1147 38 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11218BBL 3-05291-0013Map
Owner of record: 1147 38 LLC
1147 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 1147 38 LLC. HPD has recorded 66 housing violations here, most recently on November 19, 2025. 12 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 66
- DOB violations
- 5
- ECB violations
- 19
- HPD complaints
- 55
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 66
- 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 - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items at 1st stack from north at west exterior wall at fire escape, 3rd story
Apr 15, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items at 1st stack from north at west exterior wall at fire escape, 2nd story
Apr 15, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective closer arm at vestbule door , 1st story
Mar 12, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Nov 18, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 2nd story
Nov 18, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing slanted roof at 1st public hall bulkhead from north at west, 3rd story
Nov 18, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles at public hall, 1st story
Nov 18, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story
Nov 18, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 25, 2021 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 25, 2021 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 25, 2021 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 25, 2021 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the foyer located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 25, 2021 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 25, 2021 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 25, 2021 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 25, 2021 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 25, 2021 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 6 sq. ft. at the north wall, ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 25, 2021 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the 2nd room from east at north, the 1st room from east at south, the 1st room from east at north, the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 25, 2021 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 6 sq. ft. at the north wall, ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 14588782 issued 25-sep-21 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Sep 25, 2021 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 11th wood tread from bottom up going to roof bulkhead at public hall stairs, 3rd story
May 5, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster all walls and ceilings at public hall, 3rd story
May 5, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Make safe by properly repairing the structural defect loose bricks outsied of building south and west exterior walls
May 5, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - 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
May 5, 2019
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 at public hall, 1st story
May 5, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
May 5, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - 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
May 5, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at building vestibule at public hall, 1st story
May 5, 2019
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock at building front door
May 5, 2019
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items 2nd story balcony at building front
May 5, 2019
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at north roof bulkhead at public hall, 3rd story
May 5, 2019
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Refit door at north roof bulkhead at public hall, 3rd story
May 5, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at south roof bulkhead at public hall, 3rd story
May 5, 2019
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Refit door at south roof buklhead at public hall, 3rd story
May 5, 2019
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing balusters on the handrail near the bulkhead doors at public hall, 3rd story
May 5, 2019
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling approx 32sq ft at public hall, 2nd story original violation 13054156 issued 05-may-19 has been upgraded to class c per administrative code ''27-2017.3a(5)(a) or (b).
May 5, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 2nd story
May 5, 2019
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exsposed electrical wires at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
May 5, 2019
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective uneven concrete floor at public hall, 3rd story
May 5, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective uneven concrete floor at public hall, 1st story
May 5, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story
May 5, 2019
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fre retardant plaster at all walls and ceilings at public hall, 1st story
May 5, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceilings all stories at public hall, 1st story
May 5, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling approx 32sq ft at public hall, 2nd story
May 5, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items 3rd story balcony at building front
May 5, 2019
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceilings at public hall, 2nd story
May 5, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all story balconies at building front
May 5, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster all walls and ceilings at public hall, 2nd story
May 5, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story
May 5, 2019
Open — Invalid certification
DOB building violations · 5
- Construction other optional
At time of inspection observed facade at exp#1 and 4 in state of disrepair. at exp#1 at right side above 2nd and 3rd floor window bricks missing mortar joints and loose. at exp#4 facade wall have missing stucco at multiple locations. at exp#4 wall have vertical cracks at both joint side.
Mar 5, 2024
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 17, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 7, 2019
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 7, 2019
Dob violation - active - Boiler boiler optional
B-boiler boiler optional
Aug 13, 1991
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
ECB violations · 19
- Class - 1
On arrival at 1147 38th street, i observed no posted vacate order for loose bricks and stucco regarding unsafe conditions, comply with code; comply with code
Jun 22, 2026 · Penalty $5,000
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. at time of inspection observed at expos#1 fire escape landings & pathways obstructed by window type a/c units installed along with landings used as storage
May 7, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
At time of inspection observed facade at exp#1 and 4 in state of disrepair. at exp#1 at right side above 2nd and 3rd floor window bricks missing mortar joints and loose. at exp#4 facade wall have missing stucco
Mar 5, 2024 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Observed at the time of this inspection 3 courses of loose bricks at the top right hand corner of a three story building at its exposure 1/4, the mortar is missing from in between the bricks & a few bricks have
Mar 3, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Ecb 39002645j issued 05-6-19 found in violation 11-25-19, at the time of this inspection no certificate of corrections is on file with dob as per the commissioners order., file a certificate of correction
Mar 3, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioners order to file a certificate of corrections for ecb 39002645j class 1 issued 05-06-19 for a leaning courtyard wall & falling stucco, no certificate of correction filed .,
Apr 23, 2020 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation #35452132r issued on 09-19-2019 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.failure to maintain bu
Nov 16, 2019 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain exterior walls or appurtenances. note: at exp#4 loose stucco falling above courtyard. remedy: maintain exterior walls & file cert of correction.
Sep 19, 2019 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. no firestoppingper bc 712.3;27-345 . noted: at 2nd floor stairwell ceiling approx. 3'x3' hole exploring joists with no fire stopping.photo taken
Jul 24, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/ violation # 39002651x issued on 5/06/19 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. failure to maintain
Jul 24, 2019 · Penalty $625
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Failure to maintain exterior wall(s)appurtenances.noted: at exp #4 loose stucco falling above interior courtyard.also noted courtyard wall leaning with vertical crack.photo taken remedy: maintain exterior
Jul 24, 2019 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/ violation # 39002652h issued on 5/6/19 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01 issued on 5/6/19 and
Jul 24, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Noted egress blocked with items/chained bikes, on stairwell and rear fire escape., remove obstruction
May 6, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Ecb and partial vacate issued for conditions noted exp 4 stucco loose/falling above interior courtyard exp 4 all levels. also leaning exterior courtyard wall. , maintain exterior building wall; provide licensed
May 6, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Noted large cracks ceiling and floor of exp 4 stairwell wall. also stairs leaning. plus egress blocked on stairwell and fire escape by multiple items., repair and/replace; provide structural stability report o
May 6, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Hazardous
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of families bldg is legally approved for md al work noted@ cellar partitions erected to create a a apt with 3pc bathroom
Aug 9, 2006 · Penalty $5,300
Active - Hazardous
Work w/o a permit work noted:partitions erected to create 3pc bathroomalso electrical & plumbing work done partitions have been also been erected to create 2 bedrooms kitchen area has sink, gas stove
Aug 9, 2006 · Penalty $500
Active - Hazardous
Failure to maintain holes in cellar ceiling thru out also hole in boiler room wall approx 3'x2' ceiling is supported by lolly columns thru out cellar.remedy:repair or replace all defects mentioned in violation
Aug 9, 2006 · Penalty $800
Active - Non-hazardous
29-b,31a
Aug 13, 1991
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 17, 2024 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Dec 17, 2024 · Apt BASEME
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Dec 10, 2024 · Apt BASEME
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 15, 2024 · Apt 4K
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 1, 2021 · Apt 3R
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 1, 2021 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 19, 2018 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Dec 30, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Nov 17, 2015 · Apt 2F
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Nov 17, 2015 · Apt 2F
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 17, 2015 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 31, 2012 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 30, 2010 · Apt 3F
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 30, 2010 · Apt 3F
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 30, 2010 · Apt 3F
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Sep 30, 2010 · Apt 3F
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Sep 30, 2010 · Apt 3F
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 24, 2010 · Apt 3R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 24, 2010 · Apt 3R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 24, 2010 · Apt 3R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 24, 2010 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Sep 24, 2010 · Apt 3R
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Jun 10, 2010 · Apt NA
Close - General
Doors
Jun 10, 2010 · Apt NA
Close - General
Windows
Jun 10, 2010 · Apt NA
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 10, 2010 · Apt NA
Close - General
Doors
Jun 10, 2010 · Apt NA
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
May 8, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 8, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 27, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 23, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 23, 2005 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 3, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 3, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 28, 2005 · Apt BUILD
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 3, 2005 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Sep 28, 2005 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Sep 28, 2005 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Sep 26, 2005 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 13, 2005 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 1, 2005 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 26, 2005 · Apt 3R
Close - Nonconst
Janitor/super
Dec 11, 2004 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 11, 2004 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 11, 2004 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 11, 2004 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 13, 2004 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 31, 2004 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 13, 2003 · Apt 3R
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Nov 15, 2003 · Apt 3R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
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 / 13
- Assessed value
- $572,400
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #358806, last renewed Dec 5, 2025.
Questions about 1147 38 Street
Who owns 1147 38 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 1147 38 LLC.
Does 1147 38 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 66 housing violations at this property.
Is 1147 38 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 1147 38 Street built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1147 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.