1159 38 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11218BBL 3-05291-0007Map

1159 38 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11218. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 1159 38th Street LLC. HPD has recorded 5 housing violations here, most recently on November 16, 2017. 2 of the 5 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 5
DOB violations: 9
ECB violations: 10
HPD complaints: 2

What to know

Good

No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good

Last violation Nov 16, 2017

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 · 5

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 16, 2017
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.
Nov 2, 2016
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.
Oct 6, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of water leaks in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 24, 2005 · Apt 1F
Open — Not complied with
BHazardous
Section 65 m/d law provide under completed permit, a proper enclosure for the central heating plant, cellar front.
Feb 14, 1989
Open — Not complied with

DOB building violations · 9

Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 15, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 15, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 10

Class - 1
Ftm: at the time of inspection, observed at exposure 1, 3rd floor window ac unit installed within the fire escape area obstructing the required means of egress. at 2nd floor level, another unit installed withou
May 8, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Class - 3
As per section of law hmc 27-2033 a legible boiler room access sign must be posted conspicuously in lobby. correct violating condition and submit a certificate of correction,
May 2, 2022
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #34873983y issued on 9/22/10. for work w/o a permit @ cellar. created class'a' apt. remedy: comply w/the comm's order.
Oct 19, 2011
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in nov #34873983y issued on 9.22.10. (status= pending, certificate disapproved) for work w/o permit: @ cellar, created class a apt. remedy: comply w/the
Aug 13, 2011
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner. respondent failed tocorrect conditions in #34873983y. class 'a' apt in the cellar. remedy:comply w/code.
Jun 2, 2011
Resolve
Class - 1
Respondent failed to correct violating conditions cited in the prior nov #34873983y illegal class a apt in the cellar no record of compliance noted in the dob records rem: comply w/ the comms order
Mar 12, 2011
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order to obtain a permit.per vecb#34873983y,issued 09/22/2010 for work w/out permit:@cellar,erected illegal class -a-apt...etc.rem: comply w/ the comm's order.obtain permit to cap
Jan 15, 2011
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ the comms order to file a cert of correction for ecb notice of violation #34873983y issued 9/22/10 for occupancy contrary to that allowed by dob records @ cellar illegal class a apt rem: co
Jan 15, 2011
Resolve
Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by bldg dept records. noted:partitions erected w/associated lighting & electric, water,waste & gas lines installed to create illegal class "a" apt in cellar, no light & ventil
Sep 22, 2010
Resolve
Class - 1
Work w/o permits.noted: partitions erected w/associated lighting & electric- water,waste & gas lines installed to create illegal class "a" apt in cellar. rem:restore premises to prior legal condition.
Sep 22, 2010
Resolve

Complaints

Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 9, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close
Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jun 3, 2015 · Apt 3R
Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type: Walk-up apartment building (C2)
Year built: 1931
Floors: 3
Residential units: 6
Building area: 4,500 ft²
Lot area: 1,900 ft²
Zoning: R6
Community board: 312
Council district: 39
Block / lot: 5291 / 7
Assessed value: $572,400
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #335285, last renewed Oct 7, 2025.

Questions about 1159 38 Street

Who owns 1159 38 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 1159 38th Street LLC.

Does 1159 38 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 5 housing violations at this property.

Is 1159 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 1159 38 Street built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1159 38 Street?

It has 6 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.