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540 East 38 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04954-0031Map

Owner of record: Ss 149 Street INC

540 East 38 Street is a two-family home built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Ss 149 Street INC. HPD has recorded 18 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 11 of the 18 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
18
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
16

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 24, 2025

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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 18

  • 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 24, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 28, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 17, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Mar 16, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Apr 21, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 7, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Jan 8, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 5th room from east located at apt a, 1st story

    May 14, 2013 · Apt A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt a, 1st story

    May 14, 2013 · Apt A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    May 14, 2013 · Apt A

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt a, 1st story

    May 14, 2013 · Apt A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt a, 1st story

    Feb 11, 2013 · Apt A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 5th room from east located at apt a, 1st story

    Feb 11, 2013 · Apt A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing acoustic tiles at ceiling in the 5th room from east located at apt a, 1st story

    Feb 11, 2013 · Apt A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing acoustic tiles at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt a, 1st story

    Feb 11, 2013 · Apt A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt a, 1st story

    Jan 16, 2013 · Apt A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt a, 1st story

    Jan 16, 2013 · Apt A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt a, 1st story

    Jan 16, 2013 · Apt A

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 25, 2024 · Apt A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 13, 2013 · Apt A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    May 13, 2013 · Apt A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 13, 2013 · Apt A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 13, 2013 · Apt A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 9, 2013 · Apt A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 8, 2013 · Apt A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Feb 8, 2013 · Apt A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Feb 8, 2013 · Apt A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 8, 2013 · Apt A

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 5, 2013 · Apt A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Feb 5, 2013 · Apt A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jan 14, 2013 · Apt A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 14, 2013 · Apt A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Sewer

    Jan 14, 2013 · Apt A

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jan 14, 2013 · Apt A

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Two-family home (B3)
Year built
1920
Floors
2
Residential units
2
Building area
1,280 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R4
Community board
317
Council district
45
Block / lot
4954 / 31
Assessed value
$42,720
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #811660, last renewed Nov 20, 2024.

Questions about 540 East 38 Street

Who owns 540 East 38 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ss 149 Street INC.

Does 540 East 38 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 18 housing violations at this property.

Is 540 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 540 East 38 Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 540 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.