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38 Starr Street

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-03196-0025Map

Owner of record: Seneca Starr LLC

38 Starr Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Seneca Starr LLC. HPD has recorded 65 housing violations here, most recently on August 8, 2026. 36 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
65
DOB violations
3
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
91

What to know

Concern
7 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Aug 8, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
6
About 100% of the building's 6 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 · 65

  • 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, south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 8, 2026 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Open — Certification postponment denied
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wasteline at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 8, 2026 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 8, 2026 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 8, 2026 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 8, 2026 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 29, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 29, 2026 · Apt 1L

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 18, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • A

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

    Jun 18, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 18, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east, north, and west walls in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 18, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 18, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 18, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 18, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 5th room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 18, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective br0ken upper sash glass pane at first window from south at west in the 5th room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 18, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 18, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 18, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • 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 6, 2026

    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.

    Jun 11, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of stove, bike, walker, fish tank & household items at public hall, 2nd story

    Apr 24, 2024

    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 11, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 6, 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 27, 2023

    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 10, 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.

    Mar 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 23, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 23, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches at cellar

    Aug 23, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice at cellar

    Aug 23, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective base cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 13, 2021 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors at front entrance located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 13, 2021 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood cabinet south wall in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 13, 2021 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood base cabinet at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 13, 2021 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors at rear entrance located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 13, 2021 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 13, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing baluster at balustrade at public hall, 3rd story

    Aug 11, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor ... at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 11, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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 11, 2021

    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.

    Apr 13, 2021

    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 13, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a street number on the front of the dwelling plainly visible from the sidewalk.

    May 20, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit all window sashes upper and lower in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, apartment at east

    Apr 5, 2018 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors to secondary exit in the 1st room from north located at apt 1l, 1st story, apartment at east

    Apr 5, 2018 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 1l, 1st story, apartment at east

    Apr 5, 2018 · Apt 1L

    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, 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 15, 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 14, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, apartment at north

    Jan 20, 2015 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 20, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 3

  • 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

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boiler boiler optional

    B-boiler boiler optional

    Jan 24, 1989

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Oct 6, 2026 · Apt 2NDFLT

    Open
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 6, 2026 · Apt 2NDFLT

    Open
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 6, 2026 · Apt 2NDFLT

    Open
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Oct 6, 2026 · Apt 2NDFLT

    Open
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jul 25, 2026 · Apt 1L

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 16, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 16, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 9, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 9, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 21, 2025 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Dec 21, 2025 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Dec 21, 2025 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Feb 12, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 25, 2024 · Apt APT2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 22, 2024 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 22, 2024 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 22, 2024 · Apt APT2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 14, 2023 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 2, 2023 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Dec 12, 2022 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 21, 2022 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Oct 21, 2022 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Oct 21, 2022 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 21, 2022 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Sep 23, 2022 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Sep 23, 2022 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Sep 23, 2022 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Sep 23, 2022 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Sep 15, 2022 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Sep 15, 2022 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Sep 15, 2022 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Aug 11, 2021 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 7, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jun 21, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    May 22, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Apr 4, 2018 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Apr 4, 2018 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 17, 2015 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Jan 17, 2015 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 17, 2015 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jan 17, 2015 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jan 17, 2015 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jan 17, 2015 · Apt 1L

    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
1931
Floors
3
Residential units
6
Building area
4,464 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
304
Council district
34
Block / lot
3196 / 25
Assessed value
$491,850
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #313624, last renewed Sep 8, 2025.

Questions about 38 Starr Street

Who owns 38 Starr Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Seneca Starr LLC.

Does 38 Starr Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 65 housing violations at this property.

Is 38 Starr Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 38 Starr Street built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 38 Starr 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.