153 East 38 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04859-0040Map
Owner of record: Azim, Mohammed
153 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 Azim, Mohammed. HPD has recorded 29 housing violations here, most recently on January 6, 2026. 29 of the 29 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 29
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 91
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 · 29
- BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections wash sink, wash basin, water closet and shower stall at cellar
Jan 6, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible gas range at cellar
Jan 6, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 12, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing ceramic wall tiles on south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 12, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 4th room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 12, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 12, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 12, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective pilot light of the gas stove in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 12, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit the door in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 12, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 12, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling & north & east walls in the 4th room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 1, 2016 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling & north & east walls in the 4th room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 1, 2016 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2dfl, 2nd story
Jun 2, 2015 · Apt 2DFL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible .. at cellar
Feb 4, 2013
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections .. at cellar
Feb 4, 2013
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling, in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, apartment at north
Feb 27, 2008 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling, in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, apartment at north
Feb 27, 2008 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, apartment at north
Feb 26, 2008 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, apartment at north
Feb 26, 2008 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, apartment at north
Feb 26, 2008 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, apartment at north
Feb 26, 2008 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling and north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, apartment at north
Feb 26, 2008 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood window sill in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, apartment at north
Feb 26, 2008 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at sink waste line in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, apartment at north
Feb 26, 2008 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at window casing and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Feb 26, 2008 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ; north wall and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Feb 26, 2008 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Feb 26, 2008 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Feb 26, 2008 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Feb 26, 2008 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o and/or department of building records. partition erected creating an illegal class 'a' apartment at cellar. gas range and sink present, also present a bathroom compl
Jan 6, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by cofo and dob records class"a"ap created at cellar,partitions erected creating rooms,full kitchen w/gasrange and kitchen sink also full bathroom w/water closet wash basin &
Feb 4, 2013 · Penalty $6,000
Active
Complaints
- Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 29, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 29, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 29, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 29, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 29, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Dec 26, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Dec 26, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 24, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 24, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 24, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close
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- Plumbing
Toilet
Dec 24, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 24, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 10, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 10, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 10, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 10, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 14, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 14, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 14, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 17, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 17, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 17, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 19, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 31, 2022 · Apt BASEME
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 10, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Cabinet
May 3, 2018 · Apt 1STFL
Close - General
Cabinet
May 3, 2018 · Apt 1STFL
Close - General
Ventilation system
May 3, 2018 · Apt 1STFL
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
May 3, 2018 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Door/window
Door frame
May 3, 2018 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 3, 2018 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Electric
Wiring
May 3, 2018 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 13, 2017 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Electric
No lighting
Sep 12, 2017 · Apt 2FL
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 30, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 30, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
May 30, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Door frame
May 30, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 30, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 30, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Lighting
May 30, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 27, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 1, 2016 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 1, 2016 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 1, 2016 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Electric
Power outage
Aug 1, 2016 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 1, 2016 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 1, 2016 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 1, 2016 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 6, 2015 · Apt 2NDFL
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2026 | $210,000 | Two family dwellings | 2 |
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B1)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 3,900 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,475 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 317
- Council district
- 40
- Block / lot
- 4859 / 40
- Assessed value
- $62,880
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 153 East 38 Street
Who owns 153 East 38 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Azim, Mohammed.
Does 153 East 38 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 29 housing violations at this property.
Is 153 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 153 East 38 Street built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 153 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.