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
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
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Violations
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HPD housing violations · 126
- CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 - 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.
Apr 1, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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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- ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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
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Nov 19, 2025 · Apt BLDG
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Nov 17, 2025 · Apt 11B
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Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 9J
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Nov 12, 2025 · Apt BLDG
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Nov 11, 2025 · Apt BLDG
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Nov 11, 2025 · Apt 4J
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Nov 11, 2025 · Apt BLDG
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Nov 11, 2025 · Apt BLDG
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Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 8A
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Nov 6, 2025 · Apt 8L
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Dec 9, 2024 · Apt 9J
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Nov 12, 2024 · Apt 6J
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Nov 9, 2024 · Apt 9J
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Nov 3, 2024 · Apt 9J
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 3, 2024 · Apt 5E
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Dec 6, 2023 · Apt 9J
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Dec 5, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 4, 2023 · Apt 2A
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Nov 4, 2021 · Apt BLDG
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Dec 30, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cabinet
Oct 19, 2020 · Apt 3B
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Cabinet
Sep 29, 2020 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 31, 2020 · Apt 5E
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Feb 6, 2020 · Apt 3B
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Jan 22, 2020 · Apt 3B
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Nov 13, 2019 · Apt 8J
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Electric/gas range
Nov 13, 2019 · Apt 8J
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Entire building
Nov 13, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
Nov 13, 2019 · Apt BLDG
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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
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Cooking gas
Aug 6, 2019 · Apt 8E
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Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
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.