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32 East 38 Street

Manhattan, NY 10016BBL 1-00867-0047Map

Owner of record: Chai Foundation, INC.

32 East 38 Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1925 in Manhattan, 10016. It has 6 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Chai Foundation, INC.. HPD has recorded 111 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 48 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2022.

HPD violations
111
DOB violations
25
ECB violations
11
HPD complaints
126

What to know

Concern
12 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2022
6
About 100% of the building's 6 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 · 111

  • 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
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 22, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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 missing at public hall

    Apr 22, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Apr 22, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom system from building front to receiving panel at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 22, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Apr 22, 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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective bell buzzer intrecom system from building entrance to panel at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''32t''

    Sep 3, 2025 · Apt 2

    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.

    Jun 4, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 20, 2025 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • 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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 14, 2024 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Sep 17, 2024 · Apt 2

    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

    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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the 4th room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Jul 26, 2023 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wiring at light fixture at west wall at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Jul 26, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electirical wiring at light fixture at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Jul 26, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective bell, return buzzer system from building front entrance door to the panel in the foyer located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 17, 2023 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Jun 17, 2023 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Jun 17, 2023 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Jun 17, 2023 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at west wall at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Jun 17, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at west wall at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Jun 17, 2023

    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.

    Mar 15, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Nov 6, 2022

    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 2, 2022

    Open — Info 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.

    Feb 15, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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

    Nov 24, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement

    Nov 24, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 4th room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 24, 2021 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Sep 28, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 28, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 28, 2021 · Apt 2

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective , in the entrance located at apt 2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 28, 2021 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 28, 2021 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Sep 28, 2021 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of ...exposed electrical wires at west wall at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Aug 31, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 31, 2021 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ....grout ceramic tiles at north, east and west walls in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 31, 2021 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Aug 31, 2021 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 31, 2021 · Apt 2

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 31, 2021 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Aug 31, 2021 · Apt 2

    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, 2021

    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.

    Apr 1, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

    Oct 4, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Oct 4, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Oct 4, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box messing at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 4, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 25

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 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 - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Nov 28, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Oct 31, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - 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

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 1, 1994

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 11

  • Class - 2

    Failure to certify correction for violation #35666847y issued on 6/1/23 for failure to maintain adequate house keeping per section requirement. issued b263 to general contractor, gc-037185, file a certificate o

    Sep 5, 2025 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    A pswo issued on all exterior work due to no overhead protection provided for rear yard terrace on 2nd floor. observed rear windows removed from 3rd floor and provided temporary blue tarp & wood pieces which is

    May 6, 2024 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    I observed on the third floor the installation of junction boxes branch circuit wiring from the existing circuit breaker panels. also noted no ceiling or wall junction boxes for lighting, also noted the existin

    Jul 26, 2023 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work does not conform to approved construction documents and/or approved amendments. note: at time of inspection, observed work under the aforementioned job number, observed contractor working against construct

    Jul 11, 2023

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping per section requirements. note:at time of inspection,observed dust accumulating in hallway of building,(on stairs),there is an elderly tenant occupying apt 2t on 2nd fl

    Jun 1, 2023 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner. at time of inspection, observed an out swing key lock door on the 2nd floor landing of the enclosed hallway extension for the additional upper apartments

    Aug 12, 2020 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation #353440012 issued on 7/27/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuat to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.for failure to maintain

    Oct 13, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Reissue #35344001z, date of issue 7/27/2018. failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances. premises 4 story masonry building observed wood framed cornice partially collapsed/missing at front facade at

    Sep 6, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances. noted: premises 4-story masonry building. observed wood framed cornice partially collapsed/missing at front facade at 4th fl level. rest of cornice disrepa

    Jul 27, 2018 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances.@ the time of inspection @ the building rear @ the 3rd story,i observed approx 3 square ft of cracked & broken stucco above the right window.rem:maintain ex

    Oct 11, 2017 · Penalty $500

    Active
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  • Non-hazardous

    Sprinkler installation not in accordance with rs17-2.no sprinkler hradin entrance lobby sprinkler head removed.altered sprinkler line for more than 1 sprinkler head at frist floor landing.no hose or bucket at

    May 7, 2003

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 26, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 21, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Apr 16, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 2, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 17, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 17, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Apr 17, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 11, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 11, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 16, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 15, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 6, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Aug 3, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 17, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 16, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 31, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    May 1, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Apr 13, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Apr 13, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Oct 25, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 5, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Sep 19, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Outside building

    Gutter/leader

    Jul 17, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 22, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 24, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 24, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 20, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 20, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 7, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 22, 2021 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 18, 2020 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 16, 2020 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 29, 2020 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Oct 17, 2020 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 17, 2020 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Sep 21, 2020 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 17, 2020 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Jul 18, 2020 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jul 18, 2020 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 9, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jun 20, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Outside building

    Pavement

    Jul 26, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 17, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 31, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 26, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 24, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 26, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 11, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 11, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Mixed residential and retail building (S5)
Year built
1925
Floors
4
Residential units
6
Building area
6,478 ft²
Lot area
1,827 ft²
Zoning
R8B
Community board
106
Council district
4
Block / lot
867 / 47
Assessed value
$1,433,700
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #116747, last renewed Dec 13, 2021.

Questions about 32 East 38 Street

Who owns 32 East 38 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Chai Foundation, INC..

Does 32 East 38 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 111 housing violations at this property.

Is 32 East 38 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2022 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 32 East 38 Street built?

City records list 1925 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 32 East 38 Street?

It has 6 residential units and 7 units in total.

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