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38 Grand Street

Brooklyn, NY 11249BBL 3-02390-0010Map

Owner of record: Kay John

38 Grand Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11249. It has 3 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Kay John. HPD has recorded 19 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 8 of the 19 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
19
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
13
HPD complaints
4

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation May 4, 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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 19

  • 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.

    May 4, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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
  • 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.

    Jun 9, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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 29, 2024

    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 10, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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
  • 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.

    Mar 23, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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 14, 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.

    Feb 25, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 9, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • I

    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.

    Apr 9, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Oct 30, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Oct 17, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 9, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Oct 9, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Feb 20, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    D26-35.01 adm code above premises has been vacant and untenanted except for caretaker for 60 days or more, and cannot be reoccupied until a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained. premises has been vacant since december 7, 1960.

    Jun 1, 1979

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    D26-35.01 adm code the premises formerly a vacant building are now occupied by other than a caretaker without obtaining a certificate of occupancy 2 sty apt.

    Jun 1, 1979

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 13

  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain scaffold in a safe/code compliant manner. observed at exposure three, facade repairs with unsafe scaffold use. scaffold platform erected at 4th fl level fire escape basket, made of two ladde

    Oct 19, 2022

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Outdoor advertising company failure to have licensed sign hanger attach or erect sign.(beauty behind the madness).rem:remove illegal sign.

    Oct 16, 2015

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Outdoor advertising company failure to have licensed sign hanger attach ul classification mark or date of sign's erection to corner of sihn fabric.(beauty behind the madness).rem:remove illegal sign.

    Oct 16, 2015 · Penalty $5,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Outdoor advertising company sign exceeds may surface area of 153 sq.ft (25.5 x 6) in mi-6 zone,sign is approx 250 sq.ft.(beauty behind the madness).rem:remove illegal sign.

    Oct 16, 2015

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Outdoor advertising company failure ti have licensed sign hanger attach or erect sign.(beauty behind the madness)rem:remove illegal sign.

    Oct 16, 2015

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Outdoor advertising company sign on display w/out a permit.stop work order issued for illegal advertising sign.(beauty behind the madness).rem:remove illegal sign.

    Oct 16, 2015 · Penalty $5,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Outdoor advertising company failure to have licensed sign hanger attach (ul) classification mark or date of sign's erection to corner of sign fabric.(beauty behind the madness).rem:remove illegal sign.

    Oct 16, 2015 · Penalty $5,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Outdoor advertising company sign exceeds may surface area of 153 sq.ft (25.5 6) in m1-6 zone,sign is approx 250 sq ft.(beauty behind the madness).rem:remove illegal sign.

    Oct 16, 2015

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Property owner acting as outdoor advertising company failure to obtain(oac) registration # while engaging in the outdoor advertising business.(beauty behind the madness).rem:remove illegal signs/register.

    Oct 16, 2015

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Outdoor advertising company sign on display w/out z permit stop work order issued for illegal advertising sign.(beauty behind the madness).rem:remove illegal sign.

    Oct 16, 2015 · Penalty $5,000

    Active
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  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg defects noted soffit at underside of cornice has broken and missing pcs of cladding thruout at 1st fl front facade base of facade is missing exterior cladding creating hole 5lx1-0w and

    Apr 24, 2008 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain note : at fornt of bldg exist a store fornt in major disrepair, with glass detached forn frame & support frames are cut of plumb remedy : make safe immediatley! obtian all necessary permits

    Mar 21, 2002 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain note at front of bldg exist a store front in major disrepair with glass detached from frame and support frames are out of plumb remedy make safe immediatley fix and maintain store front obta

    Mar 21, 2001

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Electric

    Wiring

    Mar 25, 2012 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    Mar 25, 2012 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 25, 2012 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 21, 2007 · Apt 3R

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Mixed residential and retail building (S3)
Year built
1899
Floors
4
Residential units
3
Building area
3,317 ft²
Lot area
2,600 ft²
Zoning
M3-1
Community board
301
Council district
33
Block / lot
2390 / 10
Assessed value
$648,900
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #358173, last renewed Dec 2, 2025.

Questions about 38 Grand Street

Who owns 38 Grand Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Kay John.

Does 38 Grand Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 19 housing violations at this property.

Is 38 Grand Street rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 38 Grand Street built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 38 Grand Street?

It has 3 residential units and 4 units in total.

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