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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

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Feb 23, 2022

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 · 104

  • 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 23, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • A

    § 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
  • 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

    Jan 11, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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 8, 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 18, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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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  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective locking assembly, building entrance door

    Jul 14, 2003

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit doors, building entrance and vestibule to 1st story

    Jul 14, 2003

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door to cellar lock at boiler room

    Apr 7, 2003

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 7, 2003

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination at public hall, 2nd story

    Apr 7, 2003

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of cascading water leak at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 7, 2003

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded ceiling in boiler room at cellar

    Oct 30, 2002

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar

    Oct 30, 2002

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective mortise lock entrance door to building

    Jul 12, 2002

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • A

    Properly secure the loose balustrade 4th story stair to roof at public hall

    Jul 12, 2002

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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
  • B

    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

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

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.