1157 38 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11218BBL 3-05291-0008Map

1157 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 Dave Friedman 3, LLC. HPD has recorded 62 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2026. 9 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 62
DOB violations: 9
ECB violations: 6
HPD complaints: 28

What to know

Concern

2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good

Last violation May 1, 2026

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 · 62

ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
May 1, 2026
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 19, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 3, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Dec 22, 2023
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing information at public hall, 1st story
Dec 22, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction matermaterials and household items at public hall, 1st story
Dec 22, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycle and household items at public hall, 2nd story
Dec 22, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Dec 22, 2023
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Dec 22, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story
Dec 22, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed

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ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 6, 2023
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
Sep 6, 2023
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Feb 22, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective heavyduty lockset at building front entrance door , 1st story
Aug 20, 2021
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 6, 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.
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
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.
Feb 6, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mailbox at public hall, 1st story
May 23, 2013
Open — Not complied with
CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective locking mechanism on building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
May 23, 2013
Open — Nov certified late
BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of garbage, receptacles and bi-cycles at public hall, 3rd story
May 23, 2013
Open — Not complied with
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, apartment at south
May 23, 2013 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, apartment at south
May 23, 2013 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lock on door at entrance to building , 1st story
May 17, 2013
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles at public hall, 2nd story
May 17, 2013
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 3rd story
May 17, 2013
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 1, 2013 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 1, 2013 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the foyer located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 1, 2013 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock at building entrance door at lobby, 1st story
May 1, 2013
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 1, 2013 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 1, 2013 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall, north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 1, 2013 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing three balusters at public hall stairs, 2nd story
May 1, 2013
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 1, 2013 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective south one hallow wood door in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 1, 2013 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling and at all walls appx. twenty sq.ft. in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 1, 2013 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 1, 2013 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 1, 2013 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective apartment entrance door frame in the foyer located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 1, 2013 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 1; located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 1, 2013 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from south at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 1, 2013 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from south at west wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 1, 2013 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from south at west wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 1, 2013 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the foyer located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 22, 2013 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperable located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 22, 2013 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 22, 2013 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 22, 2013 · Apt 3F
Open — Not complied with
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 22, 2013 · Apt 3F
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
Apr 6, 2011
Dob violation - active
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
Boiler boiler optional
B-boiler boiler optional
Feb 11, 1991
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
Boiler boiler optional
B-boiler boiler optional
Feb 11, 1991
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active

ECB violations · 6

Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o & dob records.class 'a' apt created @ cellar.partitions erected creating rooms,kitchen & bathroom fixtures present.rem:discontinue illegal use of amended c of o.
Oct 26, 2010 · Penalty $12,000
Active
Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or building department records partitions erected in the cellar creating an illegal apartment kitchen and bathroom facilities have been install
Feb 8, 2006 · Penalty $800
Active
Hazardous
Failure to maintain building defect is stairway treads risers scopping and leaning out of plumb from 1st floor to bulkhead roof area also cracked loose and defective plaster sheetrock walls and ceiling 1st to
May 14, 2002 · Penalty $10,000
Active
Hazardous
Failure to maintain building defect is stairway treads risers slapping sagging and leaning out of plumb from 1st floor to bulkhead at roof area also cracked loose and defective plaster /sheet rock walls and cei
Jan 25, 2002 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Non-hazardous
24a; 24b; 31a; 39b; 39c; 42c
Feb 11, 1991 · Penalty $250
Active
Non-hazardous
18b
Feb 11, 1991 · Penalty $250
Active

Complaints

Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 20, 2023 · Apt 3
Close
Plumbing
Toilet
Aug 9, 2023 · Apt 3R
Close
Door/window
Window frame
Aug 9, 2023 · Apt 3R
Close
Door/window
Window frame
Aug 9, 2023 · Apt 3R
Close
Door/window
Window frame
Aug 9, 2023 · Apt 3R
Close
Door/window
Door
Aug 17, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 8, 2013 · Apt 3R
Close
Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Apr 15, 2013 · Apt 3F
Close
Nonconst
Smoke detector
Apr 15, 2013 · Apt 3F
Close
General
Mold
Apr 11, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close

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Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
May 31, 2008 · Apt 1
Close
Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
May 24, 2008 · Apt 1
Close
Electric
Wiring
May 24, 2008 · Apt 1
Close
Electric
Wiring
May 24, 2008 · Apt 1
Close
Nonconst
Janitor/super
May 24, 2008 · Apt 1
Close
General
Windows
Oct 4, 2006 · Apt 3F
Close
Paint/plaster
Window/frame
Oct 4, 2006 · Apt 3F
Close
Plumbing
Radiator
Oct 4, 2006 · Apt 3F
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 4, 2006 · Apt 3F
Close
General
Floor
Oct 4, 2006 · Apt 3F
Close
General
Floor
Oct 4, 2006 · Apt 3F
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 4, 2006 · Apt 3F
Close
General
Doors
Oct 4, 2006 · Apt 3F
Close
Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Oct 4, 2006 · Apt 3F
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 26, 2004 · Apt 2F
Close
Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 26, 2004 · Apt 2F
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 26, 2004 · Apt 2F
Close
General
Mold
Aug 26, 2004 · Apt 2F
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 / 8
Assessed value: $572,400
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #332054, last renewed Jan 6, 2026.

Questions about 1157 38 Street

Who owns 1157 38 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Dave Friedman 3, LLC.

Does 1157 38 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 62 housing violations at this property.

Is 1157 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 1157 38 Street built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1157 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.