108 East 38 Street
Manhattan, NY 10016BBL 1-00893-0082Map
Owner of record: 1 West 3rd Street Corp
108 East 38 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1930 in Manhattan, 10016. It has 144 residential units across 24 floors. The owner of record is 1 West 3rd Street Corp. HPD has recorded 4 housing violations here, most recently on February 15, 2022. City tax records listed 7 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 4
- DOB violations
- 78
- ECB violations
- 10
- HPD complaints
- 18
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
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 4
- IInformation / order
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 15, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1303, 13th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 20, 2012 · Apt 1303
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the private hallway located at apt 1303, 13th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 20, 2012 · Apt 1303
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 78
- Construction other optional
Ftm bldg. at the time of inspection observed at exp 3 cracked/spalled terracotta, cracked brick and deteriorated mortar joints on set back coping stone. remedy: repair and/or replace
Mar 19, 2026
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Failure to maintain building exterior facade and/or appurtenances in a code compliant manner.at time of inspection,it was observed cracked/sp alled terracotta,cracked bricks and deteriorated mortar joint from set back coping stone at exp3.remedy:repair and/or replace
Feb 21, 2025
Dob violation - active - Hazardous condition (facade) facade required
Cycle 9c unsafe report filed
Feb 20, 2024
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 17, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 11, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 11, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 16, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Facade safety program facade required
Fisp-facade safety program facade required
Feb 20, 2019
Dob violation - active - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Feb 16, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 16, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 16, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 16, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 25, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 25, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 25, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Mar 23, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Mar 23, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 3, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Nov 6, 2014
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 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 1, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 20, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 20, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 20, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 7c technical report by 02/21/2013
Dec 31, 2013
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 7, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 7, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 7, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 21, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 21, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 21, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 8, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 16, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 25, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 25, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 25, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 13, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 13, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 13, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 2, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 2, 2006
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 10
- Class - 2
Failure to file acceptable amended cycle 8c and 9c report indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial facades report required by 28-302.5 for control #902739. agg1: prior nov 37026391m under
Apr 20, 2026 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Failure to file acceptable amended cycle 8c report indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial facades report required by 28-302.5 for #802739. remedy: file acceptable report.
Jan 16, 2024 · Penalty $1,280
Active - Class - 2
24 story landmark building, undergoing local law 11 work, i observed sidewalk shed(sws) at exp1, with horizontal bracing above 3 main entranced not 8f min height as required by bc3307.6.4.2. hazard of struck by
Mar 4, 2023 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.high rise to provide exit signs requirements without exits per bc10.11.1.1,27-383.1;noted:in high rise building stairwells a & b lack illuminated exit sign
Aug 6, 2019 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 1
Failure to take and provide safety measures where required to protect and ensure public safety from documented unsafe facade. the unsafe notification (fisp3) filed by pe/ra on 2/7/19 filed building facades unsa
Feb 13, 2019 · Penalty $10,000
Active - Class - 2
6a,15,16,32a1,34a48qa50,50a.50b50c50d50e50f 50a- safety valve on dom thwtank #1 no lable missing, also discharge pipe missing. 50a- condensate #2 #1 ventsnot piped to floor full size. 50b- open ducts in boiler
Aug 19, 2009 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
02x10.70o2.69m7.02x erpair annunciator 42b remove wires from terminal (blue) 05i side scissor gate
Jun 12, 2009 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
44m,50h,50o,22d,11q,30o,32m,28e,30h,57o,35#,15h,53b,35o, 44-exposed wire from gen set replace cover 50-low brush on main machine 28-cab rubbing on wall.
Jun 17, 1998 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
46k,46h,50o,44o,44m,30o,57o,14m,57z,40o, 44-exposed wire on gen set replace cover and fan guard 30-clean car top.
Jun 17, 1998 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
57o,33p,35#,50y,73o,44h,36d,14m,30o,40o, 33-provide more lights in motor room 40-low brush on gen set 30-clean car top.
Jun 17, 1998 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 22, 2025 · Apt 207
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 23, 2024 · Apt 806
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 20, 2019 · Apt 403
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 20, 2019 · Apt 300
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 19, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 19, 2019 · Apt 300
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 1, 2018 · Apt 301
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jun 13, 2012 · Apt 1303
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jun 13, 2012 · Apt 1303
Close - Plumbing
Shower-stall
Jun 13, 2012 · Apt 1303
Close
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- Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 13, 2012 · Apt 1303
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
May 9, 2012 · Apt 1303
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
May 9, 2012 · Apt 1303
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 9, 2012 · Apt 1303
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 18, 2009 · Apt 510
Close - General
Mold
Feb 11, 2006 · Apt 1504
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 11, 2006 · Apt 1504
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 21, 2003 · Apt 905
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D6)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 24
- Residential units
- 144
- Building area
- 110,949 ft²
- Lot area
- 8,838 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 106
- Council district
- 4
- Block / lot
- 893 / 82
- Assessed value
- $12,916,350
- Landmark / historic district
- Murray Hill Historic District
HPD registration #108916, last renewed Sep 23, 2025.
Questions about 108 East 38 Street
Who owns 108 East 38 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 1 West 3rd Street Corp.
Does 108 East 38 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 4 housing violations at this property.
Is 108 East 38 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 7 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 5% of its 144 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 108 East 38 Street built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 108 East 38 Street?
It has 144 residential units and 146 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.