821 East 38 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11210BBL 3-05013-0019Map
Owner of record: Diina, Jane M
821 East 38 Street is a two-family home built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11210. It has 2 residential units across 2.5 floors. The owner of record is Diina, Jane M. HPD has recorded 28 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 7 of the 28 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 28
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 40
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 · 28
- 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.
Nov 17, 2022
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 16, 2022
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.
Apr 21, 2021
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 7, 2019
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden counter top at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 21, 2015 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling and walls in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 21, 2015 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling and walls in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 21, 2015 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 21, 2015 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling and walls in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 21, 2015 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 21, 2015 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling and walls in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 21, 2015 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden base cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 21, 2015 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling and south wall in the private hallway located at apt 2, 2nd story
Apr 7, 2015 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Apr 7, 2015 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and north wall in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story
Apr 7, 2015 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling, in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 13, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color closet interior ceiling and south wall, in the private hallway located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 13, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling, in the 4th room from east located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 13, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at west wall and window frame,(approx. 4 square feet) in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 13, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of a concealed water leak at ceiling, in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
May 13, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling, in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 13, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose newel post at public hall stairs, 2nd story
May 13, 2011
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 23, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at second floor.
Apr 23, 2011
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 9, 170, 171, 300, 301, 302 m.d.law-file plans and application and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the conversion from a private dwelling to multiple dwelling use if lawfully feasible or restore to lawful occupancy
Apr 19, 2005
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 1
- Plumbing none
P-plumbing none
Apr 18, 1990
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 4
- Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction w/dob.note:ecb violation #34900868j issued on 5/20/2011 forwork w/o a permit and violation hearing status is default.rmdy:file ce
Jan 14, 2016 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction w/dob.note: ecb viol #34900867h issued on 5/20/11 for resi dence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for mroe than the legally ap
Jan 14, 2016 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of families. note: hpd record #262284 indicates buiulding is a 2 family dwelling at 1st & 2nd fl. 1 class'a' apt created in the
May 20, 2011 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o permit. note: interior partition walls erected creating 3 rooms w/3pc bathroom in the attic. remedy: obtain permit or restore premises to prior legal condition.
May 20, 2011 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 12, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 27, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jul 8, 2016 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jul 8, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 9, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Apr 9, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Apr 9, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 9, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 9, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 9, 2015 · Apt 2
Close
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- Water leak
Slow leak
Apr 9, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 9, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 9, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Mar 31, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Mar 31, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 31, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 31, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 31, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 13, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 13, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - General
Stairs
Dec 27, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Close - Electric
Lighting
Dec 27, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 27, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 27, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 27, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Apr 21, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Apr 21, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Mold
Apr 21, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 21, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 21, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 21, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 21, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Apr 21, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 21, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 1, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 1, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 1, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 1, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 1, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 26, 2006 · Apt 2FL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B2)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 2.5
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 3,056 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R4
- Community board
- 317
- Council district
- 45
- Block / lot
- 5013 / 19
- Assessed value
- $103,080
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #818873, last renewed Jul 31, 2018.
Questions about 821 East 38 Street
Who owns 821 East 38 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Diina, Jane M.
Does 821 East 38 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 28 housing violations at this property.
Is 821 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 821 East 38 Street built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 821 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.