185 East 38 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04875-0062Map
Owner of record: Hossain, Jaker
185 East 38 Street is a two-family home built in 2004 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Hossain, Jaker. HPD has recorded 11 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 3 of the 11 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 11
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 10
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 11
- 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 24, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Dec 3, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 28, 2023
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 18, 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.
Apr 22, 2021
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.
Jul 15, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective rubber gasket at refrigerator door in the kitchen located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, apartment at east
Jul 11, 2019 · Apt 1STFLO
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass panels at 1st and 2nd windows from south and west wall in the 5th room from east located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, apartment at east
Jul 11, 2019 · Apt 1STFLO
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, apartment at east
Jul 11, 2019 · Apt 1STFLO
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, apartment at east
Jul 11, 2019 · Apt 1STFLO
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, apartment at east
Jul 11, 2019 · Apt 1STFLO
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 3
- Hazardous
Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping -hazardous.noted:excessive combustible construction debris at rear yard.e.g. wood 2" by 4" 's ,4" by 4"'s,3" by 10" 's,cardboard,plywood.remedy:maintain adequate housek
Aug 6, 2004 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to safeguard public and property affected by construction operations.noted:chunks of mortar fell onto canopy at rear yard of 464 linden creating holes in canopy also a section of 6" wood fence removed f
Aug 6, 2004
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the building department records state. vacant lot now occupancy changed to parking lot with repair of cars-5 cars were plymouth silver tan-texas plate#535 rzk, volks wagon
Jul 26, 1991
Resolve
Complaints
- Appliance
Refrigerator
Jul 10, 2019 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jul 10, 2019 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jul 10, 2019 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jul 10, 2019 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Electric
No lighting
Apr 26, 2014 · Apt BSMNT
Close - Heating
Heat related
Aug 12, 2012 · Apt 1ST
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 4, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 7, 2010 · Apt 1FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 8, 2009 · Apt 1FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 8, 2009 · Apt 1FL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B1)
- Year built
- 2004
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,000 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 317
- Council district
- 40
- Block / lot
- 4875 / 62
- Assessed value
- $46,140
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #820129, last renewed Aug 2, 2022.
Questions about 185 East 38 Street
Who owns 185 East 38 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Hossain, Jaker.
Does 185 East 38 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 11 housing violations at this property.
Is 185 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 185 East 38 Street built?
City records list 2004 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 185 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.