, 2021
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-complaint manner i observed in indian project restaurant in the cellar by the hot water heaters having a future on gas line . tempter relief valves not piped out also in cel
Dec 11, 2020 · Penalty $1,280
Active - Class - 1
Occupancu contrary to that allowed by c of o #6127 illegal occupancy noted at unit 4e(4th floor has been converted occupied as physical culture establishment massage parlor "golden spa"with 4 massage rooms with
Dec 27, 2019 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Work without ap ermit. work noted:at unit 4e(4th flr)erected full height partition walls to create 4 massage rooms and 1 bedroom installed water and waste lines for shower.rem;obtain all required permits.
Dec 27, 2019 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Zr73-36 at unit 4e(fourth floor)occupied as adult physical cutlure establishment and physical culture establishment "golden spa"without bsa approval as required per zr12-10.rem:discontinue illegal use.
Dec 27, 2019 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner order to file a certificate ofcorrection with the dob for ecb#34947657h issued on 03/12/2012.noted: certificate of correction has been filed but disapproved on 09/08/2015
Dec 27, 2019 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioners order to file a certificate of correction with the dob for ecb#34828575l issued 03/11/2011.noted:certificate of correction has been filed but disapproved on 09/08/2015 p
Dec 27, 2019 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Having an illuminated sign w/wording "asian time eatery" at front of premises w/o a current permit. remedy: remove illegal work.
Nov 26, 2014 · Penalty $800
Active - Class - 1
Electrical work w/o permit. electrical wiring thru-out resturant to existing panel. recpticle outlets in kitchen,switches,fixtures,dishwasher feeders,branch circuits,observed at 10:45am. remedy: obtain permit.
Jul 24, 2014 · Penalty $1,600
Active - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o #6127 illegal occupancy noted: 3rd fl & 4th fl east side occupied as transient use through out spaces. previous viol #34838549h. remedy: discontinue illegal occu
Mar 12, 2012 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 1004.1.2 failure to comply w/maximum floor area requirements per occupant load. noted: 3rd fl & 4th fl east side occupied as transient use (hostel) & being occupied by up to 8 occupants on up to 4 bunk bed
Mar 12, 2012 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 1001.4 inadequate exits for existing structures-failure to provide 2 means of egress from room or space where required. noted: 3rd fl &4th-east side floor occupied as transient use (hostel) w/o providing 2
Mar 12, 2012 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 1008.1.2.2 failure to comply w/direction of swing. noted; building occupied as transient use having primary exit door at 1st (ground) floor level leading into the street swing against the direction of egre
Mar 12, 2012 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file a c of c w/the dept of buildings. noted: site didn't file a c of c for violating condition cited on viol #34838575l. certification disapproved on 5-16-11.
Mar 12, 2012 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 903.2.7 failure to provide an automatic sprinkler system. noted: building occupied on 3rd & 4th fl as transient use w/o providing sprinkler system. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy.
Mar 12, 2012 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. noted: (1) garbage bags being stored along 2nd fl,rear exit passageway,allows less than 1 foot effective passageway width. (2) missing lock-set on exit door.
Aug 29, 2011 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code-complaint manner: no fire stopping per bc 712.3;27-345. noted: approx 30 sf missing drop ceiling at 2nd fl exit passageway. drop ceiling obscures defective plaster ceiling. this
Aug 29, 2011 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code-complaint manner. noted: (1) approx 24 lf parapet wall w/o any protective terracotta coping. this allows rain fall runoff to infiltrate into walls & thus into apts & business
Aug 29, 2011 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 1001.4 failure to provide required means of egress from room or space. noted: building having occupied 3rd fl & 4th fl eastside as a primary use transient(motel/mostel) w/o providing required means of egre
Mar 11, 2011 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or building dept records. occupancy noted: 3rd fl & 4th fl east side occupied as a primary use transient (motel/mostel), contrary to c of o #6127. remedy: discon
Mar 11, 2011 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 715.3.7 failure to provide self closing fire doors. noted: building having on 3rd fl east side exit door into building staircase not self closing. remedy: provide self closing door.
Mar 11, 2011 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. obstruction noted: building having obstructed fire exit from transient (motel/mostel) on 3rd fl comm. kitchen by stored mattress in front of fire escape window,
Mar 11, 2011 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 1004.1.2 failure to comply w/maximum floor area requirements per occupant load. noted: 3rd fl rooms & 4th fl east side rooms occupied as a primary use transient(motel/mostel),& being occupied by 4 to 6
Mar 11, 2011 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. work noted: building having on 3rd fl east & west side & on 4th fl. east side erected full height partitions to create rooms,showers,bathrooms w/electric,water,waste lines for use as transien
Mar 11, 2011 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Exit door total obstruction. observed fire egress door from stairway to roof is a closed partition.remedy:remove obstruction
Jul 25, 2006 · Penalty $480
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg exterior rear fire escape located between the4th flr & roof is missing a stair tread.remedy:replace or repair stairtread
Jul 25, 2006 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain interior observed 1st flr roof fire passage to 2ndflr stairwell exterior fire door the bottom hinge not attached & causing door to be stuck in open position.remedy:repair or replace door
Jul 25, 2006 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Exit passage required width decreased by obstruction observed 1st flr rear roof fire passage to 2nd flr stairwell partial obstruction causedby 4 large garbage bags filled with garbage laying on flr.
Jul 25, 2006 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the cofo# 6127 illegal occupancynoted:4th flr east side, legal factory now converted to an illegal class a apt with kitchen with gas stove 3pc bath (sink,toilet,shower)
Jul 25, 2006 · Penalty $800
Active - Non-hazardous
Plumbing work w/o permit. work noted:4th fl east side,installed water & waste lines for 3 pc bath(sink,toilet,shower)w/ hot water heater & residential sink.gas line for stove & 2nd gas line next to clothes wash
Jul 25, 2006 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Complaints
- Electric
Lighting
Aug 10, 2006 · Apt 4E
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Aug 10, 2006 · Apt 4E
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Aug 2, 2006 · Apt 4E
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Aug 2, 2006 · Apt 4E
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Aug 2, 2006 · Apt 4E
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jul 17, 2006 · Apt 4E
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Jul 17, 2006 · Apt 4E
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 17, 2006 · Apt 4E
Close - General
Mailbox
Jul 17, 2006 · Apt 4E
Close - General
Windows
Jul 17, 2006 · Apt 4E
Close
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- Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Jul 17, 2006 · Apt 4E
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 17, 2006 · Apt 4E
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jul 17, 2006 · Apt 4E
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jul 17, 2006 · Apt 4E
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 7, 2006 · Apt 4E
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Jul 7, 2006 · Apt 4E
Close - General
Fire-escape
Jul 7, 2006 · Apt 4E
Close - General
Fire-escape
Jul 7, 2006 · Apt 4E
Close - General
Stairs
Jul 7, 2006 · Apt 4E
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jul 7, 2006 · Apt 4E
Close - General
Locks
Jul 7, 2006 · Apt 4E
Close - General
Stairs
Jul 7, 2006 · Apt 4E
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jul 7, 2006 · Apt 4E
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jul 7, 2006 · Apt 4E
Close - Nonconst
Janitor/super
Jul 7, 2006 · Apt 4E
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 7, 2006 · Apt 4E
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jul 7, 2006 · Apt 4E
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 7, 2006 · Apt 4E
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 7, 2006 · Apt 4E
Close - General
Floor
Jul 7, 2006 · Apt 4E
Close - General
Fire-escape
Jul 6, 2006 · Apt 4E
Close - General
Fire-escape
Jul 6, 2006 · Apt 4E
Close - General
Mold
Jul 6, 2006 · Apt 4E
Close - Construction
Roof
Jul 6, 2006 · Apt 4E
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 6, 2006 · Apt 4E
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jul 6, 2006 · Apt 4E
Close - General
Doors
Jul 6, 2006 · Apt 4E
Close - General
Stairs
Jul 6, 2006 · Apt 4E
Close - General
Stairs
Jul 6, 2006 · Apt 4E
Close - General
Locks
Jul 6, 2006 · Apt 4E
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 17, 2005 · Apt 4W
Close - General
Floor
Oct 17, 2005 · Apt 4W
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 17, 2005 · Apt 4W
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jan 30, 2004 · Apt 3E
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 29, 2004 · Apt 3E
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 29, 2003 · Apt 3W
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 29, 2003 · Apt 3W
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 7, 2003 · Apt 3W
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Store building (K4)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- —
- Building area
- 9,100 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,374 ft²
- Zoning
- M1-9A/R12
- Community board
- 105
- Council district
- 3
- Block / lot
- 788 / 24
- Assessed value
- $1,395,000
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 243 West 38 Street
Who owns 243 West 38 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Rafael INC.
Does 243 West 38 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 10 housing violations at this property.
Is 243 West 38 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 243 West 38 Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.