38 Catherine Street
Brooklyn, NY 11211BBL 3-02918-0049Map
Owner of record: 38 Catherine Realty Holdings LLC
38 Catherine Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11211. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 38 Catherine Realty Holdings LLC. HPD has recorded 104 housing violations here, most recently on February 23, 2022.
- HPD violations
- 104
- DOB violations
- 24
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 70
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 104
- 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 23, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color south wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 29, 2018 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame readily accessible for signature, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at missing at wall at public hall, 1st story
Jan 11, 2017
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
Jan 11, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Jan 11, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing at wall at public hall, 1st story
Jan 11, 2017
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
Jan 11, 2017
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.
Oct 8, 2015
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.
Feb 18, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
Above premises have 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 have been vacant since 06/01/12
Jun 1, 2012
Closed — Violation closed
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- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department baseboard in the 2nd room from east located at apt #1-l, 1st story, apartment at north
Jul 14, 2003 · Apt #1-L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department window stool in the 2nd room from east located at apt #1-l, 1st story, apartment at north
Jul 14, 2003 · Apt #1-L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt #1-l, 1st story, apartment at north
Jul 14, 2003 · Apt #1-L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt #1-l, 1st story, apartment at north
Jul 14, 2003 · Apt #1-L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective locking assembly, building entrance door
Jul 14, 2003
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit doors, building entrance and vestibule to 1st story
Jul 14, 2003
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of baby carriages, bicycles etc. ( covering access door to cellar ) at public hall, 1st story
Jul 14, 2003
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective window, west wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt #1-l, 1st story, apartment at north
Jul 14, 2003 · Apt #1-L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl .. in the bathroom located at apt #1-l, 1st story, apartment at north
Jul 14, 2003 · Apt #1-L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from east located at apt #1-l, 1st story, apartment at north
Jul 14, 2003 · Apt #1-L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt #1-l, 1st story, apartment at north
Jul 14, 2003 · Apt #1-L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt #1-l, 1st story, apartment at north
Jul 14, 2003 · Apt #1-L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door to cellar lock at boiler room
Apr 7, 2003
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing, in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, apartment at north
Apr 7, 2003 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at north wall at shower stall in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, apartment at north
Apr 7, 2003 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, apartment at north
Apr 7, 2003 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Apr 7, 2003
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at upper and lower window sash in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, apartment at north
Apr 7, 2003 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1l, 1st story, apartment at north
Apr 7, 2003 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination at public hall, 2nd story
Apr 7, 2003
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, apartment at north
Apr 7, 2003 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of cascading water leak at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Apr 7, 2003
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the walls and ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1l, 1st story, apartment at north
Oct 30, 2002 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents rats in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, apartment at north
Oct 30, 2002 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the baseboard and window stool in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1l, 1st story, apartment at north
Oct 30, 2002 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective north sheet-rock wall in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, apartment at north
Oct 30, 2002 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded ceiling in boiler room at cellar
Oct 30, 2002
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar
Oct 30, 2002
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of wire tapping into the electrical wiring for the public hall in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, apartment at north
Oct 30, 2002 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of mold and mildew at ceiling and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, apartment at north
Oct 30, 2002 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl , in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, apartment at north
Oct 30, 2002 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing ceramic wall tiles at the north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, apartment at north
Oct 30, 2002 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing north upper window sash in the 1st room from east located at apt 1l, 1st story, apartment at north
Oct 30, 2002 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures gas range in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, apartment at north
Oct 30, 2002 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, apartment at north
Oct 30, 2002 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective mortise lock entrance door to building
Jul 12, 2002
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls all stys at public hall
Jul 12, 2002
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly secure the loose balustrade 4th story stair to roof at public hall
Jul 12, 2002
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing 1st sty at public hall
Jul 12, 2002
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycle 1st sty at public hall
Jul 12, 2002
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 24
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 7, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 24, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Unsafe buildings none
Ub-unsafe buildings none
Nov 27, 2010
V%*-dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
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 19, 2003
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 27, 2001
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
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jul 25, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 4
- Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg exterior walls or appurtenances.@ time of inspec observed @ rear of vacant 3story wood framed detached bldg a section of exterior bldg wall measuring approx 4'x4' in size has localized
May 28, 2011 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 3
Failure to maintain bldg wall(s) or appurtenances. noted: at rear of premises exterior bldg wall has a hole approx 4' x 6' and open to the elements. make safe. remedy: maintain exterior bldg wall.
Nov 9, 2010 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain building:noted:exterior siding need to be repairedin spots on front & side of building(open to elements)(2)in stairwell repair cracks in wall,clen floors throughout hall & stairs.repairs
Sep 18, 2002 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
19b,36.buttom blue down pluged imstall back flow preventer.
May 25, 1995 · Penalty $400
Resolve
Complaints
- Electric
Outlet/switch
Sep 1, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 1, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Wiring
Sep 1, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 1, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 1, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 1, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Aug 20, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 20, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 20, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Wiring
Aug 20, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close
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- Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 20, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 20, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 3, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 3, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 3, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Door/window
Door
May 5, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 12, 2024 · Apt 3RAND3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 12, 2024 · Apt 3R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Jun 12, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
May 29, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Power outage
Apr 16, 2018 · Apt 3L
Close - Electric
No lighting
Apr 6, 2018 · Apt 3L
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Mar 13, 2018 · Apt 3L
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 13, 2018 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 5, 2018 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 31, 2017 · Apt 2L
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jan 31, 2017 · Apt 2L
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 31, 2017 · Apt 2L
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jan 9, 2017 · Apt 2L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 9, 2017 · Apt 2L
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 9, 2017 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Stairs
Oct 5, 2011 · Apt NA
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Oct 5, 2011 · Apt NA
Close - General
Locks
Oct 5, 2011 · Apt NA
Close - General
Doors
Oct 5, 2011 · Apt NA
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Aug 1, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
Feb 4, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Dec 29, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 20, 2004 · Apt 1L
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Aug 19, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jul 27, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jun 18, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
May 19, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Mar 18, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jan 27, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 25, 2003 · Apt 1L
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Nov 19, 2003 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 10, 2003 · Apt 1L
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Oct 22, 2003 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Oct 17, 2003 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 2,250 ft²
- Lot area
- 900 ft²
- Zoning
- M1-1
- Community board
- 301
- Council district
- 34
- Block / lot
- 2918 / 49
- Assessed value
- $482,400
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #372262, last renewed Sep 19, 2025.
Questions about 38 Catherine Street
Who owns 38 Catherine Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 38 Catherine Realty Holdings LLC.
Does 38 Catherine Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 104 housing violations at this property.
Is 38 Catherine 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 Catherine Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 38 Catherine Street?
It has 6 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.