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137 East 38 Street

Manhattan, NY 10016BBL 1-00894-0032Map

Owner of record: 137 East 38th Street

137 East 38 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1936 in Manhattan, 10016. It has 108 residential units across 13 floors. The owner of record is 137 East 38th Street. HPD has recorded 126 housing violations here, most recently on January 19, 2026. City tax records listed 37 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
126
DOB violations
49
ECB violations
38
HPD complaints
233

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Jan 19, 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
37
About 34% of the building's 108 apartments
Up from 34 in 2018

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 126

  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt phd, 13th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jan 19, 2026 · Apt PHD

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 4b, 4th story, 3rd apartment from east at south

    Sep 7, 2019 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 8e, 8th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 12, 2019 · Apt 8E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 7h, 7th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 4, 2019 · Apt 7H

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 12f, 12th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 17, 2019 · Apt 12F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling, north wall and east wall in the foyer located at apt 12f, 12th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 17, 2019 · Apt 12F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 12f, 12th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 17, 2019 · Apt 12F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 12f, 12th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 17, 2019 · Apt 12F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at all walls in the kitchen located at apt 12f, 12th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 17, 2019 · Apt 12F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and south wall in the kitchen located at apt 12f, 12th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 17, 2019 · Apt 12F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 30, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 30, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls in the 1st room from north located at apt 4b, 4th story, 3rd apartment from east at south

    Mar 30, 2018 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls in the foyer located at apt 4b, 4th story, 3rd apartment from east at south

    Mar 30, 2018 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 4b, 4th story, 3rd apartment from east at south

    Mar 30, 2018 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 3rd apartment from east at south

    Mar 30, 2018 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace the broken or defective porcelain enamel glaze at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 3rd apartment from east at south

    Mar 30, 2018 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic wall tiles in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 3rd apartment from east at south

    Mar 30, 2018 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit loose cabinet door at sink in the kitchen located at apt 4b, 4th story, 3rd apartment from east at south

    Mar 30, 2018 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 12f, 12th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 30, 2017 · Apt 12F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 12f, 12th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 30, 2017 · Apt 12F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 12f, 12th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Apr 9, 2017 · Apt 12F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 12f, 12th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Apr 9, 2017 · Apt 12F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 3; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 8e, 8th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 13, 2016 · Apt 8E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ... north wall in the 2nd room from north at center located at apt 8e, 8th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 6, 2016 · Apt 8E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ... 1st door from north at east wall in the 2nd bathroom from north at west located at apt 8e, 8th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 6, 2016 · Apt 8E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ... ceiling in the 2nd bathroom from north at east located at apt 8e, 8th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 6, 2016 · Apt 8E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ... ceiling, east wall in the 1st private hallway from east located at apt 8e, 8th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 6, 2016 · Apt 8E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ... 1st door from south at west wall in the foyer located at apt 8e, 8th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 6, 2016 · Apt 8E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ... 1st door frame from east at south wall in the 2nd bathroom from north at east located at apt 8e, 8th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 6, 2016 · Apt 8E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st private hallway from east, the 2nd room from north at center located at apt 8e, 8th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 6, 2016 · Apt 8E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 door frame from north at east wall in the 2nd bathroom from north at west located at apt 8e, 8th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 6, 2016 · Apt 8E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 window sash from west at north wall in the 2nd bathroom from north at east located at apt 8e, 8th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 6, 2016 · Apt 8E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 base cabinet from east at south wall, north wall, 1st wall cabinet from west at north wall, 1st wall cabinet from east at south wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 8e, 8th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 6, 2016 · Apt 8E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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) 1st door frame from south at west wall in the foyer located at apt 8e, 8th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 6, 2016 · Apt 8E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    May 25, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    May 25, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 12f, 12th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Apr 11, 2016 · Apt 12F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 12f, 12th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Apr 11, 2016 · Apt 12F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit upper and lower window sash in the 1st room from north located at apt 12f, 12th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Apr 11, 2016 · Apt 12F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective casement window at north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 8f, 8th story, 4th apartment from west at north

    Mar 11, 2016 · Apt 8F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit upper and lower window sash in the bathroom located at apt 1e, 1st story, 4th apartment from west at north

    Feb 3, 2016 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit upper and lower window sash in the kitchen located at apt 1e, 1st story, 4th apartment from west at north

    Feb 3, 2016 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the 2nd room from east at north, the 1st room from east at center located at apt 8e, 8th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 16, 2015 · Apt 8E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective casement window crack glass in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 8e, 8th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 1, 2015 · Apt 8E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective casement window crack glass in the 1st room from east at center located at apt 8e, 8th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 1, 2015 · Apt 8E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective casement windows not closing allowing elements to come in. in the 1st room from east at center located at apt 8e, 8th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 1, 2015 · Apt 8E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 1; one way screws missing in the kitchen located at apt 8e, 8th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 1, 2015 · Apt 8E

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 49

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Oct 17, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Oct 17, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Oct 17, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Oct 17, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Oct 17, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 14, 2019

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 14, 2019

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Plumbing none

    The dob intends to revoke all approvals and permits under plumbing laa #123387361 due to suspension of master plumbers license. stop all plumbing work under above mentioned permit and obtain a new master plumber to supersede the plumbing permit

    Jan 29, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Plumbing none

    The dob intends to revoke all approvals and permits under plumbing laa #123190670 due to suspension of master plumbers license. stop all plumbing work under above mentioned permit and obtain a new master plumber to supersede the plumbing permit

    Jan 29, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    May 16, 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

    Mar 21, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 8, 2018

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 23, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 23, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Apr 9, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jan 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 6, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 6, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    This pvt replaces pvt 494545

    Dec 11, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2011 inspection/test

    Oct 1, 2012

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 27, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 27, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2010 cat 1 insp/tst

    Aug 15, 2012

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 22, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 22, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 15, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 15, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 3, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 3, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 18, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 18, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 3, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 30, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 21, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 24, 2003

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 24, 2003

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p19972

    Oct 3, 2001

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p19973

    Oct 3, 2001

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p19973

    Nov 22, 2000

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p19972

    Nov 22, 2000

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Facade facade optional

    Ll10/80-local law 10/80 - facade facade optional

    Feb 25, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p19972

    Jan 28, 2000

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p19973

    Jan 28, 2000

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p19972

    Jan 7, 1999

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p19973

    Jan 7, 1999

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    2

    Apr 25, 1991

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 18, 1990

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    (15) secure on elevator 19972 (47) repair machining room door (47) remove oily rags from machine room

    Feb 6, 1989

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 38

  • Class - 1

    At time of my inspection i observed in the cellar in the laundry room gas piping installed without a permit., obtain permit

    Jul 16, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    At time of my inspection i observed in the cellar in the laundry room 6 commercial gas fired dryers operating without sprinkler coverage., provide a system of automatic sprinklers where required

    Jul 16, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    At time of my inspection i observed in the cellar in the laundry room, gas being supplied to the building without dob authorization after new gas piping was installed without a permit., file for required permit

    Jul 16, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    At time of my inspection i observed in the cellar in the laundry room 6 commercial gas fired dryers connected with flex hoses that material is not code compliant in the place they were installed., repair and/re

    Jul 16, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    At time of my inspection i observed in the cellar in the laundry room gas piping installed that has not been tested., perform test

    Jul 16, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/ commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35265267k issued on 5/2/18,and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28.201.1 and 1rcny 102-01(d)(2). an acceptable certificate

    Feb 14, 2019 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to submit a required cycle 8a report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior wall & appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control #802743.rem:submit required technical report

    Feb 11, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain exterior building facade and appurtenances. noted: at time of inspection, south elevation exp #1: spalling masonry brick. east side of building, west elevation exp #2: open vertical mortar

    Aug 15, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building exterior walls/facades and appurtenances.roof:bulkhead(elevator motor room)step cracks and cracks at bricks;chimney crack at bricks.south elevation exp 1:spalding bricks;east elevat

    May 2, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation #35250178r issued 02/23/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.rem:comply with commissione

    Apr 5, 2018

    Resolve
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  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio #35249938m issued on 12/19/17.rem:comply w/comm's order.

    Mar 17, 2018 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unlawful continued wokr while on notice of a stop work order. note: attime of inspection in bldg observed work in progress in apt 4h which is on partial stop work order for work w/o a permit ecb vio#35249938,

    Feb 23, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work without a permit.noted in apt#4h,demolition of steps from main entrance way to back of the apt removed to sub flr.the width of the apt,removal of wall ceiling to flr,width of the apt about midway,removal o

    Dec 19, 2017 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping persection requirements.noted:in apt #4h debris piled on flr,not in containers approximately 10ft by 6ft by 2ft in height consisting of wood,metal,cement,and other fixt

    Dec 19, 2017 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner:no firestopping per bc712.3;37-345.noted in apt 4h in bathroom.2 sections of wall broken thought exposing the pipes and valves as well as the back of the ne

    Dec 19, 2017 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain exterior building and appurtenances as noted roof exposure-cracked brick,damaged mortar joints,stop cracking on bulkheadand chimneys.exposure 1damaged window sills on the first and second fl

    Apr 3, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain exterior building facade and appurtances.noted: exposure 1 south elevation:damaged window sills (1st&2nd fl),corrosion of lintel underside(1stfl),inadequate a/c support above main entrance

    Mar 29, 2017 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Electric work w/o a permit. the entire building hallways: branch circuit wiring, lighting fixtures. rmdy: obtain permit.

    Jan 8, 2014 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to properly bond electrical systems. bsmt service equipment: service entrance conductors,service switches neutral bans are not bonded to the enclures. 1 600anfers; 3-400 anfers.rmdy: provide proper bon

    Jan 8, 2014 · Penalty $3,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    97b10- restore to service.

    Sep 4, 2013 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Work w/o a permit. work noted: at 10th floor in apt 10j having erectedfull height partition at living room to created 2 rooms w/frame doors noted: 100% of work done. remedy: obtain permit.

    Jul 6, 2013 · Penalty $200

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o a permit/varinane permit. observed brick work in progress on the west wall of penthouse approx. 25'-0 long bricks being laid w/o varinance on saturday. noted:permit #104353600 exp. 09/26/06.

    May 20, 2006 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o a permit. illegal work noted: at roof level front facade above penthouse terrace. an approx. 70' long x 18" high segment of parapethas been replaced entirely with new precast coping. remedy: stop all w

    Jan 23, 2006 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg. interior defects noted: at 12th fl apt 12g north side along living room wondows. water damage plaster loose & dislodged fallen from water intrusion mold noted approx 4'high approx 1' w

    Sep 30, 2005 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    41l10/55o2/66o2 41-l-10 repair high speed relay

    Jul 8, 2005

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    55o02/38o02/67o02/68o02/69o02/58y10/55h09/44m07/41b01/10h10/39o02/39d06/28m07/06e09 (58-y-10) reline brake shoes (oil) (55-h-09) remove vibration from machine (44-m-07) provide cover governor switch. (41-b-01)

    Apr 21, 2005

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    83o02/41l10/56d06/12q03/31h10/44m07 (83-o-o2) clean entire device. machine, rails, governor, car top, pit of all fuzz. (41-l-10) repair highspeed relay and (a4) relay. (56-d-06) properly secure motor leads

    Apr 21, 2005

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    50 y 14 50 o 02 46 b 15 29 e 12 57 o 02 40 o 02 50 seal machine. 50- clean machine 46-shorten hoist. lables # 29 change rope shackle springs on cw.57- clean pit 40 clean governons

    Aug 28, 2002 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    50 o 02 50 y 14 52 y 12 40 o 02 50 clean & seal machine. so - change oil leaked packing gland 52 change oil leak pads 40 clean governor

    Aug 28, 2002 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    41m7,50y14,53q3,36m7,25m7,74m7,40b15,62m7,57o2,73o2. *41 provide covergov. switch, *50 seal machine, *36 provide sign, *25 provide cover topof car door operator, *74 provide light & guard top of car, *62 provid

    Jun 26, 2000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    41m7,37l11,35o2,40m7,53d6,50f11,40b15,11q3,73o2. *41 provide cover govswitch, *37 repair relays on controller (#36 & 11), *40 provide guard,*53 secure light switch wall m/r, *50 repair loss of motion, *40 short

    Jun 26, 2000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit expired permit #102166059.expired 04/01/00.for sidewalk shed.remedy:renew permit.

    Apr 26, 2000 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit noted:facade repair at south/west corner of building at 13th floor(p.h.#a)removal of 5 feet section of west wall at 13th floor.s/w corner of building.remedy:stop all work!obtain permits if

    Mar 16, 2000 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit work noted masonry brickwork removed from enclose gravity tank at roof.remedy file plans,obtain permits and approvels.

    Dec 6, 1995 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    74#,74#57z,74-restore proper service to elevator.74-perform 5yr.test and file elv.3 form.

    Jun 25, 1992

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    22m,57z,03m,74#, 03- hand rail, 74- perform 5 yr test and tag, and file elv-3 form.

    Jun 25, 1992 · Penalty $200

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. work noted,removal of brick enclosure walls around gravity tank at roof. failure to maintain structural steel beamsupporting gravity tank at roof. defect noted steel rusted and flaking

    Dec 31, 1991 · Penalty $700

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    35l,35 - repair broken motor room steps

    Aug 6, 1991 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 31, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 17, 2026 · Apt PHD

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 26, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 23, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 22, 2025 · Apt 8A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 22, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 21, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 20, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 20, 2025 · Apt 11G

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 19, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 17, 2025 · Apt 11B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 9J

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 12, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 11, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 11, 2025 · Apt 4J

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 11, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 11, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 8A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 6, 2025 · Apt 8L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 9, 2024 · Apt 9J

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 12, 2024 · Apt 6J

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 9, 2024 · Apt 9J

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 3, 2024 · Apt 9J

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 3, 2024 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 6, 2023 · Apt 9J

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 5, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 4, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 4, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 30, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Oct 19, 2020 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Sep 29, 2020 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 31, 2020 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 6, 2020 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 22, 2020 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 13, 2019 · Apt 8J

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Nov 13, 2019 · Apt 8J

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 13, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Nov 13, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 13, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Sep 28, 2019 · Apt 4H

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Sep 3, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Aug 21, 2019 · Apt 6C

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Aug 21, 2019 · Apt 11G

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Aug 14, 2019 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Aug 14, 2019 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Aug 12, 2019 · Apt 8J

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Aug 11, 2019 · Apt 9J

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Aug 8, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Aug 8, 2019 · Apt 9J

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Aug 6, 2019 · Apt 8E

    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 (D3)
Year built
1936
Floors
13
Residential units
108
Building area
105,000 ft²
Lot area
11,410 ft²
Zoning
R8B
Community board
106
Council district
4
Block / lot
894 / 32
Assessed value
$11,515,500
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #114624, last renewed Jul 2, 2025.

Questions about 137 East 38 Street

Who owns 137 East 38 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 137 East 38th Street.

Does 137 East 38 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 126 housing violations at this property.

Is 137 East 38 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 37 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 34% of its 108 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 137 East 38 Street built?

City records list 1936 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 137 East 38 Street?

It has 108 residential units.

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