38 Grove Street
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-03321-0017Map
Owner of record: Gilsenan, Xinxin Sheng
38 Grove Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Gilsenan, Xinxin Sheng. HPD has recorded 4 housing violations here, most recently on November 17, 2022. 2 of the 4 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 4
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 1
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
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 · 4
- 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.
Nov 17, 2022
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.
Mar 16, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 25, 2021 · Apt 2
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceilingand east wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 25, 2021 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 4, 2021 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2026 | $1,700,000 | Three family dwellings | 3 |
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 1,380 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,098 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 304
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 3321 / 17
- Assessed value
- $71,340
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #821800, last renewed Aug 7, 2025.
Questions about 38 Grove Street
Who owns 38 Grove Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Gilsenan, Xinxin Sheng.
Does 38 Grove Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 4 housing violations at this property.
Is 38 Grove 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 Grove Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 38 Grove 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.