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38 Hill Street

Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-04166-0016Map

Owner of record: E. 163 St. LLC

38 Hill Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1926 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 12 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is E. 163 St. LLC. HPD has recorded 274 housing violations here, most recently on July 1, 2026. 10 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 13 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
274
DOB violations
5
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
200

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Jul 1, 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
13
About 100% of the building's 12 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 · 274

  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and west wall in the private hallway located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 4

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

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

    Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 4

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall and ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing upper escutcheon plate at heat riser at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 4

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electric outlet at south wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 4

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the at east yard

    Jul 1, 2026

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch in the entrance located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling, west wall, and south wall in the private hallway located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 4

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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

    Jan 14, 2026

    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 18, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Provide trash lids to garbage cans at east yard

    Sep 18, 2025

    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 9, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Nyc fire code § 703.1.3; nyc fire code § 703.2: adjust door to prevent gaps between the top and side edges of door and door jamb exceeding the maximum allowable clearance of 1/8 of an inch and maximum allowable clearance of 3/4 of an inch between the door bottom and sill at apartment door in the entrance located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 5, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 5, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at bulkhead door at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    Jun 5, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 5, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing bottom front and return rail fascia plate missing at 1st stack from east at north exterior wall balcony at fire escape, 3rd story

    Apr 25, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 sq ft at ceiling, south wall, west wall, north wall in the bathroom located at apt 8, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 31, 2025 · Apt 8

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling,.south wall, west wall, and north wall. in the bathroom located at apt 8, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 31, 2025 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 8, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 31, 2025 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 8, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 31, 2025 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 31, 2025 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 31, 2025 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set

    Mar 27, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding maximum temperature of 130 degrees at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 27, 2025 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.

    Sep 26, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the at building front yard, east section

    Sep 26, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following ..

    Sep 26, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 12, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 2, 2024 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 12, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 2, 2024 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 12, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 2, 2024 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 12, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 2, 2024 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 12, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 2, 2024 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.

    May 26, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    May 26, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance , 1st story

    May 26, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide dwelling with a janitor or responsible person or janitorial service.

    May 26, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Refit building entrance door , 1st story

    May 15, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the garbage and household items at west yard yard

    May 15, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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., 1st story

    May 15, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestibule door , 1st story

    May 15, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch at building entrance door , 1st story

    May 15, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at building entrance door , 1st story

    May 15, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at door entrance building , 1st story

    Jun 14, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 5

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Oct 8, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Dec 13, 1989

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 3

  • Class - 3

    Failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances. at time of inspection at exposure 2 accumulation of garbage approx. 4 cubic yard., maintain exterior building wall

    Jul 2, 2024

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c of c w/the dept of buildings for notice of violation #35090556p issued on 6/25/14 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. for failure unobstructed exit pass

    Nov 20, 2014 · Penalty $830

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit,passgaeway.noted: there is a total obstruction observed @exp #2 of bldg/premises.there are bags of const debris,wood,tiles,ceramic,wood,sleetrack,plywood,metal,bldg material

    Jun 25, 2014 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jul 9, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 9, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 9, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jun 30, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 30, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 21, 2025 · Apt 1FLOOR

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 18, 2025 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 18, 2025 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Mar 18, 2025 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roof door/hatch

    Mar 18, 2025 · Apt PH

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 2, 2025 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 25, 2025 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 24, 2024 · Apt WHOLEB

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 24, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 24, 2024 · Apt BUILDI

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jul 16, 2024 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    May 16, 2024 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Janitor/super

    May 16, 2024 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Dec 14, 2023 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Dec 5, 2023 · Apt BUILDI

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 13, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 17, 2023 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 17, 2023 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 20, 2023 · Apt 8

    Close
  • General

    Janitor/super

    Mar 20, 2023 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 21, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 29, 2022 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 15, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 22, 2022 · Apt APT10

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 8, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Apr 1, 2022 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 1, 2022 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 1, 2022 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 1, 2022 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Apr 1, 2022 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 1, 2022 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Apr 1, 2022 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Apr 1, 2022 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Apr 1, 2022 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 1, 2022 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 24, 2022 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 24, 2022 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 29, 2021 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Sep 22, 2021 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Sep 22, 2021 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 22, 2021 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Sep 22, 2021 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 22, 2021 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 22, 2021 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Sep 22, 2021 · Apt 10

    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 (C1)
Year built
1926
Floors
3
Residential units
12
Building area
9,240 ft²
Lot area
5,000 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
305
Council district
37
Block / lot
4166 / 16
Assessed value
$570,150
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #307123, last renewed Dec 9, 2025.

Questions about 38 Hill Street

Who owns 38 Hill Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is E. 163 St. LLC.

Does 38 Hill Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 274 housing violations at this property.

Is 38 Hill Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 13 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 12 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 38 Hill Street built?

City records list 1926 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 38 Hill Street?

It has 12 residential units.

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