159 East 38 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04859-0038Map
Owner of record: Shur, Shmuel
159 East 38 Street is a two-family home built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Shur, Shmuel. HPD has recorded 7 housing violations here, most recently on October 16, 2017. 5 of the 7 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 7
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 21
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 · 7
- 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.
Oct 16, 2017
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story
Oct 14, 2017 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story
Oct 14, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story
Oct 14, 2017 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at all walls in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story
Oct 14, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 3, 2016 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, apartment at east
Apr 20, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 1
- Hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg defect noted:@ front north of premises leederpipe disconnected from storm drain syste @ ground level.remedy:repair defect reconnect leeder pipe to drain pipe
Jul 20, 2006
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 23, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 23, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 29, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 29, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 9, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 9, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 9, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 1, 2016 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Aug 1, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 20, 2015 · Apt 2
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 16, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 10, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 15, 2003 · Apt 1
Close - General
Floor
Sep 15, 2003 · Apt 1
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 15, 2003 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 15, 2003 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 10, 2003 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 10, 2003 · Apt 1
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 10, 2003 · Apt 1
Close - General
Cabinet
Sep 10, 2003 · Apt 1
Close - General
Windows
Sep 10, 2003 · Apt 1
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B1)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 3,900 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,525 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 317
- Council district
- 40
- Block / lot
- 4859 / 38
- Assessed value
- $61,980
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 159 East 38 Street
Who owns 159 East 38 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Shur, Shmuel.
Does 159 East 38 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 7 housing violations at this property.
Is 159 East 38 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 159 East 38 Street built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 159 East 38 Street?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.