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27 East 38 Street

Manhattan, NY 10016BBL 1-00868-0028Map

Owner of record: 27 East 38th Street N.h.r. LLC

27 East 38 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1925 in Manhattan, 10016. It has 20 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 27 East 38th Street N.h.r. LLC. HPD has recorded 22 housing violations here, most recently on June 4, 2025. 16 of the 22 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
22
DOB violations
16
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
2

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Jun 4, 2025

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 · 22

  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kick stand door stopper at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 27, 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.

    Mar 15, 2023

    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
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 2 sty rear east apt 2d. , section '' ''

    Oct 13, 1988 · Apt 2D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations 2nd sty east apt 2d missing. , section '' ''

    Oct 30, 1985 · Apt 2D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors 5 sty bulkhead stairs to roof.

    Aug 21, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 50 watts incandescent minimum aggregate required.

    Aug 21, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls ceiling and trim 2nd sty rear east apt 2d. , section '' ''

    May 25, 1982 · Apt 2D

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective inoperable combination range top stove and under counter oven electric 2nd sty rear east apt 2d ktichen. , section '' ''

    May 25, 1982 · Apt 2D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective sash glass west window 2nd sty rear east apt 2d rear room. , section '' ''

    May 25, 1982 · Apt 2D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective inoperable lower sash east window 2nd sty rear east apt 2d rear room. , section '' ''

    May 25, 1982 · Apt 2D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective door gasket under counter refrigerator 2nd sty rear east apt 2d kitchen. , section '' ''

    May 25, 1982 · Apt 2D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective inoperable sliding doors private hall closet at kitchen 2nd story rear east apt 2d kitchen. , section '' ''

    May 25, 1982 · Apt 2D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-16.01 adm code repair the leaky and/or defective faucets 2nd sty rear east apt 2d sink at kitchen and wash basin at bathroom. , section '' ''

    May 25, 1982 · Apt 2D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.

    Jan 20, 1982

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-21.03 adm code paint or post a sign indicating floors pub halls all stys.

    Mar 4, 1981

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-21.03 adm code paint or post a sign indicating floors fire stairs all stys.

    Mar 4, 1981

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective clg cellar at front west.

    Mar 4, 1981

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code refit door 2 sty pub hall to fire stairs.

    Mar 4, 1981

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department west wall 1 sty pub hall at mailboxes.

    Mar 4, 1981

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 16

  • 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
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 5, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 8, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 13, 2010

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 7, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 25, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 10, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 28, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 12, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p7489

    Jul 21, 1999

    Dob violation - resolved
  • 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

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 7, 1989

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 2

  • Non-hazardous

    53b,74d,03a.74-property secure steps to moter room03-file proper permifor new panels in car with this dept.

    Dec 21, 1994 · Penalty $550

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Altered building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy as required by open alteration # 973/79 remedy obtain a new certificate of occuapncy

    Aug 11, 1988

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 23, 2025 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 28, 2016 · Apt 20

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D4)
Year built
1925
Floors
5
Residential units
20
Building area
9,958 ft²
Lot area
3,160 ft²
Zoning
R8B
Community board
106
Council district
4
Block / lot
868 / 28
Assessed value
$1,426,500
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #112380, last renewed Jul 11, 2025.

Questions about 27 East 38 Street

Who owns 27 East 38 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 27 East 38th Street N.h.r. LLC.

Does 27 East 38 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 22 housing violations at this property.

Is 27 East 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 27 East 38 Street built?

City records list 1925 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 27 East 38 Street?

It has 20 residential units.

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