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38 3 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11231BBL 3-00464-0027Map

Owner of record: Townhouse Rental, L.l.c.

38 3 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11231. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Townhouse Rental, L.l.c.. HPD has recorded 82 housing violations here, most recently on December 8, 2025. 9 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 1 rent-stabilized apartment here in 2018.

HPD violations
82
DOB violations
4
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
29

What to know

Concern
7 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Dec 8, 2025

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

Rent-stabilized units in 2018
1
About 13% of the building's 8 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 82

  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at boiler room

    Dec 8, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 8, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Immediately provide a fire guard as directed by the nyc dept. of housing preservation & development (hpd) and/or the nyc dept. of buildings (dob) to protect against fire hazards observed by hpd and/or dob. fire hazards observed by hpd have resulted in the following additional hpd violation(s): viol. #18492149 in order to protect public safety against imminent fire hazards observed, a fire guard must be provided forthwith for continuous 24 hour coverage, notwithstanding the correction and certification dates set forth above (the correction and certification dates set forth above are applicable for purposes of civil penalties that may be assessed pursuant to nyc administrative code § 27-2115, but do not reflect the date by which a fire guard must be provided). a fire guard must be provided immediately due to the exigency of the dangerous fire hazard conditions observed. the violation requiring a fire guard to be provided will remain open until such time as the fire hazards resulting in the hpd violation(s) referenced above and/or the fire hazards resulting in related dob violation(s) have been dismissed.

    Dec 8, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 8, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 8, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water above 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 8, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures light at ceiling, all stories at public hall

    Dec 8, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 8, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water above 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 8, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 8, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Oct 13, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of matress, baby stroller, carton boxes at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 9, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Oct 5, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Oct 5, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Replace with standard wire glass the present glass at the sky light at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 6, 2023 · Apt 4L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 23, 2023 · Apt 2R

    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) south wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 2r, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 23, 2023 · Apt 2R

    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) south wall in the 5th room from north located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 23, 2023 · Apt 4L

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • 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 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 23, 2023 · Apt 4L

    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 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 23, 2023 · Apt 4L

    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) ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 23, 2023 · Apt 4L

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • 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) ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 23, 2023 · Apt 4L

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • 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) north wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 23, 2023 · Apt 4L

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • 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 radiator from west at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 23, 2023 · Apt 4L

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • 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) south wall in the private hallway located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 23, 2023 · Apt 4L

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 23, 2023 · Apt 4L

    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 2r , 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 7, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 2r , 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 7, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 4l , 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 7, 2022 · Apt 4L

    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 4l , 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 7, 2022 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department , west wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 13, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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) north wall, east wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall, 2nd window frame from north at east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 13, 2022 · Apt 2R

    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 frame from south at west wall, 2nd window frame from south at west wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 13, 2022 · Apt 2R

    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 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 13, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department , west wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 13, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Feb 18, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the building front court yard

    Nov 12, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing gusset plate 2nd story balcony at south stack (front of building) at fire escape

    Nov 12, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of garbage bags obstructing drop ladder from safe landing at building front yard

    Nov 12, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    § 185, 240 m/d law properly fire retard in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department the cellar ceiling at south

    May 27, 2021

    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 27, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story

    May 27, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective to cellar at public hall, 1st story

    May 27, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration wall erected from floor to ceiling blocking egress to fire door from apts 2r and 2l at public hall, 2nd story, section ''south''

    May 27, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration wall erected from floor to ceiling blocking egress to fire door from apts. 3r and 3l at public hall, 3rd story, section ''south''

    May 27, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit the door at entrance in the 5th room from north located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 27, 2021 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration wall erected from floor to ceiling blocking egress to fire door from apt. 4r and 4l at public hall, 4th story, section ''south''

    May 27, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing handrail at exterior stairway to cellar at north yard

    May 27, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all story balconies at fire escape at north

    May 27, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 4

  • Construction other optional

    Stop all work immediately except to make site safe contact the borough comm. office at 718 802-3677

    Apr 9, 2020

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 3

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with commissioner's order contained in summons #39111533h issued on 04/12/2024, and failure to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28.201.1 and 1 rcny 102-01(d)(2). an acceptable cert

    Feb 11, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Green mountain gmgs-299 boiler=no outdoor ventilation@ gas meters;correct violation and submit the certificate of correction

    Apr 12, 2024 · Penalty $625

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to conduct or file a final inspection of permitted work with the department: atoi, dob job # 321738385 not signed off - permit expired 07-04-2019, conduct/file final inspection; file for final inspectio

    Jul 29, 2023 · Penalty $1,250

    Active

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 22, 2025 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 21, 2025 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 8, 2025 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Dec 8, 2025 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 7, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Dec 7, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 6, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Dec 6, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 18, 2025 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 12, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 9, 2025 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 7, 2025 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 2, 2025 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 15, 2024 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 8, 2024 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 6, 2023 · Apt APT4L

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Jul 6, 2023 · Apt APT4L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 22, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 25, 2022 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Sep 15, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Sep 15, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Window/frame

    Apr 1, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 19, 2021 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 19, 2021 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 27, 2021 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jan 27, 2021 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 22, 2021 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 22, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 8, 2020 · Apt 2R

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C1)
Year built
1920
Floors
4
Residential units
8
Building area
8,640 ft²
Lot area
2,700 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
306
Council district
39
Block / lot
464 / 27
Assessed value
$1,841,400
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #344072, last renewed Feb 6, 2026.

Questions about 38 3 Street

Who owns 38 3 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Townhouse Rental, L.l.c..

Does 38 3 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 82 housing violations at this property.

Is 38 3 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 1 rent-stabilized units here in 2018 (about 13% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 38 3 Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 38 3 Street?

It has 8 residential units.

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