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38 Lawton Street

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-03229-0016Map

Owner of record: Tivneh Group LLC

38 Lawton Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1901 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Tivneh Group LLC. HPD has recorded 23 housing violations here, most recently on November 10, 2025. 7 of the 23 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
23
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
8
HPD complaints
11

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 10, 2025

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 · 23

  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of hook and eye, at bulding front entrance

    Nov 10, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 18, 2025 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 frame missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 18, 2025

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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

    Jul 18, 2025

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system sign missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 18, 2025

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock at entrance door to building at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 18, 2025

    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.

    Jul 18, 2025

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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

    Jul 18, 2025

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings no sign

    Jul 18, 2025

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mailbox no sign at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 18, 2025

    Open — Not complied with
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  • 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 10, 2025

    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 27, 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

    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 21, 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

    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.

    Feb 25, 2022

    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 25, 2022

    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.

    Apr 9, 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 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.

    Nov 10, 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

DOB building violations · 1

  • Construction other optional

    Failure to maintain/repair and or replace

    Feb 22, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 8

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35305548l issued on 02-23-18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or bldg dept

    Nov 21, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation #35303548l issued on 2/23/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.for:occupancy contrary to

    Oct 11, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35303548l issued on 02-23-18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. occupancy contrary to that allowed by the cert of occpancy or

    Aug 31, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35303548l issued on 02-23-18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or bldg dept

    Jul 24, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation#35303548l issued on 02/23/18 and to file a certificate of correction pusuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.rem:comply with commission

    Jun 6, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35303548l issued on 02/23/18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o & dob records

    Apr 20, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or dob records nyc dob records indicates premises as a 3 family.(1st,2nd,3rd floor)illegal occupancy noted:at cellar level created living area

    Feb 23, 2018 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work without permit.noted:at cellar level.installed water and waste lines for (3)pc bathroom (sink,toilet,shower)+residental sink.installed #220 electric line for electric stove.rem:obtain permit.

    Feb 22, 2018

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 9, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 30, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 10, 2010 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 15, 2009 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Oct 24, 2005 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Oct 24, 2005 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    Oct 24, 2005 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Oct 24, 2005 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Oct 24, 2005 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 20, 2003 · Apt BSMT

    Close
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  • General

    Cooking gas

    Nov 20, 2003 · Apt BSMT

    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 (C0)
Year built
1901
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
2,700 ft²
Lot area
1,800 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
304
Council district
34
Block / lot
3229 / 16
Assessed value
$119,160
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #364166, last renewed Apr 30, 2026.

Questions about 38 Lawton Street

Who owns 38 Lawton Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Tivneh Group LLC.

Does 38 Lawton Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 23 housing violations at this property.

Is 38 Lawton 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 Lawton Street built?

City records list 1901 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 38 Lawton Street?

It has 3 residential units.

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