238 East 33 Street
Manhattan, NY 10016BBL 1-00913-0044Map
Owner of record: Kc3 - 234-238 East 33rd Street, LLC
238 East 33 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1880 in Manhattan, 10016. It has 58 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Kc3 - 234-238 East 33rd Street, LLC. HPD has recorded 188 housing violations here, most recently on October 14, 2026. 26 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 17 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 188
- DOB violations
- 14
- ECB violations
- 9
- HPD complaints
- 161
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
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 · 188
- ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than ten sq ft at east wall at public hall stairs, 1st story
Oct 14, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 1b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 14, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 14, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 14, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 14, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots 2nd story balcony at building front fire escape , 2nd story
Oct 14, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective formica counter top at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 21, 2025 · Apt 2C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 21, 2025 · Apt 2C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 21, 2025 · Apt 2C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 21, 2025 · Apt 2C
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 21, 2025 · Apt 2C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Refit the door at vestibule to public hall , 1st story
Jan 5, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set installed at vestibule door to public hall , 1st story
Jan 5, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 7, 2024 · Apt B
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the house hold garbage at front areaway
Sep 7, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner unit protruding more than 4 inchess from window sill onto balcony north exterior wall building front , 5th story
Jun 23, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner unit protruding more than 4 inches from window sill onto balcony at north exterior wall building front at fire escape, 4th story
Jun 23, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at entrance door to building , 1st story
May 29, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material east wall at public hall, 1st story
May 1, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department east wall at public hall, 1st story
May 1, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch missing building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
May 1, 2024
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east wall at 1st public hall bulkhead from east at south
Mar 26, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material east wall and ceiling at public hall stairs, 1st story
Mar 26, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material east wall at 1st public hall bulkhead from east at south
Mar 26, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 4a, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 26, 2024 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 4a, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 26, 2024 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and east wall at public hall stairs, 1st story
Mar 26, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - 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 18, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 26, 2024 · Apt 18
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 18, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 26, 2024 · Apt 18
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 18, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 26, 2024 · Apt 18
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at building entrance door
Jun 12, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kick stand installed at building entrance door
Jun 12, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kick stand installed at vestibule
Jun 12, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at vestibule
Jun 12, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kick foot stand installed at the building entrance door , 1st story
Jun 7, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kick foot stand installed at vestibule door , 1st story
Jun 7, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of rodents rats at basement
Jan 18, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective caulking around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 31, 2022 · Apt 2C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 31, 2022 · Apt 2C
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the defective flush pipe of water closet .. in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 31, 2022 · Apt 2C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of excessive plant vines throughout at all balconies, front stack at fire escape
Jun 20, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 4c, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 7, 2022 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees fahrenheit at all hot water fixtures in the bathroom located at apt 4c, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 7, 2022 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 4a, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
May 7, 2022 · Apt 4A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 4a, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
May 7, 2022 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
May 7, 2022 · Apt 4A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
May 7, 2022 · Apt 4A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective spring balance lower window sash in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4a, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
May 7, 2022 · Apt 4A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees fahrenheit at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 7, 2022 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees fahrenheit at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
May 7, 2022 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 14
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 13, 2021
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 8, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - 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
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - active - 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
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 9
- Class - 3
Failure to provide access to heating system as per hmc-27-2033.comply with code; misc-27
Jan 23, 2024 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #39044516z isssued on 7/15/21 & to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01.no c/of/c on file.remedy:compl
Aug 26, 2021
Resolve - Class - 1
At the time of inspection observed that some stucco had fallen from the front of the building of 238 east 33 street and also at 236., repair and/replace
Jul 15, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c of c w/the dept of buildings for notice of violation #34953844y issued on 5/4/12 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: file a c of c.
Jul 20, 2012 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg noted @ west wall service bldg w/ step cracks vertical cracks,towards rear apt.rem:provide engineers report forthwith!atesting to the structural stability of bearing wall & provide reme
May 4, 2012 · Penalty $5,000
Active - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg at front facade( )sections above window at western most section of 4th fl spacing & in danger of falling to sidewalk below.note:shards of brick on sidewalk.protect public sidewalk.
Mar 9, 2007 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg wall.hazardous defect noted front facade having cracked,spalled stone lintels & windows sills,loose bricks,eroded,missing mortar joints,broken missing cornice edge & fallen down to publ
Mar 6, 2007 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall hazardous defect noted front facade having spalling brownstone blocks & balcony @ first flr level, cracked spalling stone lintels through flrs spalling missing edge of cor
Sep 22, 2006 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall. defect is a 5th story (left of 1st window) observed missing masonry units and masonry units displaced and in danger of falling. remedy: replace missing masonry units
Feb 21, 1998 · Penalty $800
Active
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 13, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 13, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 3, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 3, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 3, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 26, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 23, 2025 · Apt B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Mar 23, 2025 · Apt B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 11, 2025 · Apt 2C
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 11, 2025 · Apt 2C
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 2C
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 2C
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 3, 2025 · Apt B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 2, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 18, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 16, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 2, 2024 · Apt B
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 9, 2024 · Apt 1D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 22, 2024 · Apt 1D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 21, 2024 · Apt LOBBY
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 21, 2024 · Apt LOBBY
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 19, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 4, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 28, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 24, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 9, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 9, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 1, 2024 · Apt 1D
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 23, 2024 · Apt 4A
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 23, 2024 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 30, 2024 · Apt 18
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 23, 2024 · Apt 18
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 22, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 13, 2024 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 13, 2024 · Apt 1D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 13, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 7, 2024 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 17, 2023 · Apt 4D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Aug 25, 2023 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 19, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Aug 19, 2023 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 16, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 15, 2023 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 6, 2023 · Apt C
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 6, 2023 · Apt C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 9, 2023 · Apt 2C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 4, 2023 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 4, 2023 · Apt 2C
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C4)
- Year built
- 1880
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 58
- Building area
- 28,935 ft²
- Lot area
- 7,406 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 106
- Council district
- 4
- Block / lot
- 913 / 44
- Assessed value
- $5,670,450
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #122540, last renewed Aug 30, 2025.
Questions about 238 East 33 Street
Who owns 238 East 33 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Kc3 - 234-238 East 33rd Street, LLC.
Does 238 East 33 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 188 housing violations at this property.
Is 238 East 33 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 17 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 29% of its 58 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 238 East 33 Street built?
City records list 1880 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 238 East 33 Street?
It has 58 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.