38 Somers Street
Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01542-0001Map
Owner of record: Us Mcleod Housing Development Fund Corpo Ration
38 Somers Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1927 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 9 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Us Mcleod Housing Development Fund Corpo Ration. HPD has recorded 119 housing violations here, most recently on February 15, 2026. 10 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 9 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 119
- DOB violations
- 10
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 152
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 · 119
- BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance lower sash at west 1 window in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 15, 2026 · Apt 2C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Nyc fire code § 703.1.3; nyc fire code § 703.2: adjust door to prevent gaps between the top and side edges of door and door jamb exceeding the maximum allowable clearance of 1/8 of an inch and maximum allowable clearance of 3/4 of an inch between the door bottom and sill at . in the entrance located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 15, 2026 · Apt 2C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling, east wall and south wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 15, 2026 · Apt 2C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 15, 2026 · Apt 2C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 15, 2026 · Apt 2C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of pests. evidence of flies in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 15, 2026 · Apt 2C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance lower sash at fire escape window in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 15, 2026 · Apt 2C
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 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 25, 2025 · Apt 3C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective vinyl floor tile at public hall, 3rd story
Nov 25, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 20, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq.ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 17915663 issued 24-may-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
May 24, 2025 · Apt 2C
Open — Violation will be reinspected - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 24, 2025 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood door at entrance in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 24, 2025 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 24, 2025 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at south in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 24, 2025 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling, east wall and west wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 24, 2025 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance lower sash at west 1 window in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 24, 2025 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 24, 2025 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Nyc fire code § 703.1.3; nyc fire code § 703.2: adjust door to prevent gaps between the top and side edges of door and door jamb exceeding the maximum allowable clearance of 1/8 of an inch and maximum allowable clearance of 3/4 of an inch between the door bottom and sill at . in the entrance located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 24, 2025 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq.ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 24, 2025 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 24, 2025 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 24, 2025 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 22, 2023
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.
Mar 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 19, 2022 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of air conditioner protruding at window sill on 3rd story balcony west stack, west exterior wall
Aug 5, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected
Aug 5, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Aug 5, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles and household items at public hall, 1st story
Aug 5, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at entrance located at apt 4c, 4th story, apartment at south
Oct 5, 2020 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling approx 2 sq.ft in the bathroom located at apt 4c, 4th story, apartment at south
Oct 5, 2020 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, apartment at south
Oct 5, 2020 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling approx 2 sq.ft in the bathroom located at apt 4c, 4th story, apartment at south original violation 13849424 issued 05-oct-20 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code ''''27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Oct 5, 2020 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department east wall (at 2059 fulton street) at public hall, 2nd story
Nov 27, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department east wall (at 2059 fulton street) at public hall, 3rd story
Nov 27, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department east wall (at 2059 fulton street) at public hall, 4th story
Nov 27, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective marble saddle at door(aka 2059 fulton st) in the entrance located at apt 2c, 2nd story, apartment at south
Nov 29, 2018 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling(aka 2059 fulton st) in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, apartment at south
Nov 29, 2018 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose electric outlet at east wall(aka 2059 fulton st) in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 2c, 2nd story, apartment at south
Nov 29, 2018 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color south wall(aka 2059 fulton st) in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 2c, 2nd story, apartment at south
Nov 29, 2018 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection locknut at waste line of wash basin(aka 2059 fulton st) in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, apartment at south
Nov 29, 2018 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling(aka 2059 fulton st) in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, apartment at south
Nov 29, 2018 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 26, 2017 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at bulkhead public hall , section ''south''
Nov 2, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant ceiling at bulkhead public hall , section ''south''
Nov 2, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door to cellar locked at building front, , 1st story
Feb 10, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 10, 2017 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Jan 12, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Jan 12, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department east wall at public hall, 3rd story
Jan 12, 2017
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 10
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 2, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - 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
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 - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jan 5, 1992
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 5
- Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved construction documents/amendment. failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35478561k issued on 4/28/20 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1
May 7, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35478561k issued on 4/28/2020 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.for work without a perm
Mar 23, 2021 · Penalty $12,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35478561k issued on 04/28/20 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. for work w/o a permit @ exterior exhaust discharge
Oct 21, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Work without a pemrit at time of inspection observed exhaust discharge at above premises located at exposure #2 (on rockaway avenue) installed approx 6-0 feet below window at 2nd floor exhaust is also located
Apr 28, 2020 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner mjst be no closer than 10 feet from building openings as per mc 501.2 and rs13-1,sec 2-2.1.4.at time of inspection observed exhuast discharges at above pre
Apr 28, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 2C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 2C
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 2C
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 2C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 2C
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 2C
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 2C
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 2C
Close
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- Door/window
Window frame
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 2C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 20, 2025 · Apt 2C
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
May 20, 2025 · Apt 2C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 20, 2025 · Apt 2C
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 20, 2025 · Apt 2C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 20, 2025 · Apt 2C
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 20, 2025 · Apt 2C
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 20, 2025 · Apt 2C
Close - Door/window
Door
May 20, 2025 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 30, 2023 · Apt 2C
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Nov 30, 2023 · Apt 2C
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 30, 2023 · Apt 2C
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 26, 2023 · Apt 2C
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 26, 2023 · Apt 2C
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 26, 2023 · Apt 2C
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 26, 2023 · Apt 2C
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 23, 2023 · Apt 2C
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 20, 2023 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 24, 2022 · Apt 4C
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Nov 29, 2021 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 4, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Dec 26, 2020 · Apt 2C
Close - General
Ventilation system
Dec 26, 2020 · Apt 2C
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Dec 26, 2020 · Apt 2C
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Dec 26, 2020 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 26, 2020 · Apt 2C
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Nov 23, 2018 · Apt 2C
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 23, 2018 · Apt 2C
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 23, 2018 · Apt 2C
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 23, 2018 · Apt 2C
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Nov 23, 2018 · Apt 2C
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 23, 2018 · Apt 2C
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 23, 2018 · Apt 2C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 23, 2018 · Apt 2C
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Sep 25, 2018 · Apt 2C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 25, 2018 · Apt 2C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 25, 2018 · Apt 2C
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 25, 2018 · Apt 2C
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 25, 2018 · Apt 2C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 25, 2018 · Apt 2C
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1927
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 9
- Building area
- 12,168 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,130 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 316
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 1542 / 1
- Assessed value
- $391,950
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #361714, last renewed Dec 5, 2025.
Questions about 38 Somers Street
Who owns 38 Somers Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Us Mcleod Housing Development Fund Corpo Ration.
Does 38 Somers Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 119 housing violations at this property.
Is 38 Somers Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 9 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 9 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 38 Somers Street built?
City records list 1927 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 38 Somers Street?
It has 9 residential units and 11 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.